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Front airbags
System which protects the driver and
passenger(s) in the event of a serious front
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel ; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the front
passenger airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of
the frontal impact zone A , in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane
and directed from the front to the rear of the
vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger side to cushion their
for ward movement. When driving
, keep the glove box closed.
Other wise, this could cause injury in the
event of an accident or sudden braking.
Lateral airbags
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the front
occupant's abdomen and head and the
associated door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
(row 2 and 3)
Feel , Shine , Business Lounge
If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that
contributes towards greater protection for the
passengers (with the exception of the centre
seats) in the event of a serious side impact in
order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the
head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area. If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that
protects the driver and front passenger in the
event of a serious side impact, in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest, between the
abdomen and head.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
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Deployment
They are deployed on one side in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the outer
rear passenger and the windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags are deployed.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal upright sitting position.
Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly
positioned and adjusted.
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 per formed 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 airbag 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.
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If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the
use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased sensitivity to wind
that your vehicle will have.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip
which has a special 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.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message on the screen. The vehicle will not start
; contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in the neutral position, fully depress
the clutch pedal and keep the pedal down
until the engine starts.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the
selector in position P then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox , place the
selector in position N then fully depress the
brake pedal.
With the conventional key/With
the remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
F
I
nsert the key into the ignition switch. The
system recognises the starting code.
F
U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain circumstances, a significant
effort may be required to turn the steering
wheel (if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).
F
T
urn the key to position 2, ignition on, to
operate the engine preheating system.
F
W
ait 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
t h e key.
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The warning lamp does not come on if the
engine is already hot.In certain climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
-
I
n mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the preheater
warning lamp will stay on for a longer
period after switching on the ignition
;
wait until it goes off before starting.
-
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to ensure
correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of the vehicle
(engine and gearbox), leave the
engine running for 4
minutes before
starting the vehicle.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death! If the engine does not start immediately,
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: risk of damaging the starter motor
and the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Press the "
START/STOP"
button. The warning lamp does not come on if the
engine is already warm. In some climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
-
I
n mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a longer
period after switching on the ignition ;
wait until it goes off before starting.
- In
ver y severe wintr y
conditions
(temperature below
-23°C), to ensure correct operation
and durability of the mechanical
components of your vehicle (engine
and gearbox), leave the engine
running for 4
minutes
before
moving off.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
F
P
lace the remote control inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-zero
temperatures, the engine will not
start until the pre-heater warning
lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "START/
STOP" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until the
warning lamp goes off, without
pressing the "START/STOP"
button again, until the engine
starts and runs.
The presence of the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system remote control in the
recognition zone is essential.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on
your person.
If the remote control leaves the
recognition zone, a message is displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone in
order to be able to start the engine. If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a message is displayed in the
instrument panel. In some circumstances,
it is required to turn the steering wheel
slightly while pressing the "START/STOP"
button to assist unlocking of the steering
column
; a message warns you when this
is needed.
Switching off
With the conventional key/With
the remote control key
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
T
urn the key all the way to position 1 (Stop)
and remove it from the ignition.
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
complete immobilisation of the vehicle.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also
turned off: risk of loss of control of the
vehicle.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle without taking the remote control
with you, even for a short time.
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.
Key left in the ignition
When opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal, to remind you that
the key is still in the ignition switch at
position
1
(Stop).
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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With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
W
ith the remote control in the recognition
zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
o
nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle
;
these fixings must be used,
-
n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control
/ speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.
Special case with Keyless
Entry and Starting
Switching the ignition on without
starting
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
electronic key inside the vehicle,
pressing the " START/STOP " button,
without pressing any of the
pedals , allows the ignition to be
switched on.
F
P
ress this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Back-up starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left behind the steering
wheel, to allow starting.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in the neutral position, fully depress
the clutch pedal and keep the pedal down
until the engine starts. F
W
ith an automatic gearbox
, place the
selector in position P then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox
, place the
selector in position N then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
T
hen press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Remote control not recognised
If the remote control 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 switching off the engine, press
and hold the " START/STOP " button for
about 3
seconds, then contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Forced switch-off
In the event of an emergency only and with
the vehicle stationary, you can switch off the
engine.
F
T
o do this, press the “ S TA R T/
STOP ” button for about 3
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
F
P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
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Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring 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 the engine:
-
a
lways select neutral,
-
p
ress the clutch pedal.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
only optional. In fact, the configuration of the
road, the traffic density and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the
system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated. On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions
with manual gearbox, the system
may suggest changing into neutral
(N
is displayed in the instrument
panel) so that the engine can go
into standby (STOP mode of Stop &
Start), in certain driving conditions. With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel, in the form of an
ascending or descending arrow and
the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver’s requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse.
Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox with 6 or 8 speeds, with
e lectronic management of gear changes. It
also offers a manual mode with sequential gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
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Gear selector
To safely operate the gear selector, it is
recommended that you keep your foot on
the brake pedal.
Position N can be used in traffic jams or in
an automatic car wash tunnel.
Steering mounted controls
F Pull the right-hand "+" or left-hand " -"
control paddle towards you to change up or
down.
The steering mounted controls do not
allow neutral to be selected and reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Displays in the instrument
panel
When the selector is moved or button M
is pressed, the indicator lamp and the
corresponding gear are displayed in the
instrument panel. When "
-" is displayed, the value is invalid.
F
I
f the message "
Foot on the
brake " is displayed in the
instrument panel, press the
brake pedal firmly.
Moving off
F With your foot on the brake, select position P .
F
S
tart the engine.
If the conditions are not met, there is an audible
signal, accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
F
R
elease the parking brake.
F
Sel
ect position R , N or D.
When moving off on a steep slope with a
loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal ,
select position D , release the parking
brake, then release the brake pedal.
F
G
radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
P.
Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (automatic operation).
M. Manual (manual operation with sequential
changing of gears).
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