Get Driving Guide for Citroen Ds5 SUV First Generation (2011-2018)

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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.

Important!

Never drive with the parking brake

On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended.

In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from

other vehicles.

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!

driving 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.

-

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),

-

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.

If you are obliged to drive through water:

-

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

distribution of loads

cooling

Braking

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.

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.

To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of

engine braking is recommended.

F

To lower the engine speed, reduce your

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.

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.

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.

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.

Starting / Switching off the engine

With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector at position P or N.

With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever into neutral.

Starting using the

electronic key

Starting with Keyless Entry

and Starting

The "Keyless Entry and Starting"

electronic key must be in the

recognition zone.

For safety reasons, do not leave this

zone with the vehicle running.

If the electronic key is not detected

in the recognition zone, a message

is displayed. Move the electronic key

into the zone so that the engine can be

started.

It is not necessary to place the electronic key in

the reader.

F

Insert the electronic key in the reader.

Press the brake pedal for vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for

vehicles with a manual gearbox.

F

With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

press the brake pedal for vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully depress the

clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual

gearbox.

diesel vehicles

In temperatures below zero the engine

will not start until the pre-heater

warning lamp has gone off.

F

Press the "START/STOP" button

while maintaining pressure on

the pedal until the engine starts.

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.

F

Press the "START/STOP" button

while maintaining pressure on

the pedal until the engine starts.

The steering column unlocks and the engine

starts more or less instantly.

The steering column unlocks and the engine

starts more or less instantly.

See the advice below for Diesel vehicles.

See the warning below for Diesel vehicles.

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Switching the ignition on Anti-theft protection

Switching off using the

electronic key

(without starting)

Electronic engine immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has

a secret code. When the ignition is switched

on, this code must be recognised in order for

starting to be possible.

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 malfunction, you are informed

by a message in the instrument panel screen.

In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact

a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

With the electronic key in the reader or 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.

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

F

Press the "START/STOP"

button.

The engine stops and the steering

column locks.

F

Press the "START/STOP" button,

the instrument panel comes on

but the engine does not start.

Press the button again to switch

off the ignition and so allow the

vehicle to be locked.

F

Remove the electronic key from the reader.

F

Electronic key left in the

reader

If the electronic key is left in the reader,

on opening the driver's door a message

appears to warn you.

With the ignition on, the system goes

into energy economy mode when

necessary to maintain the state of

charge of the battery.

Switching off with Keyless

Entry and Starting

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the

engine will not stop.

Never leave your vehicle with the

electronic key still inside.

F

With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/

STOP" button.

The engine stops and the steering

column locks.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss

of braking assistance.

Emergency starting with the

"Keyless Entry and Starting"

system

Emergency switch-off

Electronic key not recognised by

the "Keyless Entry and Starting"

system

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.

If the electronic key is no longer in the

recognition zone when driving or when you

(later) request switching off the engine, a

message appears in the instrument panel.

When the electronic key is in the recognition

zone and your vehicle does not start after

pressing the "START/STOP" button:

F

Press and hold the "START/STOP" button

for about 3 seconds if you want to force

switching off the engine.

F

Insert the electronic key in the reader.

Press the brake pedal on vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a

manual gearbox.

F

Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

Note that restarting will not be possible

without the key.

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Driving

Electric parking brake

Programming the automatic

mode

For some countries of sale, it is possible to

deactivate automatic operation.

very cold conditions or

when towing

In these circumstances, it is

recommended that you do not apply the

parking brake.

In this case, deactivation is done via

the vehicle configuration menu.

For this, with the ignition on, deactivate

the automatic functions and release the

parking brake manually:

If automatic mode is deactivated, the

parking brake must be applied and

released manually.

If this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, the automatic

mode is deactivated.

F

Manual gearbox: engage first gear

or reverse.

The electric parking brake combines

2 operating modes:

F

Automatic gearbox: select

position P.

-

Automatic Application/Release

Application is automatic when the engine

stops, release is automatic on use of the

accelerator (this mode is activated by

default).

Label on door panel

-

Manual Application/Release

Manual application of the parking brake is

done by pulling control lever A.

Manual release is by pulling then

releasing the control lever, while pressing

the brake pedal.

discharged battery

In this case, the electric parking brake

no longer functions.

As a safety measure, immobilise the

vehicle following the recommendations

above or by placing a chock against one

of the wheels.

Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Never leave the vehicle without

checking that the parking brake is on.

When the driver's door is opened, there

is an audible signal and a message is

displayed if the parking brake is not

applied.

This warning lamp comes on

fixed.

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. It is obtained

by means of a long pull on control lever A,

until you see the message "Parking brake

applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

Maximum application is essential:

-

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,

when the slope you are parked on may

vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during

towing).

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

With the engine running, when the driver's

door is opened there is an audible signal and a

message is displayed if the parking brake has

not been applied - unless the selector lever is

in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic

gearbox.

With the ignition on or the engine running, to

release the parking brake, press the brake

pedal, pull then release control lever A.

The full release of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

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.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

parking brake warning lamps in the

instrument panel and the control lever A

are on fixed, not flashing.

If you pull the control lever A without pressing

the brake pedal, the parking brake will not

be released and a message appears in the

instrument panel.

After a maximum application, the

release time will be longer.

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Automatic application,

engine off

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is automatically applied when the engine is

switched off.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively when you

press the accelerator :

Immobilising the vehicle,

engine running

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.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

F

Manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch

pedal, engage 1^stor reverse gear; press

the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch

pedal until the brake releases.

F

Automatic gearbox: select position d, M

or R then press the accelerator pedal.

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

Full release of the parking brake is confirmed

by:

With the engine running, when the driver's

door is opened there is an audible signal and a

message is displayed if the parking brake has

not been applied - unless the selector lever is

in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic

gearbox.

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

-

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

parking brake warning lamps in the

instrument panel and in the control lever A

are on fixed (not flashing).

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

parking brake warning lamps in the

instrument panel and the control lever A

are on fixed, not flashing.

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle with the ignition on, as they

could release the parking brake.

When stationary, with the engine running, do

not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,

as you may release the parking brake.

Emergency braking

Special situations

In some circumstances (engine start...),

the parking brake may adjust the level

of application itself. This is normal

operation.

To move your vehicle a few centimetres

without starting the engine, with the

ignition on, press the brake pedal and

release the parking brake by pulling

then releasing the control lever A.

Complete release of the parking brake

is indicated by the warning lamps in the

control lever A and in the instrument

panel going off and by the display of the

message "Parking brake off".

The emergency braking must only be used in

exceptional circumstances.

If a failure of the DSC system is signalled

by the illumination of this warning lamp,

then braking stability is not guaranteed.

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.

To ensure correct operation, and so

your safety, the number of successive

applications and releases of the parking

brake is limited to eight cycles.

If used excessively, you are alerted by

the message "parking brake faulty" and

a flashing warning lamp.

The DSC system provides stability when

braking during emergency braking.

If the emergency braking malfunctions, the

message "Parking brake control faulty" will be

displayed.

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Operating faults

If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, immobilise the vehicle

on flat and level ground, engage a gear, place chock against one of the wheels if necessary and switch off the ignition. Contact a dealer or a without delay.

Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Alert

consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and illumination of these

warning lamps:

-

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 illumination of these

warning lamps:

-

Manual release of the electric parking brake is only possible by

pressing the accelerator pedal and pulling the control lever.

Hill start assist is not available.

The automatic functions and the manual application are still

available.

-

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and illumination of these

warning lamps:

-

The automatic functions are deactivated.

Hill start assist is not available.

Alert

consequences

To apply the electric parking brake:

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 that the electric parking brake

warning lamps come on.

and possibly

flashing

The application is slower than during normal operation.

To release the electric parking brake:

F

switch on the ignition.

pull the control lever 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 illumination of these

warning lamps:

-

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

Display of the message "Battery charge fault".

-

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and

immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a

wheel).

Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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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 system only operates when:

-

the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

-

certain gradient conditions are met,

with the driver’s door closed.

The hill start assist system cannot be

deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle

stationary, the vehicle is held for a

momentarily when you release the brake

pedal:

On a descending slope, with the vehicle

stationary and reverse gear engaged, the

vehicle is held momentarily when you

release the brake pedal.

-

provided you are in first gear or neutral with

a manual 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 with the

engine running, apply the parking brake

manually then ensure that the parking

brake warning lamp and the warning

lamp P in the lever of the electric

parking brake control are on fixed (not

flashing).

-

provided you are in position d or M with an

automatic gearbox.

If a fault in the system occurs, these warning

lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop to have the system

checked.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5^thor

6^thgear

F

Move the lever fully to the right to engage

5th or 6th gear.

Failure to follow this advice could cause

permanent damage to the gearbox

(inadvertent engagement of 3^rdor

4^thgear).

Engaging reverse gear

F

Raise the trigger under the knob and move

the gear lever 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 of the engine, always select

neutral and depress the clutch pedal.

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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:

-

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.

-

manual operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

-

Starting the engine.

When you move the selector in the gate to

select a position, the corresponding indicator

comes on in the instrument panel.

R. Reverse.

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

N. Neutral.

Gear selection gate

-

P

R

N

d

S

T

Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive (automatic driving)

Sport programme

Snow programme

-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on.

Starting the engine.

-

d. Automatic operation.

M.+ / - Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

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.

1. Gear selector.

2. Button "T" (snow).

3. Button "S" (sport).

4. Position markings for the gear selector.

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 symbol appears in the instrument

panel accompanied by a message,

flashing of the P symbol, the display

of a message and an audible signal.

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.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not change to a higher gear for

safety reasons.

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

Manual operation

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.

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"

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.

F

Press button "S", after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic

style of driving.

S appears in the instrument panel.

d disappears and the gears engaged

appear in succession on the

instrument panel.

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.

Snow programme "T"

F

Press button "T", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery

roads.

This programme improves starting and drive

when traction is poor.

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.

T appears in the instrument panel.

Operating fault

When the ignition is on, a message appears

in the instrument panel screen to indicate a

gearbox fault.

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.

Invalid value during manual

operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear

is not engaged correctly (selector

between two positions).

Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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.

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.

-

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.

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.

F

Return the selector to position P;

the audible signal stops and the

message disappears.

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Gear efﬁciency 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.

The information appears in the instrument

panel in the form of an arrow.

Example:

-

You are in third gear.

You press the accelerator pedal.

The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

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 adapts its gear change

recommendation according to the

driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and

the demands of the driver (power,

acceleration, braking, ...).

On BlueHDi Diesel 135 and 150 versions with

manual gearbox, in certain driving conditions

the system may suggest changing into neutral

so that the engine can go into standby (STOP

mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is

displayed in the instrument panel.

The system never suggests:

-

engaging first gear,

engaging reverse gear.

* Depending on engine.

Tyre under-inﬂation detection

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.

This system does not avoid the need

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.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

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.

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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Under-inflation alert

Operating fault

The alert is given by the fixed illumination

The flashing and then fixed

illumination of the under-inflation

warning lamp accompanied by the

illumination of the service warning

lamp indicates a fault with the system.

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.

of this warning lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal, and depending on

equipment, the display of a message.

In the event of a problem on one of the tyres,

the symbol or the message appears, according

to equipment, to identify it.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is

not assured.

F

Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering

movements or harsh brake applications.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

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).

F

The loss of pressure detected does not

always lead to visible deformation of

the tyre.

Do not rely on just a visual check.

Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

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.

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.

or

In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare

wheel (according to equipment).

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, ...). 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

The "EcO" warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and the engine

goes into standby automatically:

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 ignition is

switched on with the START/STOP

button.

For your comfort, during parking

maoeuvres, STOP mode is not

available for a few seconds after

coming out of reverse gear.

Stop & Start does not affect the

operation of vehicle systems such as

braking, power steering...

-

with a manual gearbox, at speeds below

12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary with

the THP 120 petrol and BlueHDi 115 and

120 Diesel versions, when you place the

gear lever in neutral and you release the

clutch pedal,

with an automatic gearbox, vehicle

stationary, when you press the brake pedal

or put the gear selector in position N.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP

mode; you must switch off the ignition

with the START/STOP button.

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Going into engine START mode

Special cases: START invoked

automatically

Special cases: STOP mode not

available

STOP mode is not invoked when:

The "EcO" warning lamp goes off

and the engine starts automatically:

As a safety measure or to maintain comfort

levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked

automatically when:

-

the vehicle is on a steep slop (rising or

falling),

-

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,

-

the driver's door is open,

-

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 (2 mph

(3 km/h) with THP 210 petrol and

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 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,

BlueHDi 115 and 120 Diesel 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 for control of a system.

-

● or when you engage reverse.

-

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.

In this case, the "EcO" warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds then

goes off.

In this case the "EcO" warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then

goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

deactivation / Reactivation

In certain circumstances, such as the need

to maintain the temperature in the passenger

compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the

Stop & Start system.

The system can be deactivated at any time,

once the ignition is switched on.

If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.

The Stop & Start system is reactivated

automatically every time the ignition is switched

on.

Opening the bonnet

With the switch on the dashboard With the touch screen button

F

Press this switch.

F

Select the "driving" menu.

Before doing anything under the

bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start

system to avoid the risk of injury related

to an automatic change to START

mode.

Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of

the indicator lamp in the control switch and the

display of a message.

In the page, press this button.

Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of

the indicator lamp for the button and the display

of a message.

Pressing the switch again reactivates the

system.

The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,

accompanied by the display of a message.

driving on flooded roads

Before driving through a flooded road,

it is strongly recommended that you

deactivate the Stop & Start system.

For more advice on driving, particularly

on flooded roads, refer to the

Pressing the button again reactivates the

system.

The indicator lamp for the button goes off,

accompanied by the display of a message.

corresponding section.

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Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the system, the

button in the "EcO OFF" switch flashes for a

few moments, then remains on.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The Stop & Start system requires a

12 V battery of specific technology and

specification.

All work on this type of battery must be

carried out only by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

For more information on the 12 V

battery, refer to the corresponding

section.

In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the

vehicle may stall.

All of the instrument panel warning lamps

come on.

It is then necessary to switch off the ignition

and start the engine again using the "START/

STOP" button.

Lane departure warning system

Activation

Operating fault

F

When switching on the ignition

In the event of a fault, the indicator lamp in the

button flashes.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

or with the engine running, press

this button to activate the system;

the indicator lamp comes on.

detection - Alert

The detection may be impeded:

You are warned by the vibration of the driver's

seat cushion:

-

if the markings on the ground are

worn,

System which, using a camera which

recognises solid or broken lines, detects the

involuntary crossing of longitudinal traffic lane

markings on the ground.

To provide safe driving, the camera analyses

the image then, if the driver's attention drops,

triggers a warning if the vehicle drifts over

a lane marking (speed higher than 50 mph

(80 km/h)).

-

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.

-

if there is little contrast between the

markings on the ground and the

road surface,

-

if the windscreen is dirty,

No warning is transmitted while the direction

indicator is active and for approximately

20 seconds after the direction indicator is

switched off.

in certain severe weather conditions:

fog, heavy rain, snow, bright sunlight

or direct exposure to the sun (low

sun, leaving a tunnel, ...) and shade.

This system is particularly useful on motorways

and main roads.

deactivation

F

Press this button again, the

indicator lamp goes off.

The lane departure warning system

cannot, in any circumstances replace

the need for vigilance on the part of the

driver.

It is necessary to observe the driving

regulations and to take a break every

two hours.

The status of the system remains in the

memory when the ignition is switched off.

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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.

Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers

monitor the blind spots.

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.

The blind spot sensor system can never replace the need for vigilance on the part of the

driver.

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...),

-

with vehicles moving in the opposite

direction,

driving on a sinuous road or a sharp

corner,

your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a

caravan...

-

when overtaking quickly.

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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.

F

To deactivate the system, press this button

again; the warning lamp goes off.

The state of the system remains in memory on

switching off the ignition.

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.

The system is automatically deactivated

when towing with a towbar approved by

CITROËN.

Head-up display

displays during operation

System which projects information onto a

transparent blade in the driver's field of vision so

that they do not have to take their eyes off the road.

This system operates when the engine is running

and the settings are stored when the ignition is

switched off.

1. Head-up display On / Off.

2. Display height adjustment.

3. Brightness adjustment.

Once the system has been activated, the

information projected in the head-up display is:

A. The speed of your vehicle.

B. Cruise control/speed limiter information.

c. Navigation information (depending on

version).

For more information on the navigation

system, refer to the "Audio and

telematics" section.

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Activation / deactivation

Brightness adjustment

We recommend that adjustments are

only made using these buttons when

the vehicle is stationary.

When stationary or while driving, no

objects should be placed around the

transparent blade (or on its cover) to

avoid blocking deployment of the blade

and preventing its correct operation.

In certain extreme weather conditions

(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, ...)

the head-up display may not be legible

or may suffer temporary interference.

Some sunglasses may hamper reading

of the information.

To clean the transparent blade, use a

clean, soft cloth (such as a spectacles

cloth or microfibre cloth). Do not use

a dry or abrasive cloth or detergent or

solvent products as these could scratch

the blade or damage the anti-reflection

coating.

F

With the engine running, press button 1. The

activated/deactivated status when the engine was

switched off is retained when the engine is switched

on again.

F

With the engine running, adjust the

brightness of the information using

button 3:

-

towards the rear to increase the

brightness,

The blade retracts automatically 3 seconds after switching

off the engine except in STOP mode of Stop & Start.

-

towards the front to decrease the

brightness.

Height adjustment

F

With the engine running, adjust the display

to the required height using button 2:

-

towards the rear to move the display up,

towards the front to move the display

down.

Memorising speeds

By offering preset speed settings, this function facilitates the programming of a speed setting for both the speed limiter and the cruise

control.

The system includes up to 5 or 6 speeds, depending on equipment, that you can modify.

With your Audio system

Activating the function

Modifying a speed setting

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

Press this button to display the list of

memorised speed settings.

F

As a safety measure, the driver must

only modify the speed settings when

stationary.

Select "Speeds memorised" line and

confirm.

Select "Activation" to activate the function.

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With the touch screen

Modifying a speed setting

F

Press this button to select the

"driving" menu.

F

Press "Speed settings".

F

Select the system for which you want to

memorise new speed settings:

F

Enter the new value using the numerical

keypad and confirm.

Confirm to save the modification and quit

the menu.

"MEM" button

●

speed limiter

This button allows you to select a speed setting

to be used with the speed limiter or cruise

control.

or

Refer to the corresponding section.

●

cruise control

F

Choose the speed setting to be modified.

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.

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.

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.

This information also appears in the

head-up display.

For more information, refer to the

"Head-up display" section.

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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

To modify the limit speed setting using

memorised speeds and from your Audio

system:

successive short presses on button 2 or 3,

continuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),

press and hold button 2 or 3.

F

with the system first activated.

F

Turn the wheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position

to select the speed limiter; the function is

paused.

For more information on memorising speeds,

refer to the corresponding section.

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.

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:

F

press button 5 to display the six memorised

speed settings,

press the button for the desired speed

setting.

This setting becomes the new limit speed.

F

Pressing button 4 temporarily interrupts the

function (pause).

Temporarily exceeding the

programmed speed

Switching off

Operating fault

F

Turn wheel 1 to the "0" position: the

display of information on the speed limiter

disappears.

Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed

limiter.

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.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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.

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:

When the limit speed is exceeded but is not

due to action by the driver, there is an audible

signal to complete the alert.

-

ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

do not fit one mat on top of another.

-

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.

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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.

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.

Switching off the ignition cancels any

programmed speed setting.

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.

This information also appears in the

head-up display.

For more information, refer to the

"Head-up display" section.

As a safety measure, you are advised

to keep your feet near the pedals at all

times.

Switching on

To modify the cruise speed setting using

F

Pressing button 4 interrupts operation of

memorised speeds and from the touch screen:

the system (pause).

F

press button 5 to display the six memorised

speed settings,

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.

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 using

memorised speeds and from your Audio

system:

To modify the cruise speed setting from the

current speed of the vehicle:

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.

F

with the system first activated.

For more information on memorising speeds,

refer to the corresponding section.

F

You can release the accelerator pedal.

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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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

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...).

You may have to brake to control the speed of

your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is

automatically paused.

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.

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.

-

ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,

When descending a steep hill, the

cruise control system cannot prevent

the vehicle from exceeding the

programmed speed.

-

never fit one mat on top of another.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Parking sensors

Rear parking sensors

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.

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.

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 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.

This system cannot in any circumstances replace

the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

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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 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.

The sound emitted by the speaker (front

or rear) indicates whether the obstacle

is in front or behind.

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).

Reversing camera

The reversing camera is activated automatically

when reverse gear is engaged.

The image from the camera is displayed in the

touch screen.

The reversing camera system may be

accompanied by parking sensors.

The blue lines represent the general direction

of the vehicle.

The blue curved lines represent the maximum

turning circle.

The lines displayed in the screen do not

allow the position of the vehicle to be

determined relative to tall obstacles (for

example: vehicles nearby).

Some deformation of the image is

normal.

The green lines represent distances of around

1 to 2 metres beyond the edge of the vehicle's

rear bumper.

The red line represents the distance of around

30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear

bumper.

This system is a driving aid that does

not replace vigilance on the part of the

driver, who must remain in control of the

vehicle at all times.

High pressure jet washing

When cleaning your vehicle, keep the

end of the high pressure lance at least

30 cm from the camera lens.

Clean the camera lens regularly using

a soft cloth.

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