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Driving
6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►
Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
►
Drive smoothly
, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather.
►
Stop the vehicle before performing operations
that require sustained attention (e.g.
settings).
►
During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a
closed space without sufficient
ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), let the engine
run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure
the correct operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake
applied . Risk of overheating and
damaging the braking system!
Never park the vehicle and never
leave the engine running on a
flammable surface (e.g.
dry grass, dead
leaves).The vehicle exhaust system is very
hot, even several minutes after the engine
stops. Risk of fire!
Never drive on surfaces covered with
vegetation (e.g. tall grass,
accumulated dead leaves, crops, debris)
such as a field, a country lane overgrown
with bushes or a grassy verge.
This vegetation could come into contact with
the vehicle's exhaust system
or other systems
which are very hot. Risk of fire!
Make sure you do not leave any item in
the passenger compartment which could
act like a magnifying glass under the effect of
the sun's rays and cause a fire. Risk of fire or
damage to interior surfaces!
Never leave the vehicle unattended,
with the engine running . If you have to
leave your vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brake and put the gearbox
into neutral or position N or P (depending on
the type of gearbox).
Never leave children inside the vehicle
unsupervised.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the
engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's
electrical systems.
If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a
flooded section of road:
►
Check that the depth of the water does not
exceed 15
cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users.
►
Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
►
Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10
km/h).
►
Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow
, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Practical information
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you
may, in exceptional circumstances, notice
water vapour coming from the exhaust while
accelerating. These emissions have no
impact on the vehicle’s behaviour and the
environment.
New vehicle
During the first few particle filter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Drive selector
The drive selector does not require any maintenance.
Manual parking brake
If you notice excessive brake lever travel
or decreased effectiveness, the parking
brake must be adjusted, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the event of a
problem, do not hesitate to have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the Electric
parking brake, refer to the
corresponding section.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of
driving, particularly in the case of vehicles
used in town, over short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc/drum wear
For any information on checking brake
disc/drum wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50
km/h), add
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the
label.
Under-inflation increases energy
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as
the presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.

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Alphabetical index
360 Vision 141
A
ABS 77
Accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
156
Accessories
74
Active Safety Brake
132–133, 135
AdBlue®
21, 175
AdBlue® tank
176
Additive, Diesel
173
Adjusting headlamps
67
Adjusting head restraints
45
Adjusting seat
45–46
Adjusting the air distribution
54–56
Adjusting the air flow
54–56
Adjusting the date
224, 247
Adjusting the headlamp beam height
67
Adjusting the height and reach of the
steering wheel
47
Adjusting the lumbar support
46
Adjusting the seat angle
46
Adjusting the temperature
53, 55
Adjusting the time
210, 223, 248, 266
Advice on care and maintenance
154, 177
Advice on driving
8, 93–94
Airbags
82, 84, 86
Airbags, curtain
83–84
Airbags, front
83–84, 86
Airbags, lateral
83–84
Air conditioning
51–52, 57
Air conditioning, automatic 57
Air conditioning, dual-zone
automatic
53, 55, 57
Air conditioning, manual
52, 57
Air intake
55, 57
Air vents
51
Alarm
40–41
Amplifier, audio
61
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
77
Antitheft / Immobiliser
34
Applications
29, 239
Assistance call
75–76
Assistance, emergency braking
78, 135
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
207, 217, 243, 263
B
Battery, 12 V 168, 173, 191–194
Battery, ancillaries
191–192
Battery, charging
191, 193
Battery, remote control
38
Blind
43–44
Blind spot monitoring
131
BlueHDi
21, 173, 180
Bluetooth (hands-free)
208–209,
218–219, 244, 260
Bluetooth (telephone)
208–209, 218–219, 244–245, 260–261
Bodywork
178
Bonnet
169–170
Boot 40, 64
Boot (opening)
33
Brake discs
174
Brake lamps
189
Brakes
174
Braking
104
Braking assistance system
77–78
Braking, automatic emergency
132–133, 135
Braking, dynamic emergency
99–101
Brightness
210, 223
Bulbs
188
Bulbs (changing)
187–189
C
Cable, audio 242
Cable, Jack
242
Capacity, fuel tank
152
Cap, fuel filler
152
Care of the bodywork
178
CD
207
CD, MP3
207
Central locking
36
Changing a bulb
187–190
Changing a fuse
191
Changing a wheel
184
Changing a wiper blade
72–73
Changing the remote control battery
38
Changing to free-wheeling
195
Charge level indicator (Electric)
23
Charger, induction
60