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6Steering mounted controls
► Pull the right-hand "+ " or left-hand "-" control
paddle towards you to change up or down.
The steering mounted controls do not allow neutral to be selected and reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
When you move the selector or press button M ,
the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are
shown on the instrument panel.
The "-" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.
► If the message " Foot on the brake" is
displayed on the instrument panel, press
the brake pedal firmly.
Starting the vehicle
► With your foot on the brake, select
position P
.
►
Start the engine.
If the conditions are not met, there is an audible
signal, accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
►
Release the parking brake, unless it is set to
automatic mode (with electric parking brake).
►
Select position R
, N or D.
If you are setting off from a steep slope
with a loaded vehicle, depress the
brake pedal, select position D, release the
parking brake, unless it is set to automatic
mode (with electric parking brake), then
release the brake pedal.
►
Gradually release the brake pedal.
Or
►
Accelerate gradually in order to release the
electric parking brake (if it is set to automatic
mode).
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
If P is displayed on the instrument panel
but the selector is in another position,
place the selector in position P to allow the
engine to be started.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then
select position D to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle with
the brakes released, if position R, D or M
is selected, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle
without taking your key or remote control with
you, even for a short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake and
select position P.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Automatic operation
► Select position D for automatic
changing of the gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear according to the driving style, the road
profile and the load in the vehicle.
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► For maximum acceleration without
touching the selector , fully depress the
accelerator pedal (kick-down).
The gearbox changes down automatically or
holds the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Temporary manual control
of gear changes
You can temporarily assume control of gear
changing using the " +" et "-” steering-mounted
controls. The gear change request will be
executed if the engine speed permits.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend in the road.
After a few seconds with no inputs via the control
paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic
operation.
Creeping (moving without
using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D, M or R selected, the vehicle
moves
as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
As a safety precaution, never leave the vehicle with the engine running and the
doors closed.
Manual operation
► With the selector in position D , press
button M to enable 6- or 8-speed
sequential
gear changing.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on.
►
Operate the "
+" or "-" steering mounted
controls.
M appears and the engaged gears are
shown in succession on the instrument
panel.
►
Y
ou can revert to automatic operation at any
time by pressing button M again.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off.
In manual mode, there is no need to
release the accelerator pedal while
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 gear actually engaged is
shown.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear
M1.
To preserve the brakes while descending a steep incline, use engine braking to
reduce your speed (change down or select a
lower gear).
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
(e.g. mountainous road), manual
operation may be preferable.
Automatic operation may not always be
suitable, and does not enable engine braking.
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6The new speed setting value is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
► To temporarily exceed the programmed
speed threshold, fully depress the accelerator
pedal.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and
the displayed programmed speed flashes.
If it is exceeded for a prolonged period of time,
an audible warning is triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return to
below the programmed speed.
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers
immediately.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to the
programmed setting, the speed limiter functions
again: the display of the programmed speed
setting becomes fixed again.
Switching off
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position:
the display of information on the speed limiter
disappears.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the
speed setting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Cruise control - Specific
recommendations
The cruise control function does not guarantee compliance with the maximum
authorised speed and the safety distance
between vehicles, the driver remains
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is
activated. If you press and hold one of the
speed setting modification buttons, your
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill , the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if
necessary to control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set
speed may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed
setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is
reached again, the displayed speed stops
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
–
In an urban area with the risk of
pedestrians crossing the road.
–
In heavy traffic.
–
On winding or steep roads.
–
On slippery or flooded roads.
–
In poor weather conditions.
–
In the event of restricted visibility for the
driver
.
–
Driving on a speed circuit.
–
Driving on a rolling road.
–
When using snow chains, non-slip covers
or studded tyres.
Cruise control
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids and the
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6(without automatic regulation of the inter-
vehicle safety distance).
►
Press buttons
2-SET- or 3-SET+: the current
speed becomes the
speed setting (minimum
25
mph (40 km/h)) and the cruise control is
immediately activated.
►
Press
3 to increase or 2 to decrease the
speed setting (in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h) if the
button is kept depressed).
Pressing and holding either button
2-SET- or 3-SET+ results in a rapid
change in the speed of the vehicle.
Pausing/resuming cruise control
► Press 4-II or depress the brake pedal. To
pause cruise control, it is also possible to: •
Shift from mode
D to N,
•
Depress the clutch pedal for more than 10
seconds.
•
Press the electric parking brake control.
►
Press
4-II to restart cruise control. Cruise
control may have been paused automatically: •
When the inter-vehicle distance threshold is
reached.
•
When the distance between your vehicle and
the one in front becomes too short.
•
When the vehicle starts moving too slowly or
the vehicle in front starts moving too slowly
.
•
When the ESC system is triggered.
When the driver attempts to reactivate
cruise control, after the function has been
paused, the message "Activation not possible,
unsuitable conditions" is briefly displayed if
reactivation is not possible (safety conditions
not met).
Using the Road signs recognition function
or speed limit sign memorisation to
modify the speed setting.
► Press 5-MEM to accept the speed setting
proposed by the system on the instrument panel
or touch screen, then press again to confirm.
To prevent any sudden acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle, select a
speed setting fairly close to the current speed
of your vehicle.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
► Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "Close"), then
press again to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
off.
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
► Depress the accelerator pedal. Distance
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated as
long as you continue to accelerate.
The speed
on the instrument panel flashes.
Deactivating the system
► Turn the knob 1 upwards into position 0
(OFF).
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
Head-up display
7. Cruise control pause/resume indication.
8. Indication of selection of cruise control mode,
or vehicle speed adjustment phase.
9. Speed setting value.
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For more information on the Head-up
display, refer to the corresponding
section.
Messages and alerts
The display of these messages or alerts is not sequential.
“Cruise control paused” or “Cruise control
suspended” following a brief acceleration
by the driver.
“Cruise control active”, no vehicle
detected.
“Cruise control active”, vehicle detected.
“Cruise control active and speed
adjusted”, vehicle detected too close or at
a slower speed.
“Cruise control active and speed
adjusted”, automatic deactivation
imminent following a cruise control limit being
reached.
“Cruise control paused”, automatic
deactivation following speed limit
adjustment being exceeded and no reaction from
the driver.
Operating limits
The regulation range is limited to a maximum
difference of 19 mph (30 km/h) between the
cruise speed setting and the speed of the
vehicle in front. Above this, the system pauses itself if the safety
distance becomes too short.
The adaptive cruise control uses only engine
braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the
vehicle loses speed slowly, as when releasing
the accelerator pedal.
The system is paused automatically:
–
if the vehicle in front slows down too much or
too suddenly
, and the driver does not brake,
–
if a vehicle comes between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front,
–
if the system does not slow the vehicle enough
to continue to maintain a safe distance, for
example when descending a steep hill.
Cases of non-detection by the radar:
–
Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
etc.).
–
V
ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
When the driver must suspend the cruise
control system:
– When following a narrow vehicle.
– Vehicles not running in the middle of the lane.
– Vehicles entering a corner.
– V ehicles changing lane at the last moment.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions permit.
Cases where the driver is urged to take back
control immediately:
–
When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your
vehicle and the one in front.
–
Excessively sharp deceleration of the vehicle
in front of you.
The adaptive cruise control operates by day and night, in fog or moderate rainfall.
The system does not act on the braking system, but works only with engine
braking.
The regulation range is limited: there will
no longer be any adjustment of speed if the
difference between the programmed speed
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6setting and the speed of the vehicle in front
becomes too great.
If the difference between the
programmed speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front is too great, the
speed cannot be adjusted: the cruise control
is automatically deactivated.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction with the adaptive
cruise control, you will be alerted by an audible
signal and the display of the message "Driving
aid functions fault".
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system:
–
warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the preceding vehicle.
–
reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a
collision or to limit its severity
.
The speed will be reduced by a maximum of 16 mph (25 km/h) (versions
with camera only) or by a maximum of 31
mph (50
km/h) (versions with camera and
radar).
The system also takes motorcyclists into account.
It may also react on animals. Animals
(especially animals smaller than 0.5
m)
and objects on the road are not necessarily
detected.
This system includes three functions:
–
Collision
Risk Alert.
–
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
(iEBA).
–
Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency
braking).
The vehicle has a camera located at the top of
the windscreen and, depending on version, a
radar located in the front bumper.
This system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system is designed to assist the driver
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously
monitor traffic conditions in accordance with
applicable driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a potential obstacle, it prepares the braking
circuit in case automatic braking is needed.
This may cause a slight noise and a slight
sensation of deceleration.
Operating conditions and
limits
Vehicle moving forward without trailer.
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6It is possible that collision warnings are
not given, are given too late or seem
unjustified.
The driver must always stay in control of the
vehicle and be prepared to react at any time
to avoid an accident.
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance (iEBA)
This function supplements braking in the event
that the driver brakes, but not enough to avoid a
collision.
This assistance will only be provided if the driver
presses the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake
This function, also called "automatic emergency
braking", intervenes after the acoustic alert if the
driver does not operate the brake pedal quickly
enough.
The system aims at reducing the speed of
impact or avoiding a collision if the driver fails to
react.
The speed will be reduced by a maximum of 16 mph (25 km/h) (versions
with camera only) or by a maximum of 31
mph (50
km/h) (versions with camera and
radar).
Operation
The system operates subject to the following
conditions:
–
At reduced speed in an urban environment,
when a stationary vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist
is detected.
–
The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and
53 mph (10
km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle
is detected.
This warning lamp flashes (for approximately 10 seconds) as soon as
the function applies the vehicle’s brakes.
During the flashing time, the function is not
available.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking, keep the brake
pedal depressed, also after a complete stop is
reached, to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic
emergency braking bringing the vehicle to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can override the automatic emergency braking at any time by firmly
turning the steering wheel and/or firmly
depressing the accelerator pedal.
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No alert will be given in the following situations:
– in the presence of non-moving objects (parked
vehicles, safety barriers, street lamps, road
signs, etc.), –
with vehicles moving in the opposite direction,
–
driving on a winding road or sharp bends,
–
when overtaking or being overtaken by a very
long vehicle (lorry
, bus, etc.) which is both in the
rear blind spot and present in the driver’s front
field of vision,
–
when overtaking quickly
,
–
in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or a
stationary object.
Activation/Deactivation
With audio system
► To activate or deactivate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp is on when the system is
activated.
With touch screen
The settings are changed via the vehicle configuration menu.
The system is automatically deactivated when towing with a towing device
approved by CITROËN.
Malfunction
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:
In the event of a fault, this or these warning
lamp(s) flash(es).
or
The warning lamp in this button flashes and a message appears, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Parking sensors
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids .