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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the 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.
Operation
Going into engine STOP 
mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the instrument 
panel and the engine goes into standby 
automatically.
- 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, at speeds below 
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary 
(with PureTech 130, THP 165 and 
BlueHDi
  100, 115 and 120 versions), when 
you place the gear lever in neutral, and you 
release the clutch pedal,
-
 
Wi
 th an automatic gearbox,  with the 
vehicle stationary, when you press the 
brake pedal or place the gear selector lever 
at position N .
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 START/STOP button. Never refuel with the engine in STOP 
mode; you must switch off the ignition 
with the START/STOP button. For your comfort, during parking 
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not 
available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect 
the functionality of the vehicle, such as 
for example, braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not 
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
-
 t he driver's door is open,
-
 
t
 he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
 
t
 he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph 
(10
  km/h) since the last engine start using 
the START/STOP button,
-
 
t
 he electric parking brake is applied or 
being applied,
-
 
t
 he engine is needed to maintain a 
comfortable temperature in the passenger 
compartment,
-
 
d
 emisting is selected,
-
 
s
 ome special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
exterior temperature, etc.) where the 
engine is needed for control of a system.
In this case, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary. 
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Going into engine START mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the 
engine starts automatically.
-
 
W
ith a manual gearbox , when you fully 
depress the clutch pedal.
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W
ith an automatic gearbox :
●
 
g
ear selector in position D or M , when 
you release the brake pedal,
●
 
o
r gear selector in position N and brake 
pedal released, when you place the gear 
selector at position D or M ,
●
 
o
r when you engage reverse. START mode is invoked automatically when:
-
 y ou open the driver's door,
-
 
y
 ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
 
t
 he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph 
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph 
(3 km/h) with PureTech 130, THP 165 and 
BlueHDi 100, 115 and 120 versions) and 
2
  mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
-
 
t
 he electric parking brake is being applied,
-
 
s
 ome special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
exterior temperature, etc.) where the 
engine is needed for control of a system.
Special cases: START invoked 
automaticallyIn some circumstances, such as the need to 
maintain a comfortable temperature in the 
passenger compartment, it may be necessary 
to deactivate the Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time, 
once the ignition is on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is automatically 
reactivated every time the ignition is switched on.
Manual deactivation/
reactivation
In this case this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. Select "Stop & Start" to deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the illumination 
of this indicator lamp.
Using the dynamic cruise control 
deactivates the Stop & Start system.
Deactivation of Stop & Start is done in the 
Driving
 menu of the touch screen.
Select "Stop & Start" again to reactivate the 
system. This is confirmed by the illumination 
of this indicator lamp. 
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Operating fault
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 place the gear selector 
lever at position N  and put your foot on the brake 
pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and 
start the engine again using the "START/STOP" 
button.
In the event of a fault with the system, 
this indicator lamp flashes for a few 
moments then comes on continuously, 
accompanied by a message.
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. The Stop & Start system requires a 
battery of advanced technology and 
special characteristics.
All work on this type of battery must 
only be done by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V 
battery
, refer to the corresponding 
section. 
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Memorising the speed setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display 
of Speed limit recognition .
The driver can choose to adapt the speed 
setting to the speed limit suggested, by 
pressing the memorisation button at the speed 
limiter controls, with the standard cruise 
control, the dynamic cruise control or the 
dynamic cruise control with Stop function.
This speed setting then replaces the previous 
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise 
control. For more information on the Speed 
limiter , Cruise control , Dynamic 
cruise control  or Dynamic cruise 
control with Stop function , refer to 
the corresponding sections. 1.
 S
elect speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2.
 M
emorise a speed setting.
Operating limits
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,
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t
 railer, caravan,
-
 
d
 riving with a space-saver type spare 
wheel or snow chains fitted,
-
 
p
 uncture repair using the temporary 
repair
 k
it,
-
 y
oung drivers,
-
 ...
T
he system may be disrupted or not work at all 
in the following situations:
-
 
p
 oor visibility (inadequate street lighting, 
falling snow, rain, fog),
-
 
w
 indscreen area ahead of the camera dirty, 
misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged 
or masked 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. 3.
 S
peed limiter indication.
4.
 M
emorise the speed.
5.
 C
urrent speed setting.Steering mounted controls
Display in the instrument panel 
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Steering mounted controls
6. Speed limiter on / pause indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
8.
 S
peed limiter setting.
Speed limiter - "LIMIT"
System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances, 
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it 
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Once the programmed speed limit is reached, 
additional pressure on the accelerator pedal 
has no effect.
1.
 S
elect speed limiter mode.
2.
 L
ower programmed speed.
3.
 R
aise programmed speed.
4.
 S
peed limiter on / pause.
5.
 D
isplay the list of memorised speeds or,
 A
ccept the speed proposed by the speed 
limit recognition.Displays in the instrument panel
S witching on  the speed limiter requires 
a programmed speed of at least 20 mph 
(30
  km/h).
The speed limiter is paused  by operation of the 
control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded 
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly 
beyond the point of resistance.
To return to the programmed speed, simply 
release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle 
returns to the programmed speed limit.
The programmed speed remains in the 
memory when the ignition is switched off. For more information on Memorising speeds , 
refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on Speed limit 
recognition  and memorisation, refer to the 
corresponding section. 
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Switching on / Pause
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position: 
the speed limiter mode is selected but is 
not switched on (Pause).
F
 
S
 witch the speed limiter back on by 
pressing button 4 , if the speed displayed 
is suitable (by default, the last speed 
programmed).
F
 
Y
 ou can temporarily stop the speed limiter 
by pressing button 4 again: the display 
confirms that it has been stopped (Pause). You do not have to switch the speed limiter on 
in order to set the speed.
Once the function is selected, you can modify 
the speed setting by:
-
 
u
 sing buttons 2 and 3, raising or lowering 
the speed displayed:
F
 
b
 y successive short presses, to modify 
by + or - 1 mph (km/h),
F
 
b
 y a maintained press, to modify in steps 
of + or - 5 mph (km/h).
Adjusting the speed limiter 
setting
- pressing button 5 :
F  t he six speeds memorised are displayed 
in the touch screen,
F
 
p
 ress the button corresponding to the 
limit speed chosen.
The value is displayed in the instrument panel.
The selection screen closes after a few 
moments.
-
 
b
 y pressing button 5 , if your vehicle has 
speed limit recognition:
F
 
t
 he speed to memorise is displayed in 
the instrument panel,
F
  press  button  5 again to save the speed.
The value is then displayed in the instrument 
panel.
For more information on Speed limit 
recognition  and memorisation, refer to the 
corresponding section. 
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Steering mounted controls
6. Cruise control pause / resume indication.
7. Cruise control mode selection indication.
8.
 Spe
ed setting.
Cruise control - "CRUISE"
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control system cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
S
witching on  the cruise control requires a 
minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).
As well as engagement of:
-
 
f
ourth gear or higher on a manual gearbox,
-
 
s
econd gear or higher in manual mode on 
an automatic gearbox,
-
 
position 
D on an automatic gearbox.
The system remains active after changing gear 
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and Stop & 
Start.
The cruise control is paused  by pressing 
button 4 or the brake pedal or on triggering of 
the ESC system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed 
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply 
release the accelerator pedal until the 
programmed cruise speed is reached again. 1.
 S
elect cruise control mode.
2.
 S
 et the current speed of the vehicle 
as the programmed speed / Lower the 
programmed speed.
3.
 S
 et the current speed of the vehicle 
as the programmed speed / Raise the 
programmed speed.
4.
 P
 ause / resume cruise control.
5.
 D
 isplay the list of memorised speeds or,
 A
ccept the speed suggested by the speed 
limit recognition system.
Displays in the instrument panel
Switching off the ignition cancels any 
programmed speed value. For more information on Memorising speeds
, 
refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on Speed limit 
recognition  and memorisation, refer to the 
corresponding section. 
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Exceeding the programmed 
speed
If the cruise speed setting is exceeded, the 
displayed speed flashes.
The display becomes steady again once the 
vehicle returns to the cruise speed setting.
Switching off
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position. T
he display of information related to the 
cruise control disappears.
Switching on
Once the cruise control is switched on, you 
can modify the cruising speed in one of the 
following ways:
-
 
u
 sing buttons 2 or 3 :
F
 
b
 y successive short presses, to modify 
the speed by + or - 1 mph (km/h),
F
 
b
 y a long press, to modify the speed in 
steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h),
-
 
b
 y pressing button 5 :
F
 
t
 he six memorised speeds are displayed 
in the touch screen,
F
 
c
 hoose a value: it is displayed in the 
instrument panel.
The selection screen closes after a few 
moments.
The modification is then accepted.
F
 
T
urn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
 
position: the cruise control mode is 
selected but is paused.
F
 P
ress button 2 or 3 : your vehicle's current 
speed becomes the cruise speed.
The cruise control is activated (ON).
Modification of the cruise speed 
(speed setting)- by pressing button 5 , if your vehicle has 
speed limit recognition:
F
 
t
 he speed to memorise is displayed in 
the instrument panel,
F
  press  button  5 again to save the speed.
The value is then displayed in the instrument 
panel.
For more information on Speed limit 
recognition  and memorisation, refer to the 
corresponding section.
Pause
You can pause the cruise control at any time 
by pressing button 4 : the screen confirms the 
pause. 
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