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5(e) Installing child seats with a support leg is prohibited in the third ro\
w.
(f) On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mounting\
s.
IUF Seat suitable for installing a forward-facing ISOFIX Universal seat sec\
ured using the upper strap.
IL Seat suitable for an ISOFIX Semi-Universal child seat, which may be eit\
her:
– 
rearward-facing, fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
–
 
"forward facing" fitted with a support leg.
–
 
a carrycot fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.
For more information on  ISOFIX child seats and in particular on securing the upper strap, refer to the correspondi\
ng section.
i-Size child seats 
 
i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings  A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–
 
either an upper strap that is attached to ring  B
.
–
 
or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor
 , compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
t of a collision.
For more information on the  ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
Locations for i-Size child seats
In accordance with the new European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with i-Size 
approved ISOFIX mountings.
Seat position i-Size child restraint system
Row 1 (a) Passenger seat Not i-Size
Row 2 (b) (c) (d) i-U
Row
  3 (b) Not i-Size
Key
(a) Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are drivin\
g before placing a child in this seat position.
(b) To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat,\
 adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest strai\
ghtened.   

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(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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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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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 
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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.   

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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 
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6► To do this, press and hold the "START/
STOP" button for about 5 seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon 
as the vehicle stops.
"Key off" mode
"Key off" mode allows you to lock the vehicle 
while leaving the engine running without the 
key or Keyless Entry and Start being inside the 
vehicle.
This mode allows electrical devices to continue 
operating to ensure thermal comfort, vehicle 
security and operation of the vehicle systems 
needed for the task.
 
 
 
KEY OFF
 
► To activate or deactivate this mode, press this 
button (the button's indicator lamp is on when 
the mode is activated).
With an electric motor, this mode remains 
active for about 10 minutes after the 
vehicle is locked.
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.
 
 
 
 
At any time, with the engine running:
►  T o apply the parking brake, briefly pull the 
control.
►
 
T
 o release it, briefly push the control while 
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in 
certain situations.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the  instrument panel and on the control to 
confirm that the parking brake has been applied, 
accompanied by display of the message 
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the 
release of the parking brake, accompanied by 
the display of the message " Parking brake 
released ".   

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The steering mounted controls do not allow neutral to be selected and reverse 
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
When you move the selector or press button M , 
the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are 
shown on the instrument panel.
The "-" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.
► If the message " Foot on the brake" is 
displayed on the instrument panel, press 
the brake pedal firmly.
Starting the vehicle
► With your foot on the brake, select 
position  P
.
►
 
Start the engine.
If the conditions are not met, there is an audible 
signal, accompanied by a message on the 
instrument panel screen.
►
 
Release the parking brake, unless it is set to 
automatic mode (with electric parking brake).
►
 
Select position  R
, N or D.
If you are setting off from a steep slope 
with a loaded vehicle,  depress the 
brake pedal, select position D, release the 
parking brake, unless it is set to automatic 
mode (with electric parking brake), then 
release the brake pedal.
► Gradually release the brake pedal.
Or
►
 
Accelerate gradually in order to release the 
electric parking brake (if it is set to automatic 
mode).
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
If P is displayed on the instrument panel 
but the selector is in another position, 
place the selector in position  P to allow the 
engine to be started.
If position N is selected inadvertently while 
driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then 
select position  D to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle with 
the brakes released, if position  R, D or M 
is selected, the vehicle moves even without 
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children inside the vehicle 
unsupervised.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle 
without taking your key or remote control with 
you, even for a short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake and 
select position  P.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to 
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Automatic operation
► Select position  D for automatic 
changing of the gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive 
mode, without any intervention on the part of the 
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable 
gear according to the driving style, the road 
profile and the load in the vehicle.
► For maximum acceleration without 
touching the selector , fully depress the 
accelerator pedal (kick-down).
The gearbox changes down automatically or 
holds the gear selected until the maximum 
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down 
automatically to provide effective engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the 
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety 
reasons.
Never select position  N while the vehicle 
is moving.
Never select positions  P or R unless the 
vehicle is completely stationary.
Temporary manual control 
of gear changes
You can temporarily assume control of gear 
changing using the " +" et "-” steering-mounted 
controls. The gear change request will be 
executed if the engine speed permits.