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F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N
or P:
F

d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),


or
F

p
ress the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
F

i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F

u
nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
F

W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
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Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground. For more information on Energy
economy mode
, refer to the
corresponding section.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
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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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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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Under-inflation alertReinitialisation
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
The under-inflation alert can only
be relied on if the reinitialisation of
the system has been done with the
pressures in the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and, depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,
and after changing one or more wheels.
F

R

educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking.
F

S

top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do

so. F

I

f you have a compressor, such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
F

I

f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check. The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
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To w i n g
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing arm;
rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or
steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,- four-wheel drive vehicle,- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the
parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,- where there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from its housing.
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Accessories .......................................... 113, 153
AdBlue® ............................... ...... 23, 33, 210, 211
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 10
8
Adjusting head restraints

................................ 74
A

djusting seats
................................................ 73
A

djusting the air distribution
..................... 8
1, 84
Adjusting the air flow

................................. 8
1, 84
Adjusting the date

..................................... 3
8, 51
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel

.................................... 78
A

djusting the temperature
........................ 8
1, 84
Adjusting the time

............................... 3
8, 51, 52
Advice on driving

..............................
....147, 148
Airbags
...............

............................. 26, 125, 133
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 12

8, 129
Airbags, front......................................... 126, 129
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 12

7, 129
AIRBUMP
® .................................................... 2 14
Air conditioning ............................... ............9, 83
Air conditioning, automatic

.......................8
0, 84
Air conditioning, manual
...........................8

0, 82
Air intake

...............
....................................82, 84
Air vents
..............................

............................ 79
Alarm
............................................................... 69
A

nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................11

9
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

............................. 11

9
Anti-theft
..............................

.........................149
Armrest, front

............................................9
2, 94
Assistance call
...............................

........115 , 117
Assistance, emergency braking
................... 11

9
Audio system

...............................
....................38
Auxiliary socket

............................................... 98
ABChild seats, ISOFIX .......................1 3 9 -141, 143
C ITROËN C onnect Box ........................11
5 , 117
CITROËN ConnectedCAM™
....................... 18

9
C
ITROËN

Localised Emergency
Call
........

............................................... 115 , 117
Closing the boot

...............................
.........54, 66
Closing the doors

..........................5
4, 57, 58, 65
Coat hanger
..............................

......................95
Configuration, vehicle
......................... 3

8, 41, 43
Control, electric windows

................................71
C

ontrol, emergency
boot release
...............................

...................66
Control, emergency door
................................ 61
C

ontrol stalk, lighting
.............. 1
4, 101, 102, 106
Control stalk, wipers

..............................1

0 9 -111
Courtesy lamp

...............................
..........90, 235
Cruise control
................................ 1

66, 169, 174
Cruise control by speed limit recognition
.................................................. 16

9
Cup holder

...............................
........................92
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................

.......... 192
Cap, fuel filler

................................................ 19

2
Central locking

.................................... 5

7, 58, 67
Changing a bulb
........................... 2

29, 233, 235
Changing a fuse
............................2

36, 238, 241
Changing a wheel

...............................

.. 221, 222
Changing a wiper blade

........................ 1

12, 199
Changing the remote control battery

.............. 63
C

hecking the engine oil level

.......................... 32
C

hecking the levels

............................... 20

4-207
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

..............................

................ 216
Checks
...............

.................. 202, 203, 208, 209
Child lock

...............................

........................ 146
Children
...............................

... 137, 139 -141, 143
Child seats

............ 1

24, 130 -132, 136, 137, 145
Child seats, i-Size

...............................

.......... 143 Date (setting)

...............................
.............. 38, 51
Daytime running lamps

........ 1
02, 106, 229, 230
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
.................................................. 1

26, 133
Deadlocking
...............................

...............54, 59
Demisting - defrosting

..................................... 89
D

imensions
..............................
.....................252
Dipstick
................

....................................32, 204
Direction indicators
...... 1

04, 106, 229, 230, 233
Display screen, instrument panel

.................16

1
C
D
Battery ................................... 198, 208, 243 -246
Battery, charging ............................... ............245
Battery, remote control

.............................6
0, 63
Blind, panoramic roof

...................................... 91
B

lind spot monitoring system
........................18

0
Blind spot sensors

.................................. 1
6, 180
BlueHDi
...............................

...... 29, 33, 210, 215
Bonnet
...............

............................................ 201
Boot
........

.............................................66, 91, 96
Brake discs

.................................................... 20

9
Brake lamps

...............................
...................233
Brakes
.....................................................2

0, 209
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

... 229, 233
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