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As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
Eco- driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator
pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above around 30
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help
keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof blind and window
blinds, etc.). Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving. Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if these are not automatically
managed.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Eco-driving
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With CITROËN Connect
Radio
F Select the Settings menu.
F
Sel
ect "Date and time ".
F
Sel
ect "Date " or "Time ".
F
C
hoose the display formats.
F
C
hange the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F
C
onfirm with " OK".
With CITROËN Connect Nav
Adjustment of the time and date is only
available if synchronisation with the GPS is
deactivated.
F
P
ress the " OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Additional adjustments
You can choose:
To change the display format of the date and
t i m e (12 h / 24 h).
To change the time zone.
To activate or deactivate the synchronisation
with the GPS (UTC).
The system does not automatically
manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on country).
The change between winter and summer
time is done by changing the time zone.
F
Sel
ect " Setting the time- date".
F
Sel
ect the " Date" or "Time " tab.
F
A
djust the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
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Instruments
133
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.The driver can inter vene at any time if the
circumstances dictate by pulling on the
lighting control stalk to switch between
main and dipped beam.
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The system state remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off. The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
-
u nder conditions of poor visibility (for
example, snowfall, heavy rain or thick
f o g , e t c .),
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of
the camera,
-
i
f the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
If the fog is too dense, the system is
automatically deactivated.
The system is not able to detect:
-
r
oad users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
-
r
oad users whose lighting is obscured,
such as vehicles running behind a
safety barrier (on a motor way, for
example),
-
r
oad users at the top or bottom of a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads.
Flashing the
headlamps pauses
the function and the
system changes
to "automatic
illumination of
headlamps" mode.
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0
– 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1
– 5 people.
2
– 6 to 9 people.
3
– Driver + maximum authorised loads. The initial setting is position 0.
4
Lighting and visibility
146
Snow
F Place the knob in this position.
All terrain (mud, damp
grass, etc.)
F Place the knob in this position.
This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with the least
grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with
the most grip is controlled in such a way as to
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 50
mph (80
km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move for ward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))F
P
lace the knob in this position.
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck. You can deactivate the ASR
and DSC systems by turning
the knob to the " OFF" position.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer act
on the engine operation or the brakes in the
event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
These systems are reactivated automatically
from around 30 mph (50 km/h) or every time
the ignition is switched on.
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions
of grip encountered for each of the two front
wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 30 mph (50 km/h))
Safety
150
With 2-seat front bench seat (and the
driver's seat)
On switching on the ignition, a warning lamp
comes on if the corresponding seat belt is not
fastened or is unfastened.Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not completely fulfil their role.
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to your shape. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels have an automatic blocking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.
A.
Front seat belts not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp.
B. Left seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp.
C. Centre seat belt unfastened warning lamp
in the instrument panel.
D. Right seat belt unfastened warning lamp. In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-
b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-
b
e used to restrain only one person,
-
n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
-
n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or a rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly.
Safety
193
The indicator light for the button goes off.In manual mode it is not necessary to
release the accelerator pedal when
changing gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear
to another if the vehicle speed and engine
speed permit.
If the engine speed is too low or too
high, the selected gear flashes for a few
seconds, then the actual activated gear is
displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects
gear M1
automatically.
To save the brakes when descending
a steep incline, use engine braking to
reduce your speed (take your foot off the
accelerator pedal or change down).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed
continuously for long periods can overheat
the brakes, with the risk of damaging the
braking system or making it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary, to
slow or stop the vehicle. Depending on the road configuration
(example: mountain road), manual
operation is preferable.
This is because automatic operation may
not be best suited, not allowing the use of
engine braking.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).
F
P
lace the selector "correctly" at a position.
Stopping the vehicle
F With the selector in position D ,
press button M for sequential
changing of the six gears.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on.
F
O
perate the " +" or " -" steering mounted
controls.
M appears and the gears engaged
appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
F
I
t is possible to return to
automatic operation at any time
by pressing button M again.
Before switching off the engine, select
position P then apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
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Driving
195
Electronic gearbox
Electronically controlled gearbox which offers
a choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation and manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-
a
utomatic operation for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action on the part of the driver,
-
man
ual operation for sequential gear
changing by the driver using the steering
mounted paddles.
With automatic operation, you can temporarily
take over control of gear changing at any time.
Gear selector
N. Neutral.
F
W ith your foot on the brake, turn the
selector to this position for starting.
A. Automatic operation.
F
T
urn the selector to this position.
M. Manual operation with sequential
changing of the gears.
F
T
urn the selector to this position, then
use the steering mounted control
paddles to change gear.
To turn the gear selector in complete
safety, it is recommended that you keep
your foot on the brake.
Steering mounted controls Display on the instrument
panel
R.
Reverse.
F
T urn the selector to this position. F
P ull the right-hand "
+" control paddle
towards you to change up. F
P
ull the left-hand "
-" control paddle towards
you to change down.
When you move the selector, the warning lamp
corresponding to its position is displayed on the
instrument panel.
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
AUTO
or A. Automatic operation
M. Manual
1 to 6.
Gear engaged
- Invalid value
The steering mounted paddles cannot be
used to select neutral or to select or come
out of reverse gear.
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Driving
200
With an electronic gearbox, the Stop & Start
warning lamp on the instrument panel goes off
and the engine restarts automatically when:
-
y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position A or M ,
-
y
ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position A or M,
-
y
ou engage reverse.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
START mode is invoked automatically in
certain temporary conditions (examples:
battery charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure
correct operation of the system and mainly
when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y
ou open a sliding side door,
-
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25
km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on
the engine) with a manual gearbox,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an automatic gearbox. In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
Deactivation/Activation
With/audio system
With the touch screen
In the " Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Stop & Star t
system". If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
This operation is perfectly normal.
To deactivate the system:
F
P
ress the button, its indicator
lamp comes on, the system is
deactivated.
To activate the system: F
P
ress this button, the indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
activated. The system reactivates automatically
every time the engine is started by the
driver.
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