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Indicators
Service indicator
The ser vice indicator is displayed on the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
-
t
he distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next
ser vice is due, or the distance travelled
since it was due preceded by the sign "-".
-
a
n alert message indicates the distance
remaining as well as the period before the
next ser vice is due or since it was overdue.
Warning/indicator
lamp State
CauseAction/
Observations
Ser vice
spanner Lights up temporarily
when the ignition is
switched on. Between 1,900 miles
(3,000 km) and 620
miles (1,000 km)
remain before the
next ser vice is due.
Fixed, when the
ignition is switched
on. The ser vice is due in
less than 620 miles
(1,000 km).Have your vehicle
serviced very soon.
+ Ser vice
spanner
flashing
Flashing then fixed,
when the ignition is
switched on.
(For BlueHDi Diesel
versions, associated
with the Ser vice
warning lamp). The ser vice is
overdue.
Have your vehicle
ser viced as soon as
possible.
The distance indicated (in kilometres
or miles) is calculated according to the
mileage covered and the time elapsed
since the last ser vice.
The alert may be triggered close to a due
date.
Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself:
F
s
witch off the ignition,
F
p
ress and hold the button on the end of the
lighting control stalk,
F
s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F
w
hen the display indicates "=0", release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the zero
reset to be registered.
Instruments
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The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse gear.
-
enga
ging a lower gear.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.
Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle stationary
for a short time (approximately two seconds)
when starting on a gradient, the time it takes
to move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
c
ertain conditions of gradient are met,
-
t
he driver's door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated. Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily in the hill start assist
phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp is showing fixed on
the instrument panel.
Operating fault
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a shor t
time when you release the brake pedal.
With a manual gearbox
, if you are in first gear
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , if you are in D
or M .
With an electronic gearbox , if you are in D.On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a shor t time when you
release the brake pedal.
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
t emporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in 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.
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Driving
