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When the cruise control is working, take
care if keeping pressed one of the cruise
control programmed speed change
buttons: this can lead to a very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use adaptive cruise control on
slippery sur faces or in heavy traffic.
When descending a
steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the
programmed speed may not be reached
or maintained.
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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e
nsure that mats are secured correctly,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another. Operation of the radar, located in the
front bumper, may be impaired by the
accumulation of dirt (dust, mud, etc.) or in
certain weather conditions (snow, frost,
e t c .) .
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:
Reduced visibility". is displayed to indicate
that the function is in standby.
Clean the front bumper regularly.
If the front bumper is to be repainted or
retouched, contact a
CITROËN dealer
or a
qualified workshop. Certain types of
paint could inter fere with the operation of
the radar.
Adaptive cruise control
until vehicle is stopped/
until 19
mph (30 km/h)
Function until vehicle is stopped : with
automatic gearbox
Function until 19
mph (30 km/h): with manual
gearbox 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.
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. 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 radar installed in the
front bumper.
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10.Indication that vehicle is held stationary
(versions fitted with an automatic
gearbox).
11. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation.
Switching on
To switch on the cruise control
F
W ith the engine running, turn the wheel
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
hen the vehicle is 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).
With an automatic gearbox
Mode D or M must be selected.
With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and
112 mph (30 and 180 km/h):
Remembering the settings
Switching off the ignition cancels any speed
setting value chosen by the driver.
By default, the inter-vehicle distance is set
at " Normal " (2 dashes). Other wise, the last
setting made will be used when switching on
the system.Pause
• When changing from mode D to N with an automatic gearbox.
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o
r automatically:
•
I
f the ESC system is activated, for safety
reasons.
•
W
hen the speed of the vehicle falls below
19
mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox.
When the cruise control is paused, it
can only be reactivated when all of the
safety conditions are met. The message
"Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable" is displayed while reactivation
is not possible.
As soon as 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.
Reactivating the function
Versions fitted with a manual gearbox
To reactivate the function, the driver must
accelerate to reach at least 19
mph (30 km/h),
then press one of the buttons 2 , 3
or 4.
Versions fitted with an automatic gearbox
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a
complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; the cruise control is paused.
12 .
Inter-vehicle distance setting.
13. Position of vehicle detected by the radar.
This information is visible in the instrument
panel in "DRIVING" display mode. F
W
hen the vehicle is moving, press one of
the buttons 2
or 3
: the current speed of your
vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.
The cruise control can be paused manually by:
-
a
ction by the driver:
•
O
n the button 4 (Pause).
•
O
n the brake pedal.
•
O
n the electric parking brake control.
•
O
n the clutch pedal, by pressing and
holding for more than 5
seconds.
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Indicator lampDisplay Associated message Comments
or
(grey)/(green) according to
the inter-vehicle
distance selected and the actual
distance from the target vehicle "Cruise control paused"
(for a
few seconds)The system has brought
the vehicle to a
complete
stop and is holding it
immobilised.
The driver must
accelerate to move off
again.
The cruise control
remains paused until the
driver reactivates it.
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a
complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; the cruise control is paused.
The driver should press the accelerator
pedal to move off, then reactivate the
system by pressing one of buttons 2 , 3
or
4 . If the driver takes no action following this
immobilisation, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after a
while (approx. five
minutes).
Operating limits
The system cannot exceed the limits of the
laws of physics.
The system cannot deal with certain situations
and the driver has to take back control of the
vehicle. Cases of non- detection by the radar:
-
Pe
destrians, some cyclists, animals.
-
S
tationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
e t c .) . When the driver must suspend the cruise
control system:
Cases where the driver is urged to take
back control immediately:
-
E
xcessively sharp deceleration of the
vehicle in front of you.
Versions fitted with an automatic gearbox
-
V
ehicles in a tight bend.
-
W
hen approaching a
roundabout.
-
W
hen following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions
permit.
-
V
ehicles crossing your lane.
-
O
ncoming vehicles.
-
W
hen a vehicle cuts in sharply between
your vehicle and the one in front.
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First steps
With the engine running, a press
mutes the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns
the system on.
Adjustment of the volume.
Use the buttons on either side of or below the
touch screen for access to the menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or
"Menu" buttons on the left of the touch screen
for access to the menus, then press the virtual
buttons in the touch screen.
You can display the menus at any time by
pressing the screen briefly with three fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
Press in the grey zone to go back a
level or
confirm.
Press the back arrow to go back a
level or
confirm. The touch screen is of the "capacitive"
type.
To clean the screen, use a
soft, non-
abrasive cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with
no additional product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
*
D
epending on equipment.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper band of the touch screen:
-
R
eminder of the air conditioning information
(depending on version), and direct access to
the corresponding menu.
-
R
eminder of the Radio Media and
Telephone menu information.
-
A
ccess to the Settings of the touch screen
and digital instrument panel.
Selecting the audio source (depending on version):
- F M/DAB*/AM* radio stations.
-
T
elephone connected via Bluetooth* and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast* (streaming).
-
C
D player (depending on model).
-
U
SB memory stick.
-
M
edia player connected via the auxiliary socket
(depending on model).
In the "Settings" menu you can create
a profile for just one person or a group
of people with common points, with the
possibility of entering a
multitude of
settings (radio presets, audio settings,
ambiences, etc.); these settings are taken
into account automatically.
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In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may go
into standby (screen and sound off) for at
least 5 minutes
The return to normal takes place when
the temperature in the passenger
compartment has dropped.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls –
Ty p e 1
Radio:
Select the previous/next preset radio
station.
Select the previous/next item in
a
menu or a list.
Media:
Select the previous/next track.
Select the previous/next item in
a
menu or a list. Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of
folders.
Long press: display the available
sorting options.
Change audio source (radio; USB;
AUX if equipment connected; CD;
streaming).
Confirm a
selection.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Mute/Restore sound by
simultaneously pressing the
increase and decrease volume
buttons.
Steering mounted controls
– Type 2
Depending on model. Voice commands :
This control is located on the
steering wheel or at the end of the
lighting control stalk (depending on
model).
Short press, smartphone voice
commands via the system.
or Increase volume.
or Mute/Restore the sound.
Or
Mute by pressing the volume
increase and decrease buttons
simultaneously.
Restore the sound by pressing one
of the two volume buttons.
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Managing messages
Press Applications to display the
primary page.
Press "SMS".
Select the "SMS" tab.
Press this button to select the
display settings for messages.
Press this button to search for
a
contact.
Select the "Quick messages" tab.
Press this button to select the
display settings for messages.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page. Press one of the buttons for an
automatic search for radio stations.
Or Move the cursor for a manual search
for frequencies up or down.
Or Press the frequency.
Enter the FM and AM waveband
values using the virtual keypad.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12 V socket.
The external environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS mode.
This is a normal effect of the way in
which radio waves are transmitted and
does not indicate any failure of the audio
equipment.
Changing waveband
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to change waveband.
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.
Make a short press on the star
outline. If the star is filled in, the
radio station is already preset.
Or
Select a
radio station or frequency.
Press " Preset".
Make a
long press on one of the
buttons to preset the station.
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If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on FM, or if the "FM-DAB
Tracking" is not activated, the sound will
cut out while the digital signal is too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or
connect the USB device to the USB port using
a
suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a
USB
hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take from
a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time. The playlists are updated every time the
ignition is switched off or a
USB stick is
connected. The lists are memorised: if they are
not modified, the subsequent loading time will
b e s h o r t e r.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
(depending on model/depending on equipment)
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect a
portable device (MP3 player, etc.)
to the Jack socket using an audio cable (not
supplied).
First adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a
high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system.
Display and management of the controls are
via the portable device.
Selecting the source
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Choose the source.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated; first
adjust the volume on your portable device (to
a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of your system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a
media
source.
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Telephone
MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
r equires sustained attention by the driver,
using a
smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary .
The synchronisation of a
personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
MirrorLink
TM technology on the vehicle
screen.
The processes and standards
are constantly changing. For the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to operate,
it is essential that the smartphone be
unlocked; update the operating system
of the smar tphone as well as the date
and time of the smar tphone and the
system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y. As a
safety measure, applications can
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary;
display is interrupted once the vehicle is
moving.
The "MirrorLink
TM" function requires
a
compatible smartphone and
applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The
sm artphone charges when
connected by a
USB cable.
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press " MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the " MirrorLink"
TM
function.
During the procedure, several
screen pages relating to certain
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the
connection. When connecting a
smartphone
to the system, it is recommended
that Bluetooth
® be started on the
smartphone.
Telephone connected by
Bluetooth®
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Once the connection is established, a page
is displayed with the applications already
downloaded to your smartphone and adapted
to MirrorLink
TM technology.
Access to the different audio sources remains
accessible in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM
display, using touch buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a
wait for the availability of
applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
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