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Driving recommendations 138
Starting/switching off the engine 1 40
Parking brake
1
44
Hill start assist
1
44
5-speed manual gearbox
1
45
6-speed manual gearbox
1
45
Gear efficiency indicator
1
46
Automatic gearbox
1
46
Electronic gearbox
1
50
Stop & Start
1
52
Tyre under-inflation detection
1
54
Driving and manoeuvring aids -
General recommendations
1
56
Head-up display
1
58
Memorising speeds
1
59
Speed Limit recognition
and recommendation
1
60
Speed limiter
1
62
Cruise control - particular
recommendations
164
Cruise control
1
65
Adaptive Cruise Control
1
67
Active Safety Brake with Distance Alert and
Intelligent emergency braking assistance
1
71
Lane departure warning system
1
74
Fatigue detection system
1
75
Blind Spot Detection
1
76
Parking sensors
1
78
Reversing camera, interior mirror
1
80
Top Rear Vision
1
80Compatibility of fuels 1
85
Refuelling 185
Diesel misfuel prevention
1
87
Snow chains
1
87
Towing device
1
88
Energy economy mode
1
89
Roof bars/Roof rack
1
89
Bonnet
19 0
Engine
191
Checking levels
1
91
Checks
19
4
AdBlue
® (BlueHDi) 1 96
Advice on care 1 99
Warning triangle
2
00
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
2
00
Tool box
2
01
Temporary puncture repair kit
2
02
Spare wheel
20
6
Changing a bulb
2
11
Changing a fuse
2
17
12
V battery
2
19
Towing
222Engine technical data and towed loads
2
24
Dimensions
228
Identification markings
2
31
Driving
Practical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
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Bluetooth audio system
CITROËN Connect Radio
CITROËN Connect Nav
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Contents
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+Brakes
Fixed, associated with
the ABS warning lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. Carry out (1) and then (2).
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released.
or Maximum
engine coolant
temperature
Fixed (warning
lamp or LED), and
needle in the red
zone (depending on
ve r s i o n). The temperature of the cooling
system is too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has cooled
down before topping up the coolant, if necessary. If
the problem persists, carry out (2).
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Actions
/ Observations
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, etc.). Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning lamp
does not go off when the engine is started, carry
out
(2).
Seat belts
not fastened/
unfastened Fixed or flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened (depending on
ve r s i o n).
Door open Fixed, associated with
a message identifying
the access.
An audible signal
supplements the alert
if the speed is higher
than 6 mph (10
km/h).A door, the boot, the tailgate or
the tailgate screen is still open
(depending on version).
Close the access.
If your vehicle is equipped with a right-hand hinged
door, its opening will not
be indicated by this warning
lamp.
Instruments
20
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Actions / Observations
Foot on the
clutch Fixed.
Stop & Start: the change to START
mode is rejected because the clutch
pedal is not fully depressed. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Green warning/indicator lamps
Automatic
wiping
Fixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is
activated.
+
or Automatic
Headlamp
Dipping
Fixed.
The function has been activated in
the touch screen (Driving
/ Vehicle
m e n u).
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position.
Foot on the
brake
Fixed.
Omission or insufficient pressure on
the brake pedal. With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
before releasing the parking brake, to move out of
position P
.
With an electronic gearbox, with the lever in
position
N
, to start the engine.
Foot on the
brake Flashing.
With an electronic gearbox, the clutch
will overheat if you hold the vehicle
on a slope using the accelerator for
too long. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Instruments
22
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Actions / Observations
Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the
brakeFixed.
Omission or insufficient pressure on
the brake pedal. With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
before releasing the parking brake, to move out of
position P
.
With an electronic gearbox, with the lever in
position
N, to start the engine.
Foot on the
brake Flashing.
With an electronic gearbox, the clutch
will overheat if you hold the vehicle
on a slope using the accelerator for
too long. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam
headlamps
Fixed.
The main beams are on.
Instruments
138
Driving recommendations
F Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
F
M
onitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
F
D
rive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety
distance, especially in bad weather.
F
S
top the vehicle to carry out operations
that require close attention (such as
adjustments).
F
D
uring long trips, take a break every two
hours.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and
for safety reasons, remember that certain
precautions, described hereafter, should be
taken when driving your vehicle:
Manoeuvre cautiously, at low
speed
The dimensions of this vehicle differ greatly
from those of a light vehicle, in width, in height,
as well as in length, and some obstacles will be
more difficult to notice.
Manoeuvre slowly.
Before turning, check that there are no
obstacles at mid-height along the sides.
Before reversing, check that there are no
obstacles, particularly at high level behind the
vehicle.
Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders
are fitted.
Drive the vehicle in a cautious
and efficient way
Take corners gently.
Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping
distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy
roads.
Be aware of the effect of side winds on the
vehicle.
Be careful
The tyres must be inflated to at least the
pressures indicated on the label, even over-
inflated by 0.2 to 0.3 bar for long journeys.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in
a closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), let the engine run for
4
minutes before moving off, to ensure
the correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox). Never drive with the parking brake
applied
. Risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable sur face
(dr y grass, dead leaves, etc.). The
exhaust system of your vehicle is very
hot, even several minutes after the engine
stops. Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unattended with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P (depending on
the type of gearbox).
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised .
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Driving
139
In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.Respect the maximum towable weights.
At altitude:
reduce the maximum load
by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude ; the
density of the air decreases with altitude
and the performance of the engine
reduces.
New vehicle: do not pull a trailer before
having driven at least 620 miles (1,000
kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight (at the point
where it joins your vehicle) approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your
vehicle.
If a genuine CITROËN towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the
temperature of the coolant. The maximum
towable load depends on the gradient and the
exterior temperature. The cooling capacity of
the fan does not increase with engine speed.
F
T
o reduce the heating up, reduce the
vehicle speed and the engine speed.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
F
c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15
cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
F
d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
F
d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10
km/h),
F
d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Driving
140
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.
Driving
142
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) .
Driving