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2019-2024 Citroen Spacetourer Van Driving User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Driving for Your Citroen Spacetourer Van First Generation (2019-2024)

Driving  
Important!  
Driving advice  
Observe driving regulations and remain vigilant  
whatever the traffic conditions.  
Never drive with the parking brake applied  
– Risk of overheating and damage to the  
braking system!  
As the exhaust system of your vehicle  
is very hot, even several minutes after  
switching off the engine, never park or run  
the engine on inflammable surfaces (dry  
grass, fallen leaves, etc.) – Risk of fire!  
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.  
As a safety measure, the driver should only  
carry out any operations that require close  
attention when the vehicle is stationary.  
On a long journey, taking a break every two  
hours is strongly recommended.  
If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:  
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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,  
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deactivate the Stop & Start function,  
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate  
the need to brake and increase the distance  
from other vehicles.  
drive as slowly as possible without stalling.  
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),  
do not stop and do not switch off the engine.  
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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.  
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety  
conditions allow, make several light brake  
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.  
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Never leave the engine running in  
an enclosed area without adequate  
ventilation: internal combustion engines  
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon  
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and  
death!  
Driving on flooded roads  
In very severe wintry conditions  
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee  
correct operation and the longevity of  
the mechanical elements of your vehicle  
(engine and gearbox), the engine must be  
left running for 4 minutes before driving.  
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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Driving  
In case of towing  
Anti-theft protection  
Electronic immobiliser  
New vehicle  
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least  
approximately 620 miles (1,000 kilometres).  
Driving with a trailer places greater  
demands on the towing vehicle and  
requires extra care from the driver.  
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 moments  
after the ignition is switched off, and prevents  
starting of the engine by anyone who does not  
have the key.  
Braking  
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.  
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of  
engine braking is recommended.  
Side wind  
F Take into account the increased sensitivity  
to wind.  
Tyres  
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing  
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the  
recommended pressures.  
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed  
by a message in the instrument panel screen.  
If this happens, your vehicle will not start;  
contact a CITROËN dealer if required.  
Cooling  
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.  
F To lower the engine speed, reduce your  
speed.  
The maximum towable load on an incline  
depends on the gradient and the exterior  
temperature.  
Lighting  
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling  
on the trailer and the headlamp beam height  
of your vehicle.  
Starting/switching off  
the engine using the  
electronic key  
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Starting the engine  
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant  
temperature.  
For more information on Headlamp  
adjustment, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
F
If this warning lamp and the  
STOP warning lamp come on,  
stop the vehicle and switch off  
the engine as soon as possible.  
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid  
functions are automatically disabled if an  
approved towing system is used.  
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Driving  
If one of the starting conditions is not met,  
a reminder message is displayed in the  
instrument panel. 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.  
F Place the gear selector at P or N for  
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or  
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
F Place the electronic key in the reader.  
F Press the brake pedal for vehicles with an  
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the  
clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual  
gearbox.  
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the  
engine will not stop.  
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of  
braking assistance.  
F Briefly press the "START/STOP" button.  
The steering column unlocks and the engine  
starts more or less instantly.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
With petrol engines, after a cold start,  
preheating the catalytic converter can  
cause noticeable engine vibrations for  
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary  
with the engine running (accelerated idle  
speed).  
Emergency switch-off  
In the event of an emergency only, the engine  
can be switched off without conditions (even  
when driving).  
Press the "START/STOP" button for about  
three seconds.  
In this case, the steering column locks as soon  
as the vehicle stops.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
For Diesel vehicles, in sub-zero temperatures  
the engine will not start until the pre-heater  
warning lamp has gone off.  
Switching off the engine  
F Immobilise the vehicle.  
F Place the gear selector at P or N for  
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or  
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
Electronic key left in the reader  
You will be warned by a message if the  
electronic key is still in the reader on  
opening the driver's door.  
If this warning lamp comes on after  
pressing the "START/STOP" button,  
press down on the brake or clutch  
pedal until the warning lamp goes  
off, without pressing the "START/  
STOP" button again, until the engine  
starts and runs.  
F Press the "START/STOP" button.  
The engine stops and the steering column  
locks.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
F Remove the electronic key from the reader.  
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Driving  
F With an automatic gearbox, you should  
Starting/switching off the  
engine with Keyless Entry  
and Starting  
The Keyless Entry and Starting electronic  
key must be inside the vehicle.  
If the electronic key is not detected in this  
zone, a message is displayed.  
Move the electronic key into this zone so  
that the engine can be started.  
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key  
not detected – Back-up starting" section.  
keep the brake pedal fully depressed and  
not press the "START/STOP" button again  
until the engine is running.  
If one of the starting conditions is not met,  
a reminder message is displayed in the  
instrument panel.  
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn  
the steering wheel slightly while pressing the  
"START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of  
the steering column.  
Starting the engine  
F Press the "START/STOP" button while  
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the  
engine starts.  
The steering column unlocks and the engine  
starts.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
With petrol engines, after a cold start,  
preheating the catalytic converter can  
cause noticeable engine vibrations for  
up to 2 minutes while stationary with the  
engine running (accelerated idle speed).  
F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever  
into neutral.  
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,  
fully depress the clutch pedal.  
or  
F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear  
selector in mode P or N.  
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For Diesel engines, when the temperature is  
negative and/or the engine is cold, the start  
will only take place once the preheater warning  
lamp is off.  
As a safety measure, never leave the  
vehicle while the engine is running.  
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,  
press the brake pedal.  
If this warning lamp comes on after  
pressing the "START/STOP" button:  
Switching off the engine  
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.  
F With a manual gearbox, preferably put the  
gear lever into neutral.  
F With a manual gearbox, you should keep  
the clutch pedal fully depressed and not  
press the "START/STOP" button again until  
the engine is running.  
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Driving  
F With an automatic gearbox, preferably  
select mode P or N.  
Back-up switch-off  
Key not detected  
Back-up starting  
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,  
press the "START/STOP" button.  
The engine stops and the steering column  
locks.  
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn  
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock, but the gearbox locks in mode P.  
When the electronic key is not detected or is  
no longer in the recognition zone, a message  
appears in the instrument panel when closing  
a door or trying to switch off the engine.  
When the electronic key is in the recognition  
zone and after pressing the "START/STOP"  
button, the engine does not start:  
F Place the gear selector at P or N for  
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or  
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
F Place the electronic key in the back-up  
reader.  
F Press the brake pedal on vehicles with an  
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the  
clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.  
F Press the "START/STOP" button.  
The engine starts.  
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the  
engine will not stop.  
F To confirm the instruction to switch off the  
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for  
about three seconds.  
Never leave your vehicle with the  
electronic key still inside.  
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of  
braking assistance.  
Emergency switch-off  
In the event of an emergency only, the engine  
can be switched off without conditions (even  
when driving).  
Press the "START/STOP" button for about  
three seconds.  
In this case, the steering column locks as soon  
as the vehicle stops.  
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Driving  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking  
brake.  
Electric parking brake  
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes  
during manual application or release.  
After applying the parking brake, the  
simultaneous flashing of the indicator lamps  
in the instrument panel and in the control lever  
warns you to secure the immobilisation of the  
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual  
gearbox or by placing the selector at position  
P with an automatic gearbox or by placing  
a chock against one of the wheels (e.g. parking  
on a very steep slope or a steep slope with  
a weak battery).  
Switching the ignition on  
(without starting)  
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.  
The system provides, in automatic operation,  
the application of the parking brake on  
switching off the engine and release as the  
vehicle moves off.  
The driver can take over at any time to apply  
or release the parking brake, by operating the  
control lever:  
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 allow the vehicle to be locked.  
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by briefly pulling the control lever to apply  
the brake,  
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by briefly pushing the control lever, while  
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.  
In the event of a battery failure, the  
electric parking brake no longer works.  
As a safety measure, if the parking brake  
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by  
engaging a gear (with a manual gearbox)  
or placing a chock against one of the  
wheels.  
Automatic mode is activated by default.  
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With the ignition on, the system  
automatically changes to energy economy  
mode when required to maintain an  
adequate state of charge of the battery.  
The technology adopted for the electric  
parking brake does not allow the fitment of  
15-inch wheels.  
Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Indicator lamp  
This indicator lamp comes on in the  
instrument panel and in the control  
lever to confirm the application of  
the parking brake.  
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Driving  
Manual application  
With the vehicle stationary:  
Label on door panel  
When towing, parking on a steep slope,  
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn  
the wheels towards the kerb and engage  
a gear (with a manual gearbox) or place  
the gear selector at position P with an  
automatic gearbox.  
F pull briefly on the control lever.  
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by  
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control  
lever.  
For towing, you vehicle is approved for  
parking on slopes of up to 12%.  
Application of the parking brake is confirmed  
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp  
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake applied".  
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the  
parking brake is applied: the indicator  
lamps in the instrument panel and the  
control lever must be on fixed.  
If the parking brake is not applied, there  
is an audible signal and a message is  
displayed on opening the driver's door.  
Manual operation  
Automatic operation  
Manual release  
Automatic release  
With the ignition on or the engine running, to  
release the parking brake:  
F press the brake pedal,  
Ensure first that the engine is running and the  
driver's door is properly closed.  
The electric parking brake releases  
automatically and progressively when the  
vehicle moves off.  
F while maintaining pressure on the brake  
pedal, briefly push the control lever.  
The complete release of the parking brake is  
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the  
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake released".  
Never leave a child alone inside the  
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could  
release the parking brake.  
With a manual gearbox  
F Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1st  
gear or reverse.  
F Press the accelerator pedal and release the  
clutch pedal.  
If you push the control lever without  
pressing the brake pedal, the parking  
brake will not be released and a message  
is displayed.  
With an automatic gearbox  
F Press the brake pedal.  
F Release the brake pedal and press the  
accelerator pedal.  
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Driving  
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the  
parking brake released  
F Switch off the engine.  
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake  
does not release automatically, check that  
the front doors are correctly closed.  
With automatic operation, you can also  
manually apply or release the parking  
brake at any time using the control lever.  
Application of the parking brake is  
confirmed by illumination of the indicator  
lamps in the instrument panel and the  
control lever.  
The complete release of the parking brake is  
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the  
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake released".  
Special cases  
F Switch on the ignition again, without starting  
the engine.  
F Release the parking brake manually by  
pushing the control lever while keeping your  
foot on the brake pedal.  
In some situations, you may need to operate  
the parking brake manually.  
Immobilisation of the vehicle  
with the engine running  
When stationary with the engine running, do not  
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,  
you risk releasing the parking brake.  
The complete release of the parking brake is  
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the  
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake released".  
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine  
running, briefly pull the control lever.  
Application of the parking brake is confirmed  
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp  
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake applied".  
Automatic application  
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake  
is automatically applied when the engine is  
switched off.  
F Switch off the ignition.  
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Application of the parking brake is confirmed  
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp  
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,  
accompanied by the display of the message  
"Parking brake applied".  
Deactivating automatic  
operation  
In some situations, for example when it is  
extremely cold or during towing (caravan,  
recovery), it may be necessary to deactivate  
automatic operation of the system.  
Parking the vehicle with the  
brake released  
In very cold conditions (ice), it is  
recommended that the parking brake not  
be applied.  
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear  
or fit the chocks against one of the wheels.  
Automatic application does not take place  
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP  
mode of Stop & Start.  
F Start the engine.  
F Apply the parking brake with the control  
lever, if it is released.  
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Driving  
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 will brake the vehicle.  
Braking takes place while the control lever is  
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever  
is released.  
The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of  
the vehicle during emergency braking.  
If the emergency braking malfunctions,  
the message "Parking brake fault" will be  
displayed.  
This system only operates when:  
F Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.  
F Push and hold the control lever in the  
release direction for at least 10 seconds and  
no more than 15 seconds.  
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the vehicle is completely stationary, with  
your foot on the brake pedal,  
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certain slope conditions are met,  
the driver's door is closed.  
F Release the control lever.  
The hill start assist system cannot be  
deactivated.  
F Press and hold the brake pedal.  
F Pull the control lever in the application  
direction for 2 seconds.  
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being  
held temporarily by hill start assist.  
If you need to get out of the vehicle with  
the engine running, apply the parking  
brake manually. Then verify that the  
parking brake warning lamp (and the  
warning lamp P on the electric parking  
brake control lever) are on continuously.  
Deactivation of the automatic  
functions is confirmed by  
illumination of this indicator lamp in  
the instrument panel.  
F Release the control lever and the brake  
pedal.  
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,  
signalled by the illumination of one or both  
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then  
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.  
In this event, stability must be assured by the  
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"  
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is  
immobilised.  
From now on, the parking brake can only  
be applied and released manually using the  
control lever.  
Operation  
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic  
operation.  
Reactivation of automatic operation is  
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the  
instrument panel going off.  
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.  
Emergency braking  
Uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the  
vehicle is held for a short time when you  
release the brake pedal:  
The emergency braking should only be  
used in an exceptional situation.  
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provided you are in first gear or neutral with  
a manual gearbox.  
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provided you are in mode D or M with an  
automatic gearbox.  
5-speed manual gearbox  
Engaging reverse gear  
6-speed manual gearbox  
Engaging 5th or 6th gear  
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 3rd or 4th  
gear).  
Downhill, with the vehicle stationary and  
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held  
for a short time when you release the brake  
pedal.  
Engaging reverse gear  
F With the clutch pedal fully down, place the  
gear lever in neutral.  
Operating fault  
F Move the gear lever to the right then pull it  
back.  
If a fault in the system occurs, these warning  
lamps come on, accompanied by an alert  
message. Contact a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop to have the system  
checked.  
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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:  
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always select neutral,  
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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Driving  
Only engage reverse gear when the  
P. Park.  
To move the selector, switch on the  
ignition or start the engine.  
When the battery charge is too low, it will  
not be possible to move the selector.  
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Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking  
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.  
brake applied or released.  
Starting the engine.  
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R. Reverse.  
Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle  
stationary, engine at idle.  
N. Neutral.  
As a safety precaution and to facilitate  
starting the engine:  
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always select neutral,  
press the clutch pedal.  
Steering mounted controls  
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Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking  
brake applied.  
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Starting the engine.  
Automatic gearbox  
D. Automatic operation.  
Six or eight-speed automatic gearbox with  
steering wheel-mounted selector. It also offers  
a manual mode with gear changes via steering  
mounted paddles located behind the steering  
wheel.  
M. Manual operation with sequential  
changing of the gears.  
To come out of position P, shift the  
selector to the right to the required  
position, while pressing the brake pedal to  
the floor.  
+. Control paddle to change up, to the right  
of the steering wheel.  
Gear selector  
F Pull the "+" control paddle towards you to  
change up.  
To select position P, move the selector to  
the uppermost position (towards R), then  
push it forwards, then to the left.  
-. Control paddle to change down, to the left  
of the steering wheel.  
Only engage it when the vehicle is  
completely stationary. In this position, the  
front wheels are locked. Ensure that the  
selector is positioned correctly.  
F Pull the "-" control paddle towards you to  
change down.  
The steering mounted paddles do not  
allow neutral to be selected, nor reverse  
gear to be engaged or disengaged.  
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F If the parking brake is released, the vehicle  
moves off.  
Displays on the instrument panel  
If these conditions are not met, an audible  
signal is issued together with a message.  
If the parking brake is applied and automatic  
mode is activated, accelerate gradually.  
If P is displayed on the instrument panel  
but the gear selector is in another position,  
move the selector to position P to allow  
the engine to be started.  
If the parking brake does not release  
automatically, check that the front doors  
are properly closed.  
F With the engine running, press the brake  
pedal.  
F Select automatic mode (position D),  
sequential mode (position M) or reverse  
(position R).  
Never press the brake and accelerator  
pedals at the same time. Braking or  
accelerating must be done with the  
right foot only. Pressing the two pedals  
simultaneously risks damaging the  
gearbox.  
When you move the selector, the indicator  
corresponding to its position is displayed on the  
instrument panel.  
P.  
Parking.  
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 on  
the instrument panel with the  
message "Shift automatic  
gearbox to P", the P symbol  
flashes and a beep sounds.  
R.  
N.  
D.  
Reverse.  
Neutral.  
If position R, D or M is selected when the  
engine is running at idle, with the brakes  
released, the vehicle moves even without  
the accelerator being pressed.  
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Drive (Automatic operation).  
1 to 6 or 8. Gears engaged during manual  
operation.  
-.  
Invalid value during manual  
operation.  
Never leave children unattended in the  
vehicle when the engine is running.  
When carrying out maintenance with the  
engine running, apply the parking brake  
and select position P.  
Starting the vehicle  
F With your foot on the brake pedal, select  
position P or N.  
F Check that the display on the instrument  
panel agrees with the position engaged.  
F Gradually release the brake pedal.  
F Start the engine.  
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Never select position N while the vehicle  
Temporary control of gear  
changing  
Automatic mode  
is moving. If position N is selected by  
mistake while driving, allow the engine  
to return to idle, then select position D to  
accelerate.  
F
Select position D.  
D and the gear engaged appear in the  
instrument panel.  
Never select position P or R unless the  
vehicle is completely stationary.  
If you wish to engage reverse gear,  
to prevent jolting, do not accelerate  
immediately after selecting R.  
The gearbox operates in auto-adaptive mode,  
without any action by the driver. It continuously  
selects the gear best suited to the following  
parameters:  
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optimisation of fuel consumption,  
style of driving,  
road conditions,  
You can temporarily take control of gear  
changes using the steering mounted control  
paddles "+" and "-". The gear change  
instruction is acted on if the engine speed  
permits.  
This function allows you to anticipate certain  
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle  
or approaching a bend in the road.  
After a few moments with no action on the  
control paddles, the gearbox returns to  
automatic operation.  
Selection of position R is accompanied by  
the sound of a beep.  
vehicle load.  
For maximum acceleration without touching  
the selector, press the accelerator fully down  
(kick-down). The gearbox changes down  
automatically or holds the gear selected until  
the maximum engine speed is reached.  
When braking, the gearbox changes down  
automatically to provide effective engine  
braking.  
In the event of a battery failure, you  
must place the chocks supplied with the  
vehicle tools against one of the wheels to  
immobilise the vehicle.  
If you release the accelerator sharply, the  
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for  
safety reasons.  
Manual mode  
F Select position M.  
F Use the steering mounted control paddles  
"+" and "-" to change gears.  
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,  
never try to start the engine by pushing  
the vehicle.  
The gears engaged are displayed in sequence  
in the instrument panel.  
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very  
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 1.  
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In sequential mode, it is not necessary to  
release the accelerator pedal when changing  
gear.  
Changing from one gear to another only  
occurs if the vehicle speed and engine speed  
conditions allow; otherwise the gearbox will  
operate temporarily in automatic mode.  
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the  
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then  
the gear actually engaged is displayed.  
door is opened or approximately 45 seconds  
after the ignition is switched off, an audible  
signal sounds and a message appears:  
F reposition the lever to position P; the  
audible signal stops and the message  
disappears.  
Whatever the parking circumstances, you must  
apply the parking brake manually to immobilise  
the vehicle if automatic operation has been  
deactivated.  
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed  
restrictions permitting.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop.  
Gear efficiency indicator  
This system reduces fuel consumption by  
recommending the most appropriate gear.  
Operation  
In all circumstances, ensure that the  
selector is in position P before leaving  
your vehicle.  
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.  
Gear efficiency recommendations are for  
information only. In fact, the road layout, the  
traffic density and safety remain the deciding  
factors when choosing the best gear. The driver  
therefore remains responsible for deciding  
whether or not to follow the indications issued  
by the system.  
Invalid value during manual operation  
This symbol is displayed if a gear  
is not engaged correctly (selector  
between two positions).  
In the event of a battery failure, use the  
chock to immobilise your vehicle.  
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You can change mode at any time by  
moving the gear selector from D to M or  
vice versa.  
Operating fault  
If the gearbox malfunctions, the  
Service warning lamp comes on in  
the instrument panel, accompanied  
by a message and an audible signal.  
This function cannot be deactivated.  
Stopping the vehicle  
Before switching off the engine, you can  
engage position P or N to place the gearbox  
in neutral. In both cases, apply the parking  
brake to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is  
programmed to automatic mode.  
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up  
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may then  
feel a substantial jolt when changing from P to  
R and from N to R. This jolt will not cause any  
damage to the gearbox.  
With an automatic gearbox, the system is  
only active in manual mode.  
If the lever is not in position P, when the driver's  
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The information appears in the  
instrument panel in the form of an  
arrow.  
Operation  
For your convenience, during parking  
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available  
for a few seconds after coming out of  
reverse gear.  
The Stop & Start system does not modify  
the vehicle's functions, such as, for  
example, braking, power steering, etc.  
Going into engine STOP mode  
With a manual gearbox, the arrow may be  
accompanied by the gear recommended.  
This arrow may be pointing up or down,  
depending on the context.  
This indicator lamp comes on in the  
instrument panel and the engine  
goes into standby automatically.  
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With a manual gearbox, at speeds below  
12 mph (20 km/h), or with the vehicle  
stationary (with the PureTech 110, 130 and  
BlueHDi 100, 130 versions), when you place  
the gear lever in neutral and you release the  
clutch pedal,  
With an automatic gearbox, at speeds  
below 2 mph (3 km/h), or when the vehicle  
is stationary (depending on version), when  
you press the brake pedal or place the gear  
selector into position N.  
The system adapts its gear efficiency  
recommendation according to the driving  
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the  
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,  
braking, etc.).  
Never refuel with the engine in STOP  
mode; you must switch off the ignition with  
the "START/STOP" button.  
The system never suggests:  
Special cases: STOP mode not  
available  
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engaging first gear,  
engaging reverse gear.  
STOP mode is not invoked when:  
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, a time  
counter calculates the sum of the periods in  
STOP mode during a journey. It resets to zero  
every time the ignition is switched on with the  
"START/STOP" button.  
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the driver's door is open,  
Stop & Start  
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system  
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust  
emissions as well as the noise level when  
stationary.  
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,  
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The Stop & Start system puts the engine  
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during  
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or  
other, etc.). The engine restarts automatically –  
START mode – as soon as you wish to move off  
again.  
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demisting is active,  
Restarting occurs instantaneously, quickly and  
silently.  
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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.  
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certain special conditions (battery charge,  
engine temperature, braking assistance,  
exterior temperature, etc.) where the engine  
is needed for control of the system.  
Special cases: START mode  
activated automatically  
START mode is activated automatically if:  
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you open the driver's door,  
you unfasten the driver's seat belt,  
the speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph  
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph  
(3 km/h) with PureTech 110, 130, THP 165,  
180 and BlueHDi 100, 130 versions), 2 mph  
(3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,  
the electric parking brake is being applied,  
certain specific conditions (battery charge,  
engine temperature, braking assistance,  
air conditioning setting, etc.) where the  
engine is needed for control of the system  
or vehicle.  
In this case, this indicator lamp  
flashes for a few seconds then goes  
off.  
The Stop & Start is deactivated in the Driving  
menu of the touch screen.  
Select "Stop & Start" to deactivate the system.  
This operation is perfectly normal.  
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It is indicated by this warning lamp  
coming on.  
Going into engine START mode  
This indicator lamp goes off and the  
engine restarts automatically.  
Select "Stop & Start" again to reactivate the  
function.  
It is indicated by this indicator lamp  
coming on.  
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With a manual gearbox, when you fully  
depress the clutch pedal.  
With an automatic gearbox:  
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In this case, this indicator lamp  
flashes for a few seconds, then goes  
off.  
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gear selector in position D or M, when  
you release the brake pedal,  
Use of the adaptive cruise control  
deactivates the Stop & Start function.  
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or gear selector in position N and brake  
pedal released, when you place the gear  
selector in position D or M,  
This operation is perfectly normal.  
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or when you engage reverse gear.  
Deactivation/Manual  
reactivation  
In certain circumstances, such as to  
maintain the temperature in the passenger  
compartment, it may be necessary to  
deactivate the Stop & Start system.  
Operating fault  
If the system fails, this warning lamp  
flashes for a few seconds before  
lighting up continuously, associated  
with a message.  
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Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop.  
If a fault occurs in STOP mode, the engine may  
stall.  
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come  
on.  
Depending on version, an alert message may also  
be displayed, asking you to place the gear lever in  
position N and press the brake pedal.  
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and  
start the engine again using the "START/STOP"  
button.  
Driving on flooded roads  
The under-inflation detection system does  
not replace the need for vigilance on the  
part of the driver.  
This system does not avoid the need to  
check the tyre pressures (including the  
spare wheel) every month as well as  
before a long journey.  
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens  
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,  
causes premature wear of the tyres,  
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy  
loads, high speeds, long journeys).  
Before driving in a flooded area, it is  
strongly recommended that you deactivate  
the Stop & Start system.  
For more information on Driving advice,  
particularly on flooded roads, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
Tyre under-inflation  
detection  
System which automatically checks the  
pressures of the tyres while driving.  
The Stop & Start requires the use of  
a 12 V battery of special specification and  
technology.  
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.  
Driving with under-inflated tyres  
increases fuel consumption.  
The system monitors the pressure of the four  
tyres when the vehicle is moving.  
It compares the information given by the  
wheel speed sensors with reference values,  
which must be reinitialised after every tyre  
pressure adjustment or wheel change.  
The system triggers an alert as soon as it  
detects a drop in the pressure of one or more  
tyres.  
The inflation pressures defined for your  
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure  
label.  
For more information on the  
Identification markings, refer to the  
corresponding section.  
Opening the bonnet  
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.  
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F If it is not possible to make this check  
immediately, drive carefully at reduced  
speed.  
Checking tyre pressures  
Snow chains  
The system does not have to be  
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow  
chains.  
This check should be done when the tyres  
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or  
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)  
at moderate speeds).  
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the  
values indicated on the label.  
or  
F In case of a puncture, use the temporary  
puncture repair kit or the spare wheel  
(depending on equipment).  
Reinitialisation of the system is done on the  
touch screen, with the ignition on and the  
vehicle stationary.  
F In the Driving menu, select the "Driving  
functions" tab, then "Under-inflation  
initialisation".  
The alert is kept active until the system is  
reinitialised.  
Under-inflation alert  
Reinitialisation  
F Confirm the instruction by pressing "Yes",  
an audible signal and a message confirm  
the reinitialisation.  
This is indicated by continuous  
illumination of this warning lamp,  
an audible signal and, depending  
on equipment, the display of  
a message.  
The system must be reinitialised after any  
adjustment to the pressures of one or more  
tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.  
The new pressure parameters saved are  
treated as reference values by the system.  
F Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive  
steering movements and sudden braking.  
F Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do  
so.  
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Malfunction  
Before reinitialising the system, ensure  
that the pressures of the four tyres  
are correct for the conditions of use  
of the vehicle and conform to the  
recommendations on the tyre pressure  
label.  
The under-inflation alert can only be relied  
on if the reinitialisation of the system has  
been done with the pressures in the four  
tyres correctly adjusted.  
The loss of pressure detected does not  
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.  
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual  
check.  
The flashing and then fixed illumination of the  
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied  
by illumination of the Service warning lamp  
indicates a fault with the system.  
A message appears, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
F If you have a compressor, such as the one  
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check  
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.  
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the  
tyres is no longer provided.  
Have the system checked by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
The under-inflation detection system  
does not give a warning if a pressure is  
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.  
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After carrying out any work on the system,  
Speed Limit recognition  
and recommendation  
the pressure of the four tyres must be  
checked and the system reinitialised.  
Memorising speeds  
This function allows speeds to be saved, which  
can then be offered to set the two systems: the  
speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle)  
or the cruise control (for a vehicle cruising  
speed).  
You can memorise up to six speed settings  
for each of the two systems. By default, some  
speed settings are already memorised.  
F Select the system for which you want to  
memorise new speed settings.  
This system allows the speed limit detected by  
the camera to be displayed in the instrument  
panel.  
The system also processes speed limit  
information from the navigation system  
mapping.  
F Press the button corresponding to the  
speed setting you want to modify.  
F Enter the new value using the numerical  
keypad and confirm.  
Memorisation  
You should update your navigation  
mapping regularly in order to receive  
accurate speed limit information from the  
system.  
As a safety measure, the driver must carry  
out these operations when stationary.  
This function can be accessed in the Driving  
menu of the touch screen.  
F Select the "Driving functions" tab then  
Adjusting Speeds.  
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy  
goods vehicles, are not displayed.  
The display of the speed limit in the instrument  
panel is updated as you pass a speed limit sign  
intended for cars (light vehicles).  
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The speed limit units (mph or km/h)  
depend on the country you are driving in.  
This should be taken into account in order  
to observe the speed limit.  
For the system to operate correctly when  
you change country, the units for speed in  
the instrument panel must be those for the  
country you are driving in.  
To maintain correct operation of the  
system: regularly clean the area in front of  
the camera.  
The internal surface of the windscreen can  
also become misted around the camera.  
In humid and cold weather, demist the  
windscreen regularly.  
The system is active but is not detecting speed  
limit information.  
Activation/Deactivation  
On detection of speed limit information, the  
system displays the value.  
Activation and deactivation of the system is  
done in the touch screen's Driving menu.  
Select the "Vehicle settings" tab, then  
"Security"/"Safety" and "Recommended  
speed display".  
The automatic reading of road signs is  
a driving assistance system and does not  
always display speed limits correctly.  
The speed limit signs present on the road  
always take priority over the display by the  
system.  
The system cannot in any circumstances  
replace the need for vigilance on the part  
of the driver.  
The driver must observe the driving  
regulations and must adapt the speed of  
the vehicle to suit the weather and traffic.  
The system may not display the speed  
limit if it does not detect a speed limit sign  
within a preset period.  
Operating limits  
The legislation on speed limits is specific to  
each country.  
Displays in the instrument panel  
The system does not take account of reduced  
speed limits in the following cases:  
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poor weather (rain, snow),  
atmospheric pollution,  
when towing,  
driving with a space-saver type spare wheel  
or snow chains fitted,  
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puncture repair using the temporary repair  
kit,  
young drivers, etc.  
The system is designed to detect signs  
that conform to the Vienna Convention on  
road signs.  
The following situations may interfere with  
the operation of the system or prevent it from  
working:  
1. Detected speed limit indication.  
or  
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poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,  
falling snow, rain, fog),  
2. Indication of the end of the speed limit.  
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windscreen area located in front of the  
Steering mounted controls  
Memorising the speed  
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-  
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,  
fault with the camera,  
obsolete or incorrect mapping,  
obstructed road signs (by other vehicles,  
vegetation, snow),  
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F Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.  
Speed limiter/cruise control information is  
displayed.  
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speed limit signs that do not conform to the  
standard, are damaged or distorted.  
On detection of a sign offering a new speed  
limit, the system displays the value and MEM  
flashes for a few seconds to offer to make it  
a new speed setting.  
1. Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.  
2. Memorise a speed setting.  
Recommendation  
Display in the instrument panel  
If there is a difference of less than 6 mph  
(10 km/h) between the speed setting and  
the speed displayed by the Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation, the  
MEM symbol is not displayed.  
In addition to Speed Limit recognition and  
recommendation, the driver can select the  
speed displayed as a speed setting for the  
speed limiter or cruise control using the speed  
limiter or cruise control memorisation button.  
Depending on the road conditions, several  
speeds may be displayed.  
F Make an initial press on button 2 to request  
saving of the speed suggested.  
A message is displayed to confirm the request.  
For more information on the Speed  
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive  
cruise control, refer to the corresponding  
sections.  
3. Speed limit indication.  
4. Memorise the speed.  
5. Current speed setting.  
F Press button 2 again to confirm and save  
the new speed setting.  
After a predetermined period, the screen  
returns to the current display.  
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Steering mounted controls  
Displays in the instrument panel  
Speed limiter "LIMIT"  
System which prevents the  
vehicle from exceeding the speed  
programmed by the driver.  
Once the programmed speed limit is reached,  
additional pressure on the accelerator pedal  
has no effect.  
1. Select speed limiter mode.  
2. Decrease the programmed speed.  
3. Increase the programmed speed.  
4. Speed limiter On/Pause.  
Operation of the speed limiter requires  
a programmed speed of at least 19 mph  
(30 km/h).  
The speed limiter is paused using the control.  
The programmed speed can be exceeded  
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly  
beyond the point of resistance.  
To return to the programmed speed, simply  
release the accelerator pedal until the set  
speed limit has been reached again.  
6. Speed limiter on/off indicator.  
7. Speed limiter mode selected.  
8. Value of the speed setting.  
5. Display the list of memorised speeds or  
Use the speed suggested by the Speed  
Limit recognition and recommendation  
system.  
Switching on/Pause  
For more information on Memorising speeds,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
For more information on Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation and its  
memorisation, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
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F Turn wheel 1 to the LIMIT position: the  
speed limiter mode is selected but is not  
switched on (Pause).  
F Switch the speed limiter on by pressing  
button 4, if the speed displayed is suitable  
(by default, the last speed programmed).  
F You can pause the speed limiter by pressing  
button 4 again: the display confirms that it  
has been stopped (Pause).  
The programmed speed remains in the system  
memory when the ignition is switched off.  
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,  
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it  
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
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Adjusting the Speed Limit  
Temporarily exceeding the  
recognition and recommendation programmed speed  
setting  
F Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,  
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on  
in order to set the speed.  
going beyond the point of resistance, to  
exceed the programmed speed limit.  
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily  
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.  
An audible signal accompanies the flashing  
of the programmed speed when exceeding  
the speed is not due to an action by the driver  
(steep hill, etc.).  
As soon as the vehicle's speed returns to the  
programmed value, the limiter operates again:  
the display of the programmed speed becomes  
steady again.  
On sharp acceleration, as when  
descending a steep hill, the speed limiter  
will not be able to prevent the vehicle from  
exceeding the programmed speed.  
An audible signal accompanies the  
flashing of the programmed speed when  
exceeding the speed is not due to an  
action by the driver.  
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,  
F 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 the touch screen:  
F press button 5 to display the memorised  
speed settings,  
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:  
F press the button for the desired speed  
setting.  
The selection screen closes after a few  
moments.  
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ensure that the mat is positioned  
correctly,  
never fit one mat on top of another.  
Switching off  
F Turn wheel 1 to the 0 position. The display  
of information related to the speed limiter  
disappears.  
This setting becomes the new limit speed.  
To modify the limit speed setting from the  
speed suggested by the vehicle Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation:  
F the speed suggested is displayed in the  
instrument panel,  
F make a first press on button 5; a message  
is displayed to confirm the memorisation  
request,  
F press button 5 again to save the suggested  
speed.  
The speed displays immediately in the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
Malfunction  
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the  
speed limiter.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop.  
Cruise control "CRUISE"  
System which automatically  
maintains the speed of the vehicle  
at the value programmed by the  
driver, without any action on the  
accelerator pedal.  
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Operation of the cruise control requires  
a vehicle speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).  
As well as engagement:  
Steering mounted controls  
Displays in the instrument panel  
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of third gear or higher with a manual  
gearbox,  
of second gear or higher in manual mode  
with an automatic gearbox,  
of position D with an automatic gearbox.  
The cruise control is paused manually by  
pressing button 4 or pressing the brake pedal  
or if the ESC system is invoked for safety  
reasons.  
1. Select cruise control mode.  
2. Set the current speed as the cruise speed  
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed  
temporarily by depressing the accelerator  
pedal.  
To return to the programmed speed, simply  
release the accelerator pedal until the  
programmed cruise speed is reached again.  
setting/Reduce the cruise speed setting.  
3. Set the current speed as the cruise speed  
6. Cruise control pause/resume indication.  
7. Cruise control selection indication.  
8. Value of the speed setting.  
setting/Increase the cruise speed setting.  
4. Pause/Resume cruise control.  
5. Display the list of memorised speeds or  
Use the speed suggested by the sSpeed  
Limit recognition and recommendation  
system.  
For more information on Memorising speeds,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
For more information on Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation and its  
memorisation, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
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Switching off the ignition cancels any  
programmed speed setting.  
Switching on  
F Turn wheel 1 to the CRUISE position: cruise  
control mode is selected but the function is  
paused.  
The cruise control system cannot, in any circumstances,  
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it  
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
It is recommended that you always keep your feet close  
to the pedals.  
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To modify the cruise speed setting using  
memorised speed settings and from the touch  
screen:  
F press button 5 to display the memorised  
speed settings,  
F press the button for the desired speed  
setting.  
The selection screen closes after a few  
moments.  
F Press button 2 or 3: your vehicle's current  
speed becomes the cruise speed.  
The cruise control is activated (ON).  
Switching off  
F Turn wheel 1 to the 0 position. The display  
of information related to the cruise control  
disappears.  
Pause  
You can temporarily stop the speed limiter by  
pressing button 4 again: the display confirms  
that it has been stopped (Pause).  
Operating fault  
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the  
cruise control.  
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.  
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop.  
To modify the cruise speed setting using  
the speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation system:  
F the speed suggested is displayed in the  
instrument panel,  
F make a first press on button 5; a message  
is displayed to confirm the memorisation  
request,  
F press button 5 again to save the suggested  
speed.  
The speed displays immediately in the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
Modifying the cruise speed  
setting  
The cruise control must be active.  
To modify the cruise 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,  
F continuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),  
press and hold button 2 or 3.  
Take care: pressing and holding button  
2 or 3 results in a rapid change in the  
speed of your vehicle.  
Exceeding the programmed  
speed  
If the speed setting is exceeded, the displayed  
speed flashes.  
The display becomes steady again once the  
speed of the vehicle has reached the level of  
the speed setting again.  
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.  
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Principles of operation  
Adaptive cruise control  
When the cruise control is switched on, be  
careful if you maintain the pressure on one  
of the programmed speed modification  
buttons: this may result in a very rapid  
change in the speed of your vehicle.  
Do not use the cruise control on slippery  
roads or in heavy traffic.  
When descending a steep hill, the cruise  
control system cannot prevent the vehicle  
from exceeding the programmed speed.  
On steep climbs or when towing, the  
programmed speed may not be reached  
or maintained.  
Using radar with a range of about 100 metres,  
located at the front of the vehicle, this system  
detects a vehicle travelling in front of your  
vehicle.  
It automatically adapts the speed of your  
vehicle to that of the vehicle in front.  
If the vehicle in front is travelling more slowly,  
the system progressively reduces the speed of  
your vehicle using just engine braking (as if the  
driver had pressed the "-" button).  
If your vehicle is too close to the vehicle in  
front or is approaching it too quickly, adaptive  
cruise control is automatically deactivated.  
The driver is then alerted by an audible signal  
accompanied by a message.  
The system allows the speed of  
your vehicle to be maintained at the  
setting you have made, and also to  
respect the inter-vehicle time that  
you have selected between your  
vehicle and the one in front, when  
the situation permits it.  
Switching between the  
types of cruise control  
The use of mats not approved by  
CITROËN may interfere with the operation  
of the cruise control.  
The choice between "adaptive" and "standard"  
cruise control is made in the Driving menu.  
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:  
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes  
lane, the adaptive cruise control gradually  
accelerates your vehicle to return to the  
programmed speed.  
-
-
ensure that mats are secured correctly,  
never fit one mat on top of another.  
F
Turn the cruise control wheel to  
the "CRUISE" position.  
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If the driver operates the direction indicator to  
the left (left-hand drive) or to the right (right-  
hand drive), to overtake a slower vehicle, the  
adaptive cruise control allows your vehicle to  
temporarily approach the vehicle in front to  
assist the overtaking manoeuvre, though never  
exceeding the programmed speed.  
F In the Driving menu, select the Driving  
functions tab and then Active cruise  
control to activate or deactivate adaptive  
cruise control.  
For more information on the Cruise  
control, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
The adaptive cruise control operates  
by day and at night, in fog or moderate  
rainfall.  
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The adaptive cruise control uses only  
-
-
when the speed of the vehicle in front is too  
low,  
when the speed of your vehicle becomes  
too low.  
If the cruise speed setting is above  
engine braking to slow the vehicle.  
Consequently the vehicle loses speed  
slowly, as when releasing the accelerator  
pedal.  
The regulation range is limited: there will  
no longer be any adjustment of speed if the  
difference between the programmed speed  
setting and the speed of the vehicle in front  
becomes too high (19 mph (30 km/h)).  
93 mph (150 km/h), the adaptive cruise  
control switches to standard cruise control  
mode, without automatic regulation of the  
inter-vehicle safety distance (a message  
appears in the instrument panel).  
The inter-vehicle time setting is  
memorised when switching off the ignition.  
The adaptive cruise control cannot in any  
circumstances replace the observation of  
speed limits, nor the need for the vigilance  
on the part of the driver.  
It is recommended that you always keep  
your feet close to the pedals.  
Steering mounted control  
If the difference between the programmed  
speed setting and the speed of the  
vehicle in front is too great, the speed  
cannot be adjusted: the cruise control is  
automatically deactivated.  
The adaptive cruise control can be paused  
manually or automatically:  
-
-
-
by pressing button 4,  
by pressing the brake pedal,  
if the ESC system is activated, for safety  
reasons,  
if there is an action on the electric parking  
brake control,  
when an inter-vehicle time threshold is  
reached (calculated according to the relative  
speeds of your vehicle and the vehicle  
in front and the inter-vehicle time setting  
chosen),  
General information  
The adaptive cruise control is switched on  
manually, it requires the speed of the vehicle  
to be between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 93 mph  
(150 km/h) and the engagement of:  
-
-
1. Select cruise control mode.  
2. Use the current speed as the speed  
setting/Lower the speed setting.  
-
-
third gear or higher with a manual gearbox,  
second gear in manual mode with an  
automatic gearbox,  
3. Use the current speed as the speed  
setting/Raise the speed setting.  
4. Pause/Resume cruise control.  
-
position D with an automatic gearbox.  
-
when the distance between your vehicle  
and the one in front becomes too short,  
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5. Display the list of memorised speeds or,  
Use the speed suggested by the Speed  
Limit recognition and recommendation  
system.  
9. Value of the programmed speed or  
adjusted speed below the programmed  
speed.  
F choose a speed setting: it is displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
The selection screen closes after a few  
moments. The modification is then accepted.  
-
by pressing button 5, if your vehicle is  
equipped with speed limit recognition:  
F the speed to be memorised appears on  
the instrument panel.  
6. Display and adjustment of the  
Operation  
programmed inter-vehicle distance.  
Switching on  
For more information on Memorising speeds,  
refer to the corresponding section.  
For more information on Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation and its  
memorisation, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
Adaptive cruise control must be selected in the  
Driving menu.  
F Turn wheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position:  
cruise control mode is selected but the  
function is paused.  
F Press one of the buttons 2 or 3: the current  
speed of your vehicle becomes the cruise  
speed setting.  
The cruise control is activated (ON).  
By default, the inter-vehicle time is set at  
2 seconds.  
F press button 5 again to save the speed.  
The value appears immediately on the  
instrument panel.  
For more information on Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation and its  
memorisation, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
Displays on the instrument  
panel  
Otherwise, the last setting made will be used  
when switching on the system.  
As a precaution, it is recommended that  
you select a cruise speed setting close to  
the current speed of your vehicle.  
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Modification of the cruise speed  
Information is grouped together on the  
instrument panel.  
-
using buttons 2 or 3:  
Changing the inter-vehicle  
distance  
F by successive short presses, to change  
in steps of + or – 1 mph (km/h),  
F by a maintained press, to change in steps  
of + or – 5 mph (km/h).  
7. Cruise control pause/resume indication.  
Press button 6 to select a new inter-vehicle  
distance setting from the three levels ("Close",  
"Normal", "Distant").  
8. Cruise control selection indication, or  
vehicle speed adjustment phase.  
-
pressing button 5:  
This setting remains memorised, whatever the  
state of the system.  
F the six speeds memorised are displayed  
in the touch screen,  
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If a vehicle presence is detected by the  
Driving situations and  
associated alerts  
radar and if the speed selected is much  
higher than the speed of that vehicle,  
the system does not activate and the  
alert message "Activation not possible,  
conditions unsuitable" is displayed until  
the driving conditions are safe to allow  
activation of the system.  
The table below describes the alerts and  
messages displayed depending on the driving  
situation.  
The display of these alerts is not sequential.  
Exceeding the programmed  
setting  
It is possible to exceed the speed setting  
temporarily by depressing the accelerator  
pedal.  
Then simply release the accelerator pedal to  
return to the programmed speed.  
If the programmed setting is unintentionally  
exceeded, descending a steep hill for example,  
the speed setting in the instrument panel  
flashes as a warning.  
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Display on the  
instrument panel  
Associated  
message  
Symbol  
Comments  
No vehicle detected:  
the system operates as a standard cruise control.  
Detection of a vehicle, at the limit of the range of the radar:  
the system operates as a standard cruise control.  
"SPEED  
ADJUSTED"  
Detection of a vehicle that is too close or running at a speed lower than your vehicle's  
cruise speed setting.  
The system uses engine braking to slow your vehicle and then hold it at the speed of the  
vehicle in front so as to observe the programmed inter-vehicle time.  
The regulation range is limited to a maximum difference of 19 mph (30 km/h) between the  
cruise speed setting and the speed of the vehicle in front.  
"SPEED  
ADJUSTED"  
When the adjusted speed reaches the limit of regulation (speed setting – 19 mph  
(30 km/h)), the adjusted speed flashes together with the speed setting to signal that  
automatic deactivation of the system is imminent.  
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"Cruise  
control  
paused".  
If the system exceeds the limit of speed adjustment that it can make and in the absence of  
any reaction by the driver (operation of the direction indicator, change of lane, reduction in  
the speed of the vehicle), the system is automatically paused.  
The display of the deactivation message is accompanied by an audible signal.  
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When the adaptive cruise control is  
-
if the system does not slow the vehicle  
enough to continue to maintain a safe  
distance, for example when descending  
a steep hill.  
automatically paused, it can only be  
reactivated when safe conditions are  
restored. The message "Activation  
not possible, conditions unsuitable"  
is displayed while reactivation is not  
possible.  
The regulation range is limited to a maximum  
difference of 19 mph (30 km/h) between the  
cruise speed setting and the speed of the  
vehicle in front. Above this, the system goes into  
pause if the safety distance becomes too short.  
-
vehicles not running in the middle of the  
lane,  
When the conditions allow, it is  
recommended that the function be  
reactivated by pressing button 2 or 3,  
which will make the current speed of your  
vehicle the new cruise speed setting,  
rather than by pressing button 4 (on/  
pause) which reactivates the cruise control  
using the old cruise speed setting, which  
may be very different from the current  
speed of your vehicle.  
Poor weather conditions (very heavy  
rain, accumulation of snow in front of the  
radar) may hinder the operation of the  
system, with the display of the operating  
fault message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:  
Reduced visibility". The function remains  
unavailable until the message disappears.  
-
-
vehicles entering a corner,  
vehicles changing lane at the last moment.  
The cruise control does not take account of:  
-
-
stationary vehicles,  
vehicles driving in the opposite direction.  
Operating limits  
Since the radar detection range is relatively  
narrow, it is possible that the system cannot  
detect:  
The adaptive cruise control uses only engine  
braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the  
vehicle loses speed slowly, as when releasing  
the accelerator pedal.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction of the adaptive  
cruise control system, you are warned by an  
audible signal and the display of the message  
"Driving aid functions fault".  
Have the system checked by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
The system is paused automatically:  
-
if the vehicle in front slows down too much  
or too suddenly, and the driver does not  
brake,  
-
vehicles of reduced width, such as  
motorcycles, for example,  
-
if a vehicle comes between your vehicle and  
the vehicle in front.  
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This system provides the following  
functions:  
When the cruise control is working, take  
care if keeping pressed one of the cruise  
control programmed speed change  
buttons: this can lead to a very rapid  
change in the speed of your vehicle.  
Do not use adaptive cruise control on  
slippery surfaces or in heavy traffic.  
When descending a steep hill, the cruise  
control system cannot prevent the vehicle  
from exceeding the programmed speed.  
On steep climbs or when towing, the  
programmed speed may not be reached  
or maintained.  
Operation of the radar, located in the  
front bumper, may be impaired by the  
accumulation of dirt (dust, mud, etc.) or in  
certain weather conditions (snow, frost,  
etc.).  
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:  
Reduced visibility". is displayed to indicate  
that the function is in standby.  
Clean the front bumper regularly.  
If the front bumper is to be repainted or  
retouched, contact a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop. Certain types of  
paint could interfere with the operation of  
the radar.  
-
Automatically maintains the  
vehicle at the speed set by the  
driver.  
-
Automatic adjustment of the  
distance between your vehicle  
and the one in front.  
With an automatic gearbox, automatic  
adjustment of the distance can cause your  
vehicle to come to a complete stop.  
The use of mats not approved by  
CITROËN may interfere with the operation  
of the cruise control.  
Cruise control remains active after  
changing gear regardless of the gearbox  
type.  
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:  
-
-
ensure that mats are secured correctly,  
never fit one mat on top of another.  
Adaptive cruise control  
until vehicle is stopped/  
until 19 mph (30 km/h)  
It manages the acceleration and deceleration  
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the  
engine and the braking system.  
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Function until vehicle is stopped: with  
automatic gearbox  
Function until 19 mph (30 km/h): with manual  
gearbox  
For this purpose there is a radar installed in the  
front bumper.  
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Primarily designed for driving on main  
2. Use the current speed as the speed  
This system is a driving aid that cannot,  
in any circumstances, replace the need to  
observe speed limits and safety distances,  
nor the need for vigilance on the part of  
the driver.  
Some vehicles present on the road may  
not be properly seen or may be poorly  
interpreted by the camera and/or radar  
(e.g. a lorry), which may lead to a poor  
assessment of the distances and lead to  
the vehicle inappropriately accelerating or  
braking.  
The driver must be ready at all times  
to retake control of their vehicle by  
permanently holding both hands on the  
steering wheel and keeping their feet near  
the brake and accelerator pedals.  
setting/decrease the speed setting.  
roads and motorways, this system only  
works on moving vehicles, driving in the  
same direction as your vehicle.  
3. Use the current speed as the speed  
setting/increase the speed setting.  
4. Pause/Resume cruise control.  
5. Use the speed suggested by the Speed  
Limit recognition and recommendation.  
6. Display and adjustment of the  
Principle of operation  
The system automatically adapts the speed of  
your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to  
maintain a constant distance.  
programmed inter-vehicle distance.  
For more information on the Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation, refer to  
the corresponding section.  
If the vehicle in front is driving more slowly, the  
system slows or even stops your vehicle, using  
engine braking and the braking system (for  
versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).  
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes  
lane, the cruise control progressively  
accelerates your vehicle to return to the  
programmed speed.  
If the driver operates a direction indicator to  
overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise control  
allows your vehicle to temporarily approach  
the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking  
manoeuvre, though never exceeding the  
programmed speed.  
Displays in the instrument  
panel  
Steering mounted control  
7. Indication of the presence/absence of  
a target vehicle.  
8. Indication of cruise control activation/  
deactivation.  
The brake lamps illuminate as soon as  
the braking system is activated with  
deceleration of the vehicle.  
9. Value of the speed setting.  
1. Select cruise control mode.  
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10. Indication that vehicle is held stationary  
(versions fitted with an automatic  
gearbox).  
With a manual gearbox  
With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and  
99 mph (30 and 160 km/h):  
•
When changing from mode D to N with an  
automatic gearbox.  
-
or automatically:  
F When the vehicle is moving, press one of  
the buttons 2 or 3: the current speed of your  
vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.  
The cruise control starts operating (displayed  
in green).  
•
If the ESC system is activated, for safety  
reasons.  
When the speed of the vehicle falls below  
19 mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox.  
11. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation.  
•
As soon as a vehicle is detected, the symbol  
7 is filled with the colour associated with the  
cruise control mode. By default, the symbol 7 is  
empty.  
With an automatic gearbox  
When the cruise control is in operation, the  
symbols 7 and 8 are displayed in green. By  
default, they are displayed in grey.  
Mode D or M must be selected.  
With the speed of the vehicle between 19 and  
112 mph (30 and 180 km/h):  
F When the vehicle is moving, press one of  
the buttons 2 or 3: the current speed of your  
vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.  
When the cruise control is paused, it  
can only be reactivated when all of the  
safety conditions are met. The message  
"Activation not possible, conditions  
unsuitable" is displayed while reactivation  
is not possible.  
Remembering the settings  
Switching off the ignition cancels any speed  
setting value chosen by the driver.  
By default, the inter-vehicle distance is set  
at "Normal" (2 dashes). Otherwise, the last  
setting made will be used when switching on  
the system.  
12. Inter-vehicle distance setting.  
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13. Position of vehicle detected by the radar.  
Reactivating the function  
This information is visible in the instrument  
panel in "DRIVING" display mode.  
Versions fitted with a manual gearbox  
To reactivate the function, the driver must  
accelerate to reach at least 19 mph (30 km/h),  
then press one of the buttons 2, 3 or 4.  
Switching on  
Pause  
Versions fitted with an automatic gearbox  
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to  
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle  
stationary; the cruise control is paused.  
To switch on the cruise control  
F With the engine running, turn the wheel  
1 to the "CRUISE" position. The system is  
paused (grey display).  
The cruise control can be paused manually by:  
-
action by the driver:  
•
•
•
•
On the button 4 (Pause).  
On the brake pedal.  
On the electric parking brake control.  
On the clutch pedal, by pressing and  
holding for more than 5 seconds.  
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The driver should press the accelerator pedal  
to move off, then reactivate the system above  
19 mph (30 km/h) by pressing button 2, 3 or 4.  
If the driver takes no action following this  
immobilisation, the electric parking brake is  
applied automatically after a while (approx. five  
minutes).  
Modification of the programmed  
inter-vehicle distance  
Take care: pressing and holding button  
2 or 3 results in a rapid change in the  
speed of your vehicle.  
Modification from the  
Speed Limit recognition and  
recommendation system  
Three threshold settings are suggested for the  
inter-vehicle distance:  
As a safety measure, wait until the current  
speed approaches the speed setting to  
reactivate the function by pressing button 4.  
F The suggested speed is displayed in the  
instrument panel.  
F Make an initial press on button 5; a  
message is displayed to confirm the  
memorisation request.  
F Press button 5 again to save the suggested  
speed.  
The speed displays immediately in the  
instrument panel as the new speed setting.  
-
-
-
"Distant" (3 dashes),  
"Normal" (2 dashes),  
"Close" (1 dash).  
Engine running and with the wheel at the  
"CRUISE" position:  
Modification of the speed  
setting  
With the engine running and cruise control on  
(green), you can modify the speed setting.  
F Press button 6 to display the selection  
screen for inter-vehicle distance.  
F By pressing button 6 repeatedly, cycle  
through the predefined settings.  
The selection screen closes after a few  
seconds.  
For more information on the Speed Limit  
recognition and recommendation, refer to  
the corresponding section.  
Modification from the current  
speed  
The modification is then accepted.  
This setting remains in memory, whatever the  
state of the system and when the ignition is  
switched off.  
F By successive short presses on button 2 or  
3, to lower or raise the setting in steps of +  
or – 1 mph (km/h),  
F By a maintained press on button 2 or 3, to  
lower or raise the setting in steps of + or –  
5 mph (km/h).  
As a precaution, it is recommended  
that you select a cruise speed close to  
the current speed of your vehicle, so  
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or  
deceleration of the vehicle.  
The selection also applies to the stopping  
distance (versions with EAT6 and  
EAT8 automatic gearbox).  
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Exceeding the programmed  
setting  
It is possible to exceed the speed setting  
temporarily by depressing the accelerator  
pedal.  
Indicator lamp  
(grey)  
Display  
Associated message  
Comments  
"Cruise control paused"  
System paused.  
No vehicle detected.  
The cruise control no longer manages the  
braking system during this period.  
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return  
to the programmed speed.  
"Cruise control paused"  
"Cruise control on"  
System paused.  
A vehicle has been  
detected.  
(grey)  
If the programmed speed setting is exceeded,  
the display of the speed setting disappears  
and a message "Cruise control suspended"  
is displayed until the accelerator pedal is  
released.  
System activated.  
No vehicle detected.  
according to  
the inter-vehicle  
distance selected  
(green)  
(green)  
Driving situations and  
associated alerts  
"Cruise control on"  
System activated.  
A vehicle has been  
detected.  
To benefit from all necessary information on  
the instrument panel, you must select the  
"DRIVING" display mode beforehand.  
The table below describes the alerts and  
messages displayed depending on the driving  
situation.  
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according to  
the inter-vehicle  
distance selected  
The display of these alerts is not sequential.  
"Cruise control  
suspended"  
System activated.  
The driver has  
temporarily taken  
control of the vehicle by  
accelerating.  
or  
(green)  
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Indicator lamp  
Display  
Associated message  
Comments  
"Take back control of the  
vehicle"  
The driver must take  
back control of the  
+
vehicle by accelerating  
or braking, depending on  
the circumstances.  
(green)  
(green)  
(orange)  
"Take back control of the  
vehicle"  
The system cannot  
manage the critical  
situation alone  
(emergency braking of  
the target vehicle, rapid  
insertion of another  
vehicle between the two  
vehicles).  
+
(red)  
The driver must  
immediately take back  
control of the vehicle.  
"Activation not possible,  
conditions unsuitable"  
The system refuses  
to activate the cruise  
control (speed outside  
the operating range,  
winding road).  
70  
or  
(orange)  
70  
(grey)  
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Versions fitted with an automatic gearbox  
When the driver must suspend the cruise  
control system:  
Indicator lamp  
Display  
Associated message  
Comments  
"Cruise control paused"  
(for a few seconds)  
The system has brought  
the vehicle to a complete  
stop and is holding it  
immobilised.  
or  
The driver must  
accelerate to move off  
again.  
The cruise control  
remains paused until the  
driver reactivates it.  
according to  
-
-
Vehicles in a tight bend.  
When approaching a roundabout.  
the inter-vehicle  
distance selected  
and the actual  
distance from the  
target vehicle  
(grey)/(green)  
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to  
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle  
stationary; the cruise control is paused.  
The driver should press the accelerator  
pedal to move off, then reactivate the  
system by pressing one of buttons 2, 3 or  
4. If the driver takes no action following this  
immobilisation, the electric parking brake is  
applied automatically after a while (approx. five  
minutes).  
Cases of non-detection by the radar:  
-
-
Pedestrians, some cyclists, animals.  
Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,  
etc.).  
-
When following a narrow vehicle.  
Reactivate cruise control when conditions  
permit.  
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Cases where the driver is urged to take  
back control immediately:  
-
Excessively sharp deceleration of the  
vehicle in front of you.  
-
-
Vehicles crossing your lane.  
Oncoming vehicles.  
Operating limits  
The system cannot exceed the limits of the  
laws of physics.  
The system cannot deal with certain situations  
and the driver has to take back control of the  
vehicle.  
-
When a vehicle cuts in sharply between  
your vehicle and the one in front.  
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The system must not be activated in the  
following situations:  
The cruise control operates by day and  
night, in fog or moderate rainfall.  
The system is not intended for the  
following situations:  
-
When the "space-saver" spare wheel is  
being used (depending on version).  
When towing.  
However, it is strongly recommended  
that you always adapt your speed and  
your safety distance from vehicles ahead  
according to the driving conditions, the  
weather and the road surface.  
Use the cruise control only where  
the driving conditions allow running  
at a constant speed and keeping an  
adequate safety distance.  
Do not activate the cruise control in urban  
areas where pedestrians are likely to  
cross the road, in heavy traffic, on winding  
or steep roads, on slippery or flooded  
roads, when there is snowfall, if the front  
bumper is damaged or when the brake  
lamps have failed.  
-
the front end of the vehicle has been  
modified (addition of long-range  
headlamps, painting of the front  
bumper),  
-
-
Following an impact on the front bumper.  
-
-
-
driving on a racing track,  
driving on a rolling road,  
use of snow chains, non-slip covers or  
studded tyres.  
Be particularly careful:  
-
When motorcycles are present and  
when there are vehicles staggered  
onto the traffic lane.  
The use of mats not approved by  
CITROËN may interfere with the operation  
of the cruise control.  
-
When you enter a tunnel or cross  
a bridge.  
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:  
-
ensure that the mat is secured  
correctly,  
-
never fit one mat on top of another.  
In certain circumstances, it may not  
be possible for the speed setting to be  
maintained or even reached: loaded  
vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.  
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Malfunction  
Active Safety Brake with  
The following situations may interfere with  
the operation of the system or prevent it  
from working:  
Collision Risk Alert and  
Intelligent emergency  
braking assistance  
If the cruise control  
-
poor visibility (inadequate street  
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense  
fog, etc.),  
malfunctions, dashes are  
displayed instead of the  
cruise control speed setting.  
-
dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming  
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp  
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating  
shade and light, etc.),  
If this warning lamp comes  
on, accompanied by an  
alert message and an  
audible signal, this confirms  
a malfunction.  
The system allows:  
-
camera or radar masked (mud, frost,  
snow, condensation, etc.).  
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the driver to be warned that their vehicle is  
at risk of collision with the vehicle in front,  
a collision to be prevented, or its severity to  
be limited, by reducing the vehicle's speed.  
In these situations, detection performance  
may be reduced.  
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:  
Reduced visibility". is displayed to indicate  
that the function is in standby.  
Have the system checked by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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This system is a driving aid that includes three  
functions:  
The adaptive cruise control deactivates  
automatically if the use of a "space-saver"  
type spare wheel is detected or if there is  
a malfunction on the lateral brake lamps or  
trailer brake lamps (for approved trailers).  
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Collision Risk Alert (alert if there is a risk of  
collision),  
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Intelligent emergency braking assistance,  
Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency  
braking).  
Clean the front bumper regularly.  
If the front bumper is to be repainted or  
retouched, contact a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop. Certain types of  
paint could interfere with the operation of  
the radar.  
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Deactivation/Activation  
By default, the system is automatically  
activated at every engine start.  
The system can be deactivated or activated via  
the vehicle settings menu.  
The following situations may interfere with  
the operation of the system or prevent it  
from working:  
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poor visibility (inadequate street  
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense  
fog, etc.),  
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dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming  
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp  
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating  
shade and light, etc.),  
camera or radar obstructed (mud, frost,  
snow, condensation, etc.).  
Deactivation of the system is  
signalled by the illumination of this  
indicator lamp, accompanied by the  
display of a message.  
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The vehicle has a camera located at the top of  
the windscreen, and, depending on the version,  
a radar located in the front bumper.  
On versions with camera alone, this  
message indicates to you that the camera  
is obstructed: "Driving aids camera:  
visibility limited, see user guide".  
In these situations, detection performance  
may be reduced.  
Operating conditions and  
limits  
The ESC system must not be faulty.  
The ASR must not be deactivated.  
All passenger seat belts must be fastened.  
Driving at a steady speed on roads with few  
bends is required.  
This system is designed to assist the  
driver and improve road safety.  
It is the driver's responsibility to  
continuously monitor the state of the  
traffic, observing the driving regulations.  
This system does not replace the need for  
vigilance on the part of the driver.  
As soon as the system detects a potential  
obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in  
case automatic braking is needed. This  
may cause a slight noise and a slight  
sensation of deceleration.  
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Collision Risk Alert  
It warns the driver if their vehicle is at risk of  
collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian  
present in their traffic lane.  
Clean the windscreen regularly,  
The system is automatically deactivated  
after the use of the "space-saver" type  
spare wheel is detected, or if a fault with  
the lateral brake lamps is detected.  
particularly the area in front of the camera.  
The internal surface of the windscreen can  
also become misted around the camera.  
In humid and cold weather, demist the  
windscreen regularly.  
Modifying the alert trigger  
threshold  
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the  
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could  
conceal the detection camera.  
Clean the front bumper, especially around  
the radar, removing mud, snow, etc.  
It is possible that warnings are not given,  
are given too late or seem unjustified.  
Consequently, always stay in control of  
your vehicle and be prepared to react at  
any time to avoid an accident.  
This threshold determines how you wish  
to be alerted of the presence of a moving  
or stationary vehicle in front of you, or  
a pedestrian present in your traffic lane.  
The current threshold can only be  
modified via the touch screen's  
Driving menu.  
In the following cases, deactivating the system  
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:  
After an impact, the function automatically  
stops operating. Contact a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the  
system checked.  
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towing a trailer,  
carrying long objects on roof bars or roof  
rack,  
You can select one of three predefined  
thresholds:  
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with snow chains fitted,  
before using an automatic car wash, with  
the engine running,  
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"Distant",  
"Normal",  
"Close".  
If the front bumper is to be repainted or  
retouched, contact a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop. Certain types of  
paint could interfere with the operation of  
the radar.  
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before placing the vehicle on a rolling road  
in a workshop,  
The last threshold selected is kept in memory  
when the ignition is switched off.  
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towed vehicle, engine running,  
damaged front bumper (version with radar),  
following impact to the windscreen close to  
the detection camera.  
Operation  
Depending on the degree of risk of collision  
detected by the system and the alert threshold  
chosen by the driver, different levels of  
alert can be triggered and displayed in the  
instrument panel.  
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These levels of alert are based on the inter-  
vehicle time between your vehicle and the  
vehicle in front.  
It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid  
a frontal collision by your vehicle where the  
driver fails to react.  
Intelligent emergency  
braking assistance  
If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid  
a collision, this system will supplement the  
braking, within the limits of the laws of physics.  
This assistance will only be provided if you  
press the brake pedal.  
They take account of the vehicle dynamics,  
the speed of your vehicle and the one in front,  
the environmental conditions, the operation of  
the vehicle (cornering, pedals pressed, etc.) to  
trigger the alert at the best moment.  
Operation  
The system operates under the following  
conditions:  
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The vehicle's speed does not exceed  
37 mph (60 km/h) when a pedestrian is  
detected.  
The vehicle's speed does not exceed  
50 mph (80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle  
is detected.  
The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and  
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions  
with camera alone) or 87 mph (140 km/h)  
(versions with camera and radar) when  
a moving vehicle is detected.  
Level 1 (orange): visual alert only,  
signalling to you that the vehicle in  
front is very close.  
The message "Vehicle close" is  
displayed.  
Active Safety Brake  
Level 2 (red): visual and audible  
alert, warning you that a collision is  
imminent.  
If the camera and/or radar have  
confirmed the presence of a vehicle  
or a pedestrian, this warning lamp  
flashes once the function is acting  
on the vehicle's brakes.  
The message "Brake!" is displayed.  
Where the speed of your vehicle is too fast  
approaching another vehicle, the first level  
of alert may not be displayed: the level  
2 alert may be displayed directly.  
Important: alert level 1 is never displayed  
when the "Close" trigger threshold has  
been selected.  
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of  
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle  
comes to a complete stop, keep the brake  
pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle from  
starting off again.  
With a manual gearbox, in the event of  
automatic emergency braking until the vehicle  
comes to a complete stop, the engine may stall.  
This function, also called automatic emergency  
braking, intervenes following the alert if the  
driver does not react quickly enough and does  
not operate the vehicle's brakes.  
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This system is a driving aid that cannot,  
in any circumstances, replace the  
driver's own vigilance. The driver must  
remain in control of the vehicle under all  
circumstances.  
The system helps the driver only when  
there is a risk of the vehicle involuntarily  
wandering from the lane it is being driven  
in. It does not manage the safe driving  
distance, the speed of the vehicle or the  
brakes.  
Lane Departure Warning  
System  
Using a camera located at the top of the  
windscreen to identify lane markings on the  
ground, the system corrects the trajectory of  
the vehicle while alerting the driver if it detects  
a risk of involuntary crossing of a line.  
This system is particularly useful on motorways  
and main roads.  
The driver can maintain control of the  
vehicle at any time by sharply turning  
the steering wheel and/or pressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
Operation of the function may be felt by  
slight vibration in the brake pedal.  
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop,  
the automatic braking is maintained for  
1 to 2 seconds.  
The driver must hold the steering wheel  
with both hands in a way that allows  
control to be maintained in circumstances  
where the system is not able to intervene  
(if lane markings disappear, for example).  
It is necessary to observe the driving  
regulations and take a break every two  
hours.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a fault with the  
system, you are alerted by the  
illumination of this warning lamp,  
accompanied by the display of  
a message and an audible signal.  
Conditions for operation  
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The speed of the vehicle must be between  
40 mph and 112 mph (65 km/h and 180 km/h).  
The driver must hold the steering wheel with  
both hands.  
The change of trajectory must not be  
accompanied by operation of the direction  
indicators.  
Operation  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the system checked.  
Once the system identifies a risk of the vehicle  
involuntarily crossing one of the lane markings  
detected, it makes the correction to the  
trajectory required to return the vehicle to its  
initial path.  
The driver will notice a turning movement of the  
steering wheel.  
The ESC system must be activated and fault-  
free.  
This warning lamp flashes during  
trajectory correction.  
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If the driver wishes to maintain the  
If the system detects that the driver is not  
holding the wheel firmly enough during  
an automatic correction of trajectory,  
it interrupts the correction. An alert is  
triggered to encourage the driver to take  
back control of the vehicle.  
trajectory of the vehicle, they can prevent  
the correction by keeping a firm grip on  
the wheel (during an avoiding manoeuvre,  
for example).  
The correction is interrupted if the  
direction indicators are operated.  
Driving situations and  
associated alerts  
To benefit from all necessary information on  
the instrument panel, you must previously  
select the "DRIVING" display mode.  
The table below describes the alerts and  
messages displayed depending on the driving  
situation.  
While the direction indicators are on and for  
a few seconds after switching them off, the  
system considers that any change of trajectory  
is voluntary and no correction is triggered  
during this period.  
The display of these alerts is not sequential.  
However, with the Blind Spot Detection system  
activated, if the driver starts changing lanes  
and another vehicle is detected in the vehicle's  
blind spot, the system will correct the trajectory  
of the vehicle even though the direction  
indicators are on.  
For more information on the Blind Spot  
Detection, refer to the corresponding section.  
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Display and/  
or associated  
message  
Status of the Indicator  
Comments  
function  
lamp  
OFF  
System deactivated.  
(grey)  
(grey)  
ON  
ON  
System active, conditions not met:  
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speed below 40 mph (65 km/h),  
no lane marking recognised,  
ESC deactivated or operation triggered,  
"sporty" driving.  
Automatic deactivation/standby of the system (for example: detection of a trailer, use of the  
"space-saver" spare wheel provided with the vehicle).  
(grey)  
Display and/  
or associated  
message  
Status of the Indicator  
Comments  
function  
lamp  
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ON  
Detection of lane markings.  
Speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).  
(green)  
ON  
ON  
The system corrects the trajectory on the side where the risk of involuntary crossing is  
detected (orange line).  
(orange)/(green)  
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If, during correction, the system detects that the driver has not held the wheel for a few  
seconds, it interrupts the correction and returns control to the driver.  
During correction of the trajectory, if the system determines that the correction will not be  
enough and that a solid line is crossed (orange line): the driver is warned that they must  
complete the correction of the trajectory.  
(orange)/(green)  
"Take control of the  
vehicle".  
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The system is not intended for driving in the  
following situations:  
Operating limits  
The system goes into standby automatically in  
The following situations may interfere with  
the operation of the system or prevent it  
working:  
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driving on a speed circuit,  
driving with a trailer,  
driving on a rolling stand,  
driving on unstable surfaces.  
the following cases:  
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conditions of poor visibility (inadequate  
street lighting, snowfall, rain, fog),  
dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming  
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp  
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating  
shade and light),  
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ESC deactivated or operation triggered,  
speed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or greater  
than 112 mph (180 km/h),  
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connected electrically to a trailer,  
use of the "space-saver" spare  
wheel detected (as detection is not  
immediate, deactivation of the system is  
recommended),  
Activation/Deactivation  
Activation and deactivation of the system is  
done in the Driving menu of the touch screen.  
Select the "Driving functions" then the "Lane  
assist" tab.  
The system state remains in memory when the  
ignition is switched off.  
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windscreen area located in front of the  
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered,  
snow-covered, damaged or covered by  
a sticker,  
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dynamic driving style detected, pressure on  
the brake or accelerator pedal,  
driving where there are no lane markings,  
activation of the direction indicators,  
crossing the inside line on a bend,  
driving in a tight corner,  
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lane markings worn, hidden (snow,  
mud) or multiple (roadworks, etc.),  
running close to the vehicle in front  
(the lane markings may not be  
detected),  
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inactivity by the driver detected during  
correction.  
Malfunction  
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roads that are narrow, winding, etc.  
In the event of a fault with the system, you are  
alerted by the illumination of these warning  
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by  
the display of a message and an audible signal.  
Have the system checked by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Risk of undesirable operation  
Deactivation of the system is recommended in  
the following situations:  
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driving on a road surface in poor condition,  
poor weather conditions,  
driving on slippery surfaces (ice).  
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Operation  
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers  
monitor the blind spots.  
The alert is given by an orange warning lamp  
coming on in the relevant door mirror, as soon  
as a vehicle – car, lorry, cycle – is detected.  
The following conditions must be met for this:  
Blind Spot Detection  
This driving aid 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  
relative distances and speeds of other  
vehicles and to predict their movements  
before deciding whether to change lane.  
This system is a driving aid that cannot, in  
any circumstances, replace the need for  
vigilance on the part of the driver.  
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all vehicles are moving in the same direction  
and in adjacent lanes,  
the speed of the vehicle must be between  
7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),  
you overtake a vehicle with a speed  
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),  
a vehicle overtakes you with a speed  
difference of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),  
the traffic is flowing normally,  
overtaking a vehicle over a certain period  
of time and the vehicle being overtaken  
remains in the blind spot,  
This system warns the driver of the presence  
of another vehicle in the blind spots of their  
vehicle (areas hidden from the driver's field  
of vision), as soon as this presents a potential  
danger.  
Activation/Deactivation  
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The function is activated and  
deactivated in the Driving menu of  
the touch screen.  
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you are driving on a straight or slightly  
curved road,  
your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a  
caravan, etc.  
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When the function is activated,  
this indicator lamp comes on in the  
instrument panel.  
The state of the system stays in memory when  
switching off the ignition.  
A fixed warning lamp appears in the door mirror  
on the side in question:  
The system is automatically deactivated  
when towing with a towing device  
approved by CITROËN.  
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immediately, when being overtaken,  
after a delay of about one second, when  
overtaking a vehicle slowly.  
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with vehicles moving in the opposite  
direction,  
The system may suffer temporary  
interference in certain weather conditions  
(rain, hail, etc.).  
In particular, driving on a wet surface or  
the transition from a dry area to a wet area  
can cause false alerts (e.g. the presence  
of water droplets in the blind spot is  
interpreted as a vehicle).  
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the  
sensors are not covered with 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.  
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driving on a winding road or a sharp corner,  
when overtaking or being overtaken by  
a very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which  
is both detected in the rear blind spot and  
present in the driver's front field of vision,  
when overtaking quickly,  
in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in  
front and behind are confused with a lorry or  
a stationary object,  
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if the Park Assist function is activated.  
Operating fault  
In the event of a fault with the  
system, this warning lamp flashes  
for a few moments in the instrument  
panel, accompanied by the Service  
warning lamp coming on and the  
display of a message.  
High pressure jet wash  
When washing your vehicle, keep the  
nozzle at a minimum distance of 12 inches  
(30 cm) from the sensors.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the system checked.  
No alert will be given in the following situations:  
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in the presence of non-moving objects  
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,  
road signs, etc.),  
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This alert is issued via the display of  
Active Blind Spot  
Monitoring System  
These systems cannot in any circumstances  
replace the need for vigilance on the part  
of the driver who must remain in control  
of their decisions. In no case can these  
systems keep the driver awake or prevent  
them from falling asleep at the wheel.  
It is the driver's responsibility to stop if they  
feel tired.  
a message encouraging you to take a break,  
accompanied by an audible signal.  
If the driver does not follow this advice, the  
alert is repeated hourly until the vehicle is  
stopped.  
(depending on version)  
In addition to the fixed warning lamp in the door  
mirror on the side in question, a correction of  
trajectory will be felt if you cross a lane marking  
with the direction indicators on, to help you  
avoid a collision.  
The system resets itself if one of the following  
conditions is met:  
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engine running, the vehicle has been  
stationary for more than 15 minutes,  
the ignition has been switched off for a few  
minutes,  
the driver's seat belt is unfastened and their  
door is open.  
Conditions for operation  
Activation/Deactivation  
The following systems must be activated:  
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Blind Spot Detection,  
Lane Departure Warning System.  
These functions are activated and  
deactivated in the Driving menu of  
the touch screen.  
The speed of the vehicle must be between  
40 and 87 mph (65 and 140 km/h) inclusive.  
As soon as the speed of the vehicle drops  
below 40 mph (65 km/h), the system goes  
into standby.  
The state of the system stays in the memory  
when the ignition is switched off.  
The driving time is counted again once the  
speed is above 40 mph (65 km/h).  
Fatigue detection system  
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Take a break as soon as you feel tired or at  
Driver Attention Warning  
least every two hours.  
The system triggers an alert once it  
detects that the driver has not taken  
a break after two hours of driving at  
a speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).  
Depending on version, the function relies either  
on the "Driver Attention Warning" system alone  
or combined with the "Driver Attention Alert"  
system.  
Driver Attention Alert  
Depending on version, the "Driver Attention  
Warning" may be combined with the "Driver  
Attention Alert".  
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After three first level alerts, the system triggers  
a new alert with the message "Take a break!",  
accompanied by a more pronounced audible  
signal.  
Clean the windscreen regularly,  
particularly the area in front of the camera.  
The internal surface of the windscreen can  
also become misted around the camera.  
In humid and cold weather, demist the  
windscreen regularly.  
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the  
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could  
conceal the detection camera.  
In certain driving conditions (poor road  
surface or strong winds), the system may  
give alerts independent of the driver's  
level of vigilance.  
Clean the front bumper, especially around  
the radar, removing mud, snow, etc.  
Using a camera placed at the top  
of the windscreen, the system  
assesses the driver's level of  
vigilance by identifying variations  
in trajectory compared to the lane  
markings.  
The following situations may interfere with  
the operation of the system or prevent it  
working:  
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poor visibility (inadequate lighting of  
the roadway, falling snow, heavy rain,  
dense fog, etc.),  
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dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming  
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp  
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating  
shade and light, etc.),  
Parking sensors  
This system is particularly suited to fast roads  
(speed higher than 40 mph (65 km/h)).  
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windscreen area located in front of the  
camera dirty, misted up, frost-covered,  
snow-covered, damaged or covered by  
a sticker,  
lane markings absent, worn, hidden  
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,  
etc.),  
When the system interprets the behaviour of  
the vehicle as indicating a certain fatigue or  
inattention threshold on the part of the driver, it  
triggers the first level of alert.  
The driver is then alerted by the message  
"Take care!", accompanied by an audible  
signal.  
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close to the vehicle ahead (lane  
markings not detected),  
roads that are narrow, winding, etc.  
Using sensors located in the bumper, this  
function warns of the proximity of obstacles  
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) entering  
their field of detection.  
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The information on proximity is given by an  
intermittent sound signal, the succession of  
which becomes more rapid as the vehicle  
approaches the obstacle.  
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)  
indicates which side the obstacle is on.  
When the distance between the vehicle and  
the obstacle becomes less than approximately  
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes  
continuous.  
Front parking sensors  
This function is a manoeuvring aid which  
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the  
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
The driver must remain attentive and stay  
in control of their vehicle.  
They must always check the vehicle's  
surroundings before undertaking  
a manoeuvre.  
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 remains 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).  
During the entire manoeuvre, the driver  
must ensure that the space remains clear.  
Visual assistance  
Rear parking sensors  
The system is switched on by engaging reverse  
gear.  
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or  
rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in  
front or behind.  
This is confirmed by an audible signal.  
The system is switched off when you come out  
of reverse gear.  
Deactivation/Activation  
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It supplements the audible signal by displaying  
bars on the screen that move progressively  
nearer to the vehicle (white: more distant  
obstacles; orange: close obstacles; red: very  
close obstacles).  
The function is deactivated and  
activated in the Driving menu of the  
touch screen.  
Audible assistance  
This warning lamp comes on in the  
instrument panel when the function  
is deactivated.  
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"  
symbol is displayed on the screen.  
A new selection reactivates the  
function.  
The state of the function stays in the memory  
when the ignition is switched off.  
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The rear parking sensors system will  
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A front or rear impact to the vehicle can  
distort the settings of the sensors, which is  
not always detected by the system: distance  
measurements may be incorrect.  
The tilting of the vehicle if the boot is  
very loaded can affect the distance  
measurements.  
The sensors may be affected by poor  
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,  
snowfall, etc.).  
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the  
sensors are not covered by 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.  
be deactivated automatically if a trailer  
or bicycle carrier is connected to  
a towing device installed in line with the  
manufacturer's recommendations.  
In this case, the outline of a trailer is  
displayed at the rear of the image of the  
vehicle.  
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The parking sensors are deactivated while the  
Park Assist system is measuring a space.  
For more information on the Park Assist, refer  
to the corresponding section.  
High pressure jet wash  
When washing your vehicle, direct the  
lance at least 30 cm away from the  
sensors.  
Operating fault  
If the system fails, when reverse  
Operating limits  
gear is engaged this warning lamp  
flashes for a few seconds before  
lighting up continuously, together  
with the Service warning lamp.  
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Certain obstacles located in the sensors'  
blind spots may not be detected or no  
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.  
Sounds such as those emitted by noisy  
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,  
pneumatic drills, etc.) may interfere with the  
vehicle's sensors.  
Reversing camera  
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A message appears, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
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Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound  
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.  
Accumulated snow or dead leaves on the  
road surface can interfere with the vehicle's  
sensors.  
The reversing camera is activated automatically  
when reverse gear is engaged.  
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Depending on version, the image is displayed  
on the touch screen or the instrument panel.  
The blue lines 1 represent the general direction  
of the vehicle (the gap represents the width of  
your vehicle except for the door mirrors).  
The red line 2 represents a distance of about  
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear  
bumper.  
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The reversing camera function may be  
supplemented with parking sensors.  
The green lines 3 represent distances of about  
one and two metres beyond the edge of your  
vehicle's rear bumper.  
The reversing camera cannot, in any circumstances,  
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
The turquoise blue curves 4 represent the  
maximum turning circle.  
This system allows the near surroundings of  
the vehicle to be viewed in the instrument panel  
using cameras.  
Opening the tailgate causes the display to  
disappear.  
They are situated at the front and rear of the  
vehicle, as well as under the door mirrors.  
Depending on the angle of view chosen (front  
view, rear view or 360° panoramic view), the  
Vision 360 system provides a specific visual aid  
in particular driving conditions, such as when  
entering a blind crossroads or manoeuvring in  
areas with reduced visibility.  
Clean the reversing camera regularly  
using a soft, dry cloth.  
The representation with overlaid lines helps the  
manoeuvre.  
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High pressure jet wash  
When washing your vehicle, do not direct  
the lance from less than 30 cm from the  
lens of the camera.  
They are represented by lines marked  
"on the ground" and do not allow you to  
determine the position of tall obstacles (for  
example: other vehicles, etc.) relative to  
the vehicle.  
Once activated, this function is operational up  
to 9 mph (15 km/h). Above 19 mph (30 km/h),  
the system deactivates automatically.  
Some distortion of the image is normal.  
It is normal to have a part of the number  
plate showing in the bottom of the screen.  
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This system is a visual aid that cannot in  
Rear vision  
Vision 360  
any circumstances replace the need for  
vigilance on the part of the driver.  
The images provided by the camera(s)  
may be distorted by the relief. The  
presence of areas in shadow, bright  
sunlight, or poor lighting conditions may  
make the image dark and reduce contrast.  
The camera situated on the tailgate is activated  
and the view of the area behind your vehicle is  
displayed in the instrument panel and behaves  
as a reversing camera, regardless of the  
position of the gear selector.  
The blue outline represents the width of  
your vehicle (without mirrors): its orientation  
depends on the position of the steering wheel.  
The red line represents the distance of 30 cm)  
from the rear bumper and the two green lines  
the distances of 1 m and 2 m respectively from  
the rear bumper.  
The cameras situated on the front and rear  
bumpers as well as those below the door  
mirrors activate and a view from above of your  
vehicle in its close environment is generated  
and is displayed in the instrument panel.  
Opening a door or the tailgate will disrupt the  
360 and rear views.  
Installation of the very cold climate screen will  
alter the image transmitted by the front camera.  
Forward vision  
The camera situated on the front bumper is  
activated and the views of the area to the  
front left and the area to the front right of your  
vehicle appear simultaneously in the instrument  
panel.  
The rear vision is displayed automatically  
when reverse gear is engaged, regardless  
of the state of the system.  
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The driver can take control at any time by  
or  
Operation  
F In the Driving menu, select the "Driving  
functions" tab, then "Panoramic visual aid".  
F Select "Camera OFF".  
gripping the steering wheel.  
Function activation  
This manoeuvring assistance system  
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the  
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.  
The driver must remain in control of their  
vehicle ensuring that the space remains  
clear throughout the manoeuvre.  
In some circumstances, the sensors may  
not detect small obstacles located in their  
blind spots.  
Check the cleanliness of the camera  
lenses regularly.  
High pressure jet wash  
When washing your vehicle, keep the  
nozzle at least 12 inches (30 cm) from the  
cameras.  
With the engine running:  
F In the Driving menu, select the "Driving  
functions" tab, then "Panoramic visual aid".  
The Park Assist system cannot work with  
the engine off.  
Park Assist  
This system provides active assistance with  
parking: it detects a parking space then  
operates the steering system to park in this  
space.  
With a manual gearbox, the driver manages  
the accelerator, brakes, gears and clutch.  
With an automatic gearbox (EAT6/EAT8), the  
driver manages the accelerator, brakes and  
gears.  
On display of the menu, select one of the three  
views:  
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"Front camera".  
"360 camera".  
"Rear camera".  
The selected view comes up in the instrument  
panel.  
During phases of entry into and exit from  
a parking space, the system provides visual  
and audible information to the driver in order  
to make the manoeuvres safe. It may be  
necessary to move forwards and backwards  
more than once.  
The display disappears from the  
instrument panel above 9 mph (15 km/h).  
The Park Assist system provides assistance for  
the following manoeuvres:  
A. Parallel parking.  
B. Exit from a parallel parking space.  
C. Bay parking.  
Function deactivation  
F Accelerate to over 19 mph (30 km/h).  
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During manoeuvring phases, the steering  
The sequence of manoeuvres and the  
driving instructions are displayed in the  
instrument panel.  
The parking sensors function is  
not available during parking space  
measurement. It intervenes later when  
manoeuvring to warn you that your vehicle  
is approaching an obstacle: the audible  
signal becomes continuous when the  
obstacle is less than thirty centimetres  
away.  
If you have deactivated the parking  
sensors, they are automatically  
reactivated during assisted parking  
manoeuvres.  
wheel performs rapid turns: do not hold  
the steering wheel, do not put your hands  
between the spokes of the steering wheel.  
Watch out for any object that could block  
the manoeuvre (loose clothing, scarves,  
ties, etc.) - injury risk!  
The assistance is activated:  
the display of this symbol and  
a speed limit indicate that  
the steering manoeuvres are  
controlled by the system: do not  
touch the steering wheel.  
When the Park Assist is active, it prevents  
the Stop & Start going into STOP mode.  
In STOP mode, activating Park Assist  
restarts the engine.  
The assistance is deactivated:  
the display of this symbol  
indicates that the steering  
manoeuvres are no longer  
controlled by the system:  
you must take control of the  
steering.  
Activation of Park Assist deactivates the  
Blind Spot Detection.  
The Park Assist system takes control  
of the assistance for a maximum of  
4 manoeuvre cycles. The function is  
deactivated after these 4 cycles. If you  
think that your vehicle is not positioned  
correctly, you should then take control of  
the steering to carry out the manoeuvre.  
Operation  
You should always check the surroundings  
of your vehicle before starting  
a manoeuvre.  
Assistance with parallel parking  
manoeuvres  
F When you have found a parking space.  
F
Press this button.  
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This indicator lamp comes on in  
the instrument panel to confirm the  
activation of the system.  
F Operate the direction indicator on the  
parking side chosen to activate the  
measurement function. You should drive at  
a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from  
the row of parked vehicles.  
F Move forwards slowly until a message is  
displayed, accompanied by an audible  
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.  
F
Limit the speed of the vehicle to  
a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)  
and select "Enter parallel parking  
space" on the touch screen.  
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To enter a parking space, the system does  
not identify spaces that are clearly smaller  
or larger than the vehicle.  
F Select reverse, release the steering wheel  
and start moving without exceeding 4 mph  
(7 km/h).  
F Drive slowly following the instructions until  
the system finds a free space.  
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F Engage reverse or forward gear and release  
Assistance in exiting a parallel  
parking space  
the steering wheel.  
F When you want to leave a parallel parking  
space, start the engine.  
F The assisted parking manoeuvre is in  
progress.  
F
With the vehicle stationary,  
press this button.  
Without exceeding 4 mph (7 km/h), move  
forwards and backwards, aided by the  
warnings from the "Parking sensors"  
system, until the end of the manoeuvre is  
indicated.  
F The assisted parking manoeuvre is in  
progress. Without exceeding 3 mph  
(5 km/h), move forwards and backwards,  
aided by the warnings from the "Parking  
sensors" system, until the indication of the  
end of the manoeuvre.  
This indicator lamp comes on in  
the instrument panel to confirm the  
activation of the system.  
F
Press "Exit parking space" on  
the touch screen.  
F At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator  
lamp in the instrument panel goes off,  
accompanied by a message and an audible  
signal.  
The manoeuvre is complete when the vehicle's  
front wheels are clear of the parking space.  
F Operate the direction indicator for the exit  
The assistance is deactivated: you can take  
over control.  
side chosen.  
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At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp  
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied  
by a message and an audible signal.  
The assistance is deactivated: you can take  
over control.  
Assistance with bay parking  
manoeuvres  
F Operate the direction indicator on the  
parking side chosen to activate the  
measurement function. You should drive at  
a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from  
the row of parked vehicles.  
F Move forwards slowly until a message is  
displayed, accompanied by an audible  
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.  
F
Once you have found a parking  
area, press this button.  
This indicator lamp comes on in  
the instrument panel to confirm the  
activation of the system.  
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F
Limit the speed of the vehicle to  
a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)  
and select "Enter bay parking  
space" on the touch screen.  
F Select reverse, release the steering wheel  
and start moving without exceeding 4 mph  
(7 km/h).  
F Drive slowly following the instructions until  
the system finds a free space.  
When several successive bays are found,  
the vehicle will be directed towards the  
last one.  
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if the speed of the vehicle exceeds the  
stated limit,  
when the driver interrupts movement of the  
steering wheel,  
after 4 manoeuvre cycles,  
on opening the driver's door,  
if one of the front wheels encounters an  
obstacle.  
During a bay parking manoeuvre, the Park  
Assist system is automatically deactivated  
once the rear of the vehicle is within  
20 inches (50 cm) of an obstacle.  
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The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes  
off and a message is displayed accompanied  
by an audible signal.  
The driver should then take back control of the  
vehicle's steering.  
During parking and exit from parking  
manoeuvres, the reversing camera  
function may come into operation. It  
facilitates monitoring of the surroundings  
of the vehicle, by displaying additional  
information in the instrument panel.  
For more information on the Reversing  
camera, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
F The assisted parking manoeuvre is in  
progress.  
Without exceeding 4 mph (7 km/h), follow  
the instructions displayed in the instrument  
panel, aided by the warnings from the  
"Parking sensors" system, until the end of  
the manoeuvre is indicated.  
If the system is deactivated during  
a manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate  
it to repeat the measurement.  
Switching off  
Deactivation  
The system is deactivated by pressing the  
control.  
The system is switched off automatically:  
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when towing a trailer, connected electrically,  
if the driver's door is opened,  
if the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph  
(70 km/h).  
The system is deactivated automatically:  
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on switching off the ignition,  
if the engine stalls,  
if no manoeuvre is performed within  
5 minutes of selecting the type of  
manoeuvre  
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp  
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied  
by a message and an audible signal.  
The assistance is deactivated: you can take  
over control.  
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after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during  
a manoeuvre,  
if the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is  
triggered,  
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High pressure jet washing  
When washing your vehicle, keep the lance at  
least 12 inches (30 cm) away from the sensors.  
Operating faults  
In the event of a fault, this warning  
lamp flashes for a few seconds,  
accompanied by an audible signal.  
If the fault occurs during the use of the system,  
the warning lamp goes off.  
In the event of a fault with the  
power steering, this warning lamp  
is displayed in the instrument panel,  
accompanied by a message.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
If the lateral distance between your vehicle  
and the space is too great, the system may  
not be able to measure the space.  
Any object projecting beyond the dimensions  
of the vehicle (e.g. a ladder on the roof or  
a towball) will not be taken into account by  
the Park Assist system during a manoeuvre.  
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure that  
the sensors are not covered by dirt, ice or  
snow.  
In the event of a fault, have the system  
checked by a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop.  
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Related Topics

Driving advice
Starting/switching off the engine using the electronic key
Starting/switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting
Switching the ignition on (without starting)
Electric parking brake
Hill start assist
5-speed manual gearbox
6-speed manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
Gear efficiency indicator
Stop & Start
Tyre under-inflation detection
Memorising speeds
Speed Limit recognition and recommendation
Speed limiter
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control until vehicle is stopped/until 19 mph (30 km/h)
Active Safety Brake with Collision Risk Alert and Intelligent emergency braking assistance
Lane Departure Warning System
Blind Spot Detection
Active Blind Spot Monitoring System
Fatigue detection system
Parking sensors
Reversing camera
Vision 360
Park Assist

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