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+. Control paddle for changing up, to the right of the steering wheel.
F

P
ull the " +" paddle towards you to change up.
-.
C

ontrol paddle for changing down, to the
left of the steering wheel.
F

P
ull the " -" paddle towards you to change
down.
Steering mounted control paddles
The steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse. When you move the gear selector, the symbol
corresponding to its position is displayed in the
instrument panel.
P.
Pa

rk.
R.
R
everse.
N.
N
eutral.
D.
D
rive (automatic operation).
1 to 6. Gears engaged in manual operation.
-.
I
nvalid value in manual operation.
Displays in the instrument panelMoving off
F With your foot on the brake pedal, select
position P or N .
F

S
tart the engine.
If P is displayed in the instrument panel,
although the gear selector is in another
position, place the gear selector in
position P to be able to start the engine.
F

W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

S
elect automated mode (position D ),
manual mode (position M) or reverse
(position R ).
If you do not press the
brake pedal to come out of
position P , this warning lamp
If these conditions are not met, there
is an audible signal accompanied by a
message.
or symbol appears in the instrument
panel, accompanied by the message
"Place automatic gearbox in position
P",
flashing of P in the instrument panel
and an audible signal.
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Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
cruise control.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating faultWhen the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the
programmed speed may not be reached
or maintained.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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In the event of a fault with the dynamic cruise
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
and the display of the message "Driving aid
functions fault".
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When the cruise control is working, take
care if making a maintained press on
one of the cruise control programmed
speed modification buttons: this can
lead to a very quick change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the dynamic cruise control
on slippery sur faces or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to attain
or maintain the programmed speed.
Operating fault
The operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed by
accumulations of dirt (dust, mud, etc.)
or in certain weather conditions (snow,
ice, etc.).
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:
Visibility reduced" is displayed to signal
that the system has been put into
st a n dby.
Clean the front bumper regularly.
When painting or touching up the
paint on the front bumper, consult
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Certain types of paint could
hinder the operation of the radar.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-

e

nsure that mats are secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Limits of operation
The radar does not detect:
- Pe destrians, cyclists, animals.
-

S
tationary vehicles (traffic jam,
breakdown,
etc.).
-

V
ehicles crossing a junction.
-

V
ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
Cases in which the driver is encouraged to
immediately take back control:
-

E
xcessively sharp deceleration of the
vehicle ahead.
-

S
harp cutting in of a vehicle between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
The system must not be activated:
-

I
f the "space-saver" spare wheel is being
used (depending on version).
-

W
hen towing. Be particularly vigilant in the presence
of:
-

M
otorcycles.
-

V
ehicles which are not in the centre
of the traffic lane.
Pausing of the cruise control is required in
the following situations:
-

V
ehicles on a bend.
-

A
pproaching a roundabout.
-

F
ollowing a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate the cruise control as soon as the
conditions permit. The system cannot exceed the limits of the
laws of physics.
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Collision Risk Alert and Active Safety Brake
This system includes three functions:
- C ollision Risk Alert (alert if there is a risk of
collision),
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I
ntelligent emergency braking assistance,
-

A
ctive Safety Brake (automatic emergency
b r ak ing).
Collision Risk Alert : it warns the driver if their
vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle in
front or a pedestrian present in their traffic lane.
Intelligent emergency braking assistance:
it completes the braking action taken by the
driver if this is inadequate.
Active Safety Brake: it intervenes following
the alert if the driver does not react quickly
enough and does not operate the vehicle's
brakes.
If the driver fails to act, the system
contributes towards avoiding a collision or
limiting its severity by reducing the speed
of your vehicle. This system is designed to assist the
driver and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of
the traffic, observing the driving
regulations.
This system does not avoid the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The vehicle is fitted with a radar located in the front bumper and a camera at the top of the
windscreen.
Conditions for activation and operation
The system is active from about 4 mph (7 km/h)
and is deactivated below about 3 mph (5 km/h).
It takes account of:
-

v
ehicles running in the same direction or
stationary,
-

p
edestrians present in the traffic lane
(bicycles, motorcycles, animals and objects
on the road are not necessarily detected).
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Limits of operation
In the following cases, it is recommended
that the system be deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu:
-
w
hen towing a trailer or caravan,
-

w
hen carrying long objects on roof bars or
a roof rack,
-

b
efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
-

b
efore placing the vehicle on a rolling road
in a workshop,
-

w
hen the vehicle is being towed, with the
engine running,
-

w
hen a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
fitted (depending on version),
-

f
ollowing impact damage to the windscreen
close to the detection camera,
-

i
f the front bumper has been damaged,
-

i
f the brake lamps are not working.Because of limits in the operation of the
system, it is possible that warnings are
not given, are given too late or seem
unjustified.
Consequently, the driver must always
remain attentive and able to react at any
time to avoid an accident. Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed:
the level 2 alert may be displayed
di r e c t l y.
Important
: the level 1 alert is never
displayed if the " Close" threshold has
been selected.
Collision Risk Alert
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen by the driver, different levels of alert can be
triggered and displayed in the instrument panel.
Level 1: visual alert only, signalling
to you that the vehicle in front is very
close.
The message " Vehicle close" is
displayed.
This level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front.
Level 2: visual and audible alert,
warning you that a collision is
imminent.
The message " Brake!" is displayed.
This level of alert is based on the time before
collision. It takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the
one in front, the environmental conditions, the
operation of the vehicle (cornering, pedals
pressed, etc.) to trigger the alert at the best
moment.
Modifying the alert trigger
threshold
This threshold determines how you wish to be
warned of the presence of a vehicle moving
or stationary in front of you, or a pedestrian
present in your traffic lane.
The current threshold can be modified only via
the Driving menu in the touch screen.
You can select one of three thresholds:
-
"Distant ",
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"Normal ",
-
"Close ".
The last threshold selected is kept in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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Blind Spot Monitoring System
Activation / Deactivation
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
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i
mmediately, when being overtaken,
-

a
fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
This system warns the driver of the presence of
another vehicle in the blind spot angle of their
vehicle (areas masked from the driver's field
of vision), as soon as this presents a potential
danger. Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.
This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid that cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver. Activation and deactivation of the system is
done in the Driving
menu of the touch screen.
Select the " Driving functions " tab, then
" Blind spot sensors ".
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
To deactivate the system, select " Blind spot
sensors " again in the " Driving functions " tab.
The indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
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Front parking sensors
The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind.The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations).In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
As an addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle remains below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
The parking sensors can be deactivated in the
touch screen.
F
I
n the Driving
menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab, then " Parking sensors ".
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the system, when reverse gear is
engaged, this warning lamp flashes
for a few moments then stays on
continuously.
This indicator comes on in the
instrument panel.
A new selection reactivates the function.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
sensors.
The parking sensors are deactivated
while the Park Assist system is
measuring a space.
For more information on Park Assist
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation / Activation of
the front and rear parking
sensors
A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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