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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands 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
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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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.
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. 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.
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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 600
miles (1,000 kilometres).
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar 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.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system,
therefore preventing the engine from being
started in the event of a break-in.
If the system fails, as reported by a message,
the engine will not start.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it with
you.
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If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport programme "S"
F With the engine running, press button S.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears on the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F With the engine running, press the " T"
button.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
Return to standard
automatic operation
F At any time, press the selected button again to quit the programme engaged and return
to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
This programme improves starting and
handling when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
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Sel
ect the M position for sequential
changing of the six gears.
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M
ove the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
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M
ove the selector towards the – sign to
change down a gear.
Gears are changed only if the vehicle’s
speed and engine speed allow; other wise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in automatic
mode. It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or crawling, the
gearbox engages first gear automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are inactive
in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can engage
position P or N to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
D disappears, and the gears engaged appear
in succession on the instrument panel.
If the engine is under-revving or over-revving,
the gear selected flashes for a few seconds,
then the actual gear engaged is displayed.
If the selector is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F R eturn the selector to position P; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
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Switching off
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to position 0: the cruise control information disappears from the
screen.
Malfunction
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow driving at a
constant speed for a while and at an
adequate safe distance.
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 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 of the pedals:
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nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
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o not fit one mat on top of another.
Collision Risk Alert and
Active Safety Brake
Activation and operating
conditions
This system is a driving aid that includes three
functions.
Collision Risk Alert: it warns the driver if their
vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle in
front or a pedestrian present in their traffic lane.
Intelligent emergency braking assistance :
it supplements the braking action taken by the
driver if this is inadequate.
Active Safety Brake: it intervenes following
the alert if the driver does not react quickly
enough and does not operate the vehicle's
brakes.
If the driver fails to act, it contributes
towards avoiding a collision or limiting
its severity by reducing the speed of your
vehicle.
The vehicle has a camera located at the top of
the windscreen.
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The system is activated from 3 mph (5 km/h).
I t takes account of:
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ehicles driving in the same direction or
stationary,
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edestrians in the traffic lane (bicycles,
motorcycles, animals and objects on the
road are not necessarily detected).
This system is designed to assist the
driver and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the
traffic, observing the driving regulations.
This system does not replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
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 sense of
deceleration.
Operating limits
In the following cases, deactivating the
system via the vehicle's configuration menu is
recommended:
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hen towing a trailer,
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hen carrying long objects on roof bars or a
roof rack,
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efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
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efore placing the vehicle on a rolling stand
in a workshop,
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hen the vehicle is being towed, with the
engine running,
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hen a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
fitted (depending on version),
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llowing impact damage to the windscreen
close to the detection camera,
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f the brake lamps are not working.It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
Consequently, always stay alert and be
prepared to react at any time to avoid an
accident.
Collision Risk Alert
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen by the driver, different levels of
alert can be triggered and displayed in the
instrument panel or on the head-up display. Level 1 (orange) : visual alert only,
signalling to you that the vehicle in
front is very close.
The message " Vehicle close" is
displayed.
This level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front. Level 2 (red) : visual and audible
alert, warning you that a collision is
imminent.
The message " Brake!" is displayed.
This level of alert is based on the time before
collision. It takes into account the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the
one in front, the environmental conditions, the
operating conditions of the vehicle (on a cur ve,
pedals pressed, etc.) to trigger the alert at the
relevant moment.
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Blind spot monitoring
This system warns the driver of the presence of
another vehicle in the blind spot angle of their
vehicle (areas hidden from the driver's field
of vision), as soon as this presents a potential
danger.
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
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mmediately, when being overtaken,
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fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly. This driving aid system is designed to
improve safety when driving and is in no
circumstances a substitute for the use
of the interior rear view mirror and door
mirrors. It is the driver's responsibility to
constantly check the traffic, to assess the
distances and relative speeds of other
vehicles and to predict their movements
before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid that cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the driver’s
own vigilance.
Activation/Deactivation
The system can be activated or deactivated
from the vehicle configuration menu.
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n the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Vehicle settings "
tab, then " Security" and
activate/deactivate " Blind spot
sensors ".
This indicator lamp lights up on the
instrument panel.
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The status of the system remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off. The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
Operation
The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle – car, lorry, cycle
– is detected.
The following conditions must be met for this:
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ll vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes,
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he speed of your vehicle must be between
7 and 87
mph (12 and 140 km/h),
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ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6
mph (10 km/h),
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ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 15
mph (25 km/h),
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raffic is flowing normally,
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hen overtaking a vehicle over a certain
period of time and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
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ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
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our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan, etc.
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The sound emitted by the speaker (front or
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in
front or behind.
Deactivation/Activation
The system is activated and deactivated from
the vehicle configuration menu or via the button
on the dashboard (depending on version).
With/without audio system
F Press this button; the button indicator lamp lights up to
confirm deactivation of the
function.
With touch screen
F In the Driving/Vehicle menu,
select the " Driving functions "
tab, then " Parking sensors ".The system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed or a
bicycle carrier is fitted on a towbar (vehicle
fitted with a towbar installed in line with
the manufacturer's recommendations).
Malfunction
If a fault occurs when shifting
to reverse, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or
snow.
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the
sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking sensor
system. High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30
cm away from the
sensors.
Top Rear Vision camera
With the engine running, and as soon as the
reverse gear is engaged, this system allows
two views of your vehicle’s close surroundings
to be displayed on the touch screen using a
rear camera.
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Activation
Activation is automatic on engaging reverse at
a speed lower than 6 mph (10 km/h).
On display of the sub-menu, select one of the
four views:
The function will be deactivated:
- I f a trailer is attached or a bicycle carrier
is fitted on a towbar (vehicle fitted
with a towbar installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations).
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bove about 6 mph (10 km/h).
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n opening the tailgate.
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hen shifting out of reverse (the image
remains displayed for 7
seconds).
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y pressing the red cross in the top left-
hand corner of the touch screen.
You can choose the display mode at any time
by pressing on this area.
"Standard view".
"180° view".
"Zoom view".
"AUTO m o de". Check the cleanliness of the camera lens
regularly.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
AUTO mode
This mode is activated by default. Using sensors in the rear bumper, the
automatic view changes from a rear view to a
view from above, as an obstacle is approached
at the level of the red line (less than 30
cm)
during a manoeuvre.
Standard view
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen.
The blue lines represent the width of your
vehicle with the mirrors unfolded; the direction
changes with the position of the steering wheel.
The red line represents a distance of 30
cm
from the rear bumper, the two blue lines 1
m
and 2
m respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
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Assistance with bay parking
manoeuvres
F Select "Park Assist " in the "Driving
functions " tab of the touch screen Driving/
Vehicle menu to activate the function.
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L
imit the speed of the vehicle to
a maximum of 12
mph (20 km/h)
and select " Enter bay parking
space " on the touch screen. F

D
rive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space.
When several successive bays are found,
the vehicle will be directed towards the
last one.
The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's
front wheels are clear of the parking space.
The end of the manoeuvre is confirmed by a
message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control.
F
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perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive at
a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from
the row of parked vehicles. F
M
ove for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
F
S
elect reverse, release the steering wheel
and start moving without exceeding 4
mph
(7
km/h).
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