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If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport programme "S"
F With the engine running, press button S.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears on the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F With the engine running, press the " T"
button.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
Return to standard
automatic operation
F At any time, press the selected button again to quit the programme engaged and return
to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
This programme improves starting and
handling when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
F

Sel
ect the M position for sequential
changing of the six gears.
F

M
ove the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F

M
ove the selector towards the – sign to
change down a gear.
Gears are changed only if the vehicle’s
speed and engine speed allow; other wise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in automatic
mode. It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or crawling, the
gearbox engages first gear automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are inactive
in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
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.
D disappears, and the gears engaged appear
in succession on the instrument panel.
If the engine is under-revving or over-revving,
the gear selected flashes for a few seconds,
then the actual gear engaged is displayed.
If the selector is not in position P
, when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F R eturn the selector to position P; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
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Malfunction
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, indicates a gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60

mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
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i

f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
-

i

f you force the movement of the
selector from position P to another
position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake. If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Gear efficiency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gear shift recommendations should not be
considered obligatory. The configuration of the
road, the amount of traffic and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. The driver thus remains responsible
for deciding whether to follow or ignore the
system's instructions.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual mode. On BlueHDi Diesel 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 of Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Example:
-

Y
ou are in 3
rd g e a r.
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Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
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T

he system may suggest that you engage a
higher gear.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendations according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
-
e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear,
-
enga

ging a lower gear.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
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On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.
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.
It is only active when:
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t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
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c
ertain slope conditions are met,
-

t
he driver’s door is closed.Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily in the hill start assist
phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp lights up fixed on the
instrument panel. The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts
its operation.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a shor t
time when you release the brake pedal:
With a manual gearbox, if you are in first gear
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in
position D or M . On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a shor t time when you
release the brake pedal.
Malfunction
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
t emporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The
engine restarts automatically – START mode –
as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
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Going into engine STOP
mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically.
-

W

ith a manual gearbox , with the vehicle
stationary, when you put the gearbox into
neutral and release the clutch pedal,
-

W

ith an automatic gearbox , with the
vehicle stationary, when you press the
brake pedal or put the gear selector in
position N .
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc. Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the "START/STOP" button.
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.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not activated when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (uphill or
downhill),
-

t
he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-

d
emisting is active,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the engine
is needed to control the system.
Going into engine START
mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine restarts automatically:
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W

ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
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W

ith an automatic gearbox:
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g

ear selector in position D or M , when
you release the brake pedal,
•

o

r gear selector in position N and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M ,
•
o

r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START mode
invoked automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h),
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s
ome temporary conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control, etc.) where the engine is
needed to control the system or the vehicle.
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Deactivation/Reactivation
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
With/Without audio system
F Press this button.
Deactivation is confirmed by illumination of the
indicator lamp for the button and the display of
a message. Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
The indicator lamp for the button is turned off
and a message is displayed.
With touch screen
F In the Driving/Vehicle
menu,
select the " Driving functions "
tab, then " Stop & Star t ".
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode.
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving in a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations , particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section. If a fault occurs in STOP mode, the engine may
stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on.It is then necessary to switch off the ignition
and start the engine again.
The Stop & Start system requires a
12
V battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12
V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
In the event of a fault with the system, the
button’s indicator lamp flashes for a few
moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Operating limits
The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
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p
oor weather (rain, snow),
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a

tmospheric pollution,
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t
railer, caravan,
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d
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
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p

uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
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y

oung drivers, etc.
F

O
r, depending on equipment, press the
thumbwheel on the steering wheel .
The following situations may inter fere with the
operation of the system or prevent it working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
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w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,
Memorising the speed
setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition .
For more information on the Speed
limiter or Cruise control , refer to the
corresponding sections.
Steering mounted controls
Display in the instrument panel
Head-up display
The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button for the speed
limiter and the cruise control.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control. 1.
Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2. Memorise a speed setting.
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f
ault with the camera,
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o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
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h
idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
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s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
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Memorising the speed
3.Speed limit indication.
4. Memorise the speed.
5. Current speed of the vehicle.
6. Current speed setting.
F

S
witch on the speed limiter/cruise control.
Speed limiter/cruise control information is
displayed.
If there is a difference of less than 6
mph
(10
km/h) between the speed setting and
the speed displayed by the recognition
system, the MEM symbol is not displayed.
On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit and a message offering
to make it a new speed setting.
"
MEM " flashes in the screen for a few seconds. F

M
ake an initial press on this
button to request saving of the
speed suggested.
A message asks you to confirm the request
F

P
ress this button again to
confirm and save the new speed
setting.
After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display. with a second press.
Speed limiter
System which prevents the
vehicle from exceeding the speed
programmed by the driver. The minimum programmed speed is 20
mph
(30 km/h).
The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter is a driving aid that
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need to obser ve speed limits or the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
1.Select speed limiter mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value.
3. Increase the programmed value.
4. Speed limiter On/Pause.
5. Depending on version,
Display memorised speed settings or,
Use the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
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Displays in the instrument panel
For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition, refer to the
corresponding sections.
Head-up display
9. Speed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
Switching on
F If the speed setting is suitable (last speed
setting programmed in the system), press
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.
F

T
urn the thumbwheel 1 to the LIMIT position
to select the speed limiter; the function is
paused.
F
P
ressing button 4 again temporarily
interrupts the function (pause).
Adjusting the limit speed
setting
To modify the limit speed setting:
F i n steps of + or -1 mph (km/h), make
repeated short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F

c
ontinuously, in increments 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

p
ress button 5 to display the six memorised
speed settings,
F

p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
To modify the speed limiter setting using the
speed suggested by the speed limit recognition
system:
F

t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F

m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new speed setting.
6. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
7. Speed limiter on/pause indication.
8. Programmed speed setting value.
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Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
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.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver, there is an audible
signal to complete the alert.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the 0 position: the display of information about the speed
limiter disappears. Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the speed
limiter.
Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the operation
of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-
d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
Malfunction
Cruise control
System which automatically
maintains the speed of the vehicle
at the value programmed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.The cruise control is switched on

manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of
25 mph (40 km/h) as well as:
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w
ith a manual gearbox, the
engagement of third gear or higher,
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w
ith an automatic gearbox, the
engagement of the selector in mode D
or of second gear or higher in mode M .
The cruise control is paused manually or by
pressing the brake or clutch pedal or if the ESC
system is invoked for safety reasons.
Once switched on, you can pause the cruise
control at any time by pressing button 4 : the
screen confirms the pause.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
The cruise control system is a driving aid
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to obser ve speed limits, nor the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
As a safety measure, you are advised to
keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
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F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the CRUISE position to select cruise control mode; the
function is paused.
1. Select cruise control mode.
2. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.
3. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.
4. Pause/Resume cruise control.
5. Depending on version,
Display memorised speed settings or,
Use the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system.
For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition , refer to the
corresponding sections.
6.Cruise control selection indication.
7. Cruise control pause/resume indication.
8. Programmed speed setting value.
9. Speed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
Switching on
F Pressing button 4 interrupts operation of the
system (pause).
Display in the instrument panel
Head-up display
F To start the cruise control and set a cruise speed, once the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button 2 or 3 : the
current speed of your vehicle becomes the
cruise speed setting.
You can release the accelerator pedal.
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