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Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting
position.
Wear a
correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object, etc.), nor fix or attach anything
close to or in the way of the airbag release
trajectory; this could cause injuries during
their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen, have the airbag systems
checked.
All work on the airbag systems must only
be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms cannot
be ruled out when an airbag is deployed.
The bag inflates almost instantly (within
a
few milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on
the dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the
airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the
steering wheel or dashboard, as this
could cause injuries when the airbags are
deployed.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed. Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the
lateral airbags. For information on the
range of seat covers suitable for your
vehicle, contact the CITROËN network.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothes, etc.), as this could
cause injuries to the thorax or arm when
the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include
side impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior
trim could compromise the operation of
these sensors – risk of malfunction of the
lateral airbags!
Such work must only be done by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys include an electronic engine
immobiliser system, whose secret code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact the CITROËN dealer.
Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Key ignition switch
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a


malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.
Switching off the engine leads to a
loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
F Insert the key into the ignition switch; the system recognises the code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
It has 3

positions:
-

position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing
the key, steering column locked.
-

position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-

position 3 (Starting) . Parking brake applied:
F

W

ith a

manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode N or P then depress the
brake pedal fully. F

W
ith a petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine
starts, release the key.
With petrol engines, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary
with the engine running (accelerated idle
speed).
F

W
ith a Diesel engine , turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a
longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a
few seconds
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor and the
engine. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight
away and drive at moderate speed.Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a
complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1
- Stop ), for a
maximum of 30 minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
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Starting/Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
If it is not detected, a message is
displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or stopped.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected – Back-up starting or Back-
up switch-off " section.
Starting the engine
F Press the " START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
For Diesel engines , when the temperature is
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting
will only occur once the preheater warning
lamp is off.
F

Y
ou should keep the pedal fully depressed
and not press the " START/STOP" button
again until the engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, you are alerted by
a
message that it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel while pressing the " S TA R T/
STOP " button, to help unlock the steering
column.
With petrol engines , after a
cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2
minutes while stationary
with the engine running (accelerated idle
speed).Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F W ith a manual gearbox , ideally put the
gear lever into neutral.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , ideally select
mode P or N .
F

P
ress the " START/STOP " button.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with the EAT8
automatic
gearbox, 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.
F

W

ith a

manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal
fully.
or
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox , select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal. If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "
START/STOP " button:
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Switching the ignition on
without starting
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
pressing the "START/STOP " button, without
pressing any of the pedals , allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine (turning on the instrument panel and
accessories such as the audio system and the
lighting).
F

P
ress this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering
column to allow the engine to be started if
the system does not detect the key in the
recognition zone, or when the battery in the
electronic key is discharged. F

W
ith a manual gearbox
, place the gear
lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox
, select mode
P , then fully depress the brake pedal.
F
P
ress the "
START/STOP " button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off
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.
F

T
o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for
about five seconds.
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
5


seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
On certain versions with the EAT8
automatic
gearbox, the steering column does not lock.
F

P

lace and hold the remote control against
the reader. In the event of a
fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
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The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the trigger under the knob and move the gear lever to the left, then for wards. Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a
safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by mistake).
Automatic gearbox (EAT6/
E AT 8)
Automatic 6 or 8 -speed gearbox with a push
s elector. It also offers a manual mode with gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.
D. Automatic mode.
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the
steering mounted controls.
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A.Button P .
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button.
To unlock the gearbox and come out of
P or to change to R , with the foot on the
brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing
the selector.
C. Button M .
To change from automatic mode D to
permanent manual mode.
D. Gearbox state indicators (P, R, N, D) .Move the selector by pressing it for ward (
N
or R ) or rear ward ( N or D) once or twice,
if necessary going beyond the point of
resistance.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to R , you can
either push for ward twice without going beyond
the point of resistance or push just once going
beyond the point of resistance:
-
I
n the first case, the gearbox goes from P to
N , then from N to R .
-
I
n the second case, the gearbox goes
directly from P to R .Steering mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering mounted control
paddles allow the driver to change gear
manually.
They cannot be used to engage neutral or to
select or come out of reverse. F

P
ull the "
+" or " -" paddle towards you and
release to change up or down a gear.
Displays in the instrument panel
With the ignition on, the state of the gearbox is
displayed in the instrument panel:
P
: park.
R : reverse.
N : neutral.
D1...D8 : automatic mode.
S : Sport programme
M1...M8 : manual mode.
- : instruction not accepted in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition
on, a message is displayed asking you to put
the gearbox into mode P .
The state of the gearbox is displayed in the
instrument panel for a
few moments after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
press the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button
in order to change mode, an alert message is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode
are accepted.
Push selector
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With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing
the accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time – risk of damage
to the gearbox!
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.
Unlocking the gearbox
- From mode P :
F f ully depress the brake pedal,
F
press the Unlock button,
F

w
hile continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another
mode.
-

F
rom neutral N , at a
speed below 3 mph
(5


km/h):
F

f
ully depress the brake pedal,
F

w
hile continuing to press the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
F Slow down until you come to a stop.
F W ith your foot on the brake pedal, press the
Unlock button.
F

W
hile maintaining the presses, select
mode R .
Manual mode
Switching to the mode:
F
w ith mode D selected in advance,
F

p
ress button M ; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
F

p
ush for wards once to return to D .
or
F

p
ress button M ; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Changing to free-wheeling
To put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode, with
the engine switched off:
F

w
ith the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select N ,
F

s
witch off the engine,
F

w
ithin 5 seconds, switch the ignition on
again,
F

w
ith your foot on the brake pedal, push the
selector for ward or back once to confirm N
and manually release the electric parking
brake,
F

s
witch off the ignition.
After this time limit, the gearbox engages mode
P ; it is then necessary to restart the procedure. If you open the driver's door while mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Special aspects of automatic
mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers
optimum per formance, taking account of the
exterior temperature, the profile of the road, the
load on the vehicle and the style of driving.
For maximum acceleration without touching the
selector, push the accelerator to the floor (kick-
down). The gearbox shifts down automatically
or holds the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
The steering mounted controls allow the driver
to temporarily select a
gear, if the road and
engine speed permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The change from one gear to another takes
place only if the road speed and engine speed
permit.
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