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– The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) when a moving
vehicle is detected.
This warning lamp flashes (for about 10 seconds) once the function is acting on
the vehicle's brakes.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle
comes to a complete stop, keep the brake
pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle from
starting off again.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic
emergency braking until the vehicle comes to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can maintain control of the vehicle at any time by sharply turning the
steering wheel and/or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Operation of the function may be felt by
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2
seconds.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
This system can be deactivated or activated via
the vehicle settings menu.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by
the illumination of this indicator lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Malfunction
In the event of a system malfunction, this
warning lamp comes on on the instrument
panel, accompanied by an onscreen message
and an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
If these warning lamps come on
after the engine has been switched
off and then restarted, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Active Lane Departure Warning System
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
Using a camera located at the top of the
windscreen to identify lane markings on the road
and at the edges of the road (depending on
version), the system corrects the trajectory of the
vehicle while alerting the driver if it detects a risk
of unintentionally crossing a line or hard shoulder
(depending on version).
This system is particularly useful on motorways
and main roads.
Conditions for operation
– The speed of the vehicle must be between 40
and 1 12 mph (65 and 180 km/h).
–
The traffic lane must be delimited by a dividing
line.
–
The driver must hold the wheel with both
hands.
–
The change of trajectory must not be
accompanied by operation of the direction
indicators.
–
The ESC system must be activated and not
faulty
.
The system helps the driver only when there is a risk of the vehicle involuntarily
wandering from the lane it is being driven in. It
does not manage the safe driving distance,
the speed of the vehicle or the brakes.
The driver must hold the steering wheel with
both hands in a way that allows control to
be maintained in circumstances where the
system is not able to intervene (for example, if
the dividing line marking disappears).
Operation
Once the system identifies a risk of the vehicle
involuntarily crossing one of the lane markings
Driving situations and related alerts
The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations.
These alerts are not displayed sequentially.
Function status Indicator lamp Display and/or associated
messageComments
OFF
(grey)
Function deactivated.
ON
(grey) System active, conditions not met:
–
speed below 40 mph (65 km/h),
– no lane marking recognised,
– ASR/DSC systems deactivated or operation of ESC
system triggered,
– "sport" driving.
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6Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The system may suffer temporary interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet surface or
moving from a dry area to a wet area can
cause false alerts (for example, the presence
of a fog of water droplets in the blind spot
angle is interpreted as a vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors or the detection zones on the
front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels
or other objects; they may hamper correct
operation of the system.
Active Blind Spot Monitoring System
In addition to the fixed warning lamp in the door
mirror on the side in question, a correction of
trajectory will be felt if you attempt to cross a
lane marking with the direction indicators on, to
help you avoid a collision.
This system is the combination of the Active
Lane Departure Warning System and Blind Spot
Monitoring System.
These two functions must be activated and in
operation.
The speed of the vehicle must be between 40
and 87 mph (65 and 140
km/h) inclusive.
These functions are especially suitable for
driving on motorways and main roads.
For more information on the Active Lane
Departure Warning System and Blind Spot
Monitoring System , refer to the corresponding
sections.
This system is a driving aid which cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Distraction detection
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
Take a break in case of feeling tired or at least
every 2 hours.
Depending on version, the function consists of
just the "Coffee Break Alert" system, or of this
combined with the "Driver Attention Warning"
system.
These systems are in no way designed to keep the driver awake or to prevent
the driver from falling asleep at the wheel.
It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling
tired.
Activation/Deactivation
The function is activated or deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Coffee Break Alert
The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects that the driver has not taken a
break after two hours of driving at a speed above
40 mph (65
km/h).
This alert is issued via the display of a message
encouraging you to take a break, accompanied
by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert
is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.
The system resets itself if one of the following
conditions is met:
–
engine running, the vehicle has been
stationary for more than 15 minutes,
–
the ignition has been switched off for a few
minutes,
–
the driver's seat belt is unfastened and their
door is opened.
As soon as the speed of the vehicle drops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the
system goes into standby.
The driving time is counted again once the
speed is above 40 mph (65
km/h).
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Deactivation / Activation
Without audio system
► To deactivate or activate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp is lit when the system is
deactivated.
With audio system or touch screen
The setting is done in the vehicle configuration menu.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The rear parking sensors system will be deactivated automatically if a trailer or
bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device
installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is displayed
at the rear of the image of the vehicle.
The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist function is measuring a space.
For more information on the Park Assist, refer
to the corresponding section.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,
affecting distance measurements.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when
changing into reverse, this warning lamp
comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied
by an onscreen message and an audible signal
(short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Top Rear Vision
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
As soon as reverse gear is engaged with the
engine running, this system displays views of
your vehicle’s close surroundings on the touch
screen using a camera located at the rear of the
vehicle.
The screen is divided into two parts with a
contextual view and a view from above the
vehicle in its close surroundings.
The parking sensors supplement the information
on the view from above the vehicle.
Various contextual views may be displayed:
–
Standard view
.
– 180° view.
– Zoom view.
AUTO mode is activated by default.
In this mode, the system chooses to display the
best view (standard or zoom).
You can change the type of view at any time
during a manoeuvre.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
Principle of operation
Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close
surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres
at low speed.
An image from above your vehicle in its close
surroundings is reconstructed (represented
between the brackets) in real time and as the
manoeuvre progresses.
It facilitates the alignment of your vehicle when
parking and allows obstacles close to the vehicle
to be seen. It is automatically deleted if the
vehicle remains stationary for too long.
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accompanied by the “STOP” sign and an audible
signal.
Once the vehicle has stopped, an instructions
page is displayed on the screen.
►
T
o prepare for the manoeuvre, follow the
instructions.
The start of the manoeuvre is indicated by the
"Manoeuvre under way" onscreen message
and an accompanying audible signal.
Reversing is indicated by this message:
“Release the steering wheel, reverse ”.
The Top Rear Vision and the parking sensors
are automatically activated to help you monitor
the area immediately surrounding your vehicle
during the manoeuvre.
During the manoeuvre
The system controls the vehicle’s steering. It
gives instructions on the manoeuvring direction
when starting "parallel" entry and exit parking
manoeuvres, and for all "bay" entry manoeuvres.
There instructions are displayed as a symbol
accompanied by a message:
"Reverse".
“Go forwards".
The manoeuvring status is indicated by these
symbols:
Manoeuvre in progress (green).
Manoeuvre cancelled or finished (red)
(the arrows indicate that the driver must
resume control of the vehicle).
The maximum speeds during manoeuvres are
indicated by these symbols:
75 mph or 7 km/h, for parking space entry.
53 mph or 5 km/h, for parking space exit.
During manoeuvring phases, the steering
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold
the steering wheel or put your hands between
the spokes of the steering wheel. Watch out
for any objects that could interfere with the
manoeuvre (loose clothing, scarf, tie, etc.).
Risk of injury!
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly
monitor the traffic, especially vehicles coming
towards you.
The driver should check that no objects or
people are obstructing the vehicle’s path.
The images from the camera(s) displayed on the touch screen may be
distorted by the terrain.
In shady areas, or in inadequate sunlight
or lighting conditions, the image may be
darkened and with lower contrast
The manoeuvre can be permanently interrupted
at any time, either by the driver or automatically
by the system. Interruption by the driver:
–
taking over control of the steering.
–
activating the direction indicator lamps on the
opposite side to that of the manoeuvre.
–
unfastening the driver's seat belt.
–
switching off the ignition.
Interruption by the system:
–
vehicle exceeding the speed limit of
5
mph (7 km/h) during parking space entry
manoeuvres, or 3 mph (5 km/h) during parking
space exit manoeuvres.
–
activation of anti-slip regulation on a slippery
road.
–
opening of a door or the boot.
–
engine stall.
–
system malfunction.
–
after 10 manoeuvres to enter or exit a parallel
parking space and after 7 manoeuvres to enter a
parking bay
.
Interrupting the manoeuvre automatically
deactivates the function.
The manoeuvre symbol is displayed in red,
accompanied by the " Manoeuvre cancelled"
message on the touch screen.
A message prompts the driver to take back
control of the vehicle.
The function is deactivated after a few seconds; this warning lamp goes off and
the function returns to the initial display.
End of the parking space entry or exit
manoeuvre
The vehicle stops as soon as the manoeuvre is
completed.
The manoeuvre symbol is displayed in red,
accompanied by the message “ Manoeuvre
completed” on the touch screen.
When the function is deactivated, this
indicator lamp goes off, accompanied by
an audible signal.
When entering a parking space, the driver may
be required to complete the manoeuvre.
Operating limits
– The system may suggest an unsuitable
parking space (No Parking area, work in
progress with damaged road surface, location
alongside a ditch, etc.).
– The system may indicate that a space has
been found but not offer it because of a fixed
obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre,
which would not allow the vehicle to follow the
necessary trajectory for parking.
– The system may indicate that a space has
been found but not engage the manoeuvre
because the road is too narrow.
– The system is not designed to perform the
parking manoeuvre on a sharp bend.
– The system does not detect spaces that are
much larger than the vehicle or are bounded by
obstacles that are very low (pavements, studs,
etc.) or very thin (trees, posts, wire fences, etc.).
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of the misfuel prevention device may make
refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, it is advisable to
check with a CITROËN dealer if the vehicle is
suitable for the distribution equipment of the
countries visited.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
The 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 specific to each country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Installation tips
► If you have to fit the chains during a journey ,
stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of
the road.
►
Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
►
Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer
.
►
Move off gently and drive for a few moments,
without exceeding 31 mph (50 km/h).
► Stop your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size (mm)
195/65 R15 9
205/60 R16
205/55 R17
215/65 R16
215/60 R17 cannot be fitted with
chains
You can also use snow socks.
For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Towing device
Load distribution
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine performance.
The maximum towed load
must be reduced by 10
% for every 1,000 metres
of altitude.
Use towing devices and their unmodified
harnesses approved by CITROËN. It is
recommended that the installation be
performed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be fitted in
accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towbar is used.
Observe the maximum authorised
towable weight, indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, the
manufacturer's label as well as in the
Technical data section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum authorised
nose weight (towball) also includes the
use of accessories (bicycle carriers, tow
boxes, etc.).
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Towing device with quickly detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
Fitting
► On the towball, move the lever from position
1 to position 2.
►
Before fitting the towball, check that the
contact points (shown by the arrows) are clean.
Use a soft, clean cloth.
► Insert the end of the towball into the carrier ,
located underneath the rear bumper, as far as it
can go.
►
Secure the towball correctly by moving the
lever to position 3
("locked" position).
►
If necessary
, pivot the socket downwards,
paying attention to the exhaust pipe.
►
Connect the trailer plug to the 13-pin socket
provided next to the carrier
.
►
Secure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the eye on the carrier
.
Removing
► On the towball, move the lever from position
3 to position 2.
►
Remove the towball by pulling it towards you.
►
Once the towball has been removed, move
the lever from position 2
to position 1.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball as described in the
instructions.
Observe the legislation in force in the country
in which you are driving.
Remove the towball when not in use.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps operate correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of the
headlamp beam height.
Connect the trailer plug with the engine
off .
If you connect the trailer plug within a few
minutes of switching off the engine, do not
touch the exhaust pipe. Risk of burns!
Carrier systems (box or bicycle
carrier)
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing device: if exceeded,
the device may detach from the vehicle,
potentially causing a serious accident.
For more information about the Engine
technical data and towed loads and in
particular, the maximum load on the towing
device, refer to the corresponding section.
Remove the quickly detachable towball
when not towing a trailer.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve 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.
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7Switching to the mode
A message indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode is displayed on the
instrument panel screen and the active functions
are put on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at the
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes using your audio system’s hands-free
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:
–
for less than 10 minutes, to use the equipment
for approximately 5 minutes,
–
for 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
.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12 V battery,
refer to the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System that 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 the air conditioning and the
heated rear screen.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Roof bars / Roof rack
Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as close
as possible to the roof.
Secure the load firmly.
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds and its
stability may be affected.
Regularly check the security and tight
fastening of the roof bars and racks, at least
before each trip.
Remove the roof bars once they are no longer
needed.
In the event of loading ( not exceeding
40 cm in height) on the roof, do not
exceed the following loads:
–
T
ransverse bars on longitudinal bars:
80
kg.
–
T
wo transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100
kg.
–
Three transverse bars bolted to the roof:
150
kg.
–
An aluminium rack: 120
kg.
–
A
steel rack: 115 kg.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the speed
of the vehicle to the profile of the road to
avoid damaging the roof bars or the roof rack
and the fixings on the vehicle.
Refer to national legislation in order to comply
with the regulations for transporting objects
that are longer than the vehicle.
In the event of loading a 7-seat model
(not exceeding 40 cm in height) on the
roof, do not exceed the following loads:
–
Three transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100
kg.
–
An aluminium rack: 70
kg.
–
A
steel rack: 65 kg.
As a safety measure and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use
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7► Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked
correctly
.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
Engine compartment
The engine represented is an example given for
illustration purposes only.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
–
Air filter
.
–
Engine oil dipstick.
–
Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery / Fuses
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
The Diesel fuel system operates under
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even with
the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel when the