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Access
With Keyless Entry and Starting on
your person
To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be in
recognition zone A.
► To lock the vehicle fully, press the markings
on one of the door handles (front door(s),
manual sliding side door(s) or left-hand side-
hinged door).
► To deadlock the vehicle, press the markings
again within five seconds.
With electric sliding side door(s)
► With the Keyless Entry and Starting on
your person, to lock the vehicle fully, press the
markings on one of the front door handles.
► To deadlock the vehicle, press the markings
again within five seconds.
With tailgate
With the remote control
► To lock the vehicle completely, press
this button.
With Keyless Entry and
Starting on your person
To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be in
recognition zone A.
► To lock the vehicle, press the markings on
one of the door handles (front door(s), manual
sliding side door(s) or left-hand side-hinged
door).
With electric sliding side door(s)
► With the Keyless Entry and Starting on
your person, to lock the vehicle fully , press the
markings on one of the front
door handles.
With tailgate
► With the Keyless Entry and Starting on your
person, press the tailgate locking control to lock
the vehicle.
Depending on version, keeping
the locking controls depressed
closes the windows. If the control is released,
the window stops in its current position.
Ensure that no person or object might
prevent the windows from closing
properly.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating windows.
If the vehicle is not fitted with an alarm,
locking is signalled by fixed lighting of the
direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency
services to enter the passenger compartment
in an emergency.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle
without taking the remote control with you,
even for a short time.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking deactivates the exterior and
interior door controls, as well as the
central locking button on the dashboard.
The horn remains operational.
You must therefore never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
With the key
► To deadlock the vehicle, turn the key in the
front left-hand door lock towards the rear of the
vehicle.
►
Then,
within five seconds , turn the key
towards the rear again.
With the remote control
► To deadlock the vehicle, press this
button.
►
Then
within five seconds after locking ,
press this button again.
Depending on version, the electric door
mirrors fold at the same time.
If the vehicle is not fitted with an alarm,
deadlocking is confirmed by fixed
illumination of the direction indicators for
about two seconds.
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Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–
Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
► Insert the key into the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Front passenger door and sliding
side door
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening handle.
Locking
►
Open the door
.
►
For the side door
, check that the child lock is
not on. Refer to the corresponding section.
Front passenger door
Sliding side door
► Remove the black cap on the edge of the
door
, using the key.
►
Insert the key in the aperture without
forcing it, then without turning it, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door
.
►
Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►
Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Side-hinged doors
Unlocking
► Use the interior opening handle.
Locking
►
If fitted to your vehicle, check that the electric
child lock is not on.
►
Open the left-hand side-hinged door
.
► Insert the key into the latch aperture on the
edge of the door (without forcing it) and slide the
assembly upwards.
►
Remove the key
.
► Close the door and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Unlocking the tailgate
► From inside the vehicle, insert a small
screwdriver into hole A
on the lock to unlock the
tailgate.
►
Move the latch to the left.
If the fault persists after closing again,
the tailgate will remain locked.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.
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Lighting and visibility
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the rain/sunshine
sensor, the vehicle’s lamps come on and this
warning lamp is displayed on the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible signal and/or
the display of a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the interior rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. For this
reason, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
The inner surface of the windscreen may become misted up and affect the proper
operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.
Switching on the lamps after
switching off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the
ring to the "0" position - lamps off, then to the
desired position.
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period
of time that depends on the level of charge in
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
Switching off of the lamps when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped
beam headlamps if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Travelling abroad
If planning to use your vehicle in a
country that drives on the other side of the
road, the dipped beam headlamps must be
adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Direction indicators
► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than 20 seconds, the
volume of the audible signal will increase if
the speed is above 50 mph (80 km/h).
Three flashes
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash 3 times.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
If the vehicle is so equipped, they come on
automatically when the engine is started, when
the lighting control stalk is in position " 0" or
"AUTO".
Automatic headlamp illumination
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They can also come
on if rain is detected, at the same time as the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
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Safety
or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the
vehicle's directional stability.
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the
dynamic stability control system automatically
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
These systems are activated in the event of a problem with grip or trajectory
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the
instrument panel).
Deactivation/Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (moving a vehicle that
is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow, on loose
soil, etc.), it may prove useful to deactivate the
DSC/ASR systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
However, it is recommended that the systems be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Only the ASR system can be deactivated
from the touch screen.
Deactivating using the button or Advanced
Grip Control
Press this button or turn the thumbwheel
to this position.
The indicator lamp in the button or thumbwheel
comes on: the DSC/ASR systems no longer
have an effect on engine operation. Deactivating using the touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle" menu, deactivate
the ASR system.
A confirmation message is displayed and
this warning lamp on the instrument panel
comes on.
The ASR system no longer acts on the operation
of the engine.
Reactivating using the button or Advanced
Grip Control
Press this button.
Or
Turn the thumbwheel to this position.
The indicator lamp in the button or thumbwheel
goes off.
Reactivating using the touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle" menu, activate
the ASR system.
A confirmation message is displayed and this warning lamp on the instrument panel
goes off.
These systems are reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched off, or at
speeds over 31 mph (50
km/h).
Below 31 mph (50
km/h), these systems must be
reactivated manually.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ASR/DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but should not encourage
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high
speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It
is therefore important for your safety to keep
these systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic
components, as well as the assembly and
repair procedures provided by CITROËN
dealers.
In order to ensure that these systems remain
effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow
or all-season tyres is recommended. All four
wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for
your vehicle.
All tyre specifications are listed on the
tyre/paint label. For more information
on Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Intelligent traction control
("Snow motion")
Depending on version, the vehicle has a system
to help with driving on snow: intelligent traction
control.
This system detects situations of poor surface
grip that could make it difficult to move off
or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the system limits the amount
of wheel spin to provide the best traction and
trajectory control for the vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly recommended on surfaces offering low
levels of grip.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the
vehicle or trailer snaking.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control system (ESC)
must not have any faults.
The vehicle speed must be between 37 and 99
mph (60 and 160 km/h).
If the system detects that the trailer is
snaking, it applies the brakes to stabilise
the trailer and reduces engine power, if
necessary, to slow the vehicle (indicated by the
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Safety
Row 3
If a child seat is installed on a passenger seat in
the third row, move the seats in the second row
forward and straighten the backrests so that the
child seat and the child's legs do not touch the
seats in the second row.
Child seat at the front
► Adjust the front passenger seat to the
highest and fully back longitudinal position ,
with the backrest straightened.
"Forward facing"
You must leave the front passenger airbag active.
"Rearward facing"
The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward
facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag is deployed .
Warning label - Front passenger airbag
You must comply with the following instruction,
as reminded by the warning label on both sides
of the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
To ensure the safety of the child, the front passenger airbag MUST be deactivated
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed in the event of deployment of
the
airbag.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation/reactivation control
Installing a "rearward
facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat or bench seat is strictly
prohibited - risk of death or serious injury in
the event of airbag deployment!
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is
located inside the glove box.
With the ignition off:
► To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.
► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal activation.
Recommended child seats
Range of child seats secured using a three-
point seat belt .
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
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Safety
5
With the ignition off:
► T o deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.
►
T
o reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal activation.
Recommended child seats
Range of child seats secured using a three-
point seat belt .
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX XP"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
A version with a removable backrest may be used for children weighing more than 25 kg.
However, for better protection, use a booster
seat with backrest for all children weighing up to 36 kg.
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Driving
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-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.
►
With 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, a significant
effort may be required to turn the
steering wheel (if the wheels are against a
kerb, for example).
►
T
urn the key to position
2
, ignition on, to
operate the engine preheating system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel, then operate the
starter motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal, until the
engine starts. Once the engine starts, release
the key.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already hot.In certain
climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
–
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
at idle to warm up but move off straight away
and drive at moderate speed.
–
In wintry conditions, the preheater 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 the mechanical
components of the vehicle (engine and
gearbox), leave the engine running for
4
minutes before starting the vehicle.
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!
If the engine does not start immediately,
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: risk of damaging the starter motor and
the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in
the recognition zone.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some
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Driving
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 Starting
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the remote control in the recognition
zone, press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine stops and the steering column locks.
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 until it
reaches position 3.
►
If using
Keyless Entry and Starting, 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.
►
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 needle performs one
sweep then 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 Starting, 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 stopping are not
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
Special case with Keyless
Entry and Starting
Switching on the ignition without
starting the engine
With the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
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
reader.