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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Observations
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.The lamps are on.
+
or Automatic
headlamp dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated via the touch
screen (Vehicle/Driving menu).
The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO"
position.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlampsFixed.The lamps are on.
Black/white warning/indicator lamps
Foot on the brake Fixed.Omission or insufficient pressure on the brake
pedal. With an automatic gearbox, with the engine
running, before releasing the parking brake, to
move out of position P
.
Foot on the clutch Fixed.Stop & Start: the change to START mode is
rejected because the clutch pedal is not fully
depressed. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Automatic wiping Fixed.Automatic front wiping is activated.
(1) : You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so and switch off the ignition. (3)
: Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Instruments
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With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Switch on the ignition by pressing the "START/STOP " button.
The remote control is fully operational again. F
P
lace the key in the lock to open your
vehicle.
F
P
lace the remote control against the back-
up reader on the steering column and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
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.
Lost keys, remote control
Go to a CITROËN dealer, taking with you the
vehicle's registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key. Electrical interference
The
K eyless Entry and Starting remote control
may not operate if close to certain electronic
devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong
magnetic fields, etc.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive
system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket
as there is a possibility that it may unlock the
vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not press the buttons of your remote control
out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You
may stop it from working and the remote control
would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the
key is in the ignition, even when the ignition is
switched off.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access
to the passenger compartment by the emergency
services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board),
remove the key from the ignition or take the
remote control with you when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic
engine immobiliser system; this could cause
malfunctions.
Do not forget to turn the steering to engage the
steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN
dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession
are the only ones which can start the vehicle.
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Access
99
For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox
in neutral.
Otherwise engage a gear corresponding
to the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system
can be used with the selector at N, D or R.
When the system is regulating, the Active
Safety Brake system is automatically
deactivated.
The system is not available:
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle is above
43
mph (70 km/h),
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle is being
controlled by the Adaptive cruise
control, depending on the type of
gearbox.
Switching on
By default, the system is not selected.
The system's status is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
The driver can select the system when
the engine is running, when the vehicle is
stationary or moving at speeds up to 31
mph
(50
km/h). F
A
t a speed below 31 mph
(50 km/h), press this button until
its indicator lamp lights up to
select the system; this indicator
lamp appears in green in the
instrument panel.
F
W
hen the vehicle begins its descent, you
can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
-
i
f the gearbox is in first or second
gear, the speed decreases and
the indicator lamp flashes rapidly,
-
i
f the gearbox is in neutral or if
the clutch pedal is depressed, the
speed decreases and the warning
lamp flashes slowly; in this case,
the maintained descent speed is
l o w e r. During a descent, with the vehicle stationary, if
you release the accelerator and brake pedals,
the system will release the brakes to set the
vehicle gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when
the system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 19
mph (30 km/h),
regulation is paused automatically, the indicator
lamp goes back to grey in the instrument panel,
but the indicator lamp in the button remains lit.
Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 19 mph (30 km/h) again, and
the slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
again at any time.
Switching off
The system becomes active at a speed below
19 mph (30 km/h).
F
P
ress this button until its indicator lamp
goes off; the indicator lamp also goes off in
the instrument panel.
Above 43
mph (70 km/h), the system is
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
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Safety
121
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F
I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620
miles (1,000
kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1 to 2
minutes after the vehicle
comes to a stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal
and keep the pedal down until the engine
runs.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the
selector in position P and fully depress the
brake pedal.
Using the conventional key/the
remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
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Driving
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With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP "
button. The warning lamp does not come on if the
engine is already hot. In some climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
-
I
n temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and when the
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C,
the idle engine speed can accelerate
to reach 1,300
rpm according to the air
conditioning requirements.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a longer
period after switching on the ignition;
wait until it goes off before starting.
-
In ver y severe wintr y
conditions
(temperature below
-23°C), to ensure the correct operation
and durability of the mechanical
components of your vehicle (engine
and gearbox), leave the engine
running for 4
minutes before moving
of f.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
With a manual gearbox, the steering column
unlocks and the engine starts more or less
instantly.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
starts more or less instantly. With Petrol engines
, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
For Diesel vehicles , in sub-zero
temperatures the engine will not
start until the pre-heater warning
lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, press down on the brake
or clutch pedal until the warning
lamp goes off, without pressing
the "START/STOP" button again,
until the engine starts and runs.
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Driving
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Forced switch-off with
Keyless Entry and Starting
In the event of an emergency only and with the
vehicle stationary, you can switch off the engine.
With Keyless Entry and Starting
F With the remote control in the recognition zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, the engine switches off
and the steering column locks.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
switches off. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not switch off.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
o
nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used,
-
n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control/speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.
Switching the ignition on
with
K
eyless Entry and
Starting
F Press the " START/STOP" button, the
instrument panel comes on but the engine
does not start.
F
P
ress this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system will
automatically go into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of
charge in the battery.
Back-up starting with
K
eyless Entry and Starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left, behind the steering
wheel, to allow starting. F
W
ith a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal
and keep the pedal down until the engine
runs.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the
selector in position P , then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
F
T
hen, press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
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.
F
T
o do this, press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button and keep it
pressed for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
F p ull briefly on the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off .
With a manual gearbox
F
F
ully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1
st
gear or reverse.
F
P
ress the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
F
P
ress the brake pedal.
F
Sel
ect position D , M or R.
F
R
elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal. With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check that
the front doors are correctly closed.
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". When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, you risk releasing the
parking brake.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off .
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Automatic application does not take place
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP
mode of Stop & Start. With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake at any time using the control lever.
Special cases
In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In very cold conditions (ice), it is
recommended that the parking brake not
be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear
or fit the chocks against one of the wheels.
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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.
Driving