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F With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not
lock, but the gearbox locks in mode P .
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a
loss of
braking assistance.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, the engine does not start:
F
P
lace the gear selector at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral for vehicles with a
manual gearbox.
F
P
lace the electronic key in the back-up
reader.
F
P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal with a
manual gearbox.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox
, preferably
select mode P or N .
Back-up switch-off
F To confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
about three seconds.
In the event of a
fault with the electronic key,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about
three seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops. When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing
a door or trying to switch off the engine.
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Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button, the
instrument panel comes on but the engine
does not start.
F
P
ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically changes to energy economy
mode when required to maintain an
adequate state of charge of the battery.
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not
lock.
Electric parking brake
The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment of
15-inch wheels.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of
the parking brake. It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
during manual application or release.
After applying the parking brake, the
simultaneous flashing of the indicator lamps
in the instrument panel and in the control lever
warns you to secure the immobilisation of the
vehicle by engaging a
gear (with a manual
gearbox or by placing the selector at position
P with an automatic gearbox or by placing
a chock against one of the wheels (e.g. parking
on a very steep slope or a steep slope with
a weak battery).
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
engaging a
gear (with a
manual gearbox)
or placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The system provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake on
switching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever:
-
b
y briefly pulling
the control lever to apply
the brake,
-
b
y briefly pushing
the control lever, while
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the
control lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Never leave a
child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake. When towing, parking on a
steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn
the wheels towards the kerb and engage
a gear (with a manual gearbox) or place
the gear selector at position P with an
automatic gearbox.
For towing, you vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F
p
ress the brake pedal,
F
w
hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
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".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message
is displayed.
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
R
elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
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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. Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F
S
witch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the
control lever.
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.
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.
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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
s tarting the engine:
-
a
lways select neutral,
-
p
ress the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox
Six or eight-speed automatic gearbox with
steering wheel-mounted selector. It also offers
a manual mode with gear changes via steering
mounted paddles located behind the steering
wheel.
Gear selector
P. Park.
-
I mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake applied or released.
-
S
tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
-
R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle
stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
-
I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake applied.
-
S
tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M. Manual operation with sequential
changing of the gears.
To come out of position P , shift the
selector to the right to the required
position, while pressing the brake pedal to
t h e f l o o r.
Steering mounted controls
To select position P , move the selector to
the uppermost position (towards R ), then
push it for wards, then to the left.
Only engage it when the vehicle is
completely stationary. In this position, the
front wheels are locked. Ensure that the
selector is positioned correctly. To move the selector, switch on the
ignition or start the engine.
When the battery charge is too low, it will
not be possible to move the selector.
+. Control paddle to change up, to the right
of the steering wheel.
F
P
ull the "
+" control paddle towards you to
change up.
-. Control paddle to change down, to the left
of the steering wheel.
F
P
ull the "-" control paddle towards you to
change down.
The steering mounted paddles do not
allow neutral to be selected, nor reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
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Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving. If position N is selected by
mistake while driving, allow the engine
to return to idle, then select position D to
accelerate.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
If you wish to engage reverse gear,
to prevent jolting, do not accelerate
immediately after selecting R.
Selection of position R is accompanied by
the sound of a
beep.
In the event of a
battery failure, you
must place the chocks supplied with the
vehicle tools against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.Automatic mode
F Select position D .
D and the gear engaged appear in the
instrument panel.
The gearbox operates in auto-adaptive mode,
without any action by the driver. It continuously
selects the gear best suited to the following
parameters:
-
o
ptimisation of fuel consumption,
-
s
tyle of driving,
-
r
oad conditions,
-
v
ehicle load.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator fully down
(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 change to a
higher gear for
safety reasons.
Temporary control of gear
changing
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the steering mounted control
paddles " +" and " -". The gear change
instruction is acted on 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 moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
Manual mode
F Select position M .
F U se the steering mounted control paddles
" + " and " -" to change gears.
The gears engaged are displayed in sequence
in the instrument panel.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 1 .
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Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
If a
fault occurs in STOP mode, the engine may
stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on.
Depending on version, an alert message may also
be displayed, asking you to place the gear lever in
position N and press the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and
start the engine again using the "START/STOP"
button.
The Stop & Start requires the use of
a 12 V battery of special specification and
technology.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12
V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
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
Before driving in a
flooded area, 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.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure of the four
tyres when the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised after ever y tyre
pressure adjustment or wheel change .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a
drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres. The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a
long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or
after a
journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3
bar (30 kPa) to the
values indicated on the label.
Under-inflation alert
This is indicated by continuous
illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and, depending
on equipment, the display of
a
message.
F
R
educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and sudden braking.
F
S
top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a
visual
check. F
I
f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F
I
n case of a puncture, use the temporary
puncture repair kit or the spare wheel
(depending on equipment).
The alert is kept active until the system is
reinitialised.Reinitialisation
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressures of one or more
tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use
of the vehicle and conform to the
recommendations on the tyre pressure
label.
The under-inflation alert can only be relied
on if the reinitialisation of the system has
been done with the pressures in the four
tyres correctly adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a
warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation. Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Reinitialisation of the system is done on the
touch screen, with the ignition on and the
vehicle stationary.
F
I
n the Driving
menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab, then " Under-inflation
initialisation ".
F
C
onfirm the instruction by pressing "
Ye s",
an audible signal and a message confirm
the reinitialisation.
The new pressure parameters saved are
treated as reference values by the system.
Malfunction
F If you have a compressor, such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold. In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer provided.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Ser vice warning lamp
indicates a
fault with the system.
A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal.
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