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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
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a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers. Do not operate the wipers on a
dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Manual controls
Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping Windscreen wipers
The front windscreen wiper system is
fitted with a
safety device that inhibits its
function when detecting an obstacle such
as ice or snow.
The directional lighting can be activated or
deactivated in the touch screen.
In the Driving menu, select the "
Vehicle
settings " tab, then " Driving lighting " and
" Directional headlamps ".
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
The windscreen wipers are controlled directly
by the driver.Wiping speed selection control: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Lighting and visibility
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Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rain without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the
c ontrol stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a
message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk another brief
p ush downwards or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1
or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a
message is displayed. The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing the
control stalk downwards, if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
s ensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop. Do not cover the rain sensor, combined
with the sunshine sensor and located at
the top centre of the windscreen, behind
the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Rear wiper
In case of snow or hard frost, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper.
Rear wiper selection ring: Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating.
This function can be activated or deactivated in
the Driving menu.
Select the " Vehicle settings " tab, then
" Comfort " and "Rear wiper in reverse ".
In the event of snow or hard frost or
if a
bicycle carrier is fitted to a towing
device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle parameters menu.
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F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you. The screenwash and then the wiper operate for
a
fixed duration.
A few moments after releasing the screenwash
control, there is one last wipe of the screen to
wipe away any excess.
Washer jet adjustment
Headlamp washFront screenwash and
headlamp wash
Screenwash and washer jets
The headlamp washers operate while the
vehicle is moving and the dipped beams are
on. However, to reduce the consumption of
the screenwash fluid, the headlamp washers
only operate with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25
miles (40 km) during
a
given journey.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position allows you to
release the front windscreen wiper blades in
order to clean their rubber inserts or to replace
the blades. It can also be useful in winter to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen. F
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n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
When the system is no longer powered, at least
one minute after the ignition is switched off, it is
possible to move the arms manually.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, gently fold
the arms onto the windscreen, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
The arms must only be replaced by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The front screenwash includes a
washer jet
height adjustment device.
If you wish to change the factory setting, turn
the screw of each washer jet anticlockwise,
towards the "+" to raise the jet or clockwise,
towards the "-", to lower it.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature 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.
T o 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
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a
few moments
after the ignition is switched off, and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a
malfunction, you are informed
by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
If this happens, your vehicle will not start;
contact a
CITROËN dealer if required.
Starting/switching off
the engine using the
electronic key
Starting the engine
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Going into engine START mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine restarts automatically.
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W
ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
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W
ith an automatic gearbox :
•
g
ear selector in position D or M , when
you release the brake pedal,
•
o
r gear selector in position N and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M ,
•
o
r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
START mode is activated automatically if:
- y ou open the driver's door,
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y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25
km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph
(3
km/h) with PureTech 110, 130, THP 165,
180
and BlueHDi 100, 130 versions), 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
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t
he electric parking brake is being applied,
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c
ertain specific conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
air conditioning setting, etc.) where the
engine is needed for control of the system
or vehicle.
Deactivation/Manual
reactivation
- certain special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the engine
is needed for control of the
system.
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
In certain circumstances, such as to
maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be necessary to
deactivate the Stop & Start system. The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
The Stop & Start is deactivated in the Driving
menu of the touch screen.
Select "Stop & Start" to deactivate the system.
It is indicated by this warning lamp
coming on.
Select "Stop & Start" again to reactivate the
function. It is indicated by this indicator lamp
coming on.
Use of the adaptive cruise control
deactivates the Stop & Start function.
Operating fault
If the system fails, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds before
lighting up continuously, associated
with a
message.
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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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Memorising speeds
This function allows speeds to be saved, which
can then be offered to set the two systems: the
speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle)
or the cruise control (for a vehicle cruising
speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings
for each of the two systems. By default, some
speed settings are already memorised.
Memorisation
This function can be accessed in the Driving
menu of the touch screen.
F
Sel
ect the " Driving functions " tab then
Adjusting Speeds . F
P
ress the button corresponding to the
speed setting you want to modify.
F
E
nter the new value using the numerical
keypad and confirm.
As a safety measure, the driver must carry
out these operations when stationary.
After carrying out any work on the system,
the pressure of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
F
S
elect the system for which you want to
memorise new speed settings.
Speed Limit recognition
and recommendation
This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
The system also processes speed limit
information from the navigation system
mapping.
You should update your navigation
mapping regularly in order to receive
accurate speed limit information from the
system.
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).
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The speed limit units (mph or km/h)
depend on the country you are driving in.
This should be taken into account in order
to obser ve the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly when
you change country, the units for speed in
the instrument panel must be those for the
country you are driving in.
The automatic reading of road signs is
a driving assistance system and does not
always display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority over the display by the
system.
The system cannot in any circumstances
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed of
the vehicle to suit the weather and traffic.
The system may not display the speed
limit if it does not detect a
speed limit sign
within a
preset period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention on
road signs. 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.
Activation/Deactivation
Activation and deactivation of the system is
done in the touch screen's Driving
menu.
Select the " Vehicle settings " tab, then
" Security "/ "Safety " and "Recommended
speed display ".
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.
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:
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p
oor weather (rain, snow),
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a
tmospheric pollution,
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w
hen towing,
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d
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
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p
uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
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y
oung drivers, etc.
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
working:
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p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
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