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Immobilisation of the vehicle with the 
parking brake released.
F 
S
 witch off the engine.
Illumination of the indicator lamps in the 
instrument panel and control lever confirm 
the application of the parking brake.
F
 
S
 witch on the ignition again, without starting 
the engine.
F
 
R
 elease the parking brake manually by 
pushing the control lever while keeping your 
foot on the brake pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the 
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake released".
F
 
S
 witch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, mode P is 
automatically selected when the ignition is 
switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For further information on the Automatic 
gearbox , particularly in relation to leaving 
the vehicle in free-wheeling mode, refer to 
the corresponding section. With an automatic gearbox, when mode 
N is engaged, the opening of the driver's 
door will cause an audible signal to sound. 
It will stop when you close the driver's 
door again.
Deactivating automatic 
operation
In some situations, for example when it is 
extremely cold or during towing (caravan, 
recovery), it may be necessary to deactivate 
automatic operation of the system.
F
 
S
 tart the engine.
F
 
A
 pply the parking brake with the control 
lever, if it is released.
F
 
T
 ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
F
 
P
 ush and hold the control lever in the 
release direction for at least 10
  seconds and 
no more than 15
  seconds.
F
 
R
 elease the control lever.
F
 
P
 ress and hold the brake pedal.
F
 
P
 ull the control lever in the application 
direction for 2
 
seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic 
functions is confirmed by 
illumination of this indicator lamp in 
the instrument panel. F
 
R
 elease the control lever and the brake 
pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only 
be applied and released manually using the 
control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic 
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is 
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel going off.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be 
used in an exceptional situation.
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice 
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver 
taken ill, under instruction, etc.), a continuous 
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle. 
Braking takes place while the control lever is 
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever 
is released.
The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of 
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the 
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be 
displayed in the instrument panel.
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised 
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when 
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to 
move your foot from the brake pedal to the 
accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
-
 
t
 he vehicle is completely stationary, with 
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
 
c
 ertain slope conditions are met,
-
 
t
 he driver’s door is closed.Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake 
manually then ensure that the parking 
brake indicator lamp lights up fixed in the 
instrument panel.
Malfunction
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction, 
signalled by the illumination of one or both 
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then 
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the 
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" 
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is 
immobilised. Uphill
, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle 
is held for a short time when you release the 
brake pedal.
With a manual gearbox , if you are in first gear 
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , if you are in 
position D or M .
Downhill , with the vehicle stationary and 
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a 
short time when you release the brake pedal. If a fault in the system occurs, these warning 
lamps come on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the 
vehicle is stationary with the engine at 
idle.
F
 
W
 ith the clutch pedal fully down, you must 
place the gear lever in neutral.
F
 
M
 ove the gear lever to the right, then pull it 
back. 
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In all circumstances, ensure that the 
selector is in position P before leaving 
your vehicle.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a message appears 
in the instrument panel screen to indicate a 
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up 
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel 
a substantial knock when changing from P 
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any 
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 62
 
mph (100   km/h), local speed 
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
 
i
f you press the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time (braking or 
acceleration must be done only with 
the right foot),
-
 
i
f you force the selector from position P 
to another position when the battery is 
flat. To reduce fuel consumption when 
stationary for long periods with the 
engine running (traffic jam, etc.), position 
the selector on N and apply the parking 
brake.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system reduces fuel consumption by 
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
you to skip one or more gears. You can 
follow this indication without engaging the 
intermediate gears.
Gear shift recommendations must not be 
considered as compulsory. In fact, the road 
layout, the traffic density and safety remain the 
deciding factors when choosing the best gear. 
The driver therefore remains responsible for 
deciding whether or not to follow the indications 
issued by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated. With an automatic gearbox, the system is 
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the 
instrument panel, in the form of an 
ascending or descending arrow and 
the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift 
recommendation according to the driving 
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the 
driver’s requirements (power, acceleration, 
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
-
 e
 ngaging first gear,
- enga ging reverse.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine 
t emporarily into standby – STOP mode – during 
stops in 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.
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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In this case, this indicator lamp 
flashes for a few seconds, then goes 
of f.
Deactivation/Activation
With buttonWith audio system/touch screen
Activation or deactivation 
is managed via the vehicle 
configuration menu.
If the system has been deactivated 
in STOP mode, the engine restarts 
immediately.
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 on flooded roads
Malfunction
Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
In the event of a fault with the system, 
this warning lamp flashes in the 
instrument panel.
The warning lamp in this button 
flashes and a message appears, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
Special cases: START mode 
triggered automatically
START mode is activated automatically with 
certain temporary conditions (examples: 
battery charge, engine temperature, braking 
assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure 
correct operation of the system or the vehicle 
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 2   mph 
(3
 
km/h) (depending on the engine)
This operation is perfectly normal. F
 
T
 o deactivate or reactivate the system, 
press this button.
The indicator lamp is illuminated when the 
system is deactivated.
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.
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Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If a fault occurs in STOP mode, the vehicle may 
stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come 
on.
Depending on version, a warning message may 
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear 
selector in position N and to press the brake 
pedal.
With the vehicle stationary, you must switch off 
the ignition and then start the engine again.
Head-up display
System which projects various information onto 
a smoked blade in the driver's field of vision so 
that they do not have to take their eyes off the 
road.
Displays during operation
A.The speed of your vehicle.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.
C. If your vehicle is so equipped, inter-
vehicle distance information, automatic 
emergency braking alerts and navigation 
instructions.
D. If your vehicle is so equipped, speed limit 
information.
For more information on Navigation , refer 
to the Audio equipment and telematics  
section.
Buttons
Once the system has been activated, the 
following information is grouped together in the 
head-up display:
Activation/Deactivation
F With the engine running, press button 1 to  activate the system and deploy the blade.
1. On.
2. Off (long press). 3.
Brightness adjustment.
4. Display height adjustment.
Height adjustment
F With the engine running, adjust the display 
to the desired height using buttons 4 :
-
 
u
 p to move the display up,
-
 
d
 own to move the display down.
F
 
P
 ress and hold button 2 to deactivate the 
system and retract the blade.
The activated/deactivated state is saved and 
restored on restarting the engine. 
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To maintain correct operation of the 
system: regularly clean the area in front of 
the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can 
also become misted around the camera. 
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.
Specific speed limits, such as those for 
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the 
instrument panel is updated as you pass 
a speed limit sign intended for cars (light 
vehicles).
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically 
activated at every engine start.
Displays in the instrument panel
1.Detected speed limit indication.
or
2. Indication of the end of the speed limit.
The system is active but is not detecting speed 
limit information.
On detection of speed limit information, the 
system displays the value.
Activation and deactivation is 
done via the vehicle configuration 
menu.
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:
-
 a
tmospheric pollution,
-
 w
hen towing,
-
 
d
 riving with a space-saver type spare wheel 
or snow chains fitted,
-
 p
uncture repair using the temporary repair 
kit,
-
 y
oung drivers, etc.
For a suggested maximum speed, the first 
time that the vehicle’s speed exceeds it by 
more than 3
  mph (5   km/h) (example: 59   mph 
(95   km/h)), the speed flashes for 10   seconds.
The following situations may interfere with 
the operation of the system or prevent it from 
working:
-  
p
 oor visibility (inadequate street lighting, 
falling snow, rain, fog),
-
 
w
 indscreen area located in front of the 
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,
-
 
f
 ault with the camera,
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Malfunction
Use the cruise control only where the 
driving conditions allow running at a 
constant speed and at an adequate safe 
distance for a period of time.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban 
areas, in heavy traffic, on winding or steep 
roads, on slippery or flooded roads, or in 
conditions of poor visibility (heavy rain, 
fog, falling snow, etc.).
In some circumstances, it may not be 
possible to maintain or even reach the 
cruise speed set: towing, vehicle heavily 
loaded, steep climb.The use of mats not approved by 
CITROËN may inter fere with the operation 
of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
 
e
 nsure that the mat is positioned 
c o r r e c t l y,
-  
n
 ever fit one mat on top of another.
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise 
control system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop. This system provides the following 
functions:
- A utomatically maintains the vehicle 
at the speed set by the driver.
-
 
A
 utomatic adjustment of the 
distance between your vehicle and 
the one in front.
The cruise control remains active after 
changing gear regardless of the gearbox 
type.
It manages the acceleration and deceleration 
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the 
engine and the braking system.
Adaptive cruise control
With an automatic gearbox, automatic 
adjustment of the distance can cause your 
vehicle to come to a complete stop. For this purpose there is a camera located at 
the top of the windscreen.
Principle of operation
The system automatically adapts the speed of 
your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to 
maintain a constant distance.
If the vehicle in front is driving more slowly, the 
system slows, or even stops your vehicle, using 
engine braking and the braking system (for 
versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes 
lane, the cruise control progressively 
accelerates your vehicle to return to the 
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to 
overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control 
allows your vehicle to temporarily approach 
the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking 
manoeuvre, though never exceeding the 
programmed speed.Primarily designed for driving on main 
roads and motor ways, this system only 
works on moving vehicles
, driving in the 
same direction  as your vehicle. 
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The brake lamps illuminate as soon as 
the braking system is activated with 
deceleration of the vehicle.This system is a driving aid that cannot, 
in any circumstances, replace the need to 
obser ve speed limits and safety distances, 
nor the need for vigilance on the part of 
the driver.
Some vehicles present on the road may 
not be properly seen or may be poorly 
interpreted by the camera (e.g. a lorry), 
which may lead to a poor assessment 
of the distances and lead to the vehicle 
inappropriately accelerating or braking.
The driver must be ready at all times to 
retake control of their vehicle by keeping 
both hands on the steering wheel and 
keeping the feet near the brake and 
accelerator pedals.
Steering mounted control
1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Use the current speed as the speed 
setting/decrease the speed setting.
3. Use the current speed as the speed 
setting/increase the speed setting.
4. Pause/Resume cruise control.
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed 
Limit recognition and recommendation.
6. Display and adjustment of the programmed 
inter-vehicle distance.
For more information on the Speed Limit 
recognition and recommendation , refer to 
the corresponding section.
Displays in the instrument panel
7. Indication of the presence/absence of a 
target vehicle.
8. Indication of cruise control activation/
deactivation. 9.
Value of the speed setting.
10. Indication that vehicle is held stationary 
(versions fitted with the automatic 
gearbox).
11. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit 
recognition and recommendation.
If a vehicle is detected, the symbol 7   is filled 
with the colour associated with the cruise 
control mode. By default, the symbol 7 is 
e m pt y.
When the cruise control is in operation, the 
symbols 7 and 8 are displayed in green. By 
default, they are displayed in grey.
12 . Inter-vehicle distance setting.
13. Position of vehicle detected by the camera.
Switching on
F With the engine running, turn the 
thumbwheel  1 to the "CRUISE" position. 
The system is paused (grey display).
With a manual gearbox
With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and 
99
  mph (30 and 160   km/h):
F
 
W
 ith the vehicle moving, press one of the 
buttons 2 or 3 : the current speed of your 
vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.
The cruise control starts operating (displayed 
in green).
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