100
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-
a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w
hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
With audio system or touch
screen
The system is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
With audio system or touch screen
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote operation of the lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated when the lighting control
is in the " AUTO" position and the level of light
detected by the sunshine sensor is low.
Switching on
Press the open padlock on the
remote control or one of the front
door handles with the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on
; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
With audio system or touch screen
The activation, deactivation and
duration of the welcome lighting can
be set via the vehicle configuration
menu.
Cornering lighting
If fitted to the vehicle, this system makes use
of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate
the inside of a bend, when the main or dipped
beam headlamps are on and the vehicle speed
is below 25 mph (40
km/h) (urban driving,
winding road, junctions, parking manoeuvres,
e t c .) .
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-
f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
The activation, deactivation and
the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting are set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Lighting and visibility
109
Localised Assistance Call
** According to the geographic coverage of ‘Localised Emergency Call’, ‘Localised
Assistance Call’ and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the vehicle.
The list of countries covered and of the
telematic services is available from dealers
or on the website for your country.
If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2 for
more than 2 seconds to request assistance
(confirmed by a voice message**).
Pressing again immediately cancels the
request.
Geolocation
Deactivate/reactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing buttons 1 and 2 and
then a single press of button 2 to confirm.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the
CITROËN dealer network, we invite you
to have a dealer check the configuration
of these ser vices and, if desired, modify
them to suit your wishes. In a multilingual
country, configuration is possible in the
official national language of your choice. For technical reasons, in particular to
improve the quality of telematic ser vices
for customers, the Manufacturer reserves
the right to carry out updates to the
vehicle's on-board telematic system at
any time.
If you benefit from the Citroën Connect
Box offer with the SOS and assistance
pack included, there are additional
ser vices available to you in your personal
space, via the website for your country.
Audible warning
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control programme
incorporating the following systems:
-
A
nti-lock Braking System (ABS) and
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD).
-
E
mergency braking assistance (EBA).
-
A
nti-slip regulation (ASR).
-
D
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
5
Safety
118
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.
Safety
119
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.
5
Safety
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
143
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:
6
Driving
146
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.
Driving