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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.
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.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).
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Dashboard instruments
Driver information
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays all the information
the driver needs about the status of the vehicle's
various systems.
This information appears in the form of warning
and indicator lamps and messages.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
instrument panel may be either:
–
An LCD display
.
–
A
fully digital display.
LCD instrument panel
1.Coolant temperature indicator (°C)
2. Cruise control/speed limiter settings
3. Display of speed limit signs
4. Engine oil level indicator (depending on
engine)
5. Total distance recorder (miles or km)
6 Digital speedometer (mph or km/h) 7.
Selector position and gear on automatic
gearbox
Gear shift indicator
Driving mode selected
8. Service indicator
Trip computer information
9. Fuel gauge
Digital instrument panel
The digital instrument panel can be personalised.
Depending on the display page selected, certain
information is hidden or presented differently.
1. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h)
2. Selector position and gear on automatic
gearbox (Petrol or Diesel)
Drive selector position (Electric)
Gear change indicator (Petrol or Diesel)
Driving mode selected
3. Customizable area
Different pages can be displayed.
4. Fuel gauge (Petrol or Diesel)
Charge level indicator (Electric)
Remaining range (miles or km)
5. Total distance recorder (miles or km)
6. Cruise control or speed limiter settings
Display of recognised signs
Indication of danger zones (with connected
navigation)
Information displayed on
the instrument panel
The information displayed on the instrument
panel (e.g.
warning lamps, indicators) may have
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Dashboard instruments
1In certain extreme weather conditions
(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, etc.),
the head-up display may not be legible or
may suffer temporary interference.
Some sunglasses may hamper reading of the
information.
To clean the projection blade, use a clean,
soft cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or
microfibre cloth). Do not use a dry or abrasive
cloth, or detergent or solvent products, due to
the risk of scratching the projection blade or
damaging the non-reflective coating.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating
status of a system (operation or deactivation
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether
the situation is normal or whether a fault has
occurred: refer to the description of each lamp
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function,
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning
and indicator lamp description indicate whether
you should contact a qualified professional in
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle .
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off
the ignition.
(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
(3): Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
List of warning and
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system,
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Engine self-diagnostics system (Petrol or
Diesel)
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has
cooled down before topping up the level, if
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressure (Petrol or Diesel)Fixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
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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
E
EBFD 77
Eco-driving (advice)
8
ECO mode
105
Electric windows
42
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
77
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)
78
Emergency call
75–76
Emergency switching off
97–98
Emergency warning lamps
74, 180
Emissions control system, SCR
22, 175
Energy economy (mode)
168
Energy economy mode
168
Energy flows
23, 28, 30
Energy recovery
23, 104
Engine
175
Engine compartment
170
Engine, Diesel
152, 170, 180, 200
Engine, petrol
170, 198
Engines
197–198, 200
Environment
8, 38, 94
ESC (electronic stability control)
77
Expanded traffic sign recognition
11 4
Exterior lighting
68
F
Fatigue detection 136–137
Favourite driving functions
111
Filling the AdBlue® tank
173, 176
Filling the fuel tank 152–153
Filter, air
173
Filter, oil
173
Filter, particle
173
Filter, passenger compartment
51, 173
Fitting a wheel
185–186
Fitting roof bars
167–168
Fittings, boot
63
Fittings, interior
59
Flap, fuel filler
152–153
Flashing indicators
66, 188
Floor, boot, adjustable
63
Fluid, brake
172
Fluid, engine coolant
172
Foglamp, rear
65, 190
Foglamps, front
65, 70, 189
Foglamps, rear
191
Folding the rear seats
49–50
Frequency (radio)
241, 263
Fuel
8, 152
Fuel consumption
8
Fuel level, low
152
Fuel (tank)
152–153
Fuses
191
G
Gauge, fuel 152
Gearbox, automatic
101–103, 105, 174, 192
Gearbox, manual
101, 105, 174
Gear lever, manual gearbox
101
Gear shift indicator 106
Glove box
59
G.P.S.
235
H
Hazard warning lamps 74, 180
Headlamps (adjustment)
67
Headlamps, automatic dipping
69–70
Headlamps, automatic operation
67
Headlamps, dipped beam
188
Headlamps, halogen
67, 188
Headlamps, main beam
69, 188
Head restraints, front
45
Head restraints, rear
49–50
Head-up display
12
Heated steering wheel
47
Heating
51–52
Heating, programmable
30, 58
Hi-Fi system
61
High voltage
153
Highway Driver Assist
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Hill start assist
105–106
Histogramme, fuel consumption
29–30
Horn
75
I
Ignition 97, 245, 265
Ignition on
97