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Going into engine START mode
Special cases: START 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,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h),
-

s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
-

y

ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position D or M ,
-

y

ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M ,
-
y

ou engage reverse. With a manual gearbox , this
warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and the engine
restarts automatically when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or
falling),
-

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,
-

s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds,
then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. With an automatic gearbox
, this
warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically when:
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In the event of a fault with the system, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes for a
few moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps
come
on.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition
and start the engine again.
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.
Deactivation / Reactivation
The Stop & Start system requires
a 12 V battery of specific technology
and specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
Battery , refer to the corresponding
section.
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. Opening the bonnet
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
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. F
P
ress this switch.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp in the control switch and the
display of a message.
Pressing the switch again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
With the switch on the dashboard
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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:
-
p
oor weather (rain, snow),
-
a

tmospheric pollution,
-

t
railer, caravan,
-

d
riving with a space-saver type spare
wheel or snow chains fitted,
-

p
uncture repair using the temporary
repair
k

it,
-
y

oung drivers,
-
...
T

he system may be disrupted or not work at all
in the following situations:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-

w
indscreen area ahead of the camera dirty,
misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged
or masked by a sticker,
-

f
ault with the camera,
-

o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
-

h
idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
-

s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
Memorising the speed setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition .
The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button at the speed
limiter / cruise control switch.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control. For more information on the Speed
limiter or the Cruise control , refer to
the corresponding sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter / cruise control mode.
2. M emorise a speed setting.
Display in the instrument panel
3. Speed limiter indication.
4. Memorise the speed.
5.
C

urrent vehicle speed.
6.
C

urrent speed setting.
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Steering mounted controls
6. Speed limiter on / pause indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
8.

P
rogrammed speed setting value.
9.
S

peed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
Speed limiter
System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
The speed limiter is a driving aid that
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need to observe speed limits or the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver. 1.
S

elect speed limiter mode.
2.
D

ecrease the programmed value.
3.
I

ncrease the programmed value.
4.
S

peed limiter On / Pause.
5.
A

ccept the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system or, depending on
version,
D

isplay the memorised speed settings.
Displays in the instrument panelThe speed limiter is switched on manually.
The minimum programmed speed is 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.
For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Steering mounted controls
6. Cruise control mode selected indication.
7. Cruise control pause / resume indication.
8.
P

rogrammed cruise speed setting.
9.
S

peed suggested by the speed limit
recognition system.
Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the cruising speed of the vehicle at a setting programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control system is a driving aid
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to observe speed limits, nor the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
As a safety measure, you are advised to
keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
1.
S

elect cruise control mode.
2.
S

et the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.
3.
S

et the current speed of the vehicle as the
cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.
4.
P

ause / Resume cruise control.
5.
A

ccept the speed suggested by the speed
limit recognition system or, depending on
version,
D

isplay the memorised speed settings.
For more information on Memorising speeds
or Speed limit recognition , refer to the
corresponding section.
Displays in the instrument panelThe cruise control is switched on
manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of
25 mph (40 km/h), as well as:
-

w
ith a manual gearbox, the
engagement of third gear or higher,
-

w
ith an automatic gearbox, the gear
selector in D mode or second gear
or higher in M mode.
Speed regulation remains active after
changing gear on vehicles fitted with a
manual gearbox and Stop & Start.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
The operation of the cruise control can be
interrupted (pause):
-

b

y pressing control 4 or by pressing the
brake pedal,
-

a

utomatically, if operation of the dynamic
stability control system is triggered.
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Switching on
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
position to select cruise control mode; the
function is paused.
F

T
o 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.
Y

ou can release the accelerator pedal. F

P
ressing button 4 interrupts operation of
the system (pause).
F
P
ressing button 4 again restores operation
of the cruise control (ON). Take care: pressing and holding
button
2 or 3 results in a rapid change
in the speed of your vehicle.
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

i
n steps of + or - 1 mph (km/h), make
repeated short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F

c
ontinuously, in steps of + or - 5 mph
(km/h), press and hold button 2 or 3 .
To modify the cruise speed 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.
This value is then displayed in the instrument
panel as the new cruise speed setting.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system,
windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for
a maximum combined duration of about
forty
m

inutes.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth
® hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m

inutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V
battery , refer to the corresponding
section.
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Bonnet
F Open the left-hand front door.The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
bonnet when the left-hand front door
is shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not
to damage the safety catch.
F
L
ift the safety catch and raise the bonnet. F
U nclip the stay from its housing and place
it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Opening
F Pull the release lever, located at the bottom of the door aperture, towards you.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan blades.Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
Closing
F Take the stay out of its support slot.
F
C lip the stay back into its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
Because of the presence of electrical equipment under the bonnet, it is recommended that
exposure to water (rain, washing,
...) be limited.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.
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* The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
Engines and towed loads - PETROL
Engine PureTech 70
manual PureTech 82
manual PureTech 110 S&S
VTI 115 EAT6
Gearbox 5-speed
manual(BVM5) 5-speed
manual(BVM5) 5-speed
manual(BVM5) 6-speed
automatic ( E AT 6 ) 6-speed
automatic ( E AT 6 )
Code EB2FB - MA EB2F - MAEB2DT - BM -
S T Td EB2DT - AT6III -
S T Td EC5F - AT6III
Model code Wheel 640 = /A...
Wheel 620 = /B… SXHMP6/B0 -
SXHMP6/A0 SXHMZ6/…
B0 - B1 - A0 - B0M - A0M SXHNZ6/A0S
SXHNZT/A0S SXNFPT/A0
Capacity (cm
3) 1 1991 1991 1991 1991 587
Maximum power: EU standard (kW)* 5060 818185
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 or 12%
gradient (kg) 450
450600 450450
Unbraked trailer (kg) 450450450450450
Recommended nose weight (kg) 2626 323232
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Engines and towed loads - DIESEL
* The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).Engine
BlueHDi 75 S&S manualHDi 90 BlueHDi 100 S&S manual
Gearbox 5-speed manual
(BVM5) 5-speed manual
(BVM5) 5-speed manual
(BVM5)
Code DV6FE - BE - STTdDV6DM - BEDV6FD - BE - STTd
Model code Wheel 640 = /A...
Wheel 620 = /B… SXBHW6/…
B0S - B1S - A0S SX9HJC/B0 - SX9HJC/A0
SXBHY6/B0S - SXBHY6/A0S
Capacity (cm
3) 1 5601 5601 560
Maximum power: EU standard (kW)* 5566 73
Fuel DieselDieselDiesel
Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on a 10 or 12%
gradient (kg) 600
600600
Unbraked trailer (kg) 450450450
Recommended nose weight (kg) 323232
Technical data