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Lighting and visibility
4After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial
position, switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front
► Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►
Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise
it as far as possible.
Take care not to hold the arms at the jet locations.
Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
► Clean the windscreen using screenwash
fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.
►
Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
►
Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►
Repeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
►
Starting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold each arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
► Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
►
Clean the rear screen using screenwash
fluid.
►
Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
►
Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
►
Once again hold the arm by the rigid section,
then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.
Automatic windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the rear
view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rain without any action on the part of the
driver.
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Depending on version, this symbol
appears in the display screen or
this indicator lamp comes on on the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
Off
Give the control stalk another brief push
downwards or place the control stalk in
another position (Int, 1 or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off on the instrument
panel and a message is displayed.
If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic wipers must
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Safety
5Malfunction
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.
If you wish to continue towing a trailer, reduce
your speed and drive carefully!
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The trailer stability assist system offers enhanced safety in normal driving,
provided that the recommendations on towing
a trailer are observed. It should not
encourage the driver to take risks, such as
towing a trailer in adverse operating
conditions (overloading, failure to observe the
trailer nose weight, worn or under-inflated
tyres, faulty braking system, etc.), or to drive
at excessive speeds.
In certain cases, the system may not detect
trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the
system may not be able to prevent sudden
trailer snaking.
Advanced Grip Control
A special, patented traction control system which improves driveability on snow, mud and sand.
This system, optimised for operation in a range
of conditions, enables you to manoeuvre in most
slippery conditions (encountered during normal
passenger car use). When combined with suitable tyres, this system
offers a compromise between safety, grip and
driveability.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to harness the
power of the engine. Operation at high engine
speeds is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message to confirm your choice.
Operating modes
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel spin, based on the different levels
of grip normally encountered on the road.
Every time the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions of grip encountered for each of
the two front wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))
All terrain (mud, damp grass, etc.)
This mode, when moving off, allows considerable spin on the wheel with the
least grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with the
most grip is controlled in such a way as to
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving wheels at the same time to allow
the vehicle to move forward and limit the risks of
getting stuck in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120
km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
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Rear seat belt(s) warning lamp(s)
The corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5) lights
up red in the seat belt and front passenger
airbag warning lamps display screen if one or
more rear passengers (row 2) unfasten their seat
belt.
These seat belt warning lamps only apply to row 2.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
Outer seats
Depending on equipment, they may be fitted with
a single pretensioning system and force limiters.
Be sure to put the correct seat belt in the correct
buckle.
Do not interchange the belts or buckles for the
outer seats with the belt or buckle for the centre
seat.
Centre seat
The seat belt does not have a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and force limiters.
Installation
► Pull the strap and insert the tongue A into the
right buckle (located on the passenger’s left side
when seated in the vehicle).
►
Insert the tongue
B into the left buckle
(located on the passenger’s right side when
seated in the vehicle).
►
Check that each buckle is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Removal and storage
► Press the red button on buckle B , then the
button on buckle A.
►
Guide the strap as it reels in and take tongue
B
, then A to the magnet at the anchoring point
on the roof.
Before performing any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts check that the lateral belts are properly
tensioned. The central seat belt must be
completely reeled in.
Rear seat belts (row 3)
These seat belts are not fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system or force limiter.
Seat belt(s) warning lamps
1. Front left seat belt warning lamp (or
depending on country, driver’s warning lamp).
2. Front right seat belt warning lamp (or
depending on country, driver’s warning lamp).
3. Rear right seat belt warning lamp (row 2).
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp (row 2).
5. Rear left seat belt warning lamp (row 2).
At speeds above approximately 12 mph
(20
km/h), the warning lamp(s) flashes for 2
minutes, accompanied by an audible signal.
Once these 2 minutes have elapsed, the warning
lamp(s) remains on until the driver or the front
passenger and/or the rear passenger(s) fasten
their seat belt.
Front seat belt warning lamp(s)
On switching on the ignition, warning lamp
1 comes on in the instrument panel, and the
corresponding warning lamp ( 1 or 2) comes on
in red in the seat belt and front passenger airbag
warning lamp display if the driver's seat belt and/
or the passenger(s) seat belt is/are not fastened
or is/are unfastened.
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5Rear seat belt(s) warning lamp(s)
The corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5) lights
up red in the seat belt and front passenger
airbag warning lamps display screen if one or
more rear passengers (row 2) unfasten their seat
belt.
These seat belt warning lamps only apply to row 2.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
–
be tightened as close to the body as
possible,
–
be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not twist,
–
be used to restrain only one person,
–
not show any signs of cuts or fraying,
–
not be converted or modified in order not to
affect its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of impacts, the pyrotechnic
pretensioner device may trigger before
and independently of airbag deployment.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Airbags
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the centre seat in row 2) in the
event of violent collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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6climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
–
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight away
and drive at moderate speed.
–
Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and when the
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, the idle
engine speed can accelerate up to 1,300
rpm depending on the air conditioning
requirements.
–
In wintry conditions, when the ignition is
switched on, the duration of lighting of the
preheating indicator lamp is extended. W
ait
until it goes off before starting the engine.
–
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 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!
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
For Diesel vehicles, when the
temperature is below zero,
starting will only occur once the preheating
warning lamp is 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 is
imperative in the recognition zone.
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
necessary to turn the steering wheel while
pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column. A message
is displayed.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at
idle.
► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
►
With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
position
P
.
With the conventional key/With the
remote control key
► Turn the key all the way to position 1 (Stop)
and remove it from the ignition.
►
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.
►
Check 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.
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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) .
With Keyless Entry and Starting
► With the remote control in the recognition
zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, the engine switches off
and the steering column locks.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
switches off.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Switching on the ignition
with Keyless Entry and
Starting
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
system’s electronic key inside the vehicle,
pressing the " START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals
, allows the ignition to be
switched on.
►
Pressing this button
again switches off the
ignition and allows the vehicle to be locked.
Back-up starting with
Keyless Entry and 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.
► Place and hold the remote control against the
reader , then:
►
With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor
and keep the pedal down until the engine runs.
►
With
an automatic gearbox, place the selector
in position P then depress the brake pedal.
►
Then, press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Forced switch-off with the
Keyless Entry and Starting
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
►
T
o do this, press the “START/STOP” button
and keep it pressed for about 3 seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
Remote control not
recognised with Keyless
Entry and Starting
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.
►
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.
Manual parking brake
Application
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
Release on level ground
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently, press the release
button, then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message, indicates that
the parking brake is still applied or has not been
fully released.
When parking on a slope or on a steep
slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the
wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
and then switch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector in position P, then switch
off the ignition.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
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6Release on level ground
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently , press the release
button, then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message, indicates that
the parking brake is still applied or has not been
fully released.
When parking on a slope or on a steep
slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the
wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
and then switch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector in position P, then switch
off the ignition.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
At any time, with the engine running:
► to apply the parking brake, briefly
pull the
control lever;
►
to release it, briefly
push the control lever
while pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the instrument panel and on the control lever
to confirm the application of the parking brake,
accompanied by display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever
when manual parking brake application or
release is performed.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake does not work.
As a safety measure with a manual gearbox,
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure with an automatic
gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied,
immobilise the vehicle by placing the chocks
supplied against one of the wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the control
lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle as they could release the parking
brake.
When towing, parking on a steep slope
or if the vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and with a manual
gearbox, engage a gear.
When towing, parking on a steep slope, or if
the vehicle is heavily laden, turn the wheels
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towards the kerb and select mode P with an
automatic gearbox.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
► Press the brake pedal.
►
While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever
.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the braking indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message is
displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
► Pull briefly on the control lever .
Confirmation of the application instruction is
signalled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the
control lever.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the braking indicator lamp
and of the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
►
Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage first
gear or reverse.
►
Press the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
W
ith an automatic gearbox
►
Press the brake pedal.
►
Select position
D
, M or R.
►
Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check
that the front doors are correctly closed.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily - risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is applied automatically when the engine is
switched off .
When the parking brake is applied, the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the
control lever come on, accompanied by the
onscreen message "Parking brake applied".
It is not applied automatically if the
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with
Stop & Start.
With automatic operation, it is also
possible to manually apply or release the
parking brake using the control lever.
Special cases
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the braking indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Parking the vehicle with the brake
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or
place the chocks against one of the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, mode P is
automatically selected when the ignition
is switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
With an automatic gearbox, while mode
N is selected, opening the driver’s door
triggers an audible signal. It stops when the
driver's door closes again.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
► Start the engine.
► Apply the parking brake with the control lever,
if it is released.
► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.