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Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and
Starting
Starting the engine
F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the clutch pedal.
or
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector at position P or N .
F

W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the brake pedal. If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button to
assist unlocking of the steering column; a
message warns you when this is needed. The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in
this zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone
so that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the
"Key not detected - Back-up starting"
section.
F
B
riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines , in temperatures below
zero and/or with a cold engine, the engine will
not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, you should
keep the clutch pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the
"START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
or
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox, you should
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the " START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running. As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
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Parking brake
ApplicationRelease
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp
come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still on
or has not been fully released.
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle. F
P ull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the release button, then lower the
lever fully.
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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:
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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),
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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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Switching on
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT"
position to select the speed limiter; the
function is paused.
Adjusting the limit speed setting
To modify the limit speed setting:
F i n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F

c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2 or 3 .
F

I

f the speed setting is suitable (last speed
setting programmed in the system), press
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.
F

P

ressing button 4 again temporarily
interrupts the function (pause). To modify the speed limiter setting using the
speed suggested by the speed limit recognition
system:
F

t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F

m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
This value is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new speed limiter setting. To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F

p
ress button 5 to display the six memorised
speed settings,
F

p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
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On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.Switching off
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver, there is an audible
signal to complete the alert.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
F
I
f you want to temporarily exceed the
programmed limit speed, press firmly


on
the accelerator pedal, going beyond the
point of resistance .
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:
the display of information on the speed
limiter disappears.
Operating fault
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed
limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Switching on
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
position to select cruise control mode; the
function is paused.
F

T
o start the cruise control and set a cruise
speed, once the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button 2 or 3 : the
current speed of your vehicle becomes the
cruise speed setting.
Y

ou can release the accelerator pedal. F

P
ressing button 4 interrupts operation of
the system (pause).
F
P
ressing button 4 again restores operation
of the cruise control (ON). Take care: pressing and holding
button
2 or 3 results in a rapid change
in the speed of your vehicle.
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active.
To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F

i
n steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h), make
repeated short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F

c
ontinuously, in steps of + or - 5 mph
(km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3 .
To modify the cruise speed setting using the
speed suggested by the speed limit recognition
system:
F

t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F

m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
This value is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new cruise speed setting.
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When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control system cannot prevent
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle. When required (overtaking manoeuvre, etc.), it
is possible to exceed the programmed speed
by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.
You may have to brake to control the speed of
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is
automatically paused.
To activate the system again, with the speed
of the vehicle above 25 mph (40 km/h), press
button 4.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, the cruise control takes
over again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:
the cruise control information disappears
from the screen.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F

p

ress button 5 to display the six memorised
speed settings,
F

p

ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
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