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Safety
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any 
nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include side 
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or 
incorrectly executed work (modification or 
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim 
could compromise the operation of these 
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral 
airbags!
All work must be carried out only by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof, 
as this could cause head injuries when the 
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on 
the roof, as these help to secure the curtain 
airbags.
Child seats
The regulations on carrying children are  specific to each country. Refer to the 
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the 
following recommendations:
–
 
In accordance with European regulations, 
all children under the age of 12 or less than 
1,5 metres tall must travel in approved child 
seats suited to their weight , on seats fitted with 
a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
–
 
Statistically
 , the safest seats in your 
vehicle for carrying children are the rear 
seats.
–
 
Children weighing less than 9 kg must 
travel in the "rearward facing" position, 
whether in the front or rear of the vehicle.
It is recommended that children travel 
on the rear seats  of the vehicle:
–
 
‘rearward facing’ up to the age of 3,
–
 
‘forward facing’ over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly 
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that 
the support leg is in firm and steady contact 
with the floor.
An incorrectly installed child seat in a  vehicle compromises the child's safety in 
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt 
buckle under the child seat, as this could 
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the 
child seat harness keeping the slack relative 
to the child's body to a minimum, even for 
short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat 
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened 
correctly on the child seat and that it secures 
the child seat firmly on the vehicle seat. If 
the passenger seat is adjustable, move it 
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before 
installing a child seat with a backrest on a 
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or 
attached securely to prevent it from being 
thrown around the vehicle in the event of 
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once 
the child seat has been removed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be 
positioned on the child's shoulder without 
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt 
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped 
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the 
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by 
more than one third.
To protect young children from the sun's rays, 
fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety measure, do not leave:
–
 
A
 child alone and unsupervised inside a 
vehicle.   

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Safety
(c) Adjust the front seat to its maximum height.
(d) On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mounting\
s.
i-U Suitable for forward-facing and rearward-facing "Universal" i-Size rest\
raint systems.
i-UF Only suitable for forward-facing "Universal" i-Size restraint systems.
Manual child lock 
 
 
 
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the 
sliding side door using its interior lever.
 
 
Locking/Unlocking
► Rotate the control located on the edge of the 
side door  up
 to lock it, or  down to unlock it.
Electric child lock 
 
 
 
Remote control system to prevent opening of 
the rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged 
doors or tailgate) using their interior controls.
Activation/Deactivation 
 
 
 
 
 
► With the ignition on, press this button to 
activate/deactivate the child lock.
When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is 
activated.
Any other status of the indicator lamp  indicates a malfunction of the electric 
child lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
With the child lock activated, it is still 
possible to open the doors from outside.
This system is independent and in no  circumstances does it take the place of 
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each time 
you switch on the ignition.
Always keep the electronic key with you when 
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact, the electric 
child lock is switched off automatically to 
permit the exit of the rear passengers.   

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Driving
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.   

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► With your foot on the brake, select mode  D 
or R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and 
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral" 
position. 
The steering column automatically 
unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the 
steering wheel move).
Switching off
► If using a conventional or remote control 
key ,   turn the key fully to position 1 (Stop).
►
 
If using Keyless Entry and Start, press the 
"
START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–
 
The drive selector is in mode  P
.
–
  The  READY indicator lamp is off.
The drive selector moves automatically 
to mode P when the motor is switched off 
or when the driver's door is opened.
If the driver's door is opened while the 
required conditions for switching off are 
not met, an audible signal is emitted, 
accompanied by the display of a warning 
message.
Special case with Keyless 
Entry and Start
Switching on the ignition with 
Keyless Entry and Start
 
 
With the "Keyless Entry and Start" 
electronic key inside the vehicle, pressing 
the "START/STOP" button, without depressing 
any of the pedals , allows the ignition to be 
switched on.
►
 
Press this button again to switch off the 
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column, 
to enable the engine to be started if the system 
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or 
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.
 
 
► Place and hold the remote control against the 
back-up reader .
►
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox or a drive 
selector, select mode
  P, then depress the brake 
pedal.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Remote control not recognised 
with   Keyless Entry and Start
If the remote control is no longer in the 
recognition zone, a message appears on the 
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to 
switch off the engine.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button for about 
3 seconds to confirm switching off the engine, 
then contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Forced switch-off with Keyless Entry 
and Start
In case of emergency only, the engine can be 
switched off without conditions (even when 
driving).   

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Driving
6Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake 
is applied automatically when the engine is 
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the 
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with 
Stop & Start.
In automatic mode, the parking brake 
can be manually applied or released at 
any time using the control.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the 
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine 
running, briefly pull the control.
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 or drive 
selector, 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 or a drive 
selector, if you open the driver's 
door
  while mode  N is engaged, an audible 
signal will sound and mode  P will be 
engaged. The audible signal stops when the 
driver's door is closed.
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.
►
 
Use the control to apply the parking brake, if 
it is released.
►
 
T
 ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
 
Keep the control pushed in the release 
direction for 10 to a maximum of
  15 seconds.
►
 
Release the control.
►
 
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
 
Pull the control in the application direction for 
2
  seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument panel comes on to confirm deactivation of 
the automatic functions. ►
 
Release the control and the brake pedal.
From this point onwards, only the manual 
functions, using the control, allow the parking 
brake to be applied and released.
►
  
Follow this procedure again to reactivate 
automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator 
lamp on the instrument panel going out).
Emergency braking
If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide 
effective braking or in exceptional circumstances 
(e.g.
  driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle 
can be braked by sustained pulling on the 
electric parking brake control. Braking continues 
for as long as the control is kept pulled, and 
ceases when the control is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle 
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message 
"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the 
instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems 
malfunction, indicated by lighting 
one or both warning lamps on the instrument 
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
►
 
In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by 
successive and repeated "pull-release" actions 
on the electric parking brake control until the 
vehicle comes to a complete stop.   

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Practical information
7
 
► With a conventional key, insert the key into 
the filler cap, then turn the key to the left.
 
 
► Unscrew and remove the filler cap, then 
place it on the holder located on the fuel filler 
flap.
►
 
Insert the nozzle and push it in fully (while 
pushing on the metal valve  A
).
►
 
Fill the tank. Do not continue past the 
third cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause 
malfunctions.
► Put the filler cap back in place and close it by 
turning to the right.
►
 
Push the fuel filler flap to close it (your 
vehicle must be unlocked).
 
 
 
 
If the vehicle is equipped with a sliding 
door on its left-hand side, do not open it 
while the fuel filler flap is open. Otherwise, 
there is a risk that the fuel filler flap and the 
sliding door may be damaged and the person 
filling up may be injured.
 
 
If the fuel filler flap is open, a device 
prevents the left-hand side door from 
opening.
The door can be opened half-way, however.
Close the fuel filler flap to regain use of the 
door.
 
 
If the fuel filler flap is open, a device 
prevents the left-hand side door from 
opening.
The door can be opened half-way, however.
Close the fuel filler flap to regain use of the 
door.
The vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter, 
which helps to reduce the level of harmful 
emissions in the exhaust gases.
If you have put in the wrong fuel for 
your vehicle, you must have the fuel 
tank drained and filled with the correct fuel 
before starting the engine.
Fuel cut-off
Your vehicle is fitted with a safety system that 
cuts off the supply of fuel in the event of an 
impact.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
(Depending on country of sale.)
This mechanical device prevents filling the tank 
of a Diesel vehicle with petrol.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention 
device is visible when the filler cap is removed.    

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Practical information
In the event of damage to the traction 
battery
It is strictly prohibited to work on the vehicle 
yourself.
Do not touch liquids coming from the battery, 
and in the event of skin contact with these 
products, wash abundantly with water and 
contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked.
Disposal of the traction battery
The traction battery is designed for the life of the 
vehicle if the recommendations of CITROËN are 
followed.
If it becomes necessary to replace the battery, 
contact the CITROËN dealer for instructions on 
its disposal. Improper disposal carries the risk of 
severe burns, electric shock, and damage to the 
environment.
In accordance with regulations, CITROËN 
ensures a second life or recycling of this 
component in collaboration with qualified 
operators.
Charging connectors and 
indicator lamps
 
 
1. Charging connectors
2. Deferred charging activation button
3. Nozzle locking indicator lamp
Fixed red: nozzle positioned correctly and 
locked in the connector.
Flashing red: nozzle incorrectly positioned or 
locking not possible.
4. Charging indicator lamp
 
 
State of charging 
indicator lamp Meaning
Fixed white Welcome lighting on 
opening the flap and 
disconnecting the 
charging cable.
Fixed blue Deferred charging.
Flashing green Charging.
Fixed green Charging complete.
The charging 
indicator lamp goes 
off after about 2 
minutes as the 
vehicle's functions go 
into standby.
The indicator lamp 
comes on again 
when the vehicle is 
unlocked with the 
Keyless Entry and 
Start system or when 
a door is opened 
to indicate that 
the battery is fully 
charged.
Fixed red Malfunction.   

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Practical information
7For domestic or accelerated charging
Before charging
Depending on the context:
►
 
Have a professional check that the 
electrical system to be used complies with 
applicable standards and is compatible with 
the vehicle.
►
 
Have a professional electrician install 
a dedicated domestic power socket or 
accelerated charging unit (W
allbox) 
compatible with the vehicle.
You should preferably use the charging cable 
available as an accessory.
For more information, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
During charging
While charging is in progress, unlocking 
the vehicle will cause the charging to stop.
If no action is taken on one of the openings 
(door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the 
vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and 
charging will resume automatically.
Never work under the bonnet:
–
 
Some areas remain very hot, even an hour 
after charging ends - risk of burns!
–
 
The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts 
or strangulation!
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Do not leave the cable connected to the 
domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit 
or electrocution in the event of contact with or 
immersion in water!
For superfast charging
Before charging
Check that the fast public charging 
station and its charging cable are compatible 
with the vehicle.
If the exterior temperature is below:
–
 
0°C, charging times may be extended.
–
 
-20°C, charging is still possible, but 
charging times may be extended even further 
(the battery has to be heated first).
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Connection
► Before  charging, check that the drive selector 
is in mode   P, otherwise charging is not possible.
►
 
Open the charging flap by pressing the 
push-button, and check that there are no foreign 
bodies on the charging connector
.
Domestic charging, mode 2 
 
 
 
► Connect the charging cable from the control 
unit to the domestic socket.
When the connection is made, all of the indicator 
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the 
POWER
 indicator lamp remains on in green.
►
 
Remove the protective cover from the 
charging nozzle.
►
 
Insert the nozzle into the charging connector
 .
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing 
green CHARGE indicator lamps in the flap, then 
those on the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not 
started; restart the procedure, ensuring that all 
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to 
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
When charging is complete and while the 
charging cable is still connected, opening