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4Driving Starting-switching off the engine with the electronic key Starting the engine
F briefly press the "START/STOP"
button. The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less immediately (see the advice for Diesel versions).
F Place the gear selector lever at N for
vehicles with an electronic gearbox, P or N for vehicles with an automatic gearbox or neutral with a manual gearbox. Insert the electronic key in the reader.
F F Press the brake pedal for vehicles with an electronic or automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
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If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
For Diesel vehicles, in temperatures below zero the engine will not start until the preheater warning lamp has gone off. If this warning lamp comes on after pressing "START/STOP", you should hold the brake or clutch pedal down until the warning lamp goes off and do not press the START/STOP button again.
Driving Switching off the engine F F Place the gear selector lever at N for
Immobilise the vehicle.
vehicles with an electronic gearbox, P or N for an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a manual gearbox.
F briefly press the "START/STOP"
button The engine stops and the steering column locks .
F Remove the electronic key from the reader.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.
Emergency stop
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched off without any conditions. To do this, press the "START/STOP" button for about three seconds. In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops.
Electronic key left in the reader If the electronic key is left in the reader, on opening the driver's door a message appears to warn you.
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4Driving Starting-switching off the engine with the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system Starting the engine
F briefly press the "START/STOP"
button. The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less instantly (see the advice for Diesel versions).
If the electronic key is not detected in the zone, a message is displayed. Move the electronic key into the zone so that the engine can be started.
F Place the gear selector lever at N for
vehicles with an electronic gearbox, P or N with an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a manual gearbox.
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle (it is not necessary to put it in the reader), press the brake pedal for vehicles with an electronic or automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
The presence of the "keyless Entry and Starting" system electronic key in the recognition zone is essential. For safety reasons, do not leave this zone with the vehicle running.
For Diesel vehicles, in temperatures below zero the engine will not start until the preheater warning lamp has gone off. If this warning lamp comes on after pressing "START/STOP", you should hold the brake or clutch pedal down until the warning lamp goes off and do not press the START/STOP button again.
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Driving Switching off the engine F F Place the gear selector lever at N for
Immobilise the vehicle.
vehicles with an electronic gearbox, P or N with an automatic gearbox, or neutral with a manual gearbox.
Emergency starting
F With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the "START/ STOP" button. The engine stops and the steering column locks.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.
do not leave your vehicle with the electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.
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 N for vehicles
with an electronic gearbox, P or N for vehicles with an automatic gearbox or neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Insert the electronic key in the reader.
F F Press the brake pedal on vehicles with an
electronic or automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a manual gearbox. F Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
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4Driving Emergency switch-off
Electronic key not recognised
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched of without conditions. To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops.
If the electronic key is no longer in the recognition zone when driving or when you (later) request switching off the engine, a message appears in the instrument panel.
F Press and hold the "START/
SToP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to force switching off the engine (note that restarting will not be possible without the key).
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Driving 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.
F Press the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on but the engine does not start.
F Press the button again to switch off the
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be locked.
anti-theft protection Electronic engine immobiliser The keys contain an electronic chip which has a secret code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key. In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by a message in the instrument panel screen. In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
With the ignition on, the system goes into energy economy mode when necessary to maintain the state of charge of the battery.
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4Driving 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 at one of the wheels. Contact 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.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking brake. The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes during manual application or release. After the parking brake has been applied, the simultaneous flashing of the two indicator lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever alerts you to the need to fully secure your vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual or electronic gearbox) or by placing the gear selector in position P with an automatic gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels. (E.g.: parking on a very steep slope or on a slope with a low battery).
Electric parking brake
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:
by briefly pulling the control lever to apply the brake, by briefly pushing the control lever, while pressing the foot brake, to release. Automatic mode is activated by default.
The technology adopted for the electric parking brake does not allow the fitment of wheels smaller than 16 inches.
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Driving Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake is applied: the indicator lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever must be on fixed, not flashing. If the parking brake is not applied, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed on opening the driver's door.
never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.
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 or electronic gearbox) or place the gear selector in position P with an automatic gearbox. For towing, you vehicle is approved for parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation Manual release With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake: F press the brake pedal, 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".
If you push the control lever without pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and a message is displayed.
Manual application With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever. Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the control lever.
Application of 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".
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4Driving Automatic operation
Automatic release Ensure first that the engine is running and the driver's door is properly closed. The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively when you press the accelerator: F Manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1st or reverse gear; press the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch pedal.
F Electronic gearbox: select position A, M or
R then press the accelerator pedal.
F Automatic gearbox: select position D, M or
R then press the accelerator.
With an electronic or automatic gearbox, if the brake does not release automatically, check that the front doors are correctly closed.
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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".
When stationary with the engine running, do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, you risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is automatically applied when the engine is switched off by pressing the START/STOP button.
Application of 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".
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode of Stop & Start, automatic application does not take place.
In automatic mode, you can manually apply or release the parking brake using the control lever.
Driving Special cases In some situations, you may need to operate the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the engine running To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running, briefly pull the control lever.
Application of 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".
Parking the vehicle with the brake released
In very cold conditions, it is recommended that the parking brake not be applied (risk of freezing). To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the parking brake released F Switch off the engine.
Illumination of the warning lamps in the instrument panel and control lever confirm application of the parking brake,
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.
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".
F Switch off the ignition.
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4Driving Deactivating automatic operation
In some situations, such as very cold weather or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be necessary to deactivate automatic operation of the system. F Start the engine. F Apply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
F Take your foot 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.
F Release the control lever. F Press and hold the brake pedal. F Pull the control lever in the apply direction
for 2 seconds.
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.
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From this point the parking brake can only be applied and released manually using the control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic operation. Reactivation of automatic operation is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel going off.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be used in an exceptional situation.
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 provide stability of the vehicle during emergency braking. If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message "Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed.
If a failure of the ABS and DSC systems occurs, 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.
Driving Operating faults The various alert situations are described in the table below. In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Situations
Consequences
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and the following warning lamps:
- Automatic release is not available. -
If you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:
- Secondary braking does not have full power. -
If automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:
- Automatic application is not available: use the control lever. - -
The electric parking brake can only be used manually. If automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed on acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:
- -
If manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty. The automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever. - You can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running.
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4Driving Situations
Consequences
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:
The Parking Brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate. When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle: - Pull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe: - Park on a level surface. - Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector in
position P with an automatic gearbox. If possible, fit a wheel chock.
- Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following warning lamps:
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The parking brake does not have its full performance to securely hold the vehicle in all situations.
You should make your vehicle safe: - Park on a level surface. - Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector in
position P with an automatic gearbox. If possible, fit a wheel chock.
- Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. The flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the parking brake is not correctly applied. As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake, using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.
Display of the message "Battery fault" and the following warning lamp:
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The state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the vehicle in a safe place: engage a gear with a manual gearbox or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
- Once the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to
release the parking brake, call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Driving Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. This system only operates when: -
the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal, certain conditions of slope are met,
- - with the driver’s door closed. The hill start assist system cannot be deactivated.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being held in the hill start assist phase. If you need to exit the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake manually then ensure that the parking brake warning lamp (and the warning lamp P in the lever of the electric parking brake) are on fixed (not flashing).
Operation
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a momentarily when you release the brake pedal: -
provided you are in first gear or neutral on a manual gearbox, provided you are in position A or M on an electronic gearbox, D or M on an automatic gearbox.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held momentarily when you release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
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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4Driving 5-speed manual gearbox Engaging reverse gear
6-speed manual gearbox Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Engaging reverse gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage
5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this advice may cause permanent damage to the gearbox (engagement of 3rd or 4th gear by mistake).
F With clutch pedal fully down, place the gear
lever in neutral.
F Push the gear lever to the right then
backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
as a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine: -
always select neutral, press the clutch pedal.
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F Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
as a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine: -
always select neutral, press the clutch pedal.
Driving Electronic gearbox (ETG6)
Gear selector lever
Electronically controlled gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of fully automatic operation and manual gear changing. There are two driving modes:
automated mode for automatic control of the gears by the gearbox, without any action on the part of the driver
- manual mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the steering mounted paddles.
In automated mode, you can temporarily take over control of gear changing.
R. Reverse F With your foot on the brake, move the
selector lever.
N. Neutral. F With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start the engine.
A. Automated mode. F Move the selector lever to position A to
M. Manual mode with sequential manual gear
select this mode.
changing.
F Move the selector lever to position M to select this mode, then use the steering mounted control paddles to change gear.
Steering mounted control paddles
+. Change up paddle to the right of the
steering wheel.
F Pull the "+" steering mounted paddle
towards you to change up a gear.
-. Change down paddle to the left of the
steering wheel.
F Pull the "-" steering mounted paddle towards you to change down a gear.
The steering mounted paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.
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4Driving Displays in the instrument panel
N. neutral R. Reverse M. (and gear engaged) Manual mode. AUTO or A. Automated mode.
Moving off F Select position N. F Press the brake pedal down fully. F Start the engine.
N appears in the instrument panel screen.
If the engine does not start: If N flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, move the selector lever to position A then to position N.
If the Foot on brake warning lamp comes on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message "Foot on brake", press the brake pedal firmly.
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F Select automated mode (position A) or
manual mode (position M) or reverse (position R).
F Release the parking brake by pulling the control lever, if automatic operation has been deactivated.
F Progressively take your foot off the brake
F
pedal. If the parking brake is released, the vehicle moves off. If the parking brake is applied and the automatic mode is activated, accelerate progressively.
If the brake does not release automatically, check that the front doors are correctly closed.
A or AUTO and 1, 1 or R is displayed in the instrument panel.
Driving Automated mode F Select position A.
AUTO or A and the gear engaged is displayed in the instrument panel.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for: - - - -
optimisation of fuel consumption, the style of driving, the profile of the road. the vehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
never select neutral N when driving.
Temporary control of gear changing You can temporarily take over control of gear changing using the "+" and "-" steering mounted paddles. If the engine speed allows, the instruction to change gear is acted on. This function allows you to anticipate certain situations such as overtaking a vehicle or the approach to a corner. After a few moments without any action on the control paddles, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.
Manual mode F Select position M. The gears engaged are displayed in succession in the instrument panel. The gear change requests are only acted on if the engine speed permits. It is not necessary to release the accelerator during gear changes. When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear. On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the steering mounted paddles.
You can change mode at any time by moving the selector lever from A to M or the other way round.
never select neutral N when driving.
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4Driving Reverse To engage reverse gear R, the vehicle must be immobilised with your foot on the brake pedal. F Select position R.
Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied by an audible signal.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested, the N indicator flashes and the gearbox goes into neutral automatically. To engage reverse, put the selector lever in position N, then position R.
Stopping the vehicle Before switching off the engine, you can: - move to position N to engage neutral, or -
leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, if automatic operation of the electric parking brake has been deactivated, you must apply the parking brake by pulling the control lever.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, the flashing of A or AUTO, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When immobilising the vehicle, with the engine running, you must place the selector lever in neutral N. Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, ensure that the selector lever is in neutral N and that the parking brake is applied. Whatever the circumstances, you must manually apply the parking brake when parking, if automatic operation has been deactivated.
In the event of a battery failure, use the chock to immobilise the vehicle.
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Driving Automatic gearbox
This gearbox offers two driving modes.
automated mode for automatic management of the gears by the gearbox, without any action on the part of the driver, - manual mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the steering mounted paddles.
Gear selector lever
It is possible to change from one mode to the other at any time. With the automated mode, you can temporarily take control of the gear changes at any time.
P. Park. -
Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake applied or released. - Starting the engine. R. Reverse. - Reversing, vehicle stationary and engine at
idle.
N. Neutral. -
Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake applied.
- Starting the engine. D. Automatic operation. M. Manual operation with sequential changing
of the six gears.
To come out of position P, move the gear selector to the right to the desired position, while keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
To select position P, move the gear selector to the highest position (towards R), then push it forwards and then to the left. Only engage it when the vehicle is at a complete stop. In this position, the front wheels are locked. Ensure that the gear selector is correctly positioned.
To move the gear selector, switch on the ignition or start the engine. If the battery is not sufficiently charged, it is not possible to move the gear selector.
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4Driving Steering mounted control paddles
Displays in the instrument panel Moving off
When you move the gear selector, the symbol corresponding to its position is displayed in the instrument panel. P. Park. R. Reverse. N. Neutral. D. Drive (automatic operation). 1 to 6. Gears engaged in manual operation. -.
Invalid value in manual operation.
F With your foot on the brake pedal, select
position P or N. F Start the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an audible signal accompanied by a message.
If P is displayed in the instrument panel, although the gear selector is in another position, place the gear selector in position P to be able to start the engine.
F With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F Select automated mode (position D), manual mode (position M) or reverse (position R).
If you do not press the brake pedal to come out of position P, this warning lamp
or symbol appears in the instrument panel, accompanied by the message "Place automatic gearbox in position P", flashing of P in the instrument panel and an audible signal.
+. Control paddle for changing up, to the right
of the steering wheel.
F Pull the "+" paddle towards you to change up. -. Control paddle for changing down, to the
left of the steering wheel.
F Pull the "-" paddle towards you to change
down.
The steering mounted control paddles cannot be used to select neutral or to select or come out of reverse.
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Driving F Check that the symbol displayed in the
instrument panel agrees with the position of the selector.
F Progressively release the brake pedal. F
If the parking brake is release, the vehicle moves off. If the parking brake is applied and automatic operation is activated, accelerate away.
When the engine is running at idle, brakes releases, if position R, D or M is selected, the vehicle will move even if the accelerator is not pressed.
never select position N when driving. If position N is engaged in error when moving, allow the engine to idle, then engage position D to accelerate.
If the brake does not release automatically, check that the front doors are correctly closed.
never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle when the engine is running. When carrying out a maintenance operation with the engine running, apply the parking brake and select position P.
never select position P or R unless the vehicle is a a complete stop with the brake applied. When you want to engage reverse, to avoid jolts, do not accelerate immediately after engaging R. Changing into position R is accompanied by an audible signal.
Never press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time. Braking and acceleration should be done only with the right foot. Pressing both pedals together risks damaging the gearbox.
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4Driving Automated mode
F Select position D.
D and the gear engaged are displayed in the instrument panel. The gearbox operates in auto-active mode, without any action from the driver. It continuously selects the most appropriate gear according to the following conditions: optimisation of fuel consumption, - driving style, - relief of the road, - vehicle load.
For maximum acceleration, without touching the gear selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick down). The gearbox changes down automatically and maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached. When braking, the gearbox changes down automatically for more effective engine braking. When you take your foot of the accelerator pedal suddenly, the gearbox does not change up, so as to improve safety.
Temporary manual control of the gears
You can temporarily take control of gear changes using the "+" and "-" steering mounted control paddles. If the engine speed allows, the instruction to change gear is acted on. This function allows you to anticipate certain situations such as overtaking another vehicle or approaching a bend. After a few moments with no action on the control paddles, the gearbox manages the gears automatically again.
Manual mode F Select position M. F Use the "+" and "-" steering mounted
control paddles to change gear.
The gears engaged are displayed successively in the instrument panel. When stationary or at very low speed, the gearbox automatically engages 1st gear. In manual mode, it is not necessary to release the accelerator pedal when changing gear. The change from one gear to another is only effected if the conditions of vehicle speed and engine speed allow; otherwise the automatic laws of operation are imposed temporarily. If the engine speed is too high or too low, the display of the gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then the new gear engaged is displayed.
Invalid value in manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between two positions).
It is possible to change mode at any time, by moving the gear selector from D to M or the other way round.
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Driving Parking the vehicle Before switching off the engine, you can change to position P or N to be in neutral. In either case, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed in automatic mode. If the lever is not in position P, on opening the driver's door or approximately 45 seconds after switching off the ignition there is an audible signal and a message appears: F move the gear selector to position P; the
audible signal stops and the message disappears.
Whenever parking, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle, if automatic operation has been deactivated.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the gearbox, the service warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied by a message and an audible signal.
In this case the gearbox goes into back-up mode and stays in 3rd gear. You may then feel a noticeable jolt when going from P to R and from N to R. This jolt does not present any risk to the gearbox. Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) while also observing legal speed limits. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In all circumstances, ensure that the gear selector is in position P before leaving your vehicle.
In the event of a battery failure, use the chock to immobilise the vehicle.
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4Driving Gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear. With an electronic or automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.
Operation Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without going through the intermediate gears.
on blueHdi diesel 135 and 150 versions with manual gearbox, in certain driving conditions the system may suggest changing into neutral so that the engine can go into standby (STOP mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is displayed in the instrument panel.
The gear engagement recommendations must not be considered compulsory. This is because the configuration of the road, traffic density and safety remain important factors in the choice of the best gear. The gear shift indicator system does not replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
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Example:
- You are in third gear. - You press the accelerator pedal.
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The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear.
The system adapts its gear change recommendation according to the driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and the demands of the driver (power, acceleration, braking, ...). The system never suggests: - -
engaging first gear, engaging reverse gear,
This function cannot be deactivated.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow. On vehicles with manual gearbox, the arrow can be accompanied by the recommended gear.
Driving 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 Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby automatically: - with a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary (with PureTech 130, THP 165 and BlueHDi 100, 115 and 120 versions), when you place the gear lever in neutral, and you release the clutch pedal,
- with an ETG6 electronic gearbox, at
speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or place the gear selector lever in position N,
- with an automatic gearbox, with the vehicle stationary, when you press the brake pedal or place the gear selector lever in position N.
If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time counter calculates the sum of the periods in STOP mode during a journey. It resets itself to zero every time the ignition is switched on with the START/STOP button.
For your comfort, during parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear. STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...
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Special cases: STOP mode not available STOP mode is not invoked when: - - -
the driver's door is open, 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, demisting is active, some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance, ambient temperature...) where the engine is needed to assure control of a system.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the START/STOP button.
In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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4Driving Going into engine START mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off and the engine starts automatically:
- with a manual gearbox, when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
- with an ETG6 electronic gearbox:
● gear selector lever in position A or M,
when you release the brake pedal, ● or gear selector lever in position N
and the brake pedal released, when you place the gear selector lever in position A or M,
● or when you engage reverse gear.
- with an automatic gearbox:
● gear selector in position D or M, when
you release the brake pedal,
● or gear selector in position N and brake pedal released, when you place the gear selector in position D or M,
● or when you engage reverse.
Special cases: START invoked automatically START mode is invoked automatically when: - - -
you open the the driver's door, you unfasten the driver's seat belt, the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph (3 km/h) with PureTech 130, THP 165 and BlueHDi 100, 115 and 120 versions), 7 mph (11 km/h) with an ETG6 gearbox and 2 mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox, the electric parking brake is being applied, some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance, ambient temperature...) where the engine is needed for control of a system.
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Deactivation deactivation of Stop & Start is done in the "Driving assistance" menu.
Press this button to deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the button and this symbol.
If the system has been deactivated in STOP mode, the engine restarts immediately.
When driving on a flooded road, it is recommended that the Stop & Start function be deactivated and that you drive very slowly.
In this case the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Driving Reactivation
Operating fault
Maintenance
Press this button again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the button going off and illumination of this symbol.
The system is reactivated automatically every time the engine is started by the driver.
In the event of a fault with the system, the symbol for the button changes to alert mode and the warning lamp flashes for a few moments then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the vehicle may stall. All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on. Depending on version, an alert message may also be displayed, asking you to place the gear selector lever on position N and put your foot on the brake pedal. It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and start the engine again using the "START/STOP" button.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of START mode.
This system requires a 12 V battery with a special specification and technology (reference numbers available from CITROËN dealers). Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN introduces the risk of malfunction of the system. For charging, use a 12 V charger and do not reverse the polarity.
The Stop & Start system makes use of advanced technology. For any work on the system go to a qualified workshop with the skills and equipment required, which a CITRoËn dealer is able to provide.
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4Driving Display of inter-vehicle time
Using a radar located at the front of the vehicle, this system helps the driver maintain a safe distance between their vehicle and the one in front, by displaying the current inter-vehicle time in the instrument panel. It is the time interval, expressed in seconds, that separates two vehicles in line. The recommended safe value is about 2 seconds: refer to the legislation or highway code in force in your country.
Conditions for display
The system is only available with the "DRIVING" display mode of the type 2 instrument panel.
The active cruise control must not be selected (the active cruise control information is displayed instead of that for the inter-vehicle time).
The system is active in a speed range between 42 and 93 mph (70 and 150 km/h). Stationary vehicles and certain other road users (such as bicycles for example) are not detected. The system displays inter-vehicle time values of between 3 seconds and 0.5 of a second. Below 0.5 of a second, the value displayed is maintained at this level, even if the true inter-vehicle time is less.
The measurement is displayed for information only: the system takes no action on the vehicle. This system does not in any circumstances replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver who must remain in control of the vehicle at all times. The system is not designed for urban use nor for more dynamic driving (bends, acceleration, harsh braking…) but rather when driving at a steady speed.
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Driving Displays Once the speed conditions are met, a symbol is displayed in the instrument panel.
Symbol
Associated message
Comments
No vehicle detected by the radar.
A vehicle is detected but the inter-vehicle time is more than 3 seconds. No value is displayed.
A vehicle is detected. The inter-vehicle time is 3 seconds or less. The minimum value displayed is 0.5 seconds, even if the true inter-vehicle time is lower.
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4Driving Symbol
Associated message
Comments
"SYSTEM INACTIVE: Speed unsuitable"
If the speed of your vehicle is outside the operating range. Where the speed is not suitable, a message is displayed while the speed is outside limits (below 42 mph (70 km/h) or above 93 mph (150 km/h), approximately). However, when decelerating, the system is deactivated below 27 mph (45 km/h).
"SYSTEM INACTIVE: Visibility reduced"
The system switches to standby automatically if the sensor does not detect the vehicle in front correctly (very difficult weather conditions, sensor out of adjustment, ...).
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Driving Operating limits
Operating fault
The vehicle being followed may not be detected in certain conditions such as, for example: - when turning, - when changing lane, - when the vehicle in front is out of the range
of the sensor (maximum range: around 100 m).
In the event of a fault with the system, this warning lamp is displayed accompanied by a message.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
At the first use of the system after repair, a message may be displayed indicating that the system is initialising. The system is not available while this is in progress. As soon as the message disappears the system is operational again. If the message does not disappear, contact a CITRoËn dealer or a qualified workshop.
The operation of the radar, located in the front bumper, may be disturbed by accumulations of grime (dust, mud...) or in certain weather conditions (snow, ice...). The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE: Visibility reduced" is displayed to signal that the system has been put into standby. Clean the front bumper regularly.
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4Driving 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.
Memorising This function is accessible in the touch screen tablet.
F Select the "Driving assistance"
menu.
F
In the secondary page, press "Speed settings".
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F Select the system for which you want to
memorise new speed settings:
●
speed limiter
or
●
cruise control.
F Enter the new value using the numerical
keypad and confirm.
F Confirm to save the modification and quit
the menu.
For safety reasons, the driver must carry out these operations when stationary.
F Press the button corresponding to the
speed setting you want to modify.
This button allows you to restore the factory settings.
Driving 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.
Switching on the speed limiter requires a programmed speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h). The speed limiter is paused by operation of 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 vehicle returns to the programmed speed limit.
The programmed speed remains in the 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.
Steering mounted controls
Displays in the instrument panel
1. Select speed limiter mode. 2. Decrease programmed speed. 3. Increase programmed speed. 4. Speed limiter on / pause. 5. Display the list of memorised speeds.
6. Speed limiter on / pause indication. 7. Speed limiter mode selection indication. 8. Speed value setting.
For more information on the list of memorised speeds, refer to the "Memorising speeds" section.
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4Driving Switching on / Pause
Adjusting the speed limiter setting
F Turn thumb thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT"
position: the speed limiter mode is selected but is not switched on (Pause).
F Switch the speed limiter back on by
pressing button 4, if the speed displayed is suitable (by default, the last speed programmed).
F You can temporarily stop the the speed
limiter by pressing button 4 again: the display confirms that it has been stopped (Pause).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in order to set the speed. Once the function is selected, you can modify the speed setting by: pressing button 5: - F the six speeds memorised are displayed
in the touch screen tablet,
F press the button corresponding to the
speed limit chosen
The value is displayed in the instrument
panel.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
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using buttons 2 and 3, increasing or decreasing the speed displayed: F by successive short presses, to modify
by + or - ½ mph (1 km/h),
F by a maintained press, to modify in steps
of + or - 3 mph (5 km/h).
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Driving Operating fault
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the speed limiter. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Temporarily exceeding the programmed speed F Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,
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...). 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.
Switching off F Turn wheel 1 to the "0" position.
The display of information related to the speed limiter disappears.
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. The limiter is temporarily deactivated 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. 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: -
ensure that the mat is secured correctly, do not fit one mat on top of another.
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4Driving 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. Switching on the cruise control requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h). As well as engagement of: - -
Steering mounted controls
Displays in the instrument panel
fourth gear or higher on a manual gearbox, second gear or higher in manual mode on an electronic or automatic gearbox, position A on an electronic gearbox or D on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is paused manually or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on triggering of the ESP system for safety reasons. It is possible to exceed the programmed speed temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal. To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal until the programmed cruise speed is reached again.
6. Cruise control pause / resume indication. 7. Cruise control mode selection indication. 8. Speed value setting.
1. Select cruise control mode. 2. activate the cruise control at the current speed of the vehicle, then decrease the programmed speed.
3. activate the cruise control at the current speed of the vehicle, then increase the programmed speed.
4. Pause / resume cruise control. 5. Display the list of memorised speeds.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.
For more information on the list of memorised speeds, refer to "Memorising speeds" section.
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. You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
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Driving Switching on
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
position: the cruise control mode is selected but is not switched on (Pause).
F Press button 2 or 3: your vehicle's current
speed becomes the cruise speed.
The cruise control is activated (ON).
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using buttons 2 or 3: F by successive short presses, to modify
the speed by + or - 1 mph (km/h),
F by a long press, to modify the speed in
steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h),
Pause You can pause the cruise control at any time by pressing button 4: the screen confirms the pause.
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Modification of the cruise speed (speed setting) once the cruise control is switched on, you can modify the cruising speed in one of the following ways: -
by pressing button 5: F the six memorised speeds are displayed
in the touch screen tablet,
F press the button for the speed setting of
your choice.
The value is then displayed in the
instrument panel.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
The modification is then accepted.
4Driving Operating fault
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the cruise control. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Exceeding the programmed speed If the cruise speed setting is exceeded, the displayed speed flashes. The display becomes steady again once the vehicle returns to the cruise speed setting.
Switching off F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position. The display of information related to the cruise control disappears.
When the cruise control is switched on, be careful if you maintain the pressure on one of the programmed speed changing 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. on a steep descent, the cruise control will not be able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding the programmed speed. On steep climbs or when towing, the programmed speed may not be reached or maintained. The use of mats not approved by CITROËN may interfere with the operation of the cruise control. To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: -
ensure that the mat is secured correctly, never fit one mat on top of another.
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Driving active cruise control
This systems allows, in addition to maintaining your vehicle's speed at a value that you have defined, the inter-vehicle time you have selected between your vehicle and the one ahead to be maintained.
Choice of the type of cruise control If you want to use the standard cruise control, it is possible to deactivate the active cruise control in the the touch screen tablet.
Refer to the previous section for the details of the operation of the standard cruise control.
You can return to the active cruise control at any time by pressing this button again.
F Place the cruise control thumb
wheel at "CRUISE".
In the "Driving assistance" menu, press this button; its indicator lamp goes off.
The standard cruise control is available.
This is confirmed by the display of this symbol in the control.
Principles of operation
Using a radar with a range of about 100 metres, located at the front of the vehicle, this system detects a vehicle running in front of your vehicle. It automatically adapts the speed of the vehicle to that of the vehicle in front. If the vehicle in front is running 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 or approaching too quickly the vehicle in front, the cruise control is automatically deactivated. The driver is then alerted by an audible signal, accompanied by a message. If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes lane, the active cruise control progressively accelerates your vehicle to return to the programmed speed. If the driver operates a direction indicator to the left (left hand drive) or the right (right hand drive), to overtake a slower vehicle, the active cruise control allows your vehicle to temporarily approach the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking manoeuvre, though never exceeding the programmed speed.
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4Driving General points The active cruise control is switched on manually: it requires that the speed of the vehicle be between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 90 mph (150 km/h), as well as the engagement of: fourth gear or higher with a manual - gearbox, second gear or higher with an electronic or automatic gearbox in manual mode, position A with an electronic gearbox or D with an automatic gearbox.
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If the speed setting selected is above 93 mph (150 km/h), the system switches to standard cruise control operation (a message appears in the instrument panel).
The active cruise control cannot in any circumstances replace the observation of speed limits, nor the need for vigilance on the part of the driver. It is recommended that you always keep your feet close to the pedals.
The active cruise control can above be paused using the control, or automatically: -
by pressing the brake or clutch pedal, in the event of operation of the ESC, for safety reasons, in the event of operation of the electric parking brake control lever,
- 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),
- when the distance between your vehicle
and the one in front becomes to small,
- when the speed of the vehicle in front is to
low,
- when the speed of your vehicle becomes
too low.
The inter-vehicle time setting is memorised on switching off the ignition.
The active cruise control operates by day and at night, in fog or in moderate rainfall.
The selection of this system deactivates the inter-vehicle time function.
The system does not act on the braking system, but works only with engine braking. 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 (18 mph (30 km/h)).
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.
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Driving Operation Switching on The active cruise control must be selected in the "Driving assistance" menu. F Turn the thumb wheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position: cruise control mode is selected, but not started (Pause).
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. otherwise, the last speed value set will be used for operation of the system.
Modification of the cruise control speed only Buttons 2 and 3
F By successive short presses, to modify bysteps of + or - 1 mph (km/h),
F by a maintained press, to modify in steps
of + or - 5 mph (km/h).
As a precaution, it is recommended that you select a speed setting close to the current speed of your vehicle.
Steering mounted controls
1. Cruise control mode selection wheel. 2. Button for reducing the cruise speed
setting or for using the current speed of the vehicle as the cruise speed setting.
3. Button for increasing the cruise speed
setting or for using the current speed of the vehicle as the cruise speed setting.
4. Button for pausing / resuming the cruise
control.
5. Button for displaying the list of memorised speeds and for adjusting the inter-vehicle time.
For more information on the list of memorised speeds, refer to "Memorising speeds".
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4Driving Displays in the instrument panel
The information is grouped together in the instrument panel. 6. 7.
Indication of cruise control pause/resume. Indication of selection of cruise control mode, or vehicle speed adjustment phase.
8. Cruise speed setting, or
adjusted speed lower than the cruise setting.
In the event of the presence of a vehicle detected by the radar, if the speed selected is much higher than the speed of that vehicle, the system is not activated and the alert message "activation not possible, conditions unsuitable" is displayed until driving conditions are safe to allow activation of the system.
Exceeding the speed 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 speed setting is unintentionally exceeded, descending a steep hill for example, the speed setting in the instrument panel flashes as a warning.
Modification of the cruise control speed and/or the inter-vehicle time Button 5 (MEM) Press button 5, the six memorised speeds and the inter-vehicle time setting are displayed in the touch screen tablet. F Choose a speed setting: it is displayed in
the instrument panel,
F press or the "+" or "-" button to choose
a new inter-vehicle time setting between 2.5 seconds and 1 second.
This speed value remains memorised, whatever the state of the system. The selection screen closes after a few moments. The modifications are then accepted.
If the active cruise control has not been switched on, pressing button 5 (MEM) has no effect.
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Driving Driving situations and associated alerts The table below describes the alerts and the messages displayed for the different driving situations. The display of these alerts is not sequential.
Symbol
Display in the instrument panel Associated message 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 maintain the programmed inter-vehicle time. The regulation range is limited to a maximum difference of 20 mph (30 km/h) between the speed setting and the speed of the vehicle ahead.
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4Driving Symbol
Display in the instrument panel Associated message Comments
"SPEEd adJUSTEd" When the adjusted speed reaches the control limit (speed setting - 20 mph
(30 km/h)), the adjusted speed flashes together with the speed setting, to signal that automatic deactivation of the system is imminent.
"Cruise control paused".
If the system exceeds the limit of speed adjustment possible by the system and in the absence of any reaction by the driver (operation of the direction indicator, change of lane, reduction of the speed of the vehicle), the system is automatically paused.
