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Eco- driving
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
give preference to automatic mode and avoid
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or
suddenly.
Adopt a smooth driving style
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help to reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can
help keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds, etc.).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic regulation, as soon as the desired
temperature is attained. Switch off the lamps and foglamps when the
ambient light level does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving. Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls when not required, if they are not
automatically controlled.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or
automatic gearbox, this indicator appears only
in manual mode. Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions.
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Lighting control stalk
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
If one or more lamps fails, a message
asks you to check the lamp or lamps
concerned.
Travelling abroad
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road,
the headlamp dipped beams must be
adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming
drivers. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Main lighting
Selection of main lighting mode
Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.Lighting off/Daytime running lamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
Headlamp dipping
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash"), for as long as
the stalk is kept pulled.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Foglamps
The foglamps operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp
Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and
main beam headlamps.
F
T
o switch it on, turn the ring for wards.
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When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
F
T
o switch it off, turn the ring rear wards.
Front and rear foglamps
Rotate and release the ring:
F o nce for wards to switch on the front
foglamps,
F
f
or wards a second time to switch on the rear
foglamps,
F
o
nce backwards to switch off the rear
foglamps,
F
b
ackwards a second time to switch off the
front foglamps.
When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AUTO model), or when the dipped beam
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
F
T
urn the ring backwards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off. In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, using the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually as
the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Switch off the front and rear foglamps
when they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lighting turns off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting after
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control stalk,
rotate the ring to position "
0" – lighting off,
then to the desired position.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
The lighting, with the exception of the
sidelamps, will switch off automatically
after a maximum duration of thirty minutes
to prevent discharging of the battery.Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting control stalk beyond the point of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting control stalk beyond
the point of resistance.
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
As soon as the light returns to a sufficient level
or after the windscreen wipers are switched off,
the lamps are switched off automatically.
Switching on
Switching off
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps come
on, this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel together with
an audible signal and/or a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
integrated with the rain sensor and located
at the top centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps (LEDs)
The LEDs are brighter when operating as
daytime running lamps.
F
T
urn the ring to the "
AUTO" position.
The activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3 times.
The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) come on
automatically when the engine is started.
They provide the following functions:
-
D
aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk at position " 0" or " AUTO " with
adequate light level).
-
S
idelamps (lighting control stalk in position
" AUTO " with low light level or "Sidelamps
only" or "Main or dipped beam headlamps").
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1.Driver + front passenger + rear
passengers + load in the boot.
-. Driver + front passenger + rear
passengers + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
The initial setting is position 0.
Cornering lighting
If your vehicle is so equipped, this system
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
main or dipped beam headlamps are on and
the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, intersections,
parking manoeuvres, etc.). Without cornering lighting
With cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
-
w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-
f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-
a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w
hen reverse gear is engaged.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu. F
I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab then
" Headlamps " and activate/
deactivate " Directional
headlamps ".
Wiper control stalk
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
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Display in the instrument panel
1.Speed limit indication.
Display of the speed
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information. On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.
The driver can adjust the vehicle's speed
according to the information given by the
system.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
F
I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab then
" Safety " and activate/deactivate
" Recommended speed
display ". 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
kit,
-
y
oung drivers, etc.
The following situations may inter fere with the
operation of the system or prevent it working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered 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.
Operating limits
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Driver inattention alert
Using a camera placed at the top
of the windscreen, the system
assesses the driver's level of
vigilance by identifying variations
in trajectory compared to the lane
markings.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads
(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).
When the system interprets the behaviour of
the vehicle as indicating a certain fatigue or
inattention threshold on the part of the driver, it
triggers the first level of alert. After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a new alert with the message "
Take a break!",
accompanied by a more pronounced audible
signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor road
sur face or strong winds), the system may
give alerts independent of the driver's
level of vigilance. The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting of
the roadway, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, etc.),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted up, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a s t i c ke r,
- l ane markings absent, worn, hidden
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,
e t c .),
-
c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc.
The driver is then alerted by the message
"
Ta k e c a r e ! ", accompanied by an audible
signal.
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Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
conceal the detection camera.
Lane Departure Warning
System
System which, using a camera which
recognises solid or broken lines, detects the
involuntary crossing of longitudinal traffic lane
markings on the ground.
The camera analyses the image then, if the
driver's attention drops and the speed is higher
than 37 mph (60 km/h), triggers a warning if
there is an unexpected change of direction.
This system is particularly useful on motor ways
and main roads.This system is a driving aid that cannot, in
any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated and deactivated in the
vehicle configuration menu.
F
I
n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab then
" Safety " and activate/deactivate
" Lane depar ture warning
system".
Detection
You are alerted by the flashing of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible
signal.
No warning is transmitted while a direction
indicator is active.
Operating fault
The flashing and then constant illumination of
the warning lamp, accompanied by illumination
of the Ser vice warning lamp indicates a fault in
the system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The detection may be impeded:
-
i
f the markings on the ground are worn,
-
i
f there is little contrast between the
markings on the road and the road
sur face,
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty,
-
i
n certain weather conditions: fog,
heavy rain, snow, shade, bright
sunlight or direct exposure to the sun
(low sun, leaving a tunnel, etc.).
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
conceal the detection camera.
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