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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or
electricity) and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it
straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These practices
help to save on energy consumption, reduce
CO
2 emissions and decrease general traffic
noise.
Favour the use of “Eco” driving mode.
With an EAT8 gearbox, with the gear selector
in mode
D, and except in Sport mode, favour
"free-wheeling" by fully lifting your foot from the
accelerator pedal in order to save fuel. When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the
cruise control.
Control the use of 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.
At speeds above 31
mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down (e.g.
sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions,
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt the use of headlamps and/or foglamps
depending on visibility conditions.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (e.g.
film, music, video
game) to help reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
minimise wind resistance (e.g.
roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Avoid using Sport mode for too long, in order to
limit your energy consumption.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–
before a long journey
.
–
at each change of season.
–
after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g.
engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
is faulty, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle's
nitrogen oxide emissions to legal levels.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
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1Instrument panel with
dials
Dials
1. Speedometer (mph or km/h)
2. Fuel gauge
3. Engine coolant temperature gauge
4. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm)
5. Display screen
Control buttons
A.Resetting the service indicator
Alert log display
Reminder of servicing information or the
remaining range associated with AdBlue
® and
the SCR system (miles or km)
Tyre pressure status information display
B. General lighting dimmer
C. Resetting the trip distance recorder
Display
1.Cruise control or speed limiter settings
Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation
2. Gear shift indicator and/or selector position,
gear and Sport mode indicator with an
automatic gearbox
3. Display area: alert messages or state of
functions, trip computer, digital speedometer
(mph or km/h), range associated with the
AdBlue
® and the SCR system (miles or km),
etc.
4. Service indicator, then total distance recorder
(miles or km)
These functions are displayed in turn when
the ignition is switched on
5. Trip distance recorder (miles or km)
Digital instrument panel
This instrument panel can be customised. The content and availability of information
depends on the display mode selected and the
vehicle’s equipment.
Example in the "DIALS" display mode:
1. Fuel gauge
Remaining fuel range (km or miles)
(Rechargeable hybrid)
2. Trip computer
3. Rev counter (x 1,000 rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)
Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
4. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h)
5. Cruise control or speed limiter settings
6. Display of speed limit signs
7. Selector position and gear on automatic
gearbox
Gear shift indicator
Driving mode selected
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8.Coolant temperature indicator (°C) (Petrol
or Diesel)
Battery charge level and remaining range
(miles or km) (Rechargeable hybrid)
9. Total distance recorder (miles or km)
10. Trip distance recorder (miles or km)
Control button
A.Short press: display the alerts log, reminder
of servicing information or the remaining
range associated with the AdBlue
® and the
SCR system (miles or km) and tyre pressure
status information display.
Long press: reset the service indicator or trip
distance recorder (depending on the context).
Displays
Some lamps have a fixed location, others can
change location.
For certain functions that have indicator lamps
for both operation and deactivation, there is only
one dedicated location.
Permanent information
In the standard display, the instrument panel
shows:
–
in fixed locations:
•
Rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
•
Fuel level indicator
.
•
Coolant temperature indicator
.
•
Charge level and range indicator
(Rechargeable hybrid).
• Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid).
• Distance recorders.
–
in variable locations:
•
Information related to the gearbox and gear
shift indicator
.
•
Digital speedometer
.
•
Status or alert messages displayed
temporarily
.
Optional information
Depending on the selected display mode and
active features, additional information may be
displayed:
–
Rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
–
T
rip computer.
–
Driving aid functions.
–
Speed limiter or cruise control.
–
Media currently playing.
–
Navigation instructions.
–
Analogue speedometer
.
–
Engine oil level and temperature.
Customising the instrument
panel
You can modify the appearance of the instrument
panel by choosing:
–
a display colour
.
–
a display mode.
Display language and units
These depend on the touch screen
settings.
When travelling abroad, the speed must be
shown in the official units of the country you
are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
As a safety measure, these adjustments must be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Choosing the display colour
► Press " Settings" in the upper banner
of the touch screen.
►
Select "
Color schemes".
►
Select a display colour
.
Choosing the display mode
In each mode, specific types of information are
displayed on the instrument panel.
► Turn the thumbwheel on the left of the
steering wheel to display and scroll through
the various modes on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
►
Press the thumbwheel to confirm the mode.
The new display mode is applied immediately
.
If you do not press the thumbwheel, the selected
display mode is automatically applied after a few
moments.
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There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be
destroyed.
Carry out (2) without fail.
Fixed.
The emission control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine
is started.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety BrakeFlashing.
The system is operating.
The vehicle brakes briefly so as to reduce the
speed of frontal collision with the vehicle ahead.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk Alert / Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a
message.
The system has been deactivated, via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Active Lane Departure Warning SystemFixed.
The system has been automatically
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken
lane marking without operating the direction
indicators. The system is activated, then corrects the
trajectory on the side of the lane marking
detected.
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Lane positioning assistFixed, accompanied by the Service
warning lamp.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip
regulation (ASR)
Fixed.
The system is deactivated.
The DSC/ASR system is reactivated
automatically when the vehicle is started, and
from around 31 mph (50
km/h).
Below 31 mph (50
km/h), you can reactivate it
manually.
Flashing.
The DSC/ASR adjustment is activated if
there is a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with
electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal
performance. If automatic release is not available, use manual
release or carry out (3).
Hill start assistFixed, accompanied by the
message "Anti roll-back system
fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Under-inflationFixed, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message.
The pressure in one or more wheels is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp
flashing then fixed and Service
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible
and carry out (3).
Diesel engine pre-heatingFixed.
The period of illumination depends on the
climatic conditions.
The ignition is on.
Wait until the warning lamp goes off before
starting.
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1Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps
Fixed.
The main beams are on.
eSave function (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed, accompanied by the reserved
electric range.
The
eSave function is activated.
Black/white warning lamps
Hill Assist Descent Control
Fixed.
(grey)
The function has been activated, but is currently
paused because the speed is too high.
Reduce the vehicle speed to below 19 mph
(30
km/h).
Indicators
Service indicator
The service indicator is displayed on the
instrument panel. Depending on the vehicle
version:
–
the distance recorder display line indicates
the distance remaining before the next service
is due, or the distance travelled since it was due
preceded by the sign “-”.
–
an alert message indicates the distance
remaining, as well as the period before the next
service is due or how long it is overdue.
Service spannerOn temporarily when the ignition is
switched on.
Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000
km) remain before the next service is due.
Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.
The next service is due in less than 620
miles (1,000 km).
Have your vehicle serviced very soon.
Service spanner flashingFlashing then fixed, when the
ignition is switched on.
(With BlueHDi Diesel engines, combined with the
Service warning lamp.)
The servicing interval has been exceeded.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Resetting the service indicator
The service indicator must be reset after each
service.
►
Switch the ignition off.
► Press and hold this button.
► Switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown.
► Release the button when =0 is displayed; the
spanner disappears.
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5 minutes for the reset to be
registered.
Reminder of the servicing information
You can access the servicing information at any
time via the instrument panel.
► Press this button to temporarily display the
servicing information.
The distance indicated (in miles or kilometres) is calculated according to the
distance covered and the time elapsed since
the last service.
The alert may be triggered close to a due
date.
Engine oil level indicator
(Depending on version).
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
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seconds after switching the ignition on, after the
servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of a message
prompting you to top up, accompanied by the
Service warning lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid
damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels, refer
to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the " Oil
level measurement invalid" message in the
instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric
indicator, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
Coolant temperature
indicator
With the engine running:
– In zone A, the temperature is correct.
–
In zone
B, the temperature is too high.
The associated warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp light up in red on the
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
After switching off the ignition, carefully open the bonnet and check the coolant
level.
For more information on Checking
levels, refer to the corresponding
section.
AdBlue® range indicators
(BlueHDi)
The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with
a system that associates the SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system
and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the
treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot
function without AdBlue
® fluid.
The engine starting prevention system required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is empty.
It is then no longer possible to start the
engine until the minimum level of AdBlue
® has
been topped up.
Manual display of the range
While the driving range is greater than
1,500 miles (2,400 km), it is not displayed
automatically.
► Press this button to temporarily display the
driving range.
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1when the driver's door is opened and when the
vehicle is locked or unlocked.
When travelling abroad, you may need to
change the units of distance and speed:
The display of distance and speed must be
expressed in the official unit of the country
(km or miles). 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 distance recorder
This measures the distance travelled since it was
last reset by the driver.
Resetting the trip recorder
► With the ignition on, press the button until
zeros appear
.
Manual test on the
instrument panel
This function allows you, at any time, to check
certain indicators and to display the alerts log.
► With the engine running, briefly press this
button.
The following information is displayed on the
instrument panel:
–
Engine oil level.
–
Next service due.
–
Driving range associated with the
AdBlue® and
the SCR system (BlueHDi Diesel).
–
T
yre pressure check.
–
Current alerts.
This information is also displayed automatically every time the ignition is
switched on.
Lighting dimmer
This system allows the brightness of the
instruments and controls to be adjusted to suit
the ambient light level.
With buttons
With the lamps on, press button A to increase
the brightness of the lighting, or button B to
decrease it.
Release the button when the desired brightness
is reached.
With CITROËN Connect
Radio
► Press this button to select the
Settings menu.
► Select " Brightness".
► Adjust the brightness by pressing the
arrows or moving the slider .
The settings are applied immediately.
►
Press outside the settings window to exit.
Y
ou can also switch off the screen:
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Access
2Closing the windows and the sunroof
Maintaining pressure on the door handle or
the tailgate control allows the windows and,
depending on version, the sunroof to be closed
to the desired position.
This operation also closes the sunroof blind.
Make sure that no item or person could
prevent the correct closing of the
windows and sunroof.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Illumination of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals:
–
the locking of the vehicle for versions without
alarm,
–
the activation of the alarm for other versions.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt etc.) on the inner surface of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to open
the vehicle.
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 electronic key in recognition zone A
,
press once with your finger or thumb on the door
handle of one of the front doors (at the markings)
or on the locking control located on the tailgate
(at the right of the control) to lock the vehicle.
►
Within 5 seconds, press the door handle
again to deadlock the vehicle.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work
when the
key is in the ignition switch, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch,
remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
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 precaution, remove the key from
the ignition or take the electronic key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones able to
start the vehicle.