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Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Key ignition switch
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
Parking brake applied:
F
W ith a manual gearbox in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , in mode N or
P, fully depress the brake pedal.
F

I
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
It has 3 positions:
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position 1 (Stop): insert and remove the
key, steering column locked,
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position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel pre-heating,
engine running,
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position 3 (Starting) .
F

W
ith a petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. F

W
ith a Diesel engine
, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of intoxication
and death!
In very extreme wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before starting
the vehicle.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running in idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine. F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1
– Stop ), for a maximum of 30
minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section. Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on)
, the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
Starting/Switching off the
engine with

K
eyless Entry
and Starting
Starting the engine
F With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the clutch pedal.
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or
F W ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode P or N .
F

W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the brake pedal.
F

B
riefly press the " START/STOP" button
while maintaining pressure on the pedal
until the engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines , when the temperature is
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting
will only take place once the pre-heater
warning lamp is off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
F

W
ith a manual gearbox , you should keep
the clutch pedal fully depressed until the
warning lamp goes off and not press the
" START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
or F
W ith an automatic gearbox, you should
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the " START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
The presence of the

K
eyless Entry and
Starting electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in this
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone so
that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected – Back-up starting" section.
If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed on the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, you will need to
turn the steering wheel while pressing the
" START/STOP " button to assist unlocking
of the steering column. A message will
notify you if this is necessary. As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
Switching off the engine
F Park the vehicle, engine at idle.
F
W ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , select mode P
or N .
F

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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel slightly to lock the steering
column.
If the vehicle is not stationary, the engine
will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
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Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
F Press the "START/STOP" button, the
instrument panel comes on but the engine
does not start.
F

P
ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the

K
eyless Entry and Starting electronic
key inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/
STOP" button, without pressing any of the
pedals , allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used
(e.g. car radio, lighting, etc.).
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of
charge in the battery.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering
column to allow the engine to be started if
the system does not detect the key in the
recognition zone, or when the battery in the
electronic key is discharged.
F

W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , select mode
P, then fully depress the brake pedal.
F

P
ress the " START/STOP " button.
The engine starts. F

P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader.
Back-up switching off
Emergency switching off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about three
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon as the
vehicle stops.
When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
F

T
o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
about three seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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 , with the vehicle
stationary, when you put the gearbox into
neutral and release the clutch pedal,
-

W

ith an automatic gearbox , with the
vehicle stationary, when you press the
brake pedal or put the gear selector in
position N .
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
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, etc. Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the "START/STOP" button.
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not activated when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (uphill or
downhill),
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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,
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t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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d
emisting is active,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the engine
is needed to control the system.
Going into engine START
mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine restarts automatically:
-

W

ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
-

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 in position D or M ,
•
o

r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START mode
invoked automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
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y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h),
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s
ome temporary conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control, etc.) where the engine is
needed to control the system or the vehicle.
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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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:
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p
oor weather (rain, snow),
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a

tmospheric pollution,
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t
railer, caravan,
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d
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
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p

uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
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y

oung drivers, etc.
F

O
r, depending on equipment, press the
thumbwheel on the steering wheel .
The following situations may inter fere with the
operation of the system or prevent it working:
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p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
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w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,
Memorising the speed
setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition .
For more information on the Speed
limiter or Cruise control , refer to the
corresponding sections.
Steering mounted controls
Display in the instrument panel
Head-up display
The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button for the speed
limiter and the cruise control.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control. 1.
Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2. Memorise a speed setting.
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f
ault with the camera,
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o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
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h
idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
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s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
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Memorising the speed
3.Speed limit indication.
4. Memorise the speed.
5. Current speed of the vehicle.
6. Current speed setting.
F

S
witch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
Speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
If there is a difference of less than 6
mph
(10
km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the recognition
system, the MEM symbol is not displayed.
On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit and a message offering
to make it a new speed setting.
"
MEM " flashes in the screen for a few seconds. F

M
ake an initial press on this
button to request saving of the
speed suggested.
A message asks you to confirm the request
F

P
ress this button again to
confirm and save the new speed
setting.
After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display. with a second press.
Speed limiter
System which prevents the
vehicle from exceeding the speed
programmed by the driver. The minimum programmed speed is 20
mph
(30 km/h).
The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter is a driving aid that
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need to obser ve speed limits or the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
1.Select speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Speed limiter On/Pause.
5. Depending on version,
Display memorised speed settings or,
Use the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
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If the camera has confirmed
the presence of a vehicle or a
pedestrian, this warning lamp
flashes once the function is acting
on the vehicle's brakes.
Using the camera, this function acts on the
vehicle's braking system.
Important : if operation of the
automatic emergency braking is
triggered, you should take back
control of your vehicle and brake
with the pedal to add to or finish the
automatic braking action.
The driver can take back control of the vehicle
at any time by sharply turning the steering
wheel and/or pressing the accelerator pedal.
The point at which braking is triggered
may be adjusted according to the driving
actions from the driver, such as movement
of the steering wheel or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Operation of the function may be felt by
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,
the automatic braking is maintained for 1
to 2

seconds. With a manual gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop, the
engine may stall.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event
of automatic emergency braking until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop, keep
the brake pedal down to stop the vehicle
from starting off again.
Specific conditions for operation
The vehicle's speed must be between 3 mph
a nd 53 mph (5 km/h and 85 km/h) when a
moving vehicle is detected.
The vehicle's speed must not exceed 50
mph
(80 km/h) when a stopped vehicle is detected.
The vehicle's speed must not exceed 37
mph
(60
km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.
The ESC system must not be defective.
The ASR system must not be deactivated.
All passenger seat belts must be fastened.
Driving at a steady speed on roads with few
bends is required.
After an impact, the function automatically
stops operating. Consult a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start-up.
The system can be deactivated or activated via
the vehicle settings menu. Deactivation of the system is
signalled by the illumination of this
indicator lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message.
Without audio system
F In the " DRIVE ASSIST " menu on the
instrument panel display, activate/deactivate
" COLLISION ALT " (Automatic emergency
b r ak ing).
With audio system
F In the " Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Auto. emergency
braking ".
With touch screen
F In the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Vehicle settings "
tab, then " Security" and
activate/deactivate " Automatic
emergency braking ".
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