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It is not necessary to release the
accelerator when changing gear.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the
correct gear.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle is
moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stopped and the brake pedal is
pressed.
Reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, the vehicle must be
stationary with your foot on the brake pedal.
F
Sel
ect position R .
There is an audible signal upon engagement of
reverse.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N indicator lamp flashes and the
gearbox goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, with your foot on
the brake pedal, move the selector to
position
N, then to position R .
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, it is possible to:
-
m ove to position N to engage neutral,
or
-
l
eave the vehicle in gear ; in this case, the
vehicle cannot be moved.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must move the
selector to neutral N .
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
ensure that the selector is in neutral N and
that the parking brake is applied.
Malfunction
With the ignition on, the flashing of A or
AUTO , accompanied by an audible signal and
a message, indicates a malfunction of the
gearbox.
Have the vehicle checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. You must keep your foot on the brake
pedal while starting the engine.
In all parking situations, you must apply
the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes
to move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities
of the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations , particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Deactivation/Activation
With / Without audio system
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
- T he driver’s door must be closed.
-
T
he sliding side door must be closed.
-
T
he driver's seat belt must be fastened.
-
T
he state of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
-
T
he temperature of the engine must be
within its nominal operating range.
-
T
he outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35
°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
With a manual gearbox : at a speed below
12 mph (20
km/h) or the vehicle stopped
(depending on engine), with the gear lever in
neutral and clutch pedal released.
With an automatic gearbox : with the brake
pedal depressed or the gear selector in
position
N, with the vehicle stopped.
With an electronic gearbox : at a speed
below 12 mph (20
km/h), with the brake pedal
depressed or the gear selector in position N ,
with the vehicle stopped.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in
standby during a journey. It resets to zero every
time the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine does not go into standby if one of
the operating conditions is not met and in the
following cases.
-
S
teep slope (rising or falling).
-
V
ehicle speed 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
of f.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available as long as the
vehicle has not 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.
F
T
o deactivate or reactivate the system,
press this button.
The indicator lamp is lit when the system is
deactivated .
With touch screen
Activation or deactivation is done via
the vehicle configuration menu.
The system reactivates automatically
every time the engine is started by the
driver.
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Engine restarting (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as
the driver indicates the intention of moving off
again.
With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
With 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.
With an electronic gearbox :
-
W
ith the selector in position A or M : with the
brake pedal released.
-
W
ith the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at A or M .
-
R
everse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
-
W
ith a manual gearbox : vehicle speed
exceeds 16
mph (25 km/h) or 2 mph
(3
km/h) (depending on engine).
-
W
ith an automatic gearbox : vehicle speed
exceeds 2.5
mph (3 km/h). In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
Malfunctions
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:
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.
Depending on version, a warning message may
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear
selector in position N and to press the brake
pedal.
F
Switch off the ignition then start the engine again with the key or the " START/STOP"
button. 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.
In the event of a fault with the system,
this warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel.
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
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
must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.
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Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
F To temporarily exceed the programmed speed threshold, fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
If it is exceeded for a prolonged period of time,
an audible warning is triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to below the programmed speed. When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers
immediately.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes fixed again.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the " 0" position:
the display of information on the speed
limiter disappears.
Malfunction
To modify the limit speed setting from the
speed suggested by the vehicle Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F
m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F
p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
The display of dashes (flashing then fixed)
indicates a fault with the speed limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
Cruise control - particular
recommendations
For the safety of everyone, only use the
cruise control where the driving conditions
allow running at a constant speed and
keeping an adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant
when the cruise control
is activated. If you hold one of the speed
setting modification buttons, a very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle may
o c c u r.
When descending a steep hill , the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if
necessary to control the speed of your
vehicle.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set
speed may not be reached or maintained.
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For more information on Memorising speeds
or on the Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Displays in the instrument
panel
Head-up display
6. Cruise control pause/resume indication.
7. Cruise control mode selection indication.
8. Value of the speed setting.
Switching on/pausing
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the " CRUISE"
position to select cruise control mode ; the
function is paused.
F
T
o activate the cruise control and save a
speed setting, once the vehicle has reached
the desired speed, press button 2 or 3
; the
current speed of your vehicle becomes the
speed setting.
You can release the accelerator pedal.
F
P
ressing button 4 temporarily interrupts the
function (pause).
F
P
ressing button 4 again restores operation
of the cruise control (ON).
The operation of the cruise control can
also be temporarily interrupted (pause):
-
b
y pressing the brake pedal,
-
a
utomatically, if the electronic stability
control (ESC) system is triggered.
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active. To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F
i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F
c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2 or 3 .
Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3 results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speed settings and from the touch
screen:
F
p
ress button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings,
F
p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
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To modify the cruise speed setting from the
speed suggested by the vehicle Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F
m
ake an initial press on button 5 ; a
message is displayed to confirm the
memorisation request.
F
p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
If needed (e.g. for overtaking), it is
possible to exceed the programmed
speed by pressing the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, the cruise control takes
over again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes fixed again. When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
You may have to brake to control the
speed of your vehicle. In this case, the
cruise control is automatically paused.
To activate the system again, with the
speed of the vehicle above 25 mph
(40
km/h), press button 4
.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the " 0” position:
the cruise control information disappears
from the screen.
Malfunction
The display of dashes (flashing then fixed)
indicates a fault with the cruise control system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Refer to the General recommendations
on the use of driving and manoeuvring
aids and to Cruise control - par ticular
recommendations .
This system automatically maintains
the speed of your vehicle at a value
which you set (speed setting), while
keeping a safe distance from the
vehicle in front (target vehicle), and
which has been set beforehand by
the driver. The system automatically
manages the acceleration and
deceleration of the vehicle using just
engine braking (as if the driver had
pressed the "-" button).
To do so, it has a radar located in the front
b u m p e r.
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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 the
vehicle.
Pausing/resuming cruise control
F Press 4 or press the brake pedal . It is also
possible to press the clutch pedal to pause
cruise control.
F
Press 4 to restart cruise control.
Cruise control may have been paused
automatically:
-
w
hen an inter-vehicle distance threshold
is reached,
-
w
hen the distance between your vehicle
and the one in front becomes too short,
-
w
hen the speed of your vehicle becomes
too low or the speed of the vehicle in front
becomes too low,
-
b
y triggering of the ESC system. When the driver attempts to reactivate
cruise control which was paused, the
message "Activation not possible,
conditions unsuitable" is briefly displayed
if reactivation is not possible (safety
conditions not met).
Use the Speed Limit recognition
and recommendation function
or the road sign memorisation to
modify the speed setting
F Press
5 on the instrument panel or touch
screen 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 a threshold.
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. The speed flashes in the
instrument panel.
Deactivating the system
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to position 0 (OFF ).
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For more information on the Head-up
display, refer to the corresponding
section.
Messages and alerts
The display of these messages or alerts is
not sequential.
Operating limits
“Cruise control paused” or “Cruise
control suspended” following a brief
acceleration by the driver.
“Cruise control active”, no vehicle
detected.
“Cruise control active”, vehicle
detected.
“Cruise control active and speed
adjusted”, vehicle detected too close
or at a slower speed.
“Cruise control active and speed
adjusted”, automatic deactivation
imminent following a cruise control
limit being reached.
“Cruise control paused”, automatic
deactivation following speed limit
adjustment being exceeded and no
reaction from the driver. The regulation range is limited to a
maximum difference of 19 mph (30
km/h)
between the cruise speed setting and the
speed of the vehicle in front.
Above this, the system pauses itself if the
safety distance becomes too short.
The adaptive cruise control uses only engine
braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the
vehicle loses speed slowly, as when releasing
the accelerator pedal.
The system is paused automatically:
-
i
f the vehicle in front slows down too much
or too suddenly, and the driver does not
brake,
-
i
f a vehicle comes between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front,
-
i
f the system does not slow the vehicle
enough to continue to maintain a safe
distance, for example when descending a
steep hill.
Cases of non- detection by the radar:
-
S
tationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
e t c .) .
-
V
ehicles driving in the opposite direction.
Head-up display
7.Cruise control pause/resume indication.
8. Indication of selection of cruise control
mode, or vehicle speed adjustment phase.
9. Value of the speed setting.
Displays in the instrument
panel
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