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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 the "Eco" driving mode.
With an EAT8 gearbox, with the gear selector
in mode D, favour "free-wheeling" by gradually
lifting your foot fully off 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 your use of the headlamps and/or
foglamps to the level of visibility, in accordance
with current legislation in the country in which
you are driving.
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.
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
has a fault, 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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112 V battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty
(e.g.
dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator
belt).
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning
lamp does not go off when the engine is started,
carry out (2).
Power steeringFixed.
The power steering has a fault.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry
out (3).
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by
an increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been
unfastened (depending on version).
Door openFixed, associated with a message
indicating which access is open.
An audible signal supplements the alert if the
speed is higher than 6 mph (10
km/h).
A door, the boot, the tailgate or the opening rear
screen is still open (depending on version).
Close whichever access is open.
If your vehicle is equipped with a right-hand side-
hinged door, this warning lamp will not indicate
that it is open.
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level
surface).
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,
select mode
P.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Automatic functions deactivated
(electric
parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer
possible:
►
Start the engine.
►
Use the control to apply the electric parking
brake.
►
T
ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
Hold the control pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
►
Release the control.
►
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
Pull the control in the application direction for
2
seconds.
►
Release the control and the brake pedal.
Malfunction (electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied
by the message
"Parking brake fault".
The parking brake no longer delivers optimum
performance for parking the vehicle safely in all
circumstances.
Make the vehicle safe:
►
Park on a level surface.
►
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
.
►
With an automatic gearbox, with
P
selected,
place the supplied chocks against one of the
wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Flashing, when the vehicle
is started.
The parking brake has not been properly
released.
Carry out (1) and try to fully release the parking
brake using the control lever, with your foot on
the brake pedal.
If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the
message "Parking brake
fault".
The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►
Pull the electric parking brake control and
hold it for approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until
the indicator lamp lights up on the instrument
panel.
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Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key,
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start
system has been left inside
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
However
, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30
seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Automatic door mirror folding and unfolding can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not work if it is
close to an electronic device (e.g.
mobile
telephone (switched on or on standby), laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields). If this
occurs, move the electronic key away from
the electronic device.
Remote control key
This allows the central locking or unlocking of the
vehicle using the door lock or from a distance.
It also allows the vehicle to be located, the fuel
filler cap and charging flap to be opened and
closed and the engine to be started or switched
off, as well as providing protection against theft.
The remote control buttons are not active with the ignition switched on.
Unfolding / Folding the key
► Press this button to unfold or fold the key .
The remote control may be damaged if
you do not press the button.
Keyless Entry and Start
This allows the central locking or unlocking of the
vehicle from a distance.
It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as
well as providing protection against theft.
Integral key
This is used to lock and unlock the vehicle when
the remote control cannot operate:
–
remote control battery discharged, vehicle
battery discharged or disconnected, etc.
–
vehicle located in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
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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.
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.
Total or selective unlocking
Complete unlocking unlocks all the vehicle’s
doors (front, side and rear).
Selective unlocking unlocks either the cabin
doors, or the doors of the loading area (side
and rear).
The separation of the cabin and loading area unlocking is a security measure.
It is used to lock out access to the part of the
vehicle in which you are not present.
Activation/Deactivation
With button
► To activateselective unlocking between
the cab and the loading area or to deactivate
selective unlocking and return to total unlocking
mode, switch on the ignition and press this
button for more than two seconds.
An audible signal and, depending on equipment,
a display message, confirm that the request has
been acknowledged.
Without button
The selectivity between the driver's door and the other doors
and the boot is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Complete unlocking
With the key
► To completely unlock the vehicle, insert the
key in the lock then turn it towards the front of
the vehicle.
►
Then pull the handle to open the door
.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm is not
deactivated. Opening a door will trigger the
alarm, which can be stopped by switching the
ignition on.
Using the remote control
► Press one of these buttons to
unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing
of the direction indicators for around 2
seconds.
At the same time, depending on your version,
the door mirrors unfold.
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2If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key in
the lock after locking it with the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Start
system , all doors and the boot are
unlocked.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key in the
lock after locking it with the key , only the
doors (front door and sliding side door(s)) are
unlocked. The side-hinged doors and tailgate
are not unlocked. Switching on the ignition
unlocks them.
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.
Locking part of the vehicle (front
door/sliding side door/side-hinged
doors)
► If a sliding side door or side-hinged doors
are fitted to your vehicle, check that the electric
child lock is not activated.
►
Open the door
.
Front door
Sliding side door
Side-hinged doors
► Remove the cap located on the edge of the
door
.
► Insert the built-in key into the latch (without
forcing it) and then turn the assembly.
►
Remove the key and refit the cap.
►
Close the door(s) and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked correctly
.
Unlocking of one part of the vehicle
(front passenger door/sliding side
door/side-hinged doors)
► Use the interior opening control.
or
►
With
side-hinged doors , insert the built-in
key into the (left-hand) door lock, then turn it.
For more information on the Child lock
on a sliding side door or side-hinged
doors, refer to the corresponding section.
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.
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If one of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not function.
This is signalled by a mechanical noise from
the locks.
If the boot is open, only the locking of the
other doors is carried out. The indicator lamp
in the button remains off.
When locking from inside, the door
mirrors do not fold.
The indicator lamp also goes off when unlocking one or more accesses.
Automatic mode
This is the automatic central locking of the
vehicle when driving, also called anti-intrusion
security.
For more information on Anti-intrusion
security, refer to the corresponding section.
Locking/unlocking the
loading area
This button is unavailable if the vehicle has been locked or deadlocked from
outside (using the key, remote control or
Keyless Entry and Start, depending on
equipment) or if any of the doors are still
open.
For more information on the Key, and, in
particular, on programming selective
locking for the loading area, refer to the
corresponding section.
Manual mode
► With complete unlocking activated,
press this button to lock (indicator lamp
comes on)/unlock (indicator lamp goes off) the
vehicle
.
►
With selective unlocking activated, press this
button to lock (indicator lamp comes on)/unlock
(indicator lamp goes off) the loading area
.
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency
services to enter the vehicle in an emergency.
The indicator lamp goes off when unlocking one or more doors of the
loading area.
With the ignition off and the vehicle fully
locked, the indicator lamp goes off for energy
economy reasons.
Automatic mode
The loading area is always locked when driving.
To deactivate this automatic locking, go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Anti-intrusion security
This system allows automatic simultaneous
locking of the doors and boot as soon as the
speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Operation
If one of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
This is signalled by the sound of the locks rebounding, accompanied by illumination
of this warning lamp in the instrument panel, an
audible signal and the display of an alert
message.
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2Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
►
With the ignition on, press the central locking
button until an audible signal is triggered and
a corresponding message of confirmation is
displayed.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Driving with the doors locked may render
access by the emergency services to the
interior difficult in an emergency.
Carrying long or voluminous objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking button
to lock the doors. Otherwise, every time the
speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10
km/h), the locks will rebound and the alerts
mentioned above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.
Side-hinged doors
Keeping the left-hand door closed with the
right-hand door open
It is possible to drive with the right-hand
door open, to enable the transportation
of long loads.
The left-hand door is kept closed by the
distinctive "yellow" lock, positioned at the
base of the door.
This closed door must not be used to retain
loads.
Driving with the right-hand door open is a
special dispensation. Please comply with the
usual safety instructions on how to warn other
drivers.
Opening to approximately 180°
If fitted to your vehicle, a check strap system
allows the doors to be opened from about 90° to
about 180°.
►
Pull the yellow control when the door is open.
The check strap will engage again automatically
on closing.
General
recommendations for the
sliding side doors
Doors must only be operated when the
vehicle is stationary.
For your safety and that of your passengers,
as well as for correct operation of the doors,
you are strongly advised not to drive with a
door open.
Always check that it is safe to operate the
door and in particular, be sure not to leave
children or animals near the door controls
without supervision.
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The system checks for any variation in volume in
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
(with partition)
The system only checks for a variation in volume
inside the cab.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window or enters the vehicle’s cab.
It will not be triggered if someone enters the
loading area.
If your vehicle is fitted with an Additional
heating/ventilation system, interior
volumetric monitoring is not compatible with it.
For more information on the Additional
heating/ventilation system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Anti-tilt
The system checks for any change in the attitude
of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted or
moved.
When the vehicle is parked, the alarm
will not be triggered if the vehicle is
knocked.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
► Lock the vehicle using the remote control or
with the "Keyless Entry and Start" system.
The monitoring system is active: the red indicator
lamp in the button flashes every second and
the direction indicators come on for about 2
seconds.
Following an instruction to lock the
vehicle, the exterior perimeter monitoring
is activated after 5 seconds and the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after 45
seconds.
If a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is not
closed properly, the vehicle is not locked
but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds at the same time
as the interior volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring.
Deactivation
► Press the remote control unlocking button.
or
► Unlock the vehicle with the "Keyless Entry
and Start" system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the boot is
not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is also reactivated
automatically.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring to avoid the unwanted triggering of
the
alarm, in certain cases such as:
–
Slightly open window or sunroof.
–
W
ashing the vehicle.
–
Changing a wheel.
–
T
owing the vehicle.
–
T
ransport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring
► Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds
press the alarm button until its red indicator lamp
is on fixed.
►
Get out of the vehicle.