3Monitoring
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The systems with settings that can be adjusted are detailed in the table below.
ButtonCorresponding functionComments
Speed settings Memorisation of speeds for use with the speed limiter or cruise control.
Vehicle settings Access to other functions with settings that can be adjusted: - Automatic parking brake (Automatic electric parking brake; see the "Driving" section), - Automatic rear wiper in reverse (Activation of rear wiper coupled to reverse gear; see the "Visibility" section) - Guide-me-home lighting (Automatic guide me home lighting; see the " Visibility" section), - Welcome lighting (Exterior welcome lighting; see the " Visibility" section), - Mood lighting (Mood lighting; see the " Visibility" section), - Adaptive lighting (Main / additional directional lighting; see the " Visibility" section). - Driver plip action (Selective unlocking of the driver's door; see the "Access" section).
Stop & Star t Deactivation of the function. Function deactivated = indicator lamp on (orange).
8Driving
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions. Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at any time to any eventuality. As a safety precaution, the driver must only carry out actions requiring sustained attention when the vehicle is stationary. On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended. In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical systems of your vehicle.
- check that the depth of water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users, - deactivate the Stop & Start system, - drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h), - do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied - Risk of overheating and damage to the braking system! Risk of fire! As the exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot, even several minutes after switching off the engine, never park or leave the engine running where the vehicle is on an inflammable sur face: (grass, dead leaves, paper, etc.): risk of fire.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral or position N or P , depending on the type P , depending on the type Pof gearbox.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as circumstances allow, make several light brake applications to dry the brake discs and pads. If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
