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Instruments
The vehicle is being braked; the brake lamps 
come on during the descent.
Eco mode (Petrol or Diesel)Fixed.
ECO mode is active.
Some parameters are adjusted to reduce the fuel 
consumption.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic windscreen wiping is activated.
Front foglampsFixed.
The front foglamps are on.
SidelampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Direction indicatorsFlashing with audible signal.
The direction indicators are on.
Dipped beam headlampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed.
The function has been activated 
via the touch screen (Driving/Vehicle menu).
The lighting control stalk is in the "AUTO" 
position.
For more information, refer to the Lighting and 
visibility  section.
Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The lamps are on.
Black/white warning lamps
Foot on the brake
Fixed.
Insufficient or no pressure on the brake 
pedal.
With the automatic gearbox or the drive selector, 
it may be necessary to depress the brake pedal 
to unlock the gearbox from mode  N.
Foot on the clutchFixed.
Stop & Start: the change to START mode 
is rejected because the clutch pedal is not fully 
depressed.
Fully depress the clutch pedal.
Automatic wipingFixed.
Automatic front wiping is activated.
Hill Assist Descent ControlFixed.
(grey)
The function has been activated, but is currently 
paused because the speed is too high.
Reduce the vehicle speed to below 19 mph 
(30
 
km/h).
Indicators
Service indicator
The servicing information is expressed in terms 
of distance (miles or kilometres) and time 
(months or days).
The alert is given at whichever of these two 
terms is reached first.
The servicing information is displayed in the 
instrument panel. Depending on the version of 
the vehicle:
–
 
The distance recorder display line indicates 
the distance remaining before the next service 
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due 
preceded by the "-" sign.
–
 
An alert message indicates the distance 
remaining, as well as the period before the next 
service is due or how long it is overdue.
The value indicated is calculated  according to the distance covered and 
the time elapsed since the last service.
The alert may also be triggered close to a 
due date.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is 
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000 
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620 
miles (1,000 km).   

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Access
2Risk of explosion or leaking of 
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment 
where the temperature is extremely high or 
where the pressure is extremely low due to 
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote 
control
Following replacement of the battery or in 
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to 
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Start 
 
► Switch the ignition off.
►  T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
►
 
Immediately press the closed padlock button 
for a few seconds. ►
 
Switch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational 
again.
 
 
► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into 
the remote control) into the lock to open the 
vehicle.
►
 
Place the electronic key against the back-up 
reader on the steering column and hold it there 
until the ignition is switched on.
►
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox,  while in mode 
P, depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Switch on the ignition by pressing the 
"
START/STOP" button.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without 
delay.
Central locking / unlocking
This function enables the doors to be locked or  unlocked simultaneously from inside the vehicle.
 
 
 
 
When locking/deadlocking from the 
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked 
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes 
and the button is deactivated.
►
 
After normal locking, pull one of the 
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►
 
After deadlocking, you must use the 
remote control, the "Keyless Entry and 
Start" system or the built-in key to unlock the 
vehicle.
Manual mode
► Press this button to lock / unlock the 
vehicle.
Driving with the doors locked could make 
it difficult for the emergency services to 
enter the vehicle in an emergency.   

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Safety
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.
Deactivation
You can deactivate the ASR and DSC systems by turning the knob to the "OFF" 
position.
The ASR and DSC systems will no  longer act on the operation of the engine 
or of the brakes in the event of a change of 
trajectory.
These systems are reactivated automatically 
from 31 mph (50
  km/h) and whenever the 
ignition is switched on.
Recommendations
Your vehicle is designed principally to 
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to 
occasionally drive on other less passable 
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road driving 
such as:
–
 
crossing and driving on terrain which 
could damage the underbody or strip away 
components (fuel pipe, fuel cooler
, etc.) due 
to obstacles or stones in particular,
–
 
driving on terrain with steep gradients and 
poor grip,
–
 
crossing a stream.
Hill Assist  Descent 
Control
Hill Assist Descent Control system for medium to 
steep slopes, on tarmac or other road surfaces 
(e.g.   gravel, mud).
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss of 
control of the vehicle when descending, whether 
going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, the system assists the driver 
in maintaining a constant speed, depending on 
the gear engaged, while progressively releasing 
the brakes.
For the system to activate, the gradient 
must be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox in 
neutral.
Otherwise, engage a gear corresponding to 
the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system can 
be used with the selector at  N, D or R.
When the system is regulating, the Active 
Safety Brake system is automatically 
deactivated.
The system is no longer available if the  speed of the vehicle is:
–
 
above 43 mph (70
   km/h).
–
 
managed by the 
 Adaptive cruise control, 
depending on the type of gearbox.
Switching on
By default, the system is not selected.
The state of the function is not saved when the 
ignition is switched off.   

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Safety
5 
 
 
 
► To select the system, at speeds below 
31 mph (50   km/h), press this button until 
its lamp lights up; this indicator
  lamp appears in 
green on the instrument panel.
The system becomes active at speeds below 19 
mph (30
  km/h).
►
 
When the vehicle begins its descent, the 
driver can release the accelerator and brake 
pedals; the system regulates the speed:
– If the gearbox is in first or second gear , 
the speed decreases and the 
indicator
  lamp flashes rapidly.
–
 
If the gearbox is in neutral or if the clutch 
pedal is depressed, the speed decreases and 
the indicator
  lamp flashes slowly; in this case, 
the maintained descent speed is lower.
On a downward slope, with the vehicle 
stationary, if the driver releases the accelerator 
and brake pedals, the system will release the 
brakes to set the vehicle gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when the 
system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 19 mph (30
  km/h), 
regulation is paused automatically, the  indicator
  lamp goes back to grey in the 
instrument panel, but the green indicator lamp in 
the button remains on.
Regulation resumes automatically when the 
speed falls below 19 mph (30   km/h) again, if the 
slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal 
again at any time.
Switching off
► Press the button until its indicator lamp goes 
off; the indicator lamp on the instrument panel 
goes off.
At speeds above 43 mph (70
  km/h), the system 
is automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in 
the button goes off.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp comes on in green on the 
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of 
a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Seat belts
Front seat belts 
 
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic 
pretensioning system and force limiter.
This system improves safety in the front seats 
in the event of a front or side impact. Depending 
on the severity of the impact, the pyrotechnic 
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat 
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are 
enabled when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the 
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus 
improving their protection.
 
 
The front seat belts are fitted with a single 
pyrotechnic pretensioning system (or  double on 
the driver’s side, depending on equipment) and a 
force limiter (or progressive force limiter on the 
driver’s side, depending on equipment options).
This system improves safety in the front seats in 
the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the 
single pyrotechnic pretensioning system 
instantly tightens the seat belts against the body 
of the occupants.
The double  pyrotechnic pretensionsining system 
operates the same way, except that it uses two 
anchor points rather than one, for enhanced 
effectiveness.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are 
enabled when the ignition is on.   

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Driving
6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►
 
Monitor your environment and keep your 
hands on the wheel to be able to react to 
anything that may happen any time.
►
 
Drive smoothly
 , anticipate the need for 
braking and maintain a longer safety distance, 
especially in bad weather.
►
 
Stop the vehicle before performing operations 
that require sustained attention (e.g.
  settings).
►
 
During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.
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 very 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 
damaging the braking system!
Never park the vehicle and never 
leave the engine running on a 
flammable surface (e.g.
  dry grass, dead 
leaves).The vehicle exhaust system is very 
hot, even several minutes after the engine 
stops. Risk of fire!
Never drive on surfaces covered with 
vegetation (e.g.   tall grass, 
accumulated dead leaves, crops, debris) 
such as a field, a country lane overgrown 
with bushes or a grassy verge.
This vegetation could come into contact with 
the vehicle's exhaust system
  or other systems 
which are very hot. Risk of fire!
Make sure you do not leave any item in 
the passenger compartment which could 
act like a magnifying glass under the effect of 
the sun's rays and cause a fire. Risk of fire or 
damage to interior surfaces!
Never leave the 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 your vehicle's 
electrical systems.
 
 
If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a 
flooded section of road:
►
 
Check that the depth of the water does not 
exceed 15
  cm, taking account of waves that 
might be generated by other users.
►
 
Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
►
 
Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In 
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10
  km/h).
►
 
Do 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
6Anti-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. 
►
 
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear 
lever in neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal 
and keep the pedal down until the engine starts.
►
 
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the 
selector in position  P then depress the brake 
pedal.
With the conventional key / With the 
remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on  position.
3. Starting position.
►
 
Insert the key into the ignition switch. 
 The 
system recognises the starting code.
►
 
Unlock 
 the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain circumstances, you may have 
to turn the steering wheel firmly to move 
the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, 
for example).
►
 
T
urn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to 
activate the engine pre-heating system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in 
the instrument panel, then turn the key to 
position  3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, 
to operate the starter motor until the engine 
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the 
key so it returns to position 2.
The warning lamp does not come on if  the engine is already warm. In some 
climatic conditions, the following 
recommendations should be followed:
–
 
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 the exterior 
temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’
s 
idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm, 
depending on the cooling requirements.
–
 
In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning 
lamp will stay on for a longer period after 
switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off 
before starting.
–
 
In  very severe wintry 
conditions
 
(temperature below -23   °C), to 
ensure correct operation and durability of your 
vehicle’s mechanical components (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!   

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Driving
With Petrol engines, after a cold start, 
pre-heating the catalytic converter can 
cause noticeable engine vibrations when 
stationary, with the engine running, for 
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle 
speed).
If the engine does not start straight away, 
switch off the ignition.
Wait a few seconds before operating the 
starter motor again. If the engine does not 
start after several attempts, do not keep 
trying: you risk damaging the starter motor 
and the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
With the Keyless Entry and Start 
 
► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in 
the recognition zone.
► Press the " START/STOP" button. 
With a manual gearbox, the steering column 
unlocks and the engine starts more or less 
instantly.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine 
starts more or less instantly.
The warning lamp does not come on if  the engine is already warm. In some 
climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the 
recommendations below:
–
 
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine 
to warm up while stationary
, 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 preserve 
the lifespan of the vehicle's mechanical 
components, 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, 
pre-heating the catalytic converter can 
cause noticeable engine vibrations when 
stationary, with the engine running, for 
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle 
speed).
For Diesel vehicles, when the 
temperature is below zero, 
starting will only occur once the pre-heating 
warning lamp goes off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing 
the "START/STOP" button, keep the brake 
or clutch pedal depressed until the warning 
lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/
STOP" button again, until the engine starts 
and is running. 
The "Keyless Entry and Start" system  remote control must be within 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 on the 
instrument panel. In some circumstances, you    

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6must 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.
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 Start
► With the remote control in the recognition 
zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, the engine stops and 
the steering column locks.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine 
stops.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not stop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals: –  only use mats which are suited to the 
fixings already present in the vehicle; these 
fixings must be used,
–
 
never place one mat on top of another
 .
The use of mats not approved by CITROËN 
may interfere 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.
Starting/Switching off the 
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode  P.
►  If using a conventional or remote control 
key
, depress the brake pedal and turn the key 
to position 3 until the motor starts, without 
depressing the accelerator. As soon as the motor 
starts, release the key so it returns to position 2. 
►
 
If using
   Keyless Entry and Start, depress the 
brake pedal and briefly press the "START/STOP" 
button.
►
 
Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the 
READY
 indicator lamp comes on and an audible 
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is 
ready to drive.