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Moving off
From mode P:
F F ully depress the brake pedal.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
F

P
ush once or twice rear ward to select the
automatic mode D , or for ward to engage
reverse R .
From neutral N :
F

F
ully depress the brake pedal.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rear ward to select the automatic mode
D , or while pressing the Unlock button push
forward to engage reverse R .
Then, from D or R :
F

R
elease the brake pedal.
F

A
ccelerate progressively to automatically
release the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), it is recommended that the
engine be allowed to run for a
few minutes
before moving off, to ensure the correct
operation and durability of the engine and
gearbox. If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N
, mode P will be engaged
after a
duration of 5 seconds (allowing for the
process of putting the vehicle to free-wheeling).
Check that mode P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps
in the selector and the electric
parking brake control lever must
be on, as well as those in the
instrument panel.
Operating faults
Gearbox operating fault
This is signalled by the illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible
signal, when the ignition is switched on.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w orkshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode
D is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted
control paddles are inoperative, mode M is no
longer available. You may feel a
pronounced
jolt when engaging reverse. This does not
present any risk for the gearbox.
Selector operating fault
Minor malfunction
You are alerted by this warning lamp
lighting up, accompanied by the display
of a
message and an audible signal.
Drive cautiously and go to a CITROËN dealer
o r a qualified workshop.
In certain cases, the selector lamps may not
come on, but the state of the gearbox is still
displayed in the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
You are alerted by the illumination of
this warning lamp.
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Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away
from the traffic, and call a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When the ignition is switched off, the
gearbox goes into mode P automatically.
Driving mode
1. ECO.
Press this button to activate/deactivate
"ECO " mode (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator
lamp).
2.
S P O R T.
Press this button to activate/deactivate
" SPORT " mode (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated.
Each mode is independent and they cannot
be activated simultaneously. Activation of
one mode deactivates the other.
" SPORT " mode (depending on version)
With the engine running, when SPORT mode is
activated, the gearbox delays changing up for
a
more dynamic driving style.
Activating SPORT mode is not recommended
in the following situations:
-
A

SR/DSC deactivated,
-

l
ow fuel level reached,
-

l
ow AdBlue level reached.
In mode D , pressing this button activates the
SPORT programme.
" S " appears in the instrument panel.
Pressing this button again deactivates the
function.
Pressing this button has no effect when
towing a


connected trailer.
" ECO " mode
This allows fuel consumption to be reduced.
With the EAT8
gearbox, "free-wheeling" mode
may activate to save fuel. Take your foot fully
off the accelerator pedal to anticipate slowing
down.
SPORT or ECO mode is automatically
deactivated when the ignition is switched
of f.Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a
gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
-

t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain slope conditions are met,
-

t
he driver's door is closed.Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. Then check that the parking
brake warning lamp is on fixed on the
instrument panel.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts
its operation.
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Special cases:
The engine does not go into standby in the
following cases.
-
S
teep slope (rising or falling).
-

V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or
the " START/STOP " b u t to n).
-

N
eeded to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger compartment.
-
D

emisting active. In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then
goes off.
Restarting the engine (START
mode)
F With a manual gearbox : with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox :
•

W
ith the selector in position D or M : with
the brake pedal released.
•

W
ith the selector in position N and the
brake pedal released: with the selector at
D or M .
•

W
ith the selector in position P and the
brake pedal depressed: with the selector
at R , N, D or M .
•
R

everse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically in the
following cases.
-
W
ith a manual gearbox: vehicle speed
exceeds 2.5
mph (4 km/h),
-

W
ith an automatic gearbox:
•

W
ith the gear selector in position N and
the brake pedal released, vehicle speed
exceeds 0.6
mph (1 km/h).
•

A
daptive Cruise Control function
deactivated.
In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then
goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction,
t his warning lamp flashes for
a
few moments, then remains on,
accompanied by the display of
a


message.
F

H

ave the vehicle checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if this fault occurs.The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
The engine automatically restarts as soon as
the driver indicates the intention of moving off
again.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
This system automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
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Some vehicles present on the road may
not be properly seen or may be poorly
interpreted by the camera and/or radar
(e.g. a lorry), which may lead to a poor
assessment of the distances and lead to
the vehicle inappropriately accelerating or
braking.
Steering mounted control UseActivate the system (when paused)
F With the engine running, turn the
thumbwheel 1 downwards to the CRUISE
position. Cruise control is ready to operate
(grey display).
Start cruise control and select
a speed
With a manual gearbox, your speed must be
b etween between 19 and 112 mph (30 and
180


km/h).
With an automatic EAT6
gearbox, your speed
must be between between 1.2
and 112 mph
(2
and 180 km/h).
With an automatic EAT8
gearbox, your speed
must be between between 0
and 112 mph
(0
and 180 km/h).
F

P
ress button 2 or 3: the current speed
becomes the speed setting (minimum
19
mph (30 km/h)) and cruise control is
immediately in operation (green displayed).
F
Press 3
to increase or 2 to decrease the
speed setting (steps of 5
mph (km/h) if held
pressed). Pressing and holding button 2
or 3 results
in a rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
1 ON ( CRUISE position)/OFF ( 0

position).
2 Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/decrease speed setting.
3 Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/increase speed setting.
4 Pausing/resumption of cruise control with
the speed setting previously stored.
Confirmation of the restarting of the
vehicle after automatic stop (versions with
Stop & Go function). 5
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation
(MEM display).
6 Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front.
Pause/resume cruise control
F Press 4 or press the brake pedal . To pause
cruise control, you may also:
-

s
hift from mode D to N ,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal for more than
10


seconds,
-

p
ress the electric parking brake control.
F
Press 4
to restart cruise control.
Cruise control may have been paused
automatically:
-

w
hen the speed of the vehicle goes below
19
mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox,
-

w
hen the speed of the engine goes below
1,100
rpm with a manual gearbox,
-

b
y triggering of the ESC system.
With an EAT6
gearbox, 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 above
1.2
mph (2 km/h), reactivate the system by
pressing one of the buttons 2 , 3
or 4.
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With an EAT8 gearbox, following braking of
t he vehicle bringing it to a complete stop,
if the traffic conditions do not allow the
vehicle to be restarted within the 3
seconds
following immobilisation, press button 4
or the
accelerator pedal to start off again.
If the driver takes no action following this
immobilisation, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after about 5


minutes.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear regardless of the gearbox
type.
When the cruise control is paused,
the message "Activation not possible,
conditions unsuitable" is displayed as
long as reactivation is not possible (safety
conditions not met).
Using the Speed Limit recognition
and recommendation function
F Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by
the function, then press again to confirm. To prevent any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle, select a


speed
setting fairly close to the current speed of
your vehicle.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
F Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal", "Close"),
then press again to select an option.
After a
few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
of f.
Temporarily exceeding the speed
setting
F Press the accelerator pedal. Distance monitoring and cruise control are
deactivated as long as you continue to
accelerate. "Cruise control suspended" is
displayed.
Deactivating the system
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF
position.
Displays in the instrument panel
The following information can be seen in the
instrument panel in "DRIVING" display mode. 7.
Vehicle detected by the system (symbol
full).
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey).
9. Value of the speed setting.
10. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation.
11. Vehicle held stopped (versions with
automatic gearbox).
12 . Inter-vehicle distance setting.
13. Position of vehicle detected by the system.
Messages and alerts
The " Driving " display mode of the digital
instrument panel must have been selected first.
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180° view
The 180° view assists with exiting from
a parking bay in forward gear, making it
possible to see the approach of vehicles,
pedestrians and cyclists.
This view is not recommended for carrying out
a


complete manoeuvre.
It consists of 3
areas: left A, centre B and
right C .
This view is available only from the view
selection menu.
Park Assist
Refer to the General recommendations on
the use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system provides active assistance with
parking: it detects a


parking space then
operates the steering system to park in this
space.
With manual and automatic gearboxes , the
driver manages the accelerator, brakes and
forward and reverse gear engagement.
During phases of entry into and exit from
a
parking space, the system provides visual
and audible information to the driver in order
to make the manoeuvres safe. Several for ward
and reverse manoeuvres may be required.
At any time, the driver can take back control by
holding the steering wheel.
In some circumstances, the sensors may
not detect small obstacles located in their
blind spots.
The Park Assist system cannot work with
the engine off. A.
Entry into a


parallel parking space.
B. Exit from a


parallel parking space.
C. Entry into a


bay parking space.
During manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel per forms rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel, do not put your hands
between the spokes of the steering wheel.
Watch out for any object that could
inter fere with the manoeuvre (loose
clothing, scar ves, ties, etc.) – risk of injury!
The Park Assist system provides assistance for
the following manoeuvres:
When Park Assist is activated, it prevents
entry into STOP mode of Stop & Start.
In STOP mode, activation of Park Assist
restarts the engine.
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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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If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates
a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
New vehicle
The first particle filter regeneration
operations may be accompanied by a
"burning" smell, which is per fectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a
leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in case
of an issue, do not hesitate to have
the system checked by a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake , refer to the corresponding
section.
Wheels and tyres
The pressure must be checked on
all tyres, including the spare wheel,
when the tyres are "cold", at least
once a
month and before a long
j o u r n ey.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have
driven for more than 10
minutes or more
than 6

miles (10 kilometres) at over 31 mph
(50

km/h), add 0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values
indicated on the label.
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