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Eco-driving
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting. 
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic 
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear: 
as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it 
straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, this indicator 
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather 
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These 
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO
2 
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic noise.
Control the use of your electrical 
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it 
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents 
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the 
temperature in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window 
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as 
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light 
does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your 
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices 
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the 
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds 
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well. 
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Distance recordersLighting dimmer
The total and trip distances are displayed for 
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off, 
when the driver's door is opened and when the 
vehicle is locked or unlocked.It measures the total distance travelled by the 
vehicle since its first registration.
Activation
When the lighting is on:
F
 p ress the button to change the brightness 
of the instruments and controls,
F
 
w
 hen the level of brightness required is 
reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on 
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps, 
pressing the button does not have any effect.
Total distance recorder
When travelling abroad, you may 
have to change the units of distance: 
the display of road speed must be in 
the official units (miles or km) for the 
country. The change of units is done via 
the screen configuration menu, with the 
vehicle stationary. System for manual adjustment of the 
brightness of the instruments and controls to 
suit the ambient light level.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was 
reset to zero by the driver.
F
 
W
 ith the ignition on, press the button until 
zeros appear. 
Monitoring  
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Monochrome screen A
Controls
This displays the following information:
-  time,
-
 
date,
-
 
a
 mbient temperature (this flashes if there is 
a risk of ice),
-
 
s
 tate of the openings (doors, boot, ...),
-
 
a
 udio sources (radio, CD, ...),
-
 
t
 rip computer (refer to the end of the 
section).
Warning messages or information messages 
may appear temporarily. These can be cleared 
by pressing the "Back"  button.
Main menu
F Press the "MENU" button for access to 
the main menu , then press the " 5" or 
" 6 " buttons to scroll through the various 
menus:
-
 
radio - CD,
-
 v
ehicle configuration,
-
 
options,
-
 d
isplay settings,
-
 
language,
-
 
units.
F
 
P
 ress the "OK"  button to select the menu 
required.
From the audio equipment control panel, you 
can:
F
 
p
ress the "MENU"  button for access to the 
main menu ,
F
 
p
ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to scroll 
through the items on the screen,
F
 
p
ress the "MODE"  button to change the 
permanent application (trip computer, 
audio source, ...),
F
 
p
ress the " 7" or " 8" buttons to change a 
setting value,
F
 
p
ress the "OK"  button to confirm,
or
F
 
p
ress the "Back"  button to abandon the 
operation in progress.
Radio- CD
With the audio equipment switched on, once 
the "Radio- CD" menu has been selected you 
can activate or deactivate the functions linked 
with use of the radio (RDS, REG) or the CD 
(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-CD" 
application, refer to the "Audio system" section.
Displays in the screen
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Multifunction screens  
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Display settings
F Once you have selected a setting, press the " 7" or " 8" buttons to change its value.
F
 
P
 ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to switch 
respectively to the previous or next setting.
F
 
P
 ress the "OK"  button to record the 
change and return to the normal display or 
press the "Back"  button to cancel.
Options
Once the "Options" menu has been selected, 
you can start diagnostics of the status of the 
equipment (active, not active, faulty).
Vehicle configuration
Once the " Vehicle Configuration " menu has 
been selected, you can activate or deactivate 
the following equipment:
-
 
w
 iper linked with reverse gear (refer to the 
"Visibility" section),
-
 
"
 guide-me-home" lighting (refer to the 
"Visibility" section).
Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the 
tyre under-inflation detection system (refer to 
the "Safety" section).
Once the " Display settings " menu has been 
selected, you can gain access to the following settings:
- year,
-   month,
-
 
d ay,
-
 
h o u r,
-
 
minutes,
-
 
1
 2 or 24 hour mode. Setting the date and time
F
 
P
 ress the MENU
 button.
F  Select "
Display adjust " using the "5" or " 6" 
button.
F Press OK  to confirm the selection.
F  S elect the "Year" function using the " 5" or 
" 6 " button.
F
 
P
 ress OK  to confirm the selection.
F
 
D
 efine the desired value, using the " 7" or 
" 8 " buttons.
F
 
P
 ress OK  to confirm the selection.
F
 
R
 epeat the procedure for the "Month", 
"Day", "Hours", and "Minutes" functions. 
Multifunction screens  
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Options
Once the "Options" menu has been selected, 
you can start diagnostics of the status of the 
equipment (active, not active, faulty).
Language
Once the " Language " menu has been 
selected, you can change the language used 
by the display by selecting a new language 
from the list offered.
Units
Once the " Units" menu has been selected, 
you can change the units of the following 
parameters:
-
 
t
 emperature (°C or °F),
-
 
f
 uel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
The chosen language will also be used 
in the eMyWay satellite navigation 
colour screen. As a safety measure, configuration of 
the multifunction screen by the driver 
must only be done when stationary. Once the fuel consumption unit has 
been changed to l/100 km or km/l, 
the information relating to speed and 
distance also changes to kilometres.
Vehicle configuration
Once the "
Vehicle configuration " menu has 
been selected, you can activate or deactivate 
the following systems:
-
 
w
 iper linked with reverse gear (refer to the 
"Visibility" section),
-
 
"
 guide-me-home" lighting (refer to the 
"Visibility" section),
-
 
d
 aytime lighting (refer to the " Visibility" 
section).
Using this menu, you can also reinitialise the 
tyre under-inflation detection system (refer to 
the "Safety" section).
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Multifunction screens  
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This displays the following information:
-  time,
-
 
date,
-
 
a
 mbient temperature (this flashes if there is 
a risk of ice),
-
 
s
 tate of the openings (doors, boot, etc.),
-
 
a
 udio sources (radio, CD, USB port, etc.),
-
 
t
 rip computer (refer to the end of the 
section).
Warning messages or information messages 
may appear temporarily. These can be cleared 
by pressing the "Back"  button. From the audio system control panel, you can:
F
 p ress the "MENU" button to gain access to 
the main menu ,
F
 
p
 ress the "5" or " 6" buttons to scroll 
through the items on the screen,
F
 
p
 ress the "MODE" button to change the 
permanent application (trip computer, 
audio source, ...),
F
 
p
 ress the "7" or " 8" buttons to change a 
setting value,
F
 
p
 ress the "OK" button to confirm,
or
F
 
p
 ress the "Back" button to abandon the 
operation in progress.
Main menu
F Press the "MENU"  button to gain access 
to the main menu :
-
 a
udio functions,
-
 
t
 he trip computer (refer to the end of the 
section),
-
 
personalisation-configuration,
-
 t
elephone (hands-free kit).
F
 
P
 ress the " 5" or " 6" buttons to select the 
menu required, then confirm by pressing 
the "OK"  button.
Monochrome screen C
ControlsDisplays in the screen 
Multifunction screens  
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Choice of language
Once this menu has been selected, you can 
change the language used by the display by 
selecting a new language from the list offered.
Telephone menu
With the Audio system on, with this menu 
s elected, you can configure your Bluetooth 
hands-free kit (pairing), view the various 
telephone directories (call log, services...) and 
manage your calls (call, hang up, double call, 
secret mode...).
For more information on the "Telephone" 
application, refer to the Audio system section in 
"Audio and telematics".
As a safety measure, configuration of 
the multifunction screen by the driver 
must only be done when stationary.Display configuration
Once this menu has been selected, you can 
gain access to the following settings:
-
 b
rightness-video setting,
-
 
d
 ate and time setting,
-
 
s
 election of the units.Once the fuel consumption unit has 
been changed to l/100 km or km/l, 
the information relating to speed and 
distance also changes to kilometres.
Setting the date and time
F
 
Sel
 ect the " Date and time adjustment " 
functions using the " 5" or " 6" buttons.
F
 
P
 ress " OK" to confirm the selection.
F
 
A
 djust the settings one by one using 
the " 7" or " 8" button then confirm with 
the
  "OK " button.
F
 
T
 hen select " OK" in the screen and 
confirm.
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Multifunction screens  
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Scented air freshenerSystem permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compartment in accordance with 
your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial and the various fragrance cartridges available.
Fitting the cartridge
F Remove the cartridge from the sealing case.
F
 
I
 nstall the cartridge (flower at top right).
F
 
P
 ress the dial and turn it a quarter of a turn 
clockwise.
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion 
of the fragrance.
F
 
T
urn the dial to the right to permit diffusion 
of the fragrance.
F
 
T
urn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of 
the fragrance.
Fragrance cartridge
Removing the cartridge
F Press the dial and turn it a quarter of a turn  anti-clockwise.
F
 
R
 emove the cartridge.
F
 
R
 efit its sealing case.
As a safety precaution, do not carry 
out any action on the cartridge while 
driving.
Do not dismantle the cartridges.
Do not attempt to refill the fragrance 
diffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children and 
animals. Do not discard the original cartridge as 
this serves as a plug when no fragrance 
cartridge is in use.
In order to preserve the service life of 
the cartridge, turn the dial to the left 
when you no longer wish to diffuse the 
fragrance in the passenger compartment.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the 
fragrance may depend on the 
ventilation or air conditioning settings.
Adjustment dial
This cartridge can be removed easily.
You can change it at any time and store it in the 
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has 
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance cartridges 
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
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Comfort  
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Horn
F Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel. Audible warning to alert other road users to an 
imminent danger.
Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.The system monitors the pressures in the four 
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four 
wheel speed sensors with reference values, 
which must be reinitialised ever y time the 
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel 
changed .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it 
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one 
or more tyres.
The under-inflation detection system 
does not replace the need for vigilance 
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to 
check the tyre pressures (including the 
spare wheel) every month as well as 
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs 
road holding, extends braking distances 
and causes premature tyre wear, 
particularly under arduous condition 
(high loading, high speed, long journey). The inflation pressures defined for 
your vehicle can be found on the tyre 
pressure label.
For more information on the 
identification markings, refer to the 
corresponding section.
Tyre pressures should be checked 
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle 
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of 
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate 
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to 
the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
increases fuel consumption. 
Safety  
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Display in the instrument panel
N. Neutral
R. R everse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode.
AUTO.
 
 
T
 his comes on when the automated 
mode is selected. It switches off on 
changing to manual mode.
Moving off
F Select position N .
F  P ress the brake pedal down fully.
F
 
S
 tart the engine.N appears in the instrument panel 
screen.
F
 
Sel
 ect automated mode (position A ) or 
manual mode (position M ) or reverse 
(position R ).
AUTO  and 1, 1 or R appear in the instrument 
panel screen.
F
 
R
 elease the parking brake.
F
 
P
 rogressively take your foot off the brake 
pedal.
F
 
A
 ccelerate away.
Automated mode
F Select position A .
AUTO  and the gear engaged appear 
in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox operates in auto-active mode, 
without any action on the part of the driver. It 
continuously selects the most suitable gear for:
-
 o
ptimisation of fuel consumption,
-
 
t
 he style of driving,
-
 
t
 he profile of the road.
-
 
t
 he vehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, for example 
when overtaking another vehicle, press the 
accelerator pedal firmly past the point of 
resistance.
Do not press the brake and accelerator 
pedals at the same time. There would 
be a risk of rapid wear of the clutch. Never select neutral N when driving.
If the engine does not start:
-
 
If  N flashes in the instrument 
panel, move the gear selector to 
position
 
A , then to position N .
-
 
I
f the message " Foot on the 
brake " is displayed in the screen, 
accompanied by an audible signal, 
press the brake pedal firmly.
You can change mode at any time by 
moving the gear selector from A to M or 
the other way round.
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Driving