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Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag can be
deactivated.
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ith the ignition off , insert the key into the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
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urn it to the OFF position.
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emove the key, leaving the switch in this
position.
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
seat belts and front passenger
airbag warning lamps display or in
the instrument panel. It stays on
while the airbag is deactivated. To ensure the safety of your child, the front
passenger airbag must be deactivated
when you install a "rear ward facing" child
seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child could risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
Once you have removed a "
rearward facing"
child seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch
to the ON position to reactivate the airbag and
so ensure the safety of a front passenger in the
event of an accident.
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
seat belts and front passenger
airbag warning lamps display
or in the instrument panel for
approximately one minute to signal
that the front airbag is activated.
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Parking brake
Applying
When parking on a slope, turn the wheels
against the kerb, apply the parking brake,
engage a gear and switch off the ignition.
Releasing
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the screen, this
indicates that the parking brake
is still on or has not been fully
released.
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ull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
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ull the parking brake lever up gently, press
the release button then lower the lever fully.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
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lways select neutral,
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ress the clutch pedal.
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ully depress the clutch pedal.
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ove the gear lever fully to the right, then
pull it back.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice could cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th
gear).
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left, then for wards.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
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Starting the vehicle
F Apply the parking brake.
F Sel ect position P or N .
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tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
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ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
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elease the parking brake.
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ect position R , D or M.
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radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle,
then select position D to accelerate.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and longevity of the engine and gearbox. 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.
Do not leave children unsuper vised inside
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic changing of
the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action needed from the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear according to the style of driving, the profile
of the road and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking. If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Sport programme "S"
F Press button S, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Return to standard
automatic operation
F At any time, press the selected button again to quit the programme engaged and return
to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
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F Move the selector towards the + sign to change up a gear.
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ove the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears, and the gears engaged appear
in succession on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
The sport programme is inactive in manual
operation.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
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eturn the selector to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
Malfunction
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, associated
with an audible signal and an alert
message on the screen, indicates a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel a
substantial jolt when changing from P to R and
from N to R. This will not cause any damage to
the gearbox. There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
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f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
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f you force the movement of the
selector from position P to another
position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Electronic gearbox
(ETG 6)
Six-speed electronic gearbox offering
automatic gear control, without driver
intervention.
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes at any time, using the steering
mounted control paddles.
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To modify the speed limiter setting using
the speed suggested by the speed limit sign
recognition system:
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he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
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ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
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ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
F Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,
going beyond the point of resistance, to
exceed the programmed speed limit.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver, there is an audible
signal to supplement the visual alert (setting
flashes). Once the vehicle slows down to the
programmed setting, the speed limiter is active
again: the speed setting display is fixed once
more.
Switching off
F Turn the wheel 1 to the position 0: the
display of information about the speed
limiter disappears.
Operating fault
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed
limiter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the operation
of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
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o not fit one mat on top of another.
Cruise control
System which automatically
maintains the speed of the vehicle
at the value programmed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of
25 mph (40 km/h) as well as:
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ith a manual gearbox, the
engagement of third or fourth gear or
higher,
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ith a automatic or electronic gearbox,
the engagement of second gear or
higher.
The function remains active after changing
gear on vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox.
The cruise control is paused manually or by
pressing the brake or clutch pedal or if the ESC
system is invoked for safety reasons.
Once switched on, you can pause the cruise
control at any time by pressing button 4 : the
screen confirms the pause.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
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If the camera has confirmed
the presence of a vehicle or a
pedestrian, this warning lamp
flashes once the function is acting
on the vehicle's brakes.
Important: if operation of the
automatic emergency braking is
triggered, you should take back
control of your vehicle and brake
with the pedal to add to or finish the
automatic braking action.
The driver can take back control of the vehicle
at any time by sharply turning the steering
wheel and/or pressing the accelerator pedal.
The point at which braking is triggered
may be adjusted depending on the driving
actions of the driver, such as movement
of the steering wheel or actions on 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. With a manual gearbox, in the event of
automatic emergency braking until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop, the
engine may stall.
With an automatic or electronic 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.
Specific conditions for operation
The vehicle's speed must be between 3 mph
and 53 mph (5 km/h and 85 km/h) when a
moving vehicle is detected.
The vehicle's speed must not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) when a stopped vehicle is detected.
The vehicle's speed must not exceed 37 mph
(60 km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.
The ESC system must not be faulty.
The ASR system must not be deactivated.
All passenger seat belts must be fastened.
Sporty driving or driving on winding roads may
impede the function.
After an impact, the function automatically
stops operating. Consult a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start-up. Deactivation of the system is
signalled by the illumination of this
indicator lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message.
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n the Driving/Vehicle menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Vehicle settings " tab then
" Safety " and activate/deactivate
" Collision risk and auto
braking ".
The camera may be disrupted or not work
in the following situations:
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oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense
f o g , e t c .),
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azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
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amera obstructed (mud, frost, snow,
condensation, etc.).
On versions with camera alone, this
message indicates to you that the camera
is obstructed: " Driving aids camera:
visibility limited, see user guide ".
In these situations, detection performance
may be reduced.
Using the camera, this function acts on the
vehicle's braking system.
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Operating fault
If a fault occurs when shifting
to reverse, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message and an
audible signal (short beep).
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked.
Reversing camera
The reversing camera function may be
supplemented with parking sensors.
The reversing camera cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
They are represented by lines marked "on
the ground" and do not allow the position
of the vehicle to be determined relative to
tall obstacles (for example: other vehicles,
e t c .) .
Some distortion of the image is normal.
It is normal to have part of the number
plate showing in the bottom of the screen. The green lines 3 represent distances of about
one and two metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.
The turquoise blue curves 4 represent the
maximum turning circle.
Opening the tailgate causes the display to
disappear.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
High pressure washing
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
camera lens.
High pressure washing
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
The image is displayed on the touch screen. The superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.
The blue lines 1 represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the gap represents the width of
your vehicle except for the door mirrors).
The red line 2 represents a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b u m p e r.
Park Assist
This system provides active parking
assistance: it detects a parking space and then
steers in the appropriate direction to park in
this space while the driver controls the driving
direction, engagement of gears, acceleration
and braking.
To assist the driver in monitoring the
correct manoeuvring operation, the system
automatically triggers the display of the rear
view camera and the activation of the parking
sensors.
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The manoeuvring symbol is displayed in red,
accompanied by the "Manoeuvre cancelled "
message on the touch screen.
A message encourages the driver to take back
control of their vehicle.
The function is deactivated after a few seconds
and 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 deactivated, the indicator lamp in the
button goes off, accompanied by an audible
signal.
If entering a parking space, the driver may be
required to complete the manoeuvre.
Operating limits
- The system can suggest an inappropriate parking space (parking prohibited, work
in progress with damaged road sur face,
location alongside a ditch, etc.).
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he system is not designed for per forming
the parking manoeuvre on a sharp curve. The vehicle's sensors and camera(s) may be
impaired by:
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ccumulated snow or fallen leaves on the
road,
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dverse weather conditions (heavy rain,
thick fog, falling snow),
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e interference from noisy vehicles and
machinery (lorries, pneumatic drills, etc.). Do not use the system:
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longside a soft shoulder (ditch) or
quay or on a cliff edge.
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hen carrying an object extending
beyond the vehicle size (ladder on the
roof bars, bike carrier on the tailgate,
e t c .) .
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ith a non-approved tow ball in place.
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ith snow chains fitted.
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n the event of under-inflation of a tyre.
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hen driving on a small-diameter or
"space-saver" type spare wheel.
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hen the wheels fitted are different
from the original ones.
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f one of the bumpers is damaged.
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fter modifying one or both bumpers
(adding protection, etc.).
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f a camera is faulty.
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f the sensors have been repainted
outside the CITROËN dealer network.
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ith sensors not approved for your
vehicle.
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hen the road sur face is slippery (ice,
e t c .) .
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he system does not detect spaces that are
much larger than the vehicle itself or that
are delimited by obstacles that are too low
(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees,
posts, wire fences, etc.).
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ertain obstacles located in the sensors'
blind spots may not be detected or no
longer detected during the manoeuvre.
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ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
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ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
upset the sensor settings which is not
always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be falsified.
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f the boot is heavily loaded, the tilt of the
vehicle towards the rear may inter fere with
the distance measurements.
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