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Stop & Start
Operation
- with a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) with BlueHDi Diesel
versions, when you put the gear selector
into neutral and release the clutch pedal,
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ith an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or place the gear selector in position N .
Going into engine STOP
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the
key.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams...).
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.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key.
For your comfort, when parking, STOP
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering...
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- with a manual gearbox, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
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ith an automatic gearbox:
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ear selector in position D or M , when
you release the brake pedal,
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r gear selector in position N and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M ,
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r when you engage reverse gear.
Going into engine START
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts automatically:
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for few seconds, then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
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ou open the driver's door,
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ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox or 2 mph
(3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox for
BlueHDi Diesel versions,
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t

he electric parking brake is being applied,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance, air
conditioning setting...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. STOP mode is not invoked when:
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he vehicle is on a steep slope
(up or down),
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t

he driver's door is open,
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t

he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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t

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

he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
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t

he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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emisting is active,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,
if a gear is engaged without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning
lamp comes on or an alert message
is displayed asking you to depress the
clutch pedal to restart the engine.
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Opening the bonnet
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.
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.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"

switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on, accompanied by the display of a
message.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is
confirmed by the switch warning lamp
going off and the display of a message.
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain a comfortable 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 on.
Deactivation / Manual reactivation
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then
restarts.
The Stop & Start system is
automatically reactivated every time the
ignition is switched on.
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Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.In the event of a fault in STOP
mode, the vehicle may stall. All of
the instrument panel warning lamps
come
on.
Depending on version, an alert
message may also be displayed
asking you to put the gear selector into
position

N and to put your foot on the
brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition, then restart the engine using
the key.
The Stop & Start requires the use of a
12 V battery of special technology and
characteristics.
All work on this type of battery must
only be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the
12
V batter y, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 71 litres*.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the
tank is reached, this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message
in the display screen. When it
first comes on, there remains
around 5 litres of fuel in the tank.
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ress at the top left corner, then pull on its
edge. While you are refuelling, the engine must be
stopped and the ignition switched off.
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urn the key a quarter turn to lock and
unlock the filler cap.
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hen refuelling, place the cap on hook A.
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ill the tank, but do not persist after the
third cut-off ; this could cause your vehicle
to malfunction.
For a petrol engine with a catalytic
converter, the use of unleaded fuel is
compulsory.
The filler neck is narrower to ensure that only
unleaded petrol nozzles can be put in.
Opening the fuel flap Refuelling
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5
litres to be taken into account by the
fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise of an inrush of air. This vacuum,
which is entirely normal, is caused by
the sealing of the fuel system.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.
* 55 litres for Slovakia.
You must refuel to avoid running out of fuel.
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes.Switching to economy mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the Bluetooth
® hands-
free system of your audio system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m

inutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the
12
V batter y, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Bonnet
Opening
F At the front of the bonnet, lift the safety catch B and raise the bonnet.
F Unclip the stay C from its housing and pivot
it to insert it in the notch D indicated by a
yellow arrow.
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F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
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ower the bonnet then slam it firmly at the
end of its travel.
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ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
closed.
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pen the front left-hand door.
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ull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door frame. Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the front left-hand door is closed.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
safety catch and bonnet stay with care
(risk of burns). Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing,
...) be limited.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals are
correctly tightened (versions without quick release
terminals) and that the connections are clean.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Oil filter
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the replacement interval for this
component.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
For more information and the precautions to
take before starting work on the 12 V batter y ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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