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Eco- driving
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
give preference to automatic mode and avoid
pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or
suddenly.
Adopt a smooth driving style
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help to reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can
help keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof and window
blinds, etc.).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic regulation, as soon as the desired
temperature is attained. Switch off the lamps and foglamps when the
ambient light level does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving. Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls when not required, if they are not
automatically controlled.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or
automatic gearbox, this indicator appears only
in manual mode. Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions.
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- The trip "1" tab with:
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he average fuel consumption,
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he distance travelled, for the first trip.
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he trip " 2" tab with:
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he average speed,
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he average fuel consumption,
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he distance travelled, for the second trip.
Resetting the trip recorder
F When the desired trip is displayed, press the "Reset" button or the end of the wiper
control stalk until zeros appear.
Tr i p s " 1" and " 2" are independent.
For example, trip " 1" can be used for daily
figures, and trip " 2" for monthly figures.
A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remaining in
the tank (related to the average fuel
consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled). This value may fluctuate if a change
of driving style or terrain results in a
significant change in the current fuel
consumption.
Dashes are displayed when the range falls
below 19 miles (30 km).
After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the
range is recalculated and is displayed if it
exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
If dashes instead of figures continue to
be displayed when driving, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated during the last few
seconds.
This function is only displayed at speeds
above 19 mph (30 km/h).
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
A cumulative time counter for periods in STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Distance recorders
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
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When travelling abroad, you may have to
change the units of distance: the display
of road speed must be in the official units
(miles or km) for the country.
The change of units is done via the screen
configuration menu, with the vehicle
stationary.
Total distance recorder
It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.
Trip recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset to zero by the driver.
This function can be accessed by the touch
screen's trip computer. F

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n the "
Applications "
menu, select the " Vehicle
Application " tab, then "Tr i p
Computer ".
F
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elect the trip "
1" or trip " 2" tab.
F
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o reset the trip recorder to zero, press
the " Reset " button or the end of the wiper
control stalk until zeros appear.
Setting the date and time
With CITROËN Connect
Radio
F Select the Settings menu.
F T hen "Configuration ".
F

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ect " System configuration ".
F

Sel
ect "Date and time ".
F

Sel

ect " Date " or "Time ".
F

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hoose the display formats.
F

C

hange the date and/or time using the
numeric keypad.
F

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onfirm with " OK".
With CITROËN Connect
Nav
Setting of the time and date is only available if
synchronisation with the GPS is deactivated.
F

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ect the Settings menu.
F

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ress the " OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
F

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ect "Setting the time- date".
F

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ect the " Date" or "Time " tab.
F

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et the date and/or time using the numeric
keypad.
F

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onfirm with " OK".
Additional adjustments
You can choose:
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T o change the display format of the date
and time (12h/24h).
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o activate or deactivate the summer/winter
time management function.
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o activate or deactivate the
synchronisation with the GPS (UTC).
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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

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ull the head restraint upwards as far as
possible.
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hen, press the lug A .
To refit a head restraint:
F

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ngage the head restraint rods in the
openings, keeping the head restraint in line
with the seat backrest.
To lower a head restraint:
F

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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

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traighten the backrest 2 and secure it.
F

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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

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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

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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.
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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen, the
nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and
the air extractor in the boot free from
obstructions.
F

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o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F

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perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
F

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eplace the filter elements regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of
the passenger compartment (reduction
of allergic symptoms, bad odours and
greasy deposits).
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o ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide. F
I f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
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o not drive for too long with the
ventilation switched off.
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o not keep air recirculation set for an
extended period. If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Mode AUTO
The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment in an optimum
way according to the comfort level you have
selected.
F

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o to the secondary page by pressing
button 6 " OPTIONS " to adjust the automatic
comfort programme by choosing one of the
available settings.
F

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o change the current setting,
press the button several times in
succession to access the desired
mode:
" Soft ": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
" Normal ": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
" Fast ": provides strong and effective air flow.
This setting is associated with AUTO mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the last setting used remains set.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if deactivated. In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order
to limit the delivery of cold air into the
passenger compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort setting requested, there
is no need to alter the value displayed
in order to reach more quickly the
required level of comfort. The system
compensates automatically and corrects
the temperature difference as quickly as
possible.
You can manually adjust the air flow and
distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the automatic
comfort programme is deactivated.
F

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ress the "AUTO" button 7 to activate the
automatic comfort programme again.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of the buttons 4 to increase or decrease the air flow from the system.
The symbol for air flow (a fan) fills progressively
according to the air flow setting made.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" OFF " is displayed alongside the fan. Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation – Risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the
passenger compartment using the buttons 3
.
Windscreen.
Central and side vents.
Footwells.
Each press of a button activates or deactivates
the function. The three buttons can be activated
simultaneously. In this case, the flows of
air from the central and side vents and the
footwell vents are favoured.
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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

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n the Driving/Vehicle
menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Traction control".
Or depending on version:
F
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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

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n the Driving/Vehicle
menu
of the touch screen, select the
" Driving functions " tab, then
" Traction control".
Or depending on version:
F
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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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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,
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riving on terrain with steep gradients
and poor grip,
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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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