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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-
a
t each change of season,
-
a
fter a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
obser ve the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible to
bring your vehicle's nitrogen oxides emissions
back in line with the regulations.
When refuelling, do not continue after the 3
rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.
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Eco-driving
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When folding the seat, the centre seat belt
should not be fastened but laid out flat on
the backrest.
The rear seat cushion remains fixed.
To increase the boot volume, fold the
backrest onto the cushion.
Returning the backrest to
the normal position
When repositioning the backrest, ensure
that the seat belts are not trapped and the
red indicator, located next to the controls 1,
is no longer visible.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
To remove a head restraint:
F
P
ull the head restraint upwards as far as
possible.
F
T
hen, press the lug A .
To refit a head restraint:
F
E
ngage the head restraint rods in the
openings, keeping the head restraint in line
with the seat backrest.
To lower a head restraint:
F
P
ress down on the head restraint and on lug
A at the same time.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted to the normal position (up).
F
S
traighten the backrest 2 and secure it.
F
U
nfasten and return the seat belts to the
sides of the backrest.
Steering wheel adjustment
As a safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
F
W
hen stationary
, lower the control lever
A to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F
A
djust the steering wheel height and reach
to suit your driving position.
F
R
aise the control lever A to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer
than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Ease of use and comfort
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation
of the engine and brakes.This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.
Deactivating the ASR
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip. F
I
n the Driving/Vehicle
menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Traction control".
Or depending on version:
F
T
urn the "
Grip control" knob to
this position.
Deactivation is signalled by the
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by a message as
well as illumination of the knob
(depending on version).
The ASR system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine or the brakes in the
event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivating the ASR
The system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
31 mph (50 km/h).
Below 31 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually: F
I
n the Driving/Vehicle
menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Traction control".
Or depending on version:
F
T
urn the "
Grip control" knob to
this position.
Operating fault
The illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, indicates that
there is a fault with the system.
After an impact, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel. It is however recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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Safety
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All road (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 regain
grip. At the same time, the wheel with the most
grip is controlled in such a way as to pass 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))F
P
lace the knob in this position.
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move for ward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))F
P
lace the knob in this position.
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck. You can deactivate the ASR
and DSC systems by turning
the knob to the "
OFF" position.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer
have an effect on engine operation or
the brakes in the event of an involuntary
change of trajectory.
These systems are reactivated
automatically from 31 mph (50 km/h) or
every time the ignition is switched on.
Driving 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:
- c rossing 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,
-
d
riving on terrain with steep gradients
and poor grip,
-
c
rossing a stream.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
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
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of
the seat belt on the occupant's chest, thus
improving their protection.
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Safety
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Control panel
NNeutral: with your foot on the brake, press
this control to put the gearbox into neutral
and for starting the engine.
D Drive: press this control to engage for ward
drive with automatic operation of the
gears.
R Reverse: with your foot on the brake,
press this control to engage reverse.
Steering mounted control
paddles
F Operate the right-hand control
under the steering wheel to
change up .
F
O
perate the left-hand control
under the steering wheel to
change down .
You cannot use the steering mounted
control paddles to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.
Displays in the instrument
panel
N Neutral.
D and 1 2 3
4 5 6 Drive (for ward) and the gear
engaged.
R Reverse.
F
P
lace your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp flashes.
Starting the vehicle
F Switch on the ignition.
F Sel ect neutral (control N ).
The indicator lamp in the control comes on.
F
F
ully depress the brake pedal.
F
S
tart the engine.
You must press the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The "Foot on brake" warning lamp and the
associated control panel indicator lamp
flash if the brake pedal is not pressed
when starting the engine.
Press more firmly on the brake pedal.
N appears in the instrument panel. N flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message, if the control N is not activated
on starting.
Press control N to select neutral.
F
S
elect for ward drive (control D ) or reverse
(c ontrol R ).
The associated indicator lamp comes on in
the control panel.
D and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel.
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The cruise control system is a driving aid
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to obser ve speed limits, nor the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
As a safety measure, you are advised to
keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
Steering mounted controlsDisplays in the instrument
panel
6.
Cruise control pause/resume indication.
7. Programmed speed setting value.
8. Cruise control selection indication.
Switching on
F Turn the wheel 1 to the CRUISE position to
select cruise control mode; the function is
paused.
F
T
o start the cruise control and set a cruise
speed, once the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button 2 or 3 : the
current speed of your vehicle becomes the
cruise speed setting.
You can release the accelerator pedal.
F
P
ressing button 4 interrupts operation of the
system (pause). F
P
ressing button 4 again restores operation
of the cruise control (ON).
Modifying the cruise speed
setting
The cruise control must be active.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.
3. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.
4. Cruise control Pause/Resume.
5. Use the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
For more information on Recognition of
speed limit signs , refer to the corresponding
section. To modify the cruise speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F
i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make repeated
short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F
c
ontinuously, in increments of +/- 5 mph
(km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3 .
Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3
results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
the speed suggested by the speed limit sign
recognition system:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
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Recommendations on care
- Regularly check that the sensors and cameras are clean.
If necessary, clean the camera lenses with
a soft, dry cloth.
-
I
f using a high-pressure washer, do not
direct the lance less than 30 cm from the
sensors and cameras.
-
I
n bad weather, or during the winter, ensure
that the sensors and cameras are not
covered with mud, ice or snow.
Operating faults
When the function is not activated,
the button warning lamp flashing
and an audible signal indicates a
system fault.
If the fault occurs during the use of the system,
the warning lamp goes off.
If the fault in the parking sensors,
indicated by this warning lamp
coming on, occurs during use, it
causes the function to deactivate.
In the event of a fault, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. In the event of a fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised after ever y tyre
pressure adjustment or wheel change .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres. The tyre under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.
This system still requires you to check the
tyre inflation pressure (including the spare
wheel) every month as well as before a
long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
handling, extends braking distances and
causes premature tyre wear, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy loads, high
speeds, long journeys).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The tyre pressure specifications for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
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If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop for assistance.
F
O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F
R
emove the kit then stow it. Do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km)
with the repaired tyre; see a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section.
F
S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe, near
the valve connection.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Access to tools
List of tools
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
Remove the boot carpet for access.
1. Wheelbrace.
2. Jack with built-in handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
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In the event of a breakdown