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SymbolDisplay in the
instrument panel Associated message
Comments
No vehicle detected:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.
Detection of a vehicle, at the limit of the range of the radar:
the system operates as a standard cruise control.
"SPEED ADJUSTED" Detection of a vehicle that is too close or running at a speed lower than your
vehicle's cruise speed setting.
The system uses engine braking to slow your vehicle and then hold it at the speed of
the vehicle in front so as to maintain the programmed inter-vehicle time.
The regulation range is limited to a maximum difference of 20 mph (30 km/h)
between the speed setting and the speed of the vehicle ahead.
"SPEED ADJUSTED" When the adjusted speed reaches the control limit (speed setting - 20 mph
(30
km/h)), the adjusted speed flashes together with the speed setting, to signal that
automatic deactivation of the system is imminent.
"Cruise control
paused" If the system exceeds the limit of speed adjustment possible by the system and
in the absence of any reaction by the driver (operation of the direction indicator,
change of lane, reduction of the speed of the vehicle), the system is automatically
paused.
The display of the deactivation message is accompanied by an audible signal.
Driving situations and associated alerts
The table below describes the alerts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.
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Steering mounted controls
1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Use the current speed as the speed
setting
/ Lower the speed setting.
3.
U
se the current speed as the speed
setting
/ Raise the speed setting.
4.
P
ause / Resume cruise control.
5.
U
se the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
6.
D
isplay and adjust the inter-vehicle
distance setting.
For more information on Speed limit
recognition , refer to the corresponding
section.
Displays in the instrument panel
7. Indication of the presence / absence of a target vehicle.
8.
I
ndication of cruise control activation /
deactivation.
9.
Spe
ed setting.
10.
I
ndication that vehicle is held stationary.
11.
S
peed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
If a vehicle is detected, the symbol 7
is filled
with the colour associated with the cruise
control mode. By default, the symbol 7 is
e m pt y.
In cruise control activated mode, the symbol
8
appears in green. By default, the symbol 8
appears in grey. 12 . I
nter-vehicle distance setting.
13. P osition of the vehicle detected by the radar.
This information is visible in the instrument
panel in "DRIVING" display mode.
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Limits of operation
The system goes into standby
automatically in the following cases:
-
ES
C deactivated or operation
triggered,
-
s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or
above 112 mph (180 km/h),
-
c
onnected electrically to a trailer,
-
u
se of the "space-saver" spare
wheel detected (as detection is
not immediate, deactivation of the
system is recommended),
-
d
ynamic driving style detected,
pressure on the brake or
accelerator pedal,
-
d
riving where there are no lane
markings,
-
ope
ration of the direction indicators,
-
d
riving in a tight corner,
-
c
rossing of the inside line of a
c o r n e r,
-
i
nactivity by the driver detected
during correction. The system may not operate correctly
or at all in the following situations:
-
c
onditions of poor visibility
(inadequate street lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of on oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a
wet road sur face, leaving a tunnel,
alternating light and shade),
-
a
rea of the windscreen in front of
the camera dirty, misted, frosted,
snow-covered, damaged or
covered by a sticker,
-
r
oad markings absent, worn,
hidden (snow, mud) or multiple
(roadworks),
-
r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
-
n
arrow, winding roads.Risk of undesirable operation
Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
-
d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
-
u
nfavourable weather conditions,
-
d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice).
The system is not designed for the following
driving situations:
-
d
riving on a speed circuit,
-
d
riving with a trailer,
-
d
riving on a rolling road,
-
d
riving on unstable sur faces.
In the event of a fault with the system, you are
alerted by the illumination of these warning
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operating fault
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Fatigue detection system
Depending on version, the "Driving time
warning" may be combined with the "Fatigue
detection system".
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)).Once the system considers that the behaviour
of the vehicle suggests a certain level of fatigue
or inattention by the driver, it triggers the first
level of alert.
The driver is then alerted by the message
"
Ta k e c a r e ! ", accompanied by an audible
signal.
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 inter fere
with the operation of the system or
prevent it working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting
of the roadway, falling snow, heavy
rain, dense fog, ...),
- d azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on
a damp road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating shade and light, ...),
-
w
indscreen area located in front
of the camera: dirty, misted, frost-
covered, snow-covered, damaged
or covered by a sticker,
-
l
ane markings absent, worn,
masked (snow, mud) or multiple
(roadworks, ...),
-
c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding, ...
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Electronic stability control (ESC) incorporating
the following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
e
mergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control)
optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by
acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and
on the engine. It also improves the directional
stability of the vehicle on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
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Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP and ABS warning
lamps, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS. Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control
.
This system detects situations of difficult
sur face grip that could make it difficult to move
off or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low levels
of adhesion.
When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are approved
for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking, press ver y
firmly and maintain this pressure.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible. The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F
O
n the front bumper, unclip the cover using
the tool fixed on the towing eye.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
with an automatic gearbox).
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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Accessories ..........................................132, 229
Accessory position ....................................... 13
2
Access to the 3rd row
..................................... 88
A
ctive Safety Brake................... 27, 32, 178, 180
AdBlue
® additive ................ 1 9, 36, 43, 282, 283
Adjusting head restraints ................................ 80
A
djusting the air distribution
.....................9
6, 99
Adjusting the air flow
.................................9
6, 99
Adjusting the date
........................................... 52
A
djusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel
...............................
.........93
Adjusting the seat
........................ 7
6, 78, 84, 86
Adjusting the seat belt height
.......................23
6
Adjusting the temperature
........................9
6, 99
Adjusting the time
........................................... 52
A
dvice on care and maintenance
.................2
81
Advice on driving
..............................
....125, 126
Airbags
...............
..................................... 33, 241
Airbags, curtain
.....................................2
43, 244
Airbags, front.........................................242, 244
Airbags, lateral
......................................2
43, 244
Air conditioning
...............................
............9, 98
Air conditioning, automatic
.......................9
5, 99
Air conditioning, manual
...........................9
5, 97
Air intake
...............
.......................................... 99
Air vents
..............................
............................94
Alarm
............................................................... 71
A
nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................23
3
Anti-pinch
...................................................... 2
28
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
............................. 23
3
Anti-theft
..............................
.........................132
Armrest, front
..........................................8
3, 107
Assistance call
...............................
...............231
Assistance, emergency braking
........... 1
81, 233
Automatic headlamps
..................................... 24B
attery
...............................
.... 270, 280, 318 -321
Battery, charging
...............................
............
320
Battery, remote control
.............................5
9, 60
Black panel ...................................................... 48
Black screen .............................. .....................
48
Blanking screen (snow shield) ......................26
6
Blind, panoramic sunroof
..............................2
28
Blind spot monitoring system
.......... 2
5, 187, 189
Blind spot monitoring system, assisted
...2
5, 189
Blind spot sensors
.................................. 2
5, 187
Blinds, side
............................................ 1
08, 114
BlueHDi
...............................
..................282, 324
Bonnet
...............
............................................2 74
Boot
........
.........................................................64
Boot (fittings)
...............................
..................11 9
Boot (opening)
...............................
..................53
Bottle holder
...............................
...................107
Brake discs
....................................................2
81
Brake lamps
...............................
...........308-311
Brakes
...............................................3
0, 35, 281
Braking, automatic emergency
.............................. 2
7, 32, 178, 180
Braking, dynamic emergency
............... 13
3, 13 8
Bulbs (changing)
........................... 3
04, 308-311Changing a bulb
............................
3
04, 308-311
Changing a fuse
............................................ 3
13
Changing a wheel
...............................
..
294-297
Changing a wiper blade ........................ 2 27, 271
Changing the remote control battery ..............
59
C hecking the engine oil level ..........................42
C
hecking the levels
................................2
77-279
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................
................ 287
Checks
...............
...................275, 276, 280, 281
Child lock
...............................
........................261
Children
...............................
. 252, 255, 256, 258
Children (safety)
...............................
.............261
Child seats
...........2
40, 245, 246, 250 -252, 260
Child seats, conventional
..............................2
51
Child seats, ISOFIX
......................25
4-256, 258
C
ITROËN
C
onnect Box
...............................2
31
C
ITROËN
L
ocalised Emergency Call...........231
Closing the boot
...............................
...............64
Closing the doors
............................... 5
4, 56, 57
Collision Risk Alert
.................... 2
7, 32, 178, 179
Configurations, seats
...................................... 91
C
onfiguration, vehicle
............................... 1
1, 13
Control, emergency boot release
...................68
C
ontrol, emergency door
................................63
C
ontrol, heated seats
......................................8
2
Control stalk, lighting
...................... 2
4, 211, 215
Control stalk, wipers
.................... 2
23, 224, 226
Courtesy lamps
.............................................12
3
Cruise control
........................ 1
51, 154, 159, 169
Cruise control, dynamic
................................16
2
Cruise control by speed limit recognition
.................................................. 15
4
Cruise control, dynamic with Stop function
............................................... 16
9
Cup holder
...............................
......................107
AB
Capacity, fuel tank .............................. ..........262
Cap, fuel filler ................................................ 2
62
Cartridge, fragrance
..................................... 10
5
Central locking
................................... 5
4, 56, 57
C
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