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Manoeuvring aids
The driver must always check the
surroundings of the vehicle before and
during the whole manoeuvre, in particular
using the mirrors.
Radar
The operation of the radar as well as the
associated functions may be impaired
through the accumulation of dirt (mud,
frost, etc.), in certain difficult weather
conditions (very heavy rain, snow) or if the
bumper is damaged.
If the front bumper is to be repainted,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop; certain types of paint could
inter fere with the operation of the radar. Driving aids camera
This camera and its associated functions
may be impaired if the windscreen area in
front of the camera is dirty, misty, frosty,
covered with snow, damaged or masked
by a
sticker.
On versions with camera alone, this
message indicates to you that the camera
is obstructed: " Driving aids camera:
Visibility limited, see user guide".
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle
(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low
sun, reflections on a
damp road, leaving
a
tunnel, alternating shade and light) can
also impair detection performance. Other cameras
The images from the camera(s) displayed
on the touch screen or on the instrument
panel may be distorted by the relief.
In the presence of areas in shade, or in
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate
lighting, the image may be darkened and
with lower contrast.
Obstacles may appear further away than
they actually are.
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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. Pay particular attention:
-
W
hen motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered
onto the traffic lane.
-
W
hen entering a tunnel or crossing
a
bridge.
If one of these malfunctions occurs, do not
use the system:
-
F
ollowing an impact on the windscreen
close to the camera or on the front
bumper (versions with radar).
-
B
rake lamps not working.
If the vehicle has been subject to one of
the following modifications, do not use the
system:
-
C
arrying long objects on roof bars.
-
To w i n g .
-
U
se of the "space-saver" type spare
wheel (depending on version).
-
F
ront end of the vehicle modified
(addition of long-range headlamps,
painting of the front bumper).Malfunction
- Vehicles in a tight bend.
- W hen approaching a roundabout.
-
W
hen following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions
permit.
-
W
hen a vehicle cuts in sharply between
your vehicle and the one in front. If the cruise control
malfunctions, dashes are
displayed instead of the
cruise control speed setting.
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
alert message and an
audible signal, this confirms
a
malfunction.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Active Lane Keeping
Assist
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.
Using a
camera located at the top of the
windscreen, the system identifies lane
markings and steers the vehicle inside this lane
to keep it in the lateral position chosen by the
driver.
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Operating limits
The Active Lane Keeping Assist system
may issue an alert when the vehicle
is travelling in a long straight lane on
a
smooth road sur face even if the driver is
holding the steering wheel properly.
The system may fail to operate or may produce
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the
following situations:
-
P
oor visibility (insufficient road lighting,
snowfall, rain, fog).
-
D
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle,
low sun, reflections on a
wet road sur face,
leaving a
tunnel, alternating light and
shade).
-
W
indscreen area in front of the camera
being dirty, misted up, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or masked by a
sticker.
-
L
ane markings eroded, partially hidden
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks, sur face
j o i nt s).
-
T
ravelling in a tight bend.
-
W
inding roads.
-
P
resence of a tarmac joint on the road. The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
-
D riving with a "space-saver" type
spare wheel.
-
W
hen towing, especially with an
unconnected or unapproved trailer.
-
P
oor weather conditions.
-
D
riving on slippery road sur faces (risk
of aquaplaning, snow, ice).
-
D
riving on racing circuits.
-
D
riving on a rolling road.
Recommendations on care
- Regularly check that the front bumper and the area of the windscreen located in front
of the camera are clean.
-
R
egularly check that the windscreen wipers
are in good condition.
-
I
n bad weather, or during the winter, ensure
that the front bumper and windscreen are
not covered with mud, ice or snow.
Malfunctions
(orange
colour) A system malfunction is indicated
by the Ser vice warning lamp
coming on and this (orange) symbol,
accompanied by an alert message
and an audible signal.
Active Safety Brake with
Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids
.
This system allows:
-
t
he driver to be warned that their vehicle is
at risk of collision with the vehicle in front,
a pedestrian or, depending on version, a
cyclist,
-
a c
ollision to be prevented, or its severity to
be limited, by reducing the vehicle's speed.
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The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
from working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting of
the road, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, etc.),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a
damp
road, leaving a
tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted up, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a
s t i c ke r,
-
l
ane markings absent, worn, hidden
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,
e t c .),
-
c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc.
Active Lane Departure
Warning System
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids .Using a
camera located at the top of the
windscreen to identify lane markings on the
road and at the edges of the road (depending
on version), the system corrects the trajectory
of the vehicle while alerting the driver if it
detects a risk of unintentionally crossing a line
or hard shoulder (depending on version).
This system is particularly useful on motor ways
and main roads.
Conditions for operation
The speed of the vehicle must be between
40 and 112 mph (65 and 180 km/h).
The driver must hold the wheel with both
hands.
The change of trajectory must not be
accompanied by operation of the direction
indicators.
The ESC system must not be faulty.
The ASR /DSC systems must be activated.
The system helps the driver only when
there is a
risk of the vehicle involuntarily
wandering from the lane it is being driven
in. It does not manage the safe driving
distance, the speed of the vehicle or the
brakes.
Operation
Once the system identifies a risk of the vehicle
i nvoluntarily crossing one of the lane markings
detected, it makes the correction to the
trajectory required to return the vehicle to its
initial path.
The driver will notice a
turning movement of the
steering wheel.
This warning lamp flashes during
trajectory correction.
The driver can prevent the correction by
keeping a
firm grip on the wheel (during
an avoiding manoeuvre, for example).
The correction is interrupted if the
direction indicators are operated.
If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the wheel firmly enough during
an automatic correction of trajectory,
it interrupts the correction. An alert is
triggered to encourage the driver to take
back control of the vehicle.
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The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
from working:
-
c
onditions of poor visibility (inadequate
street lighting, snowfall, rain, fog),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a
damp
road, leaving a
tunnel, alternating
shade and light),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a
s t i c ke r,
-
l
ane markings worn, hidden (snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
-
r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding,
-
i
nsufficient contrast (shade, for
example) between the road and the
edges of the road.
Risk of undesirable operation
Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
-
d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
-
u
nfavourable climatic conditions,
-
d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice).
Deactivation/Activation
The system is activated every time the ignition
is switched on.
F
T
o deactivate the system, press this button. Deactivation is signalled by the
lighting of the indicator lamp in
the button and this warning lamp on
the instrument panel.
Reactivation is by another press, the indicator
lamp in the button and the warning lamp switch
of f.
MalfunctionThe system is not intended for driving in the
following situations:
-
d
riving on a speed circuit,
-
d
riving with a trailer,
-
d
riving on a rolling stand,
-
d
riving on unstable sur faces. In the event of a
fault with the system, you are
alerted by the illumination of these warning
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a
message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Active Blind Spot
Monitoring System
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.
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F The wheel 6 turns a quarter of a turn anti-
clockwise; take care to keep your hands
clear!
F
C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place (position A ).
F
C
lose the lock 7 using the key.
F
A
lways remove the key. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
F
C
lip the cap onto the lock.
During use
Never release the locking system with
a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle, which is
a
serious accident risk.
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
After use
When travelling without a
trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the protective plug inserted in the carrier
for good visibility of the number plate and
its lighting.Fitting the towball
F Insert the end of the towball 5 into the
carrier 1 and push it upwards; the locking
will take place automatically.
F
B
elow the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug 2 from the carrier 1
.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50
km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After switching off the engine and for a
maximum
cumulative period of around 40
minutes, you can
continue to use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, the wipers, the dipped beam
headlamps, the courtesy lamps, etc.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a
telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically
reactivated the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 5
minutes,A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12
V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
-
f
or more than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 30
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
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Headlamps and lamps
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating.
Do not clean them with a
dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
Use a
sponge and soapy water.
The use of a
high pressure jet wash for
cleaning the headlamps, lamps and their
surrounds may damage the lacquer and
seals.
Observe the recommendations on
pressure and distance for jet washing.
First clean persistent stains with a
sponge
and warm soapy water.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate
regular care and cleaning is essential for its
durability.
Refer to your vehicle's Maintenance and
Warranty guide for information on all the
special precautions to observe.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
To respect the environment and ensure
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the per formance or fuel
consumption of Diesel engines, CITROËN
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles
with a
system that associates SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) with a
Diesel particle filter
(DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases.
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue
® is contained in
a
special tank holding about
17
litres.
Its capacity allows a
driving range of
approximately 5,600
miles (9,000 km), highly
dependent on your driving style.
An alert system is triggered automatically once
the reser ve level is reached: you can then drive
for a
further 1,500
miles (2,400 km) before the
tank is empty.
Driving with under-inflated tyres increases
fuel consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressure causes premature wear on tyres
and has an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding – risk of an accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces
the braking and road holding per formance of
the vehicle. It is recommended to regularly
check the condition of the tyres (tread and
sidewalls) and wheel rims as well as the
presence of the valves.
Using different size wheels and tyres from
those specified can affect the lifetime of
tyres, wheel rotation, ground clearance, the
speedometer reading and have an adverse
effect on road holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance of your vehicle are given in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
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