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Driving for Your Citroen C4 SUV Second Generation (2010-2018)

Driving  
Driving recommendations  
Observe the driving regulations and remain  
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.  
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your  
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to  
react at any time to any eventuality.  
On a long journey, a break every two hours is  
strongly recommended.  
If you are obliged to drive through water:  
Important!  
Never drive with the parking brake  
applied - Risk of overheating and  
damage to the braking system!  
Do not park or run the engine when  
stationary in areas where inflammable  
substances and materials (dry grass,  
dead leaves...) might come into contact  
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of  
fire!  
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate  
the need to brake and increase the distance  
from other vehicles.  
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check that the depth of water does not  
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves  
that might be generated by other users,  
deactivate the Stop & Start system,  
drive as slowly as possible without  
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph  
(10 km/h),  
Driving on flooded roads  
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Never leave a vehicle unsupervised  
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.  
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.  
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do not stop and do not switch off the  
engine.  
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as  
circumstances allow, make several light brake  
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.  
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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Driving  
When towing  
Braking  
Distribution of loads  
Cooling  
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.  
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of  
engine braking is recommended.  
F
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the  
heaviest items are as close as possible to  
the axle and the nose weight approaches the  
maximum permitted without exceeding it.  
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the  
temperature of the coolant.  
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling  
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.  
Air density decreases with altitude,  
thus reducing engine performance.  
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum towed  
load must be reduced by 10 % for every  
1 000 metres of altitude.  
F
To lower the engine speed, reduce your  
speed.  
The maximum towed load on a long incline  
depends on the gradient and the ambient  
temperature.  
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant  
temperature.  
Tyres  
F
Check the tyre pressures of the towing  
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the  
recommended pressures.  
For more information on weights (and the  
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer  
to the corresponding section.  
Lighting  
F
If the warning lamp and the  
STOP warning lamp come on,  
stop the vehicle and switch off  
the engine as soon as possible.  
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F
Check the electrical lighting and signalling  
on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height  
of your vehicle.  
For more information on adjusting the  
headlamp beam height, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
Side wind  
F
Take into account the increased sensitivity  
to side wind.  
The rear parking sensors will be  
deactivated automatically if a genuine  
CITROËN towbar is used.  
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Driving  
Anti-theft protection Starting / Switching off the engine with the key  
Electronic engine immobiliser  
Ignition switch  
The keys contain an electronic chip which has  
a special code. When the ignition is switched  
on, this code must be recognised for engine  
starting to be authorised.  
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 automatically to preserve the remaining  
battery charge.  
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the  
engine management system a few minutes  
after the ignition is switched off and prevents  
starting of the engine by anyone who does not  
have the key.  
In the event of a fault, you are  
informed by illumination of this  
warning lamp, an audible signal  
and/or the display of a message,  
depending on version.  
It has 3 positions:  
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the  
key or the remote control, which would  
weigh down on its blade in the ignition  
switch and could cause a malfunction.  
It could adversely affect the deployment  
of the front airbag.  
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position 1 (Stop): insert and removing  
the key,  
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position 2 (Ignition on): steering column  
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,  
engine running,  
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact  
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.  
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position 3 (Starting).  
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,  
the label attached to the keys given to  
you on acquisition of the vehicle.  
Switching off the engine leads to a loss  
of braking assistance.  
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Driving  
Starting the engine  
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox  
in neutral or position N or P:  
F
With a Diesel engine, turn the key to  
position 2, ignition on, to operate the  
engine pre-heating system.  
In temperate conditions, do not leave  
the engine at idle to warm up but move  
off straight away and drive at moderate  
speed.  
F
depress the clutch pedal fully (manual  
gearbox),  
or  
F
F
F
press the brake pedal firmly (automatic  
gearbox),  
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 is running,  
release the key.  
insert the key into the ignition switch; the  
system recognises the code,  
unlock the steering column by  
simultaneously turning the steering and  
the key.  
Never leave the engine running in  
an enclosed area without adequate  
ventilation: internal combustion  
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,  
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of  
intoxication and death!  
In certain cases, you may have to apply  
more force to the steering (wheels on  
full lock, for example).  
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp  
can stay on for a longer period. When  
the engine is hot, the warning lamp  
does not come on.  
In very severe wintry conditions  
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure  
the correct operation and durability of  
the mechanical components of your  
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is  
necessary to leave the engine running  
for 4 minutes before moving off.  
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F
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 is  
running, release the key.  
If the engine does not start straight  
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a  
few moments before operating the  
starter motor again. If the engine does  
not start after several attempts, do not  
keep trying: you risk damaging the  
starter motor or the engine. Contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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Driving  
Switching off the engine  
F
F
Stop the vehicle.  
With the engine running at idle, turn the key  
to position 1.  
Remove the key from the ignition switch.  
To lock the steering column, turn the  
steering until it locks.  
Energy economy mode  
Key left in the "Ignition on" position  
After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop),  
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use  
functions such as the audio and telematic  
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,  
courtesy lamps, ...  
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).  
F
F
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.  
For more information on the  
energy economy mode, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
F
Check that the parking brake is correctly  
applied, particularly on sloping ground.  
Never switch off the ignition before the  
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the  
engine off, the braking and steering  
assistance systems are also cut off: risk  
of loss of control of the vehicle.  
When you leave the vehicle, keep the  
key with you and lock the vehicle.  
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Driving  
Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and  
Starting  
Starting the engine  
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in  
the reader.  
F
Briefly press the "START/  
STOP" button while maintaining  
pressure on the pedal until the  
engine starts.  
If the electronic key is not detected in  
the zone, a message is displayed. Move  
the electronic key into the zone so that  
the engine can be started.  
The steering column unlocks and the  
engine starts.  
See the advice below for Diesel  
versions.  
If one of the starting conditions is not  
met, a reminder message appears in  
the instrument panel screen. In some  
circumstances, it is necessary to turn  
the steering wheel slightly while pressing  
the "START/STOP" button to assist  
unlocking of the steering; a message  
warns you when this is needed.  
Diesel vehicles  
In temperatures below zero  
the engine will not start until  
the preheater warning lamp  
has gone off.  
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F
F
Place the gear selector lever P or N with  
an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a  
manual gearbox.  
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,  
press the brake pedal for vehicles with an  
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for  
vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
If this warning lamp comes on after  
pressing "START/STOP", you should  
hold the brake or clutch pedal down  
until the warning lamp goes off and do  
not press the "START/STOP" button  
again.  
The presence of the "Keyless Entry  
and Starting" electronic key in the  
recognition zone is essential.  
As a safety measure, do not leave this  
zone with the vehicle running.  
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Driving  
Switching off the engine  
Emergency starting  
F
Immobilise the vehicle.  
F
Place the gear selector at P or N with  
an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a  
manual gearbox.  
F
With the electronic key inside  
the vehicle, press the "START/  
STOP" button.  
The engine stops and the steering  
column locks.  
When the electronic key is in the recognition  
zone and, after pressing the "START/STOP"  
button, the engine does not start:  
F
F
F
Open the front armrest.  
Raise the mat by its tab and remove it.  
Place the electronic key in the back-up  
reader.  
Press the brake pedal on vehicles with an  
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a  
manual gearbox.  
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the  
engine will not stop.  
F
Place the gear selector at P or N for  
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or  
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
F
Do not leave your vehicle with the  
electronic key still inside.  
F
Press the "START/STOP"  
button.  
The engine starts.  
Switching off the engine leads to a loss  
of braking assistance.  
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Driving  
Emergency switch-off  
Electronic key not  
recognised  
Ignition on position  
(without starting)  
With the Keyless Entry and Starting key inside  
the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP"  
button, with no action on the pedals, allows  
the ignition to be switched on.  
In the event of an emergency only,  
the engine can be switched of without  
conditions. To do this, press and hold  
the "START/STOP" button for about  
3 seconds.  
In this case the steering column locks as soon  
as the vehicle stops.  
F
Press the "START/STOP"  
button, the instrument panel  
comes on but the engine does  
not start.  
F
Press the button again to switch off the  
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be  
locked.  
If the electronic key is no longer in the  
recognition zone when driving or when you  
(later) request switching off the engine, a  
message is displayed.  
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With the ignition on, the system  
automatically goes into energy  
economy mode when required to  
maintain the state of charge of the  
battery.  
F
Press and hold the "START/  
STOP" button for about  
3 seconds if you want to force  
switching off the engine (note  
that restarting will not be  
possible without the key).  
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Driving  
Manual parking brake  
Applying  
Releasing  
When parking on a slope, direct your  
wheels against the kerb, apply the  
parking brake, engage a gear and  
switch off the ignition.  
F
Pull the parking brake lever fully up to  
immobilise your vehicle.  
F
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,  
press the release button then lower the  
lever fully.  
When the vehicle is being driven,  
if this warning lamp and the STOP  
warning lamp come on, accompanied  
by an audible signal and a message  
in the multifunction screen, this  
indicates that the parking brake is still  
on or has not been properly released.  
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Driving  
Electric parking brake  
The electric parking brake has two operating  
modes:  
Programming the mode  
It is recommended that you do not  
apply the parking brake in very cold  
conditions (ice) and during towing  
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the  
automatic functions and release the  
parking brake manually.  
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,  
the automatic application when the engine is  
switched off and the automatic release when  
you press the accelerator can be deactivated.  
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Automatic application / release  
Application is automatic when the engine  
stops, release is automatic on use of the  
accelerator (activated by default),  
Manual application / release  
The parking brake can be applied /  
released manually by pulling control  
lever A.  
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Activation / deactivation is done  
using the vehicle configuration  
menu; refer to the section covering  
the configuration of your vehicle's  
systems.  
Do not place any object (packet of  
cigarettes, telephone...) between the  
gear lever and the electric parking  
brake control lever.  
If this warning lamp comes on in  
the instrument panel, the automatic  
mode is deactivated.  
The parking brake is then applied and released  
manually. When the driver's door is opened,  
there is an audible signal and a message is  
displayed if the parking brake is not applied.  
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Driving  
Manual application  
Manual release  
Maximum application  
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking  
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull  
control lever A.  
If necessary, you can make a maximum  
application of the parking brake. This is  
obtained by means of a long pull on the control  
lever A, until you see the message "Parking  
brake on maximum" and a beep is heard.  
The application of the parking brake is  
confirmed by:  
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illumination of the braking warning  
lamp and of the P warning lamp in  
the control lever A,  
Maximum application is essential:  
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in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan  
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are  
activated but you are applying the parking  
brake manually,  
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display of the message "Parking  
brake on".  
With the ignition on or the engine running, to  
release the parking brake, press on the brake  
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release  
control A.  
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when the gradient you are parked on may  
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during  
towing).  
When the driver’s door is opened with the  
engine running, a message is displayed  
accompanied by an audible signal if the parking  
brake has not been applied, except in the case  
of an automatic gearbox with the gear selector  
in position P.  
The full application of the parking brake is  
confirmed by:  
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or  
parking on a gradient, make a maximum  
application of the parking brake then turn the  
front wheels towards the pavement and engage  
a gear when you park.  
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the braking warning lamp and  
the P warning lamp in the control  
lever A going off,  
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure  
that parking brake warning lamp in the  
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.  
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display of the message "Parking  
brake off".  
After a maximum application, the release time  
will be longer.  
If you pull control lever A without pressing  
the brake pedal, the parking brake will  
not be released and a warning lamp will  
come on in the instrument panel.  
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Automatic application,  
engine off  
Automatic release  
Immobilising the vehicle,  
engine running  
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake  
is automatically applied when the engine is  
switched off.  
The electric parking brake releases  
automatically and progressively when you  
press the accelerator:  
With the engine running and the vehicle  
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle  
it is essential to manually apply the parking  
brake by pulling control lever A.  
F
Manual gearbox: press down fully on the  
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,  
press on the accelerator pedal and  
move off.  
The application of the parking brake is  
confirmed by:  
The application of the parking brake is  
confirmed by:  
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illumination of the braking warning  
lamp and of the P warning lamp in  
the control lever A,  
F
Automatic gearbox: select position D, M  
or R then press the accelerator pedal.  
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illumination of the braking  
warning lamp and the P warning  
lamp in the control lever A,  
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display of the message "Parking  
brake on".  
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display of the message "Parking  
brake on".  
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure  
that parking brake warning lamp in  
the instrument panel is on fixed (not  
flashing).  
Never leave a child alone inside the  
vehicle with the ignition on, as they  
could release the parking brake.  
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Full release of the parking brake is  
confirmed by:  
When the driver’s door is opened, a message is  
displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if  
the parking brake has not been applied, except  
in the case of an automatic gearbox with the  
gear selector in position P.  
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the braking warning lamp and  
the P warning lamp in the control  
lever A going off,  
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display of the message "Parking  
brake off".  
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure  
that parking brake warning lamp in the  
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.  
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle  
or parking on a gradient, turn the front  
wheels towards the pavement and  
engage a gear when you park.  
When stationary, with the engine running, do  
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,  
as you may release the parking brake.  
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Particular situations  
Emergency braking  
In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),  
the parking brake can automatically alter its  
force. This is normal operation.  
In the event of failure of the electronic  
stability control system, signalled by  
the illumination of this warning lamp,  
braking stability is then not guaranteed.  
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres  
without starting the engine, but with the ignition  
on, press on the brake pedal and release the  
parking brake by pulling then releasing the  
control lever A. The full release of the parking  
brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in  
the control lever A and in the instrument panel  
going off and display of the message "Parking  
brake off".  
In this event, stability must be assured by the  
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"  
actions on the control lever A.  
In the event of a failure of the main service  
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver  
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous  
pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle.  
The electronic stability control provides stability  
during emergency braking.  
The emergency braking must only be  
used in exceptional circumstances.  
If the emergency braking malfunctions,  
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be  
displayed.  
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Driving  
Operating faults  
If the electric parking brake malfunction warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the  
vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.  
Situations  
Consequences  
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following  
warning lamps:  
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The automatic functions are deactivated.  
Hill start assist is not available.  
The electric parking brake can only be used manually.  
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following  
warning lamps:  
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Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing  
the accelerator pedal and releasing the control.  
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Hill start assist is not available.  
The automatic functions and the manual application are still available.  
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Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following  
warning lamps:  
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The automatic functions are deactivated.  
Hill start assist is not available.  
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Situations  
Consequences  
To apply the electric parking brake:  
F
F
F
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.  
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.  
switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electric parking  
brake warning lamps.  
and possibly  
flashing  
The application is slower than during normal operation.  
To release the electric parking brake:  
F
F
switch on the ignition.  
pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it.  
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come  
on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the vehicle  
on level ground and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following  
warning lamps:  
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Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic  
release on acceleration functions are available.  
The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the  
emergency braking are not available.  
and possibly  
flashing  
Battery fault:  
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If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately as soon as  
the traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the  
two chocks under the wheels).  
Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.  
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6-speed manual gearbox  
Engaging 5th or 6th gear  
Engaging reverse gear  
F
Move the lever fully to the right to  
engage 5th or 6th gear.  
Only engage reverse gear when the  
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.  
As a safety precaution and to facilitate  
starting of the engine:  
Failure to observe this procedure  
may cause permanent damage to the  
gearbox (engaging 3rd or 4th gear by  
mistake).  
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always select neutral,  
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press the clutch pedal.  
F
Raise the ring under the knob and move  
the gear lever to the left then forwards.  
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Automatic gearbox  
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice  
between the comfort of fully automatic operation,  
enhanced by sport and snow programmes, and  
the pleasure of manual gear changing.  
Gear selector positions  
Displays in the instrument  
panel  
Two driving modes are offered:  
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automatic operation for electronic  
management of the gears by the gearbox,  
with a sport programme for a more  
dynamic style of driving and a snow  
programme to improve driving when  
traction is poor,  
P. Park.  
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manual operation for sequential changing  
of the gears by the driver.  
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Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake  
on or off.  
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Starting the engine.  
When you move the selector in the gate to  
select a position, the corresponding indicator  
comes on in the instrument panel.  
Gear selection gate  
R. Reverse.  
Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,  
engine at idle.  
N. Neutral.  
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P
R
N
D
S
T
Park  
Reverse  
Neutral  
Drive (automatic driving)  
Sport programme  
Snow programme  
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Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake  
on.  
Starting the engine.  
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D. Automatic operation.  
M.+ / - Manual operation with sequential  
changing of the six gears.  
F
F
1 to 6 Gear engaged during manual operation  
Invalid value during manual operation  
Push forwards to change up through the  
gears.  
or  
Pull backwards to change down through  
the gears.  
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1. Gear selector.  
2. Button "T" (snow).  
3. Button "S" (sport).  
4. Position markings for the gear selector.  
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Moving off  
Automatic operation  
F
With your foot on the brake, select  
position P or N.  
Start the engine.  
F
Select position D for automatic changing  
of the six gears.  
If the parking brake does not release  
automatically, check that the front doors  
are fully closed.  
F
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 style of driving,  
the profile of the road and the load in the  
vehicle.  
For maximum acceleration without touching  
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down  
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down  
automatically or maintains the gear selected  
until the maximum engine speed is reached.  
On braking, the gearbox changes down  
automatically to provide effective engine  
braking.  
If this procedure is not followed, an audible  
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in  
the instrument panel screen.  
F
With the engine running, press the brake  
pedal.  
Select position R, D or M.  
If position N is engaged inadvertently  
while driving, allow the engine to  
return to idle then engage position D to  
accelerate.  
F
If you do not press the brake pedal when  
trying to move the gear selector out  
of position P, this warning lamp or this  
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.  
Never leave children unsupervised in  
the vehicle when the engine is running.  
When carrying out maintenance with  
the engine running, apply the parking  
brake and select position P.  
symbol appears in the instrument panel accompanied  
by a message, flashing of the P symbol, the display of  
a message and an audible signal.  
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If you release the accelerator sharply, the  
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for  
safety reasons.  
F
F
Check that the display in the instrument  
panel agrees with the position engaged.  
Gradually release the brake pedal.  
The parking brake is released manually, the  
vehicle moves off.  
If the parking brake is on and automatic mode  
is activated, accelerate progressively.  
Never select position N while the  
vehicle is moving.  
Never select positions P or R unless the  
vehicle is completely stationary.  
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Sport and snow  
programmes  
Return to auto-adaptive  
mode  
These two special programmes supplement the  
automatic operation in very specific conditions  
of use.  
F
At any time, press the button selected  
again to leave the special programme  
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.  
Sport programme "S"  
Snow programme "T"  
F
Press button "S", after starting the engine.  
F
Press button "T", after starting the engine.  
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic  
style of driving.  
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery  
roads.  
This programme improves starting and drive  
when traction is poor.  
S appears in the instrument panel.  
T appears in the instrument panel.  
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Driving  
Manual operation  
Stopping the vehicle  
Before switching off the engine, put the selector  
in 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.  
F
F
F
Select position M for sequential changing  
of the six gears.  
Push the selector towards the + sign to  
change up a gear.  
Pull the selector towards the - sign to  
change down a gear.  
Invalid value during manual  
operation  
This symbol is displayed if a gear  
is not engaged correctly (selector  
between two positions).  
It is only possible to change from one gear to  
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed  
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate  
temporarily in automatic mode.  
If the selector is not in position P,  
when the driver's door is opened or  
approximately 45 seconds after the  
ignition is switched off, there is an  
audible signal and a message appears.  
D disappears and the gears  
engaged appear in succession on  
the instrument panel.  
F
Return the selector to position P;  
the audible signal stops and the  
message disappears.  
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If the engine speed is too low or too high, the  
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then  
the actual gear engaged is displayed.  
When the vehicle is stationary or moving  
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear 1  
automatically.  
It is not necessary to release the accelerator  
when changing gear.  
It is possible to change from position D  
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.  
The sport and snow programmes do not  
operate in manual mode.  
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Driving  
Operating fault  
When the ignition is on, a message  
appears in the instrument panel  
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.  
You risk damaging the gearbox:  
-
if you press the accelerator and  
brake pedals at the same time,  
if you force the selector from  
position P to another position when  
the battery is flat.  
-
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up  
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel  
a substantial knock when changing from P  
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any  
damage to the gearbox.  
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed  
restrictions permitting.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
To reduce fuel consumption when  
stationary for long periods with the  
engine running (traffic jam...), position  
the gear selector at N and apply the  
parking brake, unless it is programmed  
in automatic mode.  
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Driving  
Gear shift indicator*  
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.  
Operation  
Depending on the driving situation and your  
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise  
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can  
follow this instruction without engaging the  
intermediate gears.  
The gear engagement recommendations must  
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the  
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic  
and safety remain determining factors when  
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver  
remains responsible for deciding whether or not  
to follow the advice given by the system.  
This function cannot be deactivated.  
Example:  
On BlueHDi Diesel 150 versions with  
-
You are in third gear.  
manual gearbox, the system may  
suggest changing into neutral so that  
the engine can go into standby (STOP  
mode with Stop & Start), in certain  
driving conditions. In this case, N is  
displayed in the instrument panel.  
-
You press the accelerator pedal.  
-
The system may suggest that you engage  
a higher gear.  
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The information appears in the instrument  
panel in the form of an arrow.  
The system adapts its gear change  
recommendation according to the  
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and  
the demands of the driver (power,  
acceleration, braking, ...).  
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,  
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear  
recommended.  
With an automatic gearbox, the system is only  
active in manual mode.  
The system never suggests:  
-
-
engaging first gear,  
engaging reverse gear.  
* Depending on engine.  
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Driving  
Stop & Start  
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The  
engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.  
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.  
Operation  
Going into engine STOP mode  
Special cases: STOP mode  
unavailable  
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on  
in the instrument panel and the engine  
goes into standby automatically:  
STOP mode is not invoked when:  
STOP mode does not affect the  
functionality of the vehicle, such as  
braking, power steering, for example.  
-
the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or  
down),  
-
-
-
the driver's door is open,  
-
-
with a manual gearbox, at speeds below  
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary with  
PureTech 130 petrol and BlueHDi 115 and  
120 Diesel versions, when you put the gear  
lever into neutral and release the clutch  
pedal,  
the driver's seat belt is not fastened,  
the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph  
(10 km/h) since the last engine start (using  
the key or the "START/STOP" button),  
the electric parking brake is applied or  
being applied,  
the engine is needed to maintain a  
comfortable temperature in the passenger  
compartment,  
Never refuel with the engine in STOP  
mode; you must switch off the ignition  
with the key or the "START/STOP"  
button.  
-
-
with an automatic gearbox, vehicle  
stationary, when you press the brake pedal  
or place the gear selector in position N.  
-
-
demisting is active,  
some special conditions (battery charge,  
engine temperature, braking assistance,  
ambient temperature...) where the engine is  
needed to assure control of a system.  
If your vehicle is fitted with the  
system, a time counter calculates  
the sum of the periods in STOP  
mode during a journey. It resets  
itself to zero every time the  
In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp  
flashes for a few seconds, then goes  
off.  
ignition is switched on with the  
key or the "START/STOP" button.  
This operation is perfectly normal.  
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Driving  
Deactivation  
Going into engine START mode  
Special cases: START invoked  
automatically  
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off  
and the engine starts automatically:  
For safety reasons or to ensure smooth  
operation, START mode is invoked  
automatically when:  
-
-
with a manual gearbox, when you fully  
depress the clutch pedal,  
with an automatic gearbox:  
● gear selector in position D or M, when  
you release the brake pedal,  
● or gear selector in position N and brake  
pedal released, when you place the gear  
selector in position D or M,  
-
-
-
you open the driver's door,  
you unfasten the driver's seat belt,  
the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph  
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (3 km/h  
(2 mph) with PureTech 130 petrol and  
BlueHDi Diesel 115 and 120 versions) or  
2 mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,  
the electric parking brake is being applied,  
some special conditions (battery charge,  
engine temperature, braking assistance,  
ambient temperature...) where the engine is  
needed to assure control of a system.  
At any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to  
deactivate the system.  
-
-
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp  
coming on accompanied by the display of a  
message.  
● or when you engage reverse gear.  
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If the system has been deactivated  
in STOP mode, the engine restarts  
immediately.  
With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,  
if a gear is engaged without fully  
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning  
lamp comes on or an alert message  
is displayed asking you to depress the  
clutch pedal to restart the engine.  
In this case the "ECO" warning lamp  
flashes for few seconds, then goes  
off.  
This operation is perfectly normal.  
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Driving  
Operating fault  
Maintenance  
Reactivation  
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.  
The system is active again; this is confirmed  
by the switch warning lamp going off and the  
display of a message.  
Before doing any work under the  
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start  
system to avoid the risk of injury related  
to an automatic change to START  
mode.  
The system is reactivated automatically  
at every new start using the key or the  
"START/STOP" button.  
This system requires the use of a 12 V battery  
of specific technology and characteristics  
(reference numbers available from a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop).  
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN would  
introduces the risk of faults with the system.  
In the event of a malfunction with the system,  
the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes,  
then comes on continuously.  
have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
In the event of a fault in STOP mode,  
the vehicle may stall. All of the  
instrument panel warning lamps come  
on.  
Depending on version, an alert  
message may also be displayed asking  
you to put the gear lever into position N  
and put your foot on the brake pedal.  
It is then necessary to switch off the  
ignition, then restart the engine using  
the key or the "START/STOP" button.  
The Stop & Start system makes use of  
an advanced technology. All work on  
this type of battery must only be carried  
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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Driving  
Hill start assist  
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised  
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when  
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to  
move your foot from the brake pedal to the  
accelerator pedal.  
Operation  
This function is only active when:  
-
-
-
the vehicle is completely stationary, with  
your foot on the brake pedal,  
when certain conditions of gradient are  
met,  
with the driver’s door closed.  
The hill start assist function cannot be  
deactivated.  
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle  
stationary, the vehicle is held for a brief  
moment when you release the brake pedal:  
On a descending slope, with the vehicle  
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the  
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you  
release the brake pedal.  
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-
if you are in first gear or neutral with a  
manual gearbox,  
-
if you are in position D or M with an  
automatic gearbox.  
Operating fault  
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being  
held in the hill start assist phase.  
If you need to leave the vehicle while  
the engine is running, apply the parking  
brake manually then ensure that the  
parking brake warning lamp is on (not  
flashing) in the instrument panel.  
If a fault occurs with the system, these warning  
lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop to have the system  
checked.  
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Driving  
Tyre under-inflation detection  
This system does not avoid the need  
The tyre pressures for your vehicle can  
be found on the tyre pressure label.  
The tyre pressures must be checked  
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped  
for 1 hour or after driving for less then  
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).  
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the values  
indicated on the label.  
For more information on identification  
markings, including the tyre pressure  
label, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
to check the tyre pressures regularly  
(including the spare wheel) and before  
a long journey.  
Driving with under-inflated tyres  
adversely affects road holding,  
extends braking distances and causes  
premature tyre wear, particularly under  
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,  
high speed, long journey).  
System which automatically checks the  
pressures of the tyres while driving.  
The system continuously monitors the  
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the  
vehicle is moving.  
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of  
each tyre (except the spare wheel).  
The system triggers an alert if a drop in  
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.  
Driving with under-inflated tyres  
increases fuel consumption.  
The tyre under-inflation detection system is an  
aid to driving which does not replace the need  
for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
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Driving  
Under-inflation alert  
Operating fault  
The alert is given by the fixed  
illumination of this warning lamp,  
accompanied by an audible signal,  
and depending on equipment, the  
display of a message.  
The flashing and then fixed  
F
F
If you have a compressor (the one in the  
temporary puncture repair kit for example),  
check the four tyre pressures when cold.  
If it is not possible to check the tyre  
pressures at the time, drive carefully at  
reduced speed.  
illumination of the under-inflation  
warning lamp accompanied by the  
illumination of the service warning  
lamp indicates a fault with the system.  
This alert is also displayed when one or  
more wheels is not fitted with a sensor  
(for example, a space-saver or steel  
spare wheel).  
or  
In the event of a puncture, use the  
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare  
wheel (according to equipment).  
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is  
not assured.  
The alert is maintained until the tyre or  
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired  
or replaced.  
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a  
steel rim) does not have a sensor.  
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Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,  
the symbol or the message appears, according  
to equipment, to identify it.  
workshop to have the system checked or,  
following the repair of a puncture, to have the  
original wheel, equipped with a sensor, refitted.  
Any tyre repair or replacement on a wheel  
fitted with this system must be carried out by a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not detected  
by your vehicle (fitting snow tyres for example),  
you must have the system reinitialised by a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
F
F
Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering  
movements or harsh brake applications.  
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.  
The loss of pressure detected does not  
always lead to visible deformation of  
the tyre.  
Do not rely on just a visual check.  
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Driving  
Lane departure warning system  
Activation  
Operating fault  
F
When switching the ignition on or with  
In the event of a malfunction, the  
the engine running, press this button; the  
indicator lamp comes on.  
service warning lamp comes on,  
accompanied by an audible signal  
and a message in the screen.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Deactivation  
F
Press this button again, the indicator lamp  
goes off.  
The status of the system remains in the  
memory when the ignition is switched off.  
The detection may be impeded:  
System which detects the involuntary crossing  
of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the  
ground (solid or broken line).  
Sensors, fitted below the front bumper, trigger  
a warning if the vehicle drifts over a lane  
marking (speed higher than 50 mph (80 km/h)).  
This system is particularly useful on motorways  
and main roads.  
-
-
if the sensors are dirty (mud, snow...),  
if the markings on the ground are  
worn,  
Detection  
You are warned by the vibration of the driver's  
seat cushion:  
-
if there is little contrast between the  
markings on the ground and the  
road surface.  
-
on the right-hand side, if the marking on  
the ground has been crossed on the right,  
on the left-hand side, if the marking on the  
ground has been crossed on the left.  
-
The lane departure warning system  
cannot in any circumstances replace  
the need for vigilance on the part of the  
driver.  
No warning is transmitted while the direction  
indicator is active and for approximately  
20 seconds after the direction indicator is  
switched off.  
It is necessary to observe driving  
regulations and take a break every  
two hours.  
A warning may be transmitted if a direction  
marking (e.g. arrow) or non-standard marking  
(e.g. graffiti) is crossed.  
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Driving  
Blind spot sensors  
Operation  
This driving assistance system warns the driver  
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind  
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from  
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this  
presents a potential danger.  
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on  
the side in question:  
F
On switching on the ignition, or engine  
running, press this button to activate the  
function; the warning lamp comes on.  
-
immediately, when being overtaken,  
after a delay of about one second, when  
overtaking a vehicle slowly.  
-
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This system is designed to improve  
safety when driving and is in no  
circumstances a substitute for the use  
of the interior rear view mirror and door  
mirrors. It is the driver's responsibility to  
constantly check the traffic, to assess  
the distances and relative speeds  
of other vehicles and to predict their  
movements before deciding whether to  
change lane.  
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers  
monitor the blind spots.  
The blind spot sensor system can never  
replace the need for vigilance on the  
part of the driver.  
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Driving  
The alert is given by a warning lamp which  
comes on in the door mirror on the side in  
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,  
cycle - is detected.  
For this, the following conditions must be met:  
-
-
-
-
all the vehicles must be moving in the  
same direction,  
the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and  
75 mph (12 and 140 km/h),  
when you overtake a vehicle with a speed  
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),  
when a vehicle overtakes you with a speed  
difference of less than 15 mph (25 km/h),  
the traffic must be flowing normally,  
in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,  
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being  
overtaken remains in the blind spot,  
you are driving on a straight or slightly  
curved road,  
-
-
No alert will be given in the following situations:  
-
when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a  
very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is  
at the same time detected at the rear in the  
blind spot angle and present in the driver's  
forward field of vision,  
in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in  
front and behind are confused with a lorry  
or a stationary object,  
-
in the presence of immobile objects  
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,  
road signs...),  
-
-
your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a  
caravan...  
-
-
with vehicles moving in the opposite  
direction,  
driving on a sinuous road or a sharp  
corner,  
-
-
when overtaking quickly.  
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Driving  
Operating fault  
In the event of a fault, the warning lamp in the  
button flashes then goes off.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
The system may suffer temporary  
interference in certain weather  
conditions (rain, hail...).  
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).  
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 the correct operation  
of the system.  
F
To deactivate the system, press this button  
again; the warning lamp goes off.  
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The state of the system remains in memory on  
switching off the ignition.  
The system is automatically deactivated  
when towing with a towbar approved by  
CITROËN.  
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Driving  
Speed limiter  
System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.  
Steering mounted controls  
Displays in the instrument panel  
The speed limiter is switched on manually.  
The minimum programmed speed is  
20 mph (30 km/h).  
The programmed speed remains in the  
system memory when the ignition is  
switched off.  
The speed limiter is a driving aid that  
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the  
need to observe speed limits or the need  
for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
1. Speed limiter mode selection wheel.  
2. Programmed value decrease button.  
3. Programmed value increase button.  
4. Speed limiter on / pause button.  
6. Speed limiter on / pause indication.  
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication.  
8. Programmed speed value.  
9. Selection of a memorised speed setting.  
5. Display memorised speed settings button.  
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Driving  
Switching on  
Adjusting the limit speed  
setting  
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on  
in order to set the speed.  
To modify the limit speed setting from the  
current speed of the vehicle:  
F
in steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make  
successive short presses on button 2 or 3,  
continuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),  
press and hold button 2 or 3.  
To modify the limit speed setting using  
memorised speeds and from your Audio system  
(only with the monochrome screen C):  
F
F
with the system first activated.  
For more information on memorising speeds,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
F
Turn the wheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position  
to select the speed limiter; the function is  
paused.  
F
F
make a long press on button 2 or 3, the  
system displays the memorised speed  
closest to the actual speed of the vehicle;  
this setting becomes the new limit speed.  
to choose another memorised speed, make  
another long press on button 2 or 3.  
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F
If the speed setting is suitable (last speed  
setting programmed in the system) press  
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.  
To modify the limit speed setting using  
memorised speeds and from the touch screen  
tablet:  
F
press button 5 to display the six memorised  
speed settings,  
F
press the button for the desired speed  
setting.  
F
Pressing button 4 temporarily interrupts the  
function (pause).  
This setting becomes the new limit speed.  
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Driving  
Temporarily exceeding the  
programmed speed  
Operating fault  
When the limit speed is exceeded but is not  
due to action by the driver, there is an audible  
signal to complete the alert.  
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to  
the programmed setting, the speed limiter  
functions again: the display of the programmed  
speed setting becomes steady again.  
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed  
limiter.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
F
If you want to temporarily exceed the  
programmed limit speed, press firmly on  
the accelerator pedal, going beyond the  
point of resistance.  
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily  
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.  
The use of mats not approved by  
CITROËN may interfere with the  
operation of the speed limiter.  
To avoid any risk of jamming of the  
pedals:  
On a steep descent or in the event of  
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter  
will not be able to prevent the vehicle  
from exceeding the programmed speed.  
-
ensure that the mat is positioned  
correctly,  
Switching off  
F
Turn wheel 1 to the "0" position: the  
display of information on the speed limiter  
disappears.  
-
do not fit one mat on top of another.  
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Driving  
Cruise control  
System which automatically maintains the cruising speed of the vehicle at a setting programmed by  
the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.  
Steering mounted controls  
Displays in the instrument panel  
The cruise control is switched on  
manually.  
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of  
25 mph (40 km/h) as well as:  
-
with a manual gearbox, the  
engagement of fourth gear or  
higher,  
-
with an automatic gearbox, the gear  
selector at position D or second  
gear or higher in manual mode.  
1. Cruise control mode selection wheel.  
2. Button for setting the current speed of the  
vehicle as the cruise setting or lowering the  
cruise setting.  
3. Button for setting the current speed of the  
vehicle as the cruise setting or raising the  
cruise setting.  
6. Cruise control pause / resume indication.  
7. Cruise control mode selected indication.  
8. Cruise speed setting.  
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The operation of the cruise control can be  
interrupted (pause):  
9. Selecting a memorised cruise speed.  
-
by pressing control 4 or by pressing the  
brake or clutch pedal,  
-
automatically, if operation of the dynamic  
stability control system is triggered.  
4. Cruise control pause / resume button.  
5. Display memorised speed settings button.  
The cruise control system is a driving aid  
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace  
the need to observe speed limits, nor the  
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
As a safety measure, you are advised  
to keep your feet near the pedals at all  
times.  
Switching off the ignition cancels any  
programmed speed setting.  
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Driving  
Switching on  
To modify the cruise speed setting using  
memorised speeds and from the touch screen  
tablet:  
F
Pressing button 4 interrupts operation of  
the system (pause).  
F
press button 5 to display the six memorised  
speed settings,  
F
press the button for the desired speed  
setting.  
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.  
F
Turn the wheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position  
to select cruise control mode; the function  
is paused.  
F
Pressing button 4 again restores operation  
of the cruise control (ON).  
As a precaution, it is recommended  
that the cruise speed chosen be close  
to the current speed of your vehicle, so  
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or  
deceleration of the vehicle.  
Adjusting the cruise speed  
setting  
The cruise control must be activated.  
To modify the cruise speed setting using  
memorised speeds and from your Audio system  
(only with the monochrome screen C):  
F
To start the cruise control and set a cruise  
speed, once the vehicle has reached the  
desired speed, press button 2 or 3: the  
current speed of your vehicle becomes the  
cruise speed setting.  
To modify the cruise speed setting from the  
current speed of the vehicle:  
F
with the system first activated.  
F
in steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h), make  
repeated short presses on button 2 or 3,  
continuously, in steps of + or - 5 mph  
(km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3.  
For more information on memorising speeds,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
You can release the accelerator pedal.  
F
F
F
make a long press on button 2 or 3, the  
system displays the memorised speed  
closest to the actual speed of the vehicle;  
this setting becomes the new cruise speed.  
to choose another memorised speed, make  
another long press on button 2 or 3.  
Take care: pressing and holding  
button 2 or 3 results in a rapid change  
in the speed of your vehicle.  
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Driving  
Temporarily exceeding the  
programmed speed  
When required (overtaking manoeuvre...), it is  
possible to exceed the programmed speed by  
pressing the accelerator pedal.  
Only use the cruise control if the traffic  
You may have to brake to control the speed of  
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is  
automatically paused.  
conditions will allow you to drive for a  
certain time at a steady speed and at a  
safe distance from the vehicle ahead.  
Do not activate the cruise control in  
urban areas, in heavy traffic, on winding  
or steep roads, on slippery or flooded  
roads, or in conditions of poor visibility  
(heavy rain, fog, falling snow...).  
The cruise control is temporarily overridden  
and the programmed speed setting flashes.  
To activate the system again, press button 4.  
In some circumstances, it may not  
be possible to maintain or reach the  
programmed speed: towing, vehicle  
heavily loaded, steep climb.  
Switching off  
F
Turn wheel 1 to the "0" position: the cruise  
control information disappears from the  
screen.  
To return to the programmed speed, simply  
release the accelerator pedal.  
Once the vehicle has returned to the  
programmed speed, the cruise control takes  
over again: the display of the programmed  
speed setting becomes steady again.  
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Operating fault  
The use of mats not approved by  
CITROËN may interfere with the  
operation of the cruise control.  
To avoid any risk of jamming of the  
pedals:  
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise  
control system.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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ensure that the mat is positioned  
correctly,  
never fit one mat on top of another.  
When descending a steep hill, the  
cruise control system cannot prevent  
the vehicle from exceeding the  
programmed speed.  
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Driving  
Memorising speeds  
This function allows speed settings to be registered which will then be offered as settings for two systems: the speed limiter (a maximum speed) and  
the cruise control (cruising speed).  
You can memorise up to six speed settings in the system, depending on version. By default, some speed settings are already memorised.  
With your Audio system  
Activating the function  
Modifying a speed setting  
F
F
F
F
F
F
Go to the main menu by pressing the  
"MENU" button.  
Select the"Personalisation-configuration"  
menu and confirm.  
Select "Vehicle parameters" menu and  
confirm.  
Select the "Driving assistance" line and  
conform.  
F
Select the speed setting to be modified and  
confirm.  
Modify the speed setting.  
Select "OK" and confirm to save the  
modifications.  
"MEM" button  
F
F
F
Press this button to display the list of  
memorised speed settings.  
As a safety measure, the driver must  
only modify a speed setting when  
stationary.  
Select "Speeds memorised" line and  
confirm.  
Select "Activation" to activate the function.  
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Driving  
With the touch screen  
tablet  
Modifying a speed setting  
F
Press this button to select the  
"Driving" menu.  
F
In the secondary page, press  
"Speed settings".  
F
Select the system for which you want to  
memorise new speed settings:  
"MEM" button  
speed limiter  
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Press this button to select a speed settings for  
use by the speed limiter or cruise control.  
Refer to the corresponding section.  
F
F
Enter the new value using the numerical  
keypad and confirm.  
Confirm to save the modification and quit  
the menu.  
or  
cruise control.  
F
Choose the speed setting to be modified.  
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Driving  
Parking sensors  
Rear parking sensors  
This system indicates the proximity of an  
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)  
which comes within the field of detection of  
sensors located in the bumper.  
The system is switched on by engaging reverse  
gear.  
This is confirmed by an audible signal.  
The system is switched off when you come out  
of reverse gear.  
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks  
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be  
detected at the end of the manoeuvre, if they  
are located in blind spots in the sensors' field  
of detection.  
Audible assistance  
The proximity information is given by an  
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of which  
increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.  
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)  
indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.  
When the distance between the vehicle and  
the obstacle becomes less than approximately  
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes  
continuous.  
Visual assistance  
This system cannot in any circumstances replace  
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
This supplements the audible signal by  
displaying bars in the screen which move  
progressively nearer to the vehicle.  
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"  
symbol is displayed in the screen.  
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Driving  
Deactivation/Activation of the  
front and rear parking sensors  
Front parking sensors  
Operating fault  
In addition to 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).  
The front parking sensors are interrupted if the  
vehicle stops for more than three seconds in  
forward gear, if no further obstacles are detected  
or when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph  
(10 km/h).  
In the event of a malfunction of  
the system, when reverse gear  
is engaged this warning lamp is  
displayed in the instrument panel  
and/or a message appears in the  
screen, accompanied by an audible  
signal (short beep).  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or  
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front  
or behind.  
The function is deactivated by pressing this  
button. The indicator lamp in the button  
comes on.  
Pressing this button again reactivates the  
function. The indicator lamp in the button  
goes off.  
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure  
that the sensors are not covered with  
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is  
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)  
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.  
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,  
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger  
the audible signals of the parking  
sensor system.  
The function will be deactivated  
automatically if a trailer is being towed  
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle  
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier  
recommended by CITROËN).  
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