Get Driving Guide for Citroen C3 SUV Third Generation (2016-2024)

Driving

Do not park the vehicle or leave the

engine running on a ﬂammable

surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The

exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,

even several minutes after the engine stops.

Risk of ﬁre!

► check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that

might be generated by other users,

Driving 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.

► 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.

Never leave a 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).

► Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that

require close attention (such as adjustments).

► During long trips, take a break every two

hours.

In case of towing

Never leave children inside the vehicle

unsupervised.

Important!

Driving with a trailer places greater

demands on the towing vehicle and

requires extra care from the driver.

Never leave the engine running in a

closed space without suﬃcient

ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit

toxic exhaust gases such as carbon

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 the electrical

systems of your vehicle.

Respect the maximum towable weights.

At altitude: reduce the maximum load by

10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the density

of the air decreases with altitude and the

performance of the engine reduces.

monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

In 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).

New vehicle: do not pull a trailer before

having driven at least 620 miles (1,000

kilometres).

Never drive with the parking brake

applied. Risk of overheating and

damage to the braking system!

If the outside temperature is high, let the

engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the

vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.

If you are obliged to drive on a ﬂooded road:

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Before setting oﬀ

In all cases, pay attention to the coolant

temperature.

If this warning lamp and the STOP

warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle

and switch oﬀ the engine as soon as possible.

Starting / Switching oﬀ the

engine with the key

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Nose weight

► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to the

axle and the nose weight (at the point where it

joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum

permitted without exceeding it.

Key ignition switch

Brakes

Braking distances are increased when towing a

trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the

use of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

► Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the

recommended pressures.

Side wind

Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the

wind that the vehicle will have.

Lighting

It has 3 positions:

– 1. Stop: inserting and removing the key,

steering column locked.

► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer

and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.

Anti-theft protection

If a genuine CITROËN towing device is

used, the rear parking sensors will be

deactivated automatically to avoid the audible

signal.

– 2. Ignition: steering column unlocked, ignition

on, Diesel preheating, engine running.

– 3. Starting.

Electronic immobiliser

The keys include an electronic engine

immobiliser system, whose secret code must be

recognised in order for starting to be possible.

If the system malfunctions, indicated by the

display of a message, the engine will not start.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key

or the remote control. It would weigh

down on its shaft in the ignition switch and

could cause a malfunction.

When driving

Cooling

Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature

of the coolant. The maximum towable load

depends on the gradient and the exterior

temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan

does not increase with engine speed.

For safety and theft protection reasons,

do not leave your electronic key in the

vehicle, even when you are close to it.

It is recommended that you keep it with you.

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or portable devices to be charged.

Once the state of charge of the battery drops to

the reserve level, the system switches to energy

economy mode : the power supply is cut oﬀ

► Reduce speed and lower the engine speed,

so as to limit the heating-up.

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automatically to preserve the remaining battery

charge.

Wait until this warning lamp goes oﬀ in

the instrument panel, then operate the

starter motor by turning the key to position 3

without pressing the accelerator pedal, until the

engine starts. Once the engine starts, release

the key.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering

column, it is recommended that the

wheels be returned to the straight ahead

position before switching oﬀ the engine.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied:

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever

in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.

► With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in mode N or P then fully depress the

brake pedal.

► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code.

► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously

turning the steering wheel and the key.

Never switch oﬀ the ignition before the

complete immobilisation of the vehicle.

With the engine oﬀ, the braking and steering

assistance systems are also cut oﬀ - risk of

loss of control of the vehicle!

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp

may stay on for a longer period. When

the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not

come on.

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in

your possession and lock the vehicle.

If the engine does not start straight away,

switch oﬀ the ignition. Wait a few

seconds before operating the starter motor

again. If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, do not keep trying - risk of

damaging the starter motor and the engine.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

In certain cases, you may have to apply

signiﬁcant force to move the steering

wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).

Energy economy mode

After the engine has stopped (position 1. Stop),

for a maximum combined duration of about thirty

minutes, you can still use functions such as the

audio and telematics system, courtesy lamps,

windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps,

etc.

► With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3 without

pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine

starts. Once the engine starts, release the key.

In mild conditions, do not leave the

engine at idle to warm up but move oﬀ

straight away and drive at moderate speed.

With petrol engines, after a cold start,

preheating the catalytic converter can

For more information on Energy

economy mode, refer to the

corresponding section.

cause noticeable engine vibrations for

anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with

the engine running (accelerated idle speed).

Switching oﬀ the engine

► Immobilise the vehicle.

► With the engine at idle, turn the key to

position 1.

► Remove the key from the ignition switch.

► To lock the steering column, turn the steering

wheel until it locks.

► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position

2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating

system.

Key left in

When opening the driver's door, an alert

message is displayed, accompanied by an

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while pressing the "START/STOP" button to

audible signal, to remind you that the key is

still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).

If the key has been left in the ignition switch

at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will be

switched oﬀ automatically after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key

to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2

(Ignition on).

Starting

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assist unlocking of the steering column.

With petrol engines, after a cold start,

preheating the catalytic converter can

cause noticeable engine vibrations for

anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with

the engine running (accelerated idle speed).

Switching oﬀ

Starting / Switching oﬀ the

engine with Keyless Entry

and Starting

► Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at

idle.

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever

in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.

► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P

or N and press the brake pedal.

► Press the "START/STOP" button while

maintaining pressure on the pedal until the

engine starts.

For Diesel engines, when the temperature is

below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will

only occur once the preheating warning lamp is

oﬀ.

► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear

lever into neutral.

► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select

mode P or N.

► Press the "START/STOP" button..

In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn

the steering wheel to lock the steering column.

The electronic key must be present in the

passenger compartment.

If it is not detected, a message is displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine

can be started or switched oﬀ.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key

not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up

switch-oﬀ" section.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the

engine will not switch oﬀ.

If this warning lamp comes on after

pressing the "START/STOP" button:

► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not

press the "START/STOP" button again until the

engine is running.

With the engine oﬀ, the braking and

steering assistance systems are also cut

oﬀ - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!

Never leave your vehicle with the

electronic key still inside.

If one of the starting conditions is not met, a

message is displayed.

In some circumstances, a message indicates

that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel

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does not detect the key in the recognition zone,

or if the battery in the electronic key is ﬂat.

Back-up switch-oﬀ

Switching on the ignition

without starting the engine

If the electronic key is not detected or is no

longer in the recognition zone, a message

appears in the instrument panel when closing a

door or trying to switch oﬀ the engine.

► To conﬁrm the instruction to switch oﬀ the

engine, press the "START/STOP" button for

approximately 5 seconds.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

With the electronic key in the passenger

compartment, pressing the “START/STOP”

button, without pressing any of the pedals,

allows the ignition to be switched on without

starting the engine.

► Place and hold the remote control against the

reader.

► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever

in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.

► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P,

then fully depress the brake pedal.

► Press the “START/STOP” button.

The engine starts.

► Press this button again to switch oﬀ the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

With the ignition on, the system

automatically goes into energy economy

mode to maintain an adequate state of charge

in the battery.

Emergency switch-oﬀ

In the event of an emergency only, the engine

can be switched oﬀ without conditions (even

when driving).

Key not detected

► Press the "START/STOP" button for about

5 seconds.

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is ﬁtted to the steering column

so that the engine can be started if the system

In this case, the steering column locks as soon

as the vehicle stops.

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When towing, parking on a steep slope,

or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the

wheels towards the kerb and engage a gear

(manual gearbox) or move the selector lever

to position P (automatic gearbox).

Parking brake

6-speed manual gearbox

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Release

Engaging reverse gear

For towing, your vehicle is approved for

parking on slopes of up to 12%.

5-speed manual gearbox

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press

the release button, then lower the lever fully.

When driving the vehicle, if this warning

lamp and the STOP warning lamp come

on, accompanied by an audible signal and the

display of a message, this means that the

parking brake is still applied or has not been fully

released.

Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting the engine:

– Always select neutral.

► Fully depress the clutch pedal.

► Push the gear lever fully to the right, then

backwards.

Application

– Press the clutch pedal.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

Automatic gearbox

6-speed automatic gearbox which oﬀers a choice

between the comfort of automatic operation or

manual gear changing.

Two driving modes are available:

– Automatic operation for electronic

management of the gears by the gearbox:

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting the engine:

– Always select neutral.

► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise

the vehicle.

– Depress the clutch pedal.

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• With the Sport programme for a more

dynamic driving style.

– Manual operation for sequential changing of

the gears by the driver.

► Gradually release the brake pedal.

The vehicle moves oﬀ immediately.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

When a position is selected in the grate with the

gear selector, the corresponding indicator lamp

lights up on the instrument panel.

If position N is selected inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to return

to idle, then select position D to accelerate.

Gear selector module

P.

Park

When the engine is running at idle with

the brakes released, if position R, D or M

is selected, the vehicle moves even without

the accelerator being pressed.

R.

N.

D.

S.

Reverse

Neutral

Drive (automatic operation)

Sport programme

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle when the engine is running.

When carrying out maintenance with the

engine running, apply the parking brake and

select position P.

1...6. Gear engaged during manual operation

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Instruction not processed in manual

operation

1.

P.

Sport programme

Parking

Foot on the brake

– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied or released.

– Starting the engine.

Reverse gear

– Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle

stationary, engine at idle.

Neutral

– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied.

– Starting the engine.

Automatic operation

Manual operation

► To move up / down through the

gears, move backwards / forwards.

► Depress the brake pedal when this

warning lamp is displayed on the

instrument panel (e.g. when starting the engine).

Automatic operation

► Select position D for automatic changing of

the six gears.

R.

N.

Starting the vehicle

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive

mode, without any intervention on the part of the

driver. It continuously selects the most suitable

gear according to the driving style, the road

proﬁle and the load in the vehicle.

For maximum acceleration without touching the

selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-

down). The gearbox changes down automatically

or holds the gear selected until the maximum

engine speed is reached.

► With your foot on the brake pedal,

select position P or N.

► Start the engine.

If the conditions are not met, you will hear an

audible signal, accompanied by the display of a

message.

► With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

► Release the parking brake, unless it is

programmed to automatic mode.

► Select position R, D or M.

D.

M. + / -

When braking, the gearbox changes down

automatically to provide eﬀective engine braking.

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If the selector is not in position P, when

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety

reasons.

► Selecting position M enables sequential

shifting between the six gears.

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the driver's door is opened or

► Push backwards to shift up a gear.

► Push forwards to shift down a gear.

The gearbox only changes gear if the road

speed and engine speed permit; apart from

this condition, the rules for automatic operation

temporarily apply.

approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is

switched oﬀ, an audible signal sounds and a

message appears.

► Return the gear selector to P; the audible

signal stops and the message disappears.

Never select position N while the vehicle

is moving.

Never select positions P or R unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

D disappears, and the gears engaged appear in

succession on the instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the

selected gear ﬂashes for a few seconds, then the

gearactually activated is displayed.

It is possible to change from position D to

position M at any time.

When the vehicle is stationary or moving

very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.

The Sport programme is inactive in manual

operation.

This symbol is displayed if a gear is not

engaged correctly (gear selector between

two positions).

Malfunction

"Sport" programme

This special programme supplements the

automatic operation in speciﬁc conditions of use.

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on and a message is

displayed, when the ignition is switched on.

In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up

mode and is locked in 3^rdgear. It is possible to

feel a signiﬁcant jolt (without risk for the gearbox)

while changing from P to R and from N to R.

Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

"Sport"

► Press this button, once the engine has

started.

"S" appears on the instrument panel.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic

style of driving.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Return to automatic operation

► At any time, press the selected button again

to quit the activated programme and return to

auto-adaptive mode.

There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:

– If the accelerator and brake pedals are

pressed simultaneously.

– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the

selector from position P to another position.

Switching the vehicle oﬀ

Before switching oﬀ the engine, it is possible to

engage position P or N to place the gearbox in

neutral.

In both cases, apply the parking brake to

immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed

to automatic mode.

Manual operation

To limit fuel consumption during an

extended standstill with the engine

running (for example, in a traﬃc jam), set the

gear selector to N and apply the parking

brake.

With an automatic gearbox, never try to

start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

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conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s

requirements (power, acceleration, braking,

etc.).

The system never suggests:

– engaging ﬁrst gear;

Operation

Gear eﬃciency indicator

(Depending on engine.)

This system helps reduce fuel consumption by

recommending the most appropriate gear.

– engaging reverse.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and the

vehicle's equipment, the system may advise to

skip one or more gears.

Gear shift recommendations should not be

considered compulsory. In fact, the road layout,

the traﬃc density and safety remain the deciding

factors when choosing the best gear. The driver

therefore remains responsible for deciding

whether or not to follow the indications issued by

the system.

Hill start assist

This system keeps your vehicle brieﬂy stationary

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill

start, while you transfer your foot from the brake

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

This system is only active when:

– The vehicle is completely stationary, with your

foot on the brake pedal.

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary,

the vehicle is held for a short time when you

release the brake pedal:

– provided you are in ﬁrst gear or neutral with a

manual gearbox.

– provided you are in mode D or M with an

automatic gearbox.

– Certain slope conditions are met.

– The driver’s door is closed.

This function cannot be deactivated.

On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions with

manual gearbox, the system may suggest

changing into neutral (N is displayed in the

instrument panel) so that the engine can go into

standby (STOP mode of Stop & Start), in certain

driving conditions.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being

held temporarily by hill start assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle

with the engine running, apply the parking

brake manually. Then check that the parking

brake indicator lamp is on ﬁxed in the

instrument panel.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is

only active in manual operation.

The information appears in the instrument

panel, in the form of an arrow and the

recommended gear.

The hill start assist function cannot be

deactivated. However, use of the parking

brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its

operation.

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held

for a short time when you release the brake

pedal.

The system adapts its gear shift

recommendation according to the driving

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Associated indicator lamp

Putting the engine into standby

(STOP mode)

The engine automatically goes into standby

as soon as the driver indicates the intention of

stopping.

– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in

neutral and the clutch pedal released.

– With an automatic gearbox: with the gear

selector in position D or M, the brake pedal

depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear

selector in position N, with the vehicle stationary.

Malfunction

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Function activated.

These warning lamps come on in

the event of a malfunction,

accompanied by an onscreen message.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have the system checked.

Opening the bonnet

Before doing anything under the bonnet,

deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid

any risk of injury caused by the engine

restarting automatically.

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start function puts the engine

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,

queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically

- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to

move oﬀ again.

Time counter

A time counter adds up the time spent in standby

during the journey. It is reset to zero every time

the ignition is switched on.

Driving on ﬂooded roads

Before entering into a ﬂooded area, it is

strongly recommended that you deactivate

the Stop & Start system.

For more information on Driving

recommendations, particularly on ﬂooded

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level

when stationary.

The function does not aﬀect the functionalities of

the vehicle, in particular the braking.

Special cases:

The engine will not go into standby if all of the

conditions for operation are not met and in the

following cases.

– Steep slope (ascending or descending).

– Vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)

since the last engine start (with the key or the

“START/STOP” button).

– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature

in the passenger compartment.

– Demisting active.

Deactivation/Reactivation

The function is activated by default when the

ignition is switched on.

It is set via the Driving/Vehicle touch

screen menu.

A message on the instrument panel conﬁrms the

change of status.

Operation

Main conditions for operation

– The driver’s door must be closed.

– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

– The state of charge of the battery must be

suﬃcient.

– Braking assistance is being used.

In these cases, this indicator lamp ﬂashes

for a few seconds, then goes oﬀ.

– The temperature of the engine must be within

its nominal operating range.

– The outside temperature must be between

0°C and 35 °C.

When the function is deactivated, if the engine

was in standby, it restarts immediately.

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After the engine has restarted, STOP

mode is not available until the vehicle

has reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).

In these cases, this indicator lamp ﬂashes

for a few seconds, then goes oﬀ.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

detects a drop in the inﬂation pressure of one or

more tyres.

Malfunctions

Under-inﬂation detection does not

replace the need for vigilance on the part

of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to

regularly check the tyre pressures (including

the spare wheel) as well as before a long

journey.

Driving with under-inﬂated tyres, particularly

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high

speed, long journey):

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp ﬂashes for a few moments, then

remains on, accompanied by an onscreen

message.

During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode

is not available for a few seconds after

coming out of reverse gear or turning the

steering wheel.

Have the vehicle checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Engine restarting (START mode)

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

The engine automatically restarts as soon as the

driver indicates the intention of moving oﬀ again.

► With a manual gearbox: with the clutch

pedal fully depressed.

► With an automatic gearbox:

• With the selector in position D or M: with the

brake pedal released.

• With the selector in position N and the brake

pedal released: with the selector at D or M.

• With the selector in position P and the brake

pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N,

D or M.

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come

on if there is a fault.

► Switch oﬀ the ignition then start the engine

again with the key or the "START/STOP" button.

– worsens road-holding.

– lengthens braking distances.

– causes premature wear of the tyres.

– increases fuel consumption.

The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V

battery of speciﬁc technology and

speciﬁcation.

All work concerning the battery must be

carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

The inﬂation pressures deﬁned for the

vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure

label.

For more information on the Identiﬁcation

markings, refer to the corresponding section.

• Reverse gear engaged.

Under-inﬂation detection

Special cases

Checking tyre pressures

This check should be done when the

tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or

after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at

moderate speeds).

This system automatically checks the pressures

of the tyres while driving.

The engine will restart automatically if all

conditions for operation are met again and in the

following cases.

– Speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).

– Some speciﬁc conditions (braking assistance,

air conditioning setting, etc.).

It compares the information given by the wheel

speed sensors with reference values, which

must be reinitialised every time the tyre

pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.

Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures

shown on the label.

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Reinitialisation is conﬁrmed by a high-pitched

audible signal.

A deep tone audible signal indicates that the

reinitialisation has not been done.

Snow chains

Reinitialisation

The system must be reinitialised after any

adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,

and after changing one or more wheels.

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The system does not have to be

reinitialised after ﬁtting or removing snow

chains.

Before reinitialising the system, make

sure that the pressures of the four tyres

are correct for the conditions of use of the

vehicle and conform to the values written on

the tyre pressure label.

Check the pressures of the four tyres before

performing the reinitialisation.

The system does not advise if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

Malfunction

Under-inﬂation alert

These warning lamps come on in

the event of a malfunction.

This is signalled by the ﬁxed illumination

of this warning lamp, accompanied by an

audible signal and, depending on equipment, the

display of a message.

A message appears, accompanied by an audible

signal.

In this case, the tyre under-inﬂation monitoring

function is no longer performed.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

► Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

► Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

The reinitialisation of the system is done with the

ignition on and the vehicle stationary:

– Via the vehicle conﬁguration menu for vehicles

ﬁtted with a touch screen.

– Via the instrument panel display screen or via

the button on the dashboard for vehicles without

a screen.

– Via the instrument panel display screen for

vehicles without a screen.

With the vehicle stationary, the system is

reinitialised via the Driving/Vehicle touch

screen menu.

The loss of pressure detected does not

always cause visible bulging of the tyre.

Do not rely on just a visual check.

CITROËN

ConnectedCAM®

(Depending on country of sale.)

► Using a compressor, such as the one in

the temporary puncture repair kit, check the

pressures of the four tyres when cold.

► If it is not possible to make this check

immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.

► In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel

(depending on equipment).

Instrument panel display screen

The alert is kept active until the system is

reinitialised.

This camera, installed at the top of the

windscreen and connected wirelessly, allows

you to:

– Take photos and videos on demand and share

them.

► Press this button brieﬂy to go to the

menu.

► Select the corresponding item then conﬁrm.

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– Send the vehicle's GPS coordinates to a

smartphone.

– Record videos automatically in the event of a

vehicle impact.

On/Oﬀ

For safety reasons, the driver must not

use the CITROËN ConnectedCAM®

application from a smartphone while driving.

He or she must perform any action requiring

sustained attention when the vehicle is

stationary.

► Press and hold this button to switch

the camera on/oﬀ (conﬁrmed by the

indicator lamp coming on/going oﬀ).

When the camera is switched on, video

recording is automatic and permanent.

The status of the function is stored when the

ignition is switched oﬀ.

As the use of the CITROËN

ConnectedCAM® is under your control

and your responsibility, you must comply with

the regulations for the protection of personal

data (images of other people, vehicle number

plates, protected buildings, etc.). Check ﬁrst

that your insurance company accepts the

footage collected from the CITROËN

ConnectedCAM® as evidence.

Malfunction

When a system fault occurs, the indicator

lamp in the button ﬂashes.

Managing photos and videos

► Press this button brieﬂy to take a

photo.

An audible signal conﬁrms that the request has

been acknowledged.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

► Press and hold this button to record a

video.

A micro USB socket also allows the data from

the camera to be saved onto other media such

as computers, tablets, etc.

Driving and manoeuvring

aids - General

recommendations

Without exception, any action which the

driver takes concerning the camera must

be with the vehicle stationary.

Thanks to the CITROËN ConnectedCAM®

application, you can then automatically and

immediately share your photos and videos on

social networks or by email.

An audible signal conﬁrms that the request has

been acknowledged.

Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in

any circumstances, replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

The driver must comply with the Highway

Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in

all circumstances and must be able to retake

control of it at all times. The driver must adapt

the speed to climactic conditions, traﬃc and

the state of the road.

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly

check the traﬃc, to assess the relative

distances and speeds of other vehicles and to

anticipate their movements before indicating

and changing lane.

Operation

To use all camera functions, you must perform

the following operations:

► Download the CITROËN

ConnectedCAM® application onto a

smartphone.

► Pair the smartphone with the camera

following the instructions given by the

application.

Pairing is necessary at the ﬁrst connection. After

this it will be automatic.

Resetting the system

► Press and hold these 2 buttons

simultaneously to reset the

system.

This action erases all data recorded in the

camera and reinitialises the camera’s default

pairing code.

The default pairing code is: “ConnectedCAM”.

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The systems cannot exceed the limits of the

laws of physics.

instrument panel may be distorted by the

relief.

In the presence of areas in shade, or in

conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate

lighting, the image may be darkened and with

lower contrast.

Obstacles may appear further away than they

actually are.

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Driving aids

You should hold the steering wheel

with both hands, always use the interior and

exterior rear view mirrors, always keep the

feet close to the pedals and take a break

every two hours.

Driving aids camera

This camera and its associated functions

may be impaired or not work if the windscreen

area in front of the camera is dirty, misty,

frosty, covered with snow, damaged or

masked by a sticker.

On versions with camera alone, this message

indicates to you that the camera is obstructed:

"Driving aids camera: visibility limited, see

user guide".

Sensors

The operation of the sensors as well as

the associated functions may be disturbed

by sound interference such as that emitted

by noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,

pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of

snow or dead leaves on the road or in the

event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.

When reverse gear is engaged, an audible

signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors

may be dirty.

A front or rear impact to the vehicle can

upset the sensors’ settings, which is not

always detected by the system: distance

measurements may be distorted.

The sensors do not systematically detect

obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs)

or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).

Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind

spots may not be detected or may no longer

be detected during the manoeuvre.

Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound

waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

Manoeuvring aids

The driver must always check the

surroundings of the vehicle before and during

the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the

mirrors.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Radar

The operation of the radar as well as the

associated functions may be impaired through

the accumulation of dirt (mud, frost, etc.), in

certain diﬃcult weather conditions (very heavy

rain, snow) or if the bumper is damaged.

If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop;

certain types of paint could interfere with the

operation of the radar.

Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,

heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle

(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low sun,

reﬂections on a damp road, leaving a tunnel,

alternating shade and light) can also impair

detection performance.

In the event of a windscreen replacement,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to recalibrate the camera;

otherwise, the operation of the associated

driving aids may be disrupted.

Other cameras

The images from the camera(s)

displayed on the touch screen or on the

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Maintenance

Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and

the ﬁeld of vision of the cameras regularly.

When washing your vehicle at high pressure,

direct the spray from at least 30 cm away

from the radar, sensors and cameras.

The automatic reading of road signs is a

driving aid system and does not always

display speed limits correctly.

The speed limit signs present on the road

always take priority over the display by the

system.

The system is designed to detect signs that

conform to the Vienna Convention on road

signs.

Mats

This system displays the maximum authorised

speed in the instrument panel, according to

the speed limits in the country in which you are

driving, using:

– Speed limit signs detected by the camera.

– Speed limit details from the navigation system

mapping.

The use of mats not approved by

CITROËN may interfere with the operation of

the speed limiter or cruise control.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

– Ensure that the mat is secured correctly.

– Never ﬁt one mat on top of another.

Speciﬁc speed limits, such as those for

heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.

The display of the speed limit in the

instrument panel is updated when passing

a speed limit sign intended for cars (light

vehicles).

Units of speed

Navigation mapping should be regularly

updated in order to receive accurate

speed limit information from the system.

Ensure that the units of speed displayed

in the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are

those for the country you are driving in.

If this is not the case, when the vehicle is

stationary, set the display to the required

units of speed so that it complies with what is

authorised locally.

Activation / Deactivation

By default, the system is automatically activated

at every engine start.

The units for the speed limit (mph or

km/h) depend on the country you are

driving in.

This should be taken into account so that you

observe the speed limit.

For the system to work correctly when

changing country, the speed unit in the

instrument panel must correspond to that of

the country you are driving in.

It is set via the vehicle

conﬁguration menu.

In case of doubt, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Speed Limit Recognition

and Recommendation

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

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– Tyre repaired using the temporary puncture

repair kit,

– young drivers.

It is possible for the system to not display the

speed limit if it does not detect a speed limit

sign within a preset period and in the following

situations:

► Press the thumbwheel located on the

steering wheel.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

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– road signs that are obstructed, do not comply

with the standard, are damaged or distorted,

– obsolete or incorrect maps.

Memorising the speed

setting

On detecting speed limit information, the system

displays the detected value, accompanied by a

message.

The driver can adjust the vehicle’s speed

according to the information given by the system.

A message is displayed and "MEM" ﬂashes on

the display: with the speed limiter or cruise

control activated, the system suggests a speed

setting.

The system is activated: "MAX" is displayed on

the instrument panel.

The information associated with speed limit

recognition is displayed after the trip computer

data.

In addition to Speed Limit Recognition and

Recommendation, the driver can select the

speed displayed as a speed setting for the speed

limiter or cruise control using the speed limiter or

cruise control memorisation button.

To display it:

For more information on the Speed

limiter or Cruise control, refer to the

corresponding sections.

Operating limits

The system does not take account of reduced

speed limits, especially those imposed in the

following cases:

► Press the button located on the end of the

wiper control stalk.

– poor weather (rain, snow),

– atmospheric pollution,

– when towing,

– driving with a space-saver type spare wheel or

snow chains ﬁtted,

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Steering mounted controls

The speed limiter/cruise control information is

displayed.

Steering-mounted control

Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed

setting, the system displays the value and a

message prompting you to save it as a new

speed setting. "MEM" ﬂashes for a few seconds

on the display.

If there is a diﬀerence of less than 6 mph

(9 km/h) between the speed setting and

the speed displayed by the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation, the

"MEM" symbol is not displayed.

1. Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection

2. Memorise the speed setting

Information displayed on the

instrument panel

1. ON (LIMIT position) / OFF (position 0)

2. Reduce the speed setting

► Press button 2once to save the suggested

speed value.

3. Increase the speed setting

4. Pause / resume speed limiter with the speed

setting previously stored

5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation (MEM

display)

A message is displayed, conﬁrming the request.

► Press button 2again to conﬁrm and save the

new speed setting.

The display then reverts to its previous state.

Speed limiter

For more information on the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation, refer to

the corresponding section.

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

This system prevents the vehicle from

exceeding the speed programmed by the

driver (speed setting).

3. Speed limit indication.

4. Speed memorisation request.

5. Current speed of the vehicle.

6. Current speed setting.

The speed limiter is switched on manually.

The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30 km/h).

The speed setting remains in the system

memory when the ignition is switched oﬀ.

Memorising the speed

► Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.

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slope, for example), an audible signal triggers

immediately.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

Adjusting the limit speed

setting

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On a steep descent or in the event of

You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in

order to set the speed.

sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will

not be able to prevent the vehicle from

exceeding the speed setting.

If necessary, use the brakes to control the

speed of your vehicle.

To modify the limit speed setting based on the

vehicle’s current speed:

► Brieﬂy press button 2 or 3 to change the

value in steps of + or - 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

► Press and hold button 2 or 3 to change the

value in steps of + or - 5 mph (8 km/h).

To change the limit speed setting based on the

speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition

and Recommendation:

Once the speed of the vehicle returns to the

speed setting, the speed limiter resumes

operation: the display of the speed setting

becomes ﬁxed again.

► the suggested speed is displayed on the

instrument panel,

► press button 5 once; a message is displayed,

conﬁrming the memorisation request,

► press button 5 again to save the suggested

speed.

6. Speed limiter on/pause

7. Speed limiter mode selected

8. Programmed speed value

9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation system

Switching oﬀ

► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:

the display of information on the speed limiter

disappears.

Malfunction

The speed is immediately displayed as the new

speed setting on the instrument panel.

Switching on/pausing

► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "LIMIT"position

to select speed limiter mode; the function is

paused.

► If the limit speed setting is suitable (most

recent speed setting programmed in the system),

press button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.

► Pressing button 4 again temporarily interrupts

the function (pause).

Temporarily exceeding the

speed setting

► Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and

the displayed speed setting ﬂashes.

► Release the accelerator pedal to return to

below the programmed speed.

When the limit speed is exceeded other than

as a result of action by the driver (on a steep

The display of dashes (ﬂashing then ﬁxed)

indicates a fault with the speed limiter.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

When the speed setting remains below

the vehicle's speed for a prolonged

period of time, an audible warning is emitted.

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Operating limits

Never use the system in the following

situations:

The cruise control remains active after

changing gear on engines ﬁtted with a

manual gearbox and Stop & Start.

Cruise control - particular

recommendations

– In an urban area with the risk of

pedestrians crossing the road.

– In heavy traﬃc (except versions with the

Stop & Go function).

– On winding or steep roads.

– On slippery or ﬂooded roads.

– In poor weather conditions.

– Driving on a speed circuit.

– Driving on a rolling road.

For the safety of everyone, only use the

cruise control where the driving

Switching oﬀ the ignition cancels any

speed setting.

conditions allow running at a constant speed

and keeping an adequate safety distance.

Remain vigilant when the cruise control

is activated. If you hold one of the speed

setting modiﬁcation buttons down, a very

rapid change in the speed of your vehicle may

occur.

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the set speed. Brake if

necessary to control the speed of your

vehicle.

Steering mounted control

– When using snow chains, non-slip covers

or studded tyres.

Cruise control

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids and to

Cruise control - particular recommendations.

This system automatically keeps the

vehicle’s speed at the cruise value

On steep climbs or when towing, the set

speed may not be reached or maintained.

1. ON (CRUISE position) / OFF

2. Activation of cruise control at the current

speed / decrease speed setting

Exceeding the programmed speed

setting

programmed by the driver (speed setting),

without using the accelerator pedal.

The cruise control is switched on manually.

It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph

(40 km/h).

With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must

be engaged.

With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second

gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.

3. Activation of cruise control at the current

speed / increase speed setting

You can temporarily exceed the speed

setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the

programmed speed ﬂashes).

To return to the speed setting, release the

accelerator pedal (when the set speed is

reached again, the displayed speed stops

ﬂashing).

4. Pausing / resumption of cruise control with

the speed setting previously stored

5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation (MEM

display)

For more information on the Speed Limit

Recognition and Recommendation, refer to

the corresponding section.

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► Pressing button 4 again restores operation of

the cruise control (ON).

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

Temporarily exceeding the

programmed speed

If needed (when overtaking, for example) it is

possible to exceed the programmed speed by

pressing the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is temporarily deactivated and the

programmed speed displayed ﬂashes.

To return to the programmed speed, release the

accelerator pedal.

Once the vehicle has returned to the

programmed speed, the cruise control resumes

operation: the display of the programmed speed

becomes ﬁxed again.

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Changing the cruise speed

setting

The cruise control must be active.

To change the cruise speed setting, based on

the vehicle’s current speed:

► In +/- 1 mph (1.6 km/h) steps, brieﬂy press

button 2 or 3 as often as necessary.

► Continuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (8 km/h),

press and hold button 2 or 3.

Pressing and holding button 2 or

3 results in a rapid change in the speed

of your vehicle.

6. Cruise control pause/resume

7. Cruise control mode selection

8. Speed setting value

9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit

recognition and recommendation system

When descending a steep hill, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the

vehicle from exceeding the programmed

speed.

As a precaution, we recommend setting

a cruise speed similar to the vehicle’s

current speed, to avoid any sudden

acceleration or deceleration.

You may have to brake to control the speed of

your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is

automatically paused.

To activate the system again, with the vehicle

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h), press button 4.

Switching on/pausing

► Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position

to select cruise control mode; the function is

paused.

► Press button 2 or 3 to activate cruise control

and save a speed setting when the vehicle has

reached the desired speed; the vehicle’s current

speed is saved as the speed setting.

► Release the accelerator pedal.

► Pressing button 4 temporarily pauses the

function.

To modify the cruise speed setting using the

speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition

and Recommendation shown on the instrument

panel:

► Press button 5 once; a message is displayed

to conﬁrm the memorisation request.

► Press button 5 again to save the suggested

speed.

Switching oﬀ

► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:

the cruise control information disappears from

the screen.

The speed is immediately shown on the

instrument panel as the new speed setting.

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– Intelligent emergency braking assistance.

– Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency

braking).

This system can be deactivated or

activated via the Driving/Vehicle of the

touch screen.

Malfunction

Deactivation of the system is signalled by

the illumination of this indicator lamp,

accompanied by the display of a message.

Operating conditions and

limits

The display of dashes (ﬂashing then ﬁxed)

indicates a malfunction with the cruise control

system.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

The vehicle has a camera located at the top of

the windscreen and, depending on version, a

radar located in the front bumper.

ESC system in working order.

DSC system activated.

Seat belts fastened for all passengers.

Stabilised speed on unwinding roads.

In the following cases, deactivating the system

via the vehicle's conﬁguration menu is advised:

– Towing a trailer.

– Carrying long objects on roof bars or roof rack.

– Vehicles with snow chains ﬁtted.

– Before using an automatic car wash, with the

engine running.

– Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in

a workshop.

– Towed vehicle, engine running.

– When a "space-saver" type spare wheel is

ﬁtted (depending on version).

This system does not avoid the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

This system is designed to assist the driver

and improve road safety.

It is the driver's responsibility to continuously

monitor the state of the traﬃc, observing the

driving regulations.

Active Safety Brake with

Collision Risk Alert and

Intelligent emergency

braking assistance

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

As soon as the system detects a

potential obstacle, it prepares the braking

circuit in case automatic braking is needed.

This may cause a slight noise and a slight

sensation of deceleration.

– If the brake lamps are not working.

– Following impact to the windscreen close to

the detection camera.

This system:

– warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of

collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian.

– reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a

collision or limit its severity.

Deactivation/Activation

By default, the system is automatically activated

at every engine start.

This system is comprised of three functions:

– Collision Risk Alert.

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It is possible that warnings are not given,

are given too late or seem unjustiﬁed.

The driver must always stay in control of the

vehicle and be prepared to react at any time

to avoid an accident.

Operation

Intelligent emergency

braking assistance

If the driver brakes, but not suﬃciently to avoid a

collision, this system will supplement the braking,

within the limits of the laws of physics.

This assistance will only be provided if the driver

presses the brake pedal.

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Depending on the degree of risk of collision

detected by the system and the alert trigger

threshold chosen by the driver, several diﬀerent

levels of alert may be triggered and displayed in

the instrument panel.

The system takes account of the vehicle

dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the one

in front, the environmental conditions and the

operation of the vehicle (actions on the pedals,

the steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the

best moment.

Level 1 (orange): visual alert only,

indicating that the vehicle in front is very

close.

The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.

Level 2 (red): visual and audible alert,

indicating that a collision is imminent.

The message "Brake!" is displayed.

After an impact, the function

automatically stops operating. Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop to

have the system checked.

Active Safety Brake

Collision Risk Alert

This function warns the driver that their vehicle

is at risk of a collision with the vehicle in front or

with a pedestrian present in their traﬃc lane.

Modifying the alert trigger threshold

This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity

with which the function warns of the risk of

collision.

The threshold is set via theDriving /

Vehicle touch screen menu.

► Select one of the three pre-deﬁned

thresholds:

– "Distant".

– “Normal".

– “Close".

Where the speed of your vehicle is too

high approaching another vehicle, the

ﬁrst level of alert may not be displayed: the

level 2 alert may be displayed directly.

Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed

when there is a stationary obstacle or when

the "Close" trigger threshold has been

selected.

This function, also called automatic emergency

braking, intervenes following the alerts if the

driver does not react quickly enough and does

not operate the vehicle's brakes.

The last threshold selected is memorised when

the ignition is switched oﬀ.

It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid a

collision where the driver fails to react.

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Operation

The system operates under the following

conditions:

– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 37 mph

(60 km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.

– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph

(80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle is detected.

– The vehicle's speed is between 3 mph and

53 mph (5 km/h and 85 km/h) when a moving

vehicle is detected.

Malfunction

Coﬀee Break Alert

In the event of a fault with the system,

The system triggers an alert as soon as it

detects that the driver has not taken a

break after two hours of driving at a speed above

40 mph (65 km/h).

you are alerted by the ﬁxed illumination of

this warning lamp, accompanied by the display

of a message and an audible signal.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have the system checked.

This alert is issued via the display of a message

encouraging the driver to take a break,

accompanied by an audible signal.

If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert

is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.

The system resets itself if one of the following

conditions is met:

– With the engine running, the vehicle has been

stationary for more than 15 minutes.

– The ignition has been switched oﬀ for a few

minutes.

Distraction detection

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

Take a break in case of feeling tired or at least

every 2 hours.

Depending on version, the function consists of

just the "Coﬀee Break Alert" system, or of this

combined with the "Driver Attention Warning"

system.

This warning lamp ﬂashes (for

approximately 10 seconds) as soon as

the function acts on the vehicle’s braking.

With an automatic gearbox, in the event of

automatic emergency braking until the vehicle

comes to a complete stop, keep the brake

pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle from

starting oﬀ again.

– The driver's seat belt is unfastened and their

door is opened.

With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic

emergency braking until the vehicle comes to a

complete stop, the engine may stall.

These systems are in no way designed

to keep the driver awake or to prevent

the driver from falling asleep at the wheel.

It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling

tired.

As soon as the speed of the vehicle

drops below 40 mph (65 km/h), the

system goes into standby.

The driving time is counted again once the

speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).

The driver can maintain control of the

vehicle at any time by sharply turning the

steering wheel and/or sharply pressing the

accelerator pedal.

Activation / Deactivation

Driver Attention Warning

Depending on version, the "Coﬀee Break Alert"

system is combined with the "Driver Attention

Warning" system.

It is set via the vehicle

conﬁguration menu.

Operation of the function may be felt by

slight vibration in the brake pedal.

If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the

automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 2

seconds.

The state of the system stays in the memory

when the ignition is switched oﬀ.

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The following situations may interfere

with the operation of the system or

prevent it from working:

– lane markings absent, worn, hidden (snow,

mud) or multiple (roadworks);

Activation/Deactivation

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– close to the vehicle ahead (lane markings

not detected);

– roads that are narrow, winding, etc.

► Activation/deactivation via this button or the

touch screen, depending on version.

The indicator lamp comes on when the function

is activated.

The state of the system is memorised when the

ignition is switched oﬀ.

Lane Departure Warning

System

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

This system, using a camera which recognises

solid or broken lines, detects the involuntary

crossing of longitudinal traﬃc lane markings on

the ground.

If the driver's attention drops and the speed

is higher than 37 mph (60 km/h), the system

triggers a warning if there is an unexpected

change of direction.

This system is particularly useful on motorways

and main roads.

Using a camera placed at the top of the

windscreen, the system assesses the

driver's level of vigilance, fatigue or distraction by

identifying variations in trajectory compared to

the lane markings.

This system is particularly suited to fast roads

(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).

At a ﬁrst-level alert, the driver is warned by the

“Take care!” message, accompanied by an

audible signal.

Detection

If an unexpected change of direction is

detected, this warning lamp ﬂashes in the

instrument panel accompanied by an audible

signal.

After three ﬁrst-level alerts, the system triggers

a further alert with the message "Dangerous

driving: take a break", accompanied by a more

pronounced audible signal.

No warning is transmitted while the direction

indicator is activated and for approximately 20

seconds after the direction indicator is switched

oﬀ.

In certain driving conditions (poor road

surface or strong winds), the system may

give alerts independent of the driver's level of

vigilance.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp ﬂashes on the instrument panel for

about 10 seconds then goes out.

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workshop.

– immediately, when being overtaken;

– after a delay of about one second, when

overtaking a vehicle slowly.

– Overtaking a vehicle over a certain period of

time and the vehicle being overtaken remains in

the blind spot.

– You are driving on a straight or slightly curved

road.

– Your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan,

etc.

Blind Spot Monitoring

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

Activation / Deactivation

It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

When the function is activated, this

warning lamp comes on in the instrument

panel.

Operating limits

When starting the vehicle, the warning lamp

comes on in each mirror to indicate that the

system is activated.

The state of the system stays in the memory

when switching oﬀ the ignition.

The system is automatically deactivated

when towing with a towing device

approved by CITROËN.

This system includes sensors, placed on the

sides of the bumpers, and warns the driver of

the potentially dangerous presence of another

vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) in the blind spot

areas of their vehicle (areas hidden from the

driver's ﬁeld of vision).

Conditions for operation

– All vehicles are moving in the same direction

and in adjacent lanes.

– The speed of your vehicle must be between 7

and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h).

– When overtaking a vehicle, the speed

diﬀerence is less than 6 mph (10 km/h).

– When overtaken by a vehicle, the speed

diﬀerence is less than 16 mph (25 km/h).

– Traﬃc is ﬂowing normally.

The warning is given by a ﬁxed warning lamp

that appears in the door mirror on the side in

question:

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by the Service warning lamp coming on and the

display of a message.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have the system checked.

Using sensors located in the bumper, this

system signals the proximity of obstacles

(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) present in

their ﬁeld of detection.

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The system may suﬀer temporary

interference in certain weather conditions

(rain, hail, etc.).

In particular, driving on a wet surface or

moving from a dry area to a wet area can

cause false alerts (for example, the presence

of a fog of water droplets in the blind spot

angle is interpreted as a vehicle).

Rear parking sensors

The system is switched on by engaging reverse

gear, which is conﬁrmed by an audible signal.

The system is switched oﬀ when disengaging

reverse gear.

Audible assistance

In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the

sensors are not covered by mud, ice or snow.

Take care not to cover the warning zone in

the door mirrors or the detection zones on the

front and rear bumpers with adhesive labels

or other objects; they may hamper correct

operation of the system.

No alert is triggered in the following conditions:

– In the presence of non-moving objects (parked

vehicles, barriers, street lamps, road signs, etc.).

– Oncoming traﬃc.

– Driving on a winding road or a sharp corner.

– When overtaking or being overtaken by a very

long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) that is detected

in the rear blind spot but is also present in the

driver’s front ﬁeld of vision.

The system signals the presence of obstacles

within the sensors’ detection zone.

The proximity information is given by an

intermittent audible signal, the frequency of

which increases as the vehicle approaches the

obstacle.

Parking sensors

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

– When overtaking quickly.

– In very heavy traﬃc: vehicles detected in

front and behind are confused with a lorry or a

stationary object.

When the distance between the vehicle and

the obstacle becomes less than about thirty

centimetres, the audible signal becomes

continuous.

The sound emitted by the speaker (right or

left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is

located.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this

warning lamp ﬂashes for a few

moments in the instrument panel, accompanied

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Visual assistance

the vehicle, whether in front of or behind it on

its path.

Deactivation / Activation

It is set via the vehicle conﬁguration menu.

The state of the system stays in the memory

when the ignition is switched oﬀ.

The rear parking sensors system will be

deactivated automatically if a trailer or

bicycle carrier is connected to a towing device

installed in accordance with the

The reversing camera is activated automatically

when reverse gear is engaged.

The image is displayed on the touch screen.

manufacturer's recommendations.

The reversing camera function may be

supplemented by the parking sensors.

This supplements the audible signal by

displaying bars on the screen that move

progressively nearer to the vehicle (green: more

distant; yellow: close; red: very close).

When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"

symbol is displayed on the screen.

Operating limits

If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt,

aﬀecting distance measurements.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction when

shifting to reverse, this warning lamp

comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied

by the display of a message and an audible

signal (short beep).

Front parking sensors

Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the

front parking sensors are triggered when an

obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the

vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have the system checked.

The blue lines 1 indicate the general direction of

the vehicle (the gap corresponds to the width of

your vehicle including the mirrors).

The red line 2 represents a distance of about

30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear

bumper.

Front parking sensor operation is suspended if

the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in

forward gear, if an obstacle is no longer detected

or the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Reversing camera

Refer to the General recommendations on the

use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

The sound emitted by the speaker (front

or rear) locates the obstacle relative to

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The green lines 3 represent distances of about 1

and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's

rear bumper.

The turquoise curves 4 show the maximum

turning angle in either direction.

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It is normal to have a part of the number plate

showing at the bottom of the screen.

Opening the tailgate causes the display

to disappear.

Clean the reversing camera regularly

using a soft, dry cloth.

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