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Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition. For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
operation of vehicle systems such as
braking, power steering, etc.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
The engine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
With a manual gearbox
, vehicle
stationary, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you place the
gear lever in neutral and you release
the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox ,
vehicle stationary, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear
selector in position N .
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes) A time counter calculates the time
spent in STOP mode during a
j o u r n ey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
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Going into engine START mode
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-

y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h),
-

s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
-

y

ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position D or M ,
-

y

ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M ,
-
y

ou engage reverse. With a manual gearbox , this
warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and the engine
restarts automatically when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or
falling),
-

t
he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-

d
emisting is active,
-

s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds,
then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. With an automatic gearbox
, this
warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically when:
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In the event of a fault with the system, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes for a
few moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps
come
on.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition
and start the engine again.
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is
switched

on.
Deactivation / Reactivation
The Stop & Start system requires
a 12 V battery of specific technology
and specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
Battery , refer to the corresponding
section.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode. Opening the bonnet
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice , particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section. F
P
ress this switch.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp in the control switch and the
display of a message.
Pressing the switch again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
With the switch on the dashboard
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Memorising speeds
This function allows speeds to be saved, which can then be offered to set the two systems: the speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle) or the
cruise control (for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for each of the two systems.
By default, some speed settings are already memorised.This function is accessible in the
Driving menu of the touch screen.
Modifying a speed setting
As a safety measure, the driver must
only modify the speed settings when
stationary.
F

Sel
ect the "
Driving functions " tab.
F

Sel
ect "
Adjusting Speeds ". F
Sel
ect the "
Speed limiter " or "Cruise
control" tab, depending on the system for
which you want to memorise new speed
settings.
F
S
elect the speed setting you want to
m o di f y.
F
E
nter the new value using the numerical
keypad and confirm.
F C onfirm to save the modifications and quit
the menu.
"MEM" button
This button allows you to select a memorised
speed setting for use with the speed limiter or
the cruise control.
For more information on the Speed limiter or
the Cruise control , refer to the corresponding
section.
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The units for the speed limits (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
It should be taken into account so that
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly
when you change country, the units for
speed in the instrument panel must be
those for the country you are driving in.The automatic reading of road signs is a
driving assistance system and does not
always display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the
road always take priority over the
display by the system.
The system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed
of the vehicle to suit the weather and
traffic.
It is possible for the system to not
display the speed limit if it does not
detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention
on road signs.
To maintain correct operation of the
system: regularly clean the area in front
of the camera.
Speed limit recognition
This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy
goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the instrument
panel is updated as you pass a speed limit sign
intended for cars (light vehicles).Principles
Using a camera at the top of the windscreen,
this system detects and reads speed limit and
end of speed limit signs.
The system also takes account of information
on speed limits from the navigation system
mapping.
It is necessary to update your
navigation mapping regularly in order to
receive accurate information on speed
limits from the system.
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Display in the instrument panel
The system is activated: "MA X" is displayed in
the instrument panel.
The information relating to the speed
limit recognition is displayed after the trip
computer data.
To display it: The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.
On detection of speed limit information,
the system displays the value detected,
accompanied by a message.
Cruise control or speed limiter
activatedActivation / Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
The driver can adjust the speed of the vehicle
according to the information given by the
system.
A message is displayed and "MEM" flashes in
the display.
F

P
ress the thumbwheel on the steering wheel.
F

P
ress the button, located on the end of the
wiper control stalk.
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Operating limits
The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
-
p
oor weather (rain, snow),
-
a

tmospheric pollution,
-

t
railer, caravan,
-

d
riving with a space-saver type spare
wheel or snow chains fitted,
-

p
uncture repair using the temporary
repair
k

it,
-
y

oung drivers,
-
...
T

he system may be disrupted or not work at all
in the following situations:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-

w
indscreen area ahead of the camera dirty,
misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged
or masked by a sticker,
-

f
ault with the camera,
-

o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
-

h
idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
-

s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
Memorising the speed setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition .
The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button at the speed
limiter / cruise control switch.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control. For more information on the Speed
limiter or the Cruise control , refer to
the corresponding sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter / cruise control mode.
2. M emorise a speed setting.
Display in the instrument panel
3. Speed limiter indication.
4. Memorise the speed.
5.
C

urrent vehicle speed.
6.
C

urrent speed setting.
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If the difference between the speed setting
and the speed displayed by the recognition
system is less than 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MEM symbol is not displayed.Memorising the speed
F Switch on the speed limiter / cruise control.
Speed limiter / cruise control information is
displayed.
On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit value and a message
offering to make it a new speed setting.
"MEM " flashes in the screen for a few seconds. F

M
ake an initial press on this
button to request saving of the
speed suggested. F

P
ress this button again to confirm
and save the new speed setting.
After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display.
A message invites you to confirm the request
by pressing again.
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