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* Depending on version. Your vehicle may be fitted with an electrically operated fabric roof.
Electric fabric roof*
Electric opening and closing
The roof is opened and closed by pressing 
the control at the interior lamp, in the opening 
direction 1 and in the closing direction 2 .
In order to maintain the state of charge of 
the battery, it is recommended that the roof 
be operated with the engine running .
Operation of the roof is possible with 
the ignition on and when driving.
Operation of the roof could cause 
serious injuries: before operating the 
roof, ensure that no occupant of the 
vehicle or person outside the vehicle 
could be subject to any risk related 
to the movement of the roof and that 
no object could inter fere with the 
operation. During operation of the roof with just 
the ignition on, starting the engine may 
cause the roof to stop, depending on 
the state of charge of the battery. To 
have the roof continue the operation, 
operate the control again after the 
engine has started.
The asymmetric shape of the opening 
control avoids closing the roof by 
mistake.
Position of the roof
Position 0 : Roof completely closed.
Position 1 : Automatic stop position for the roof.
Position 2 : Roof completely open.
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A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and 
remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your 
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to 
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is 
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate 
the need to brake and increase the distance 
from other vehicles.Never drive with the parking brake 
applied - Risk of overheating and 
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when 
stationary in areas where inflammable 
substances and materials (dry grass, 
dead leaves...) might come into contact 
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of 
fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised 
with the engine running. If you have 
to leave your vehicle with the engine 
running, apply the parking brake 
and put the gearbox into neutral or 
position
 
N, depending on the type of 
gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded 
roads, as this could cause serious damage 
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the 
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
 
c
 heck that the depth of water does not 
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves 
that might be generated by other users,
-
 
d
 eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
 
d
 rive as slowly as possible without 
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph 
(10
  km/h),
-
 
d
 o not stop and do not switch off the 
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as 
circumstances allow, make several light brake 
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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If you use the accessories for a 
prolonged period, the vehicle will 
automatically switch to "OFF" mode 
after about 20 minutes.
Be  aware  in order to avoid discharging 
the battery.
Starting - switching off the engine with the 
Keyless Entry and Starting system
Changing the mode of 
the   vehicle
With the electronic key inside the 
vehicle; each press on the " S TA R T/
STOP " button, with no action on 
the pedals , changes the vehicle's 
mode:
F
 
F
irst press (" ACC" mode).
 T
he accessories (radio, 12V socket...) can 
be used.
F
 
S
econd press (" ON" mode).
 I
gnition on.
F
 
T
hird press (" OFF" mode).
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the 
key, which would weigh down on its 
blade in the ignition switch and could 
cause a malfunction.
Key in ignition
If the key has been left in the ignition, 
an audible signal is heard on opening 
the driver's door.
F
 
I
mmobilise the vehicle.
Switching off
F With a manual gearbox: put the gear lever 
into neutral.
F
 
W
 ith an ETG gearbox: place the selector at 
position N .
F
 
T
 urn the key towards you to position 2 
(ACC) .
F
 
P
 ress in and turn the key to position 1 
(LOCK) .
F
 
R
 emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
 
T
 urn the steering until the steering column 
locks. 
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Starting using 
the  electronic key
With the first press on the " S TA R T/
STOP " button, this indicator lamp 
flashes slowly in the instrument panel. Depending on the ambient temperature, 
each attempt at starting can take up to 
around 30 seconds. During this period, 
do not press the "
START/STOP" button 
again, or release the clutch pedal or 
brake pedal (depending on the type of 
gearbox).
After this period, if the engine has not 
started, press the " START/STOP" 
button again for another attempt at 
starting. If one of the starting conditions is 
not met, the "Keyless Entry and 
Starting" system indicator lamp flashes 
in the instrument panel. In some 
circumstances, it is necessary to 
turn the steering wheel slightly while 
pressing the "
START/STOP " button to 
assist unlocking of the steering.
For vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox:
F
 
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle, 
put the gear lever into neutral and fully 
depress the clutch pedal. The presence of the electronic key in 
the vehicle is essential for switching 
on the ignition and starting only. Once 
the engine has started,
  make sure that 
the electronic key remains with the 
vehicle until the end of the journey: 
other wise you would not be able to lock 
the
  vehicle.
F
 
P
 ress and release the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
This indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel. For vehicles fitted with an ETG gearbox
:
F  
W
 ith the electronic key inside the vehicle, 
put the gear selector at N and press the 
brake pedal.
This indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel.
F  
P
 ress and release the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button.
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There is an audible signal when the driver's 
door is opened and the vehicle is not in 
"OFF "
  mode.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not stop.
Switching off using the 
electronic key
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
 W ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever 
into neutral.
F
 
W
 ith an ETG gearbox: place the gear 
selector at N .
F
 
W
 ith the electronic key inside 
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops.
The steering locks when a door is opened or on 
locking the vehicle.
F
 
P
 ress the "START/STOP " button 
again to change to " OFF" mode.
Emergency starting
When the electronic key is in the 
recognition zone and your vehicle 
does not start after pressing the 
"START/STOP " button, this warning 
lamp flashes in the instrument panel.
F
 
W
ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever 
into neutral.
F
 
W
ith an ETG gearbox: place the selector 
lever at N . F
 
P
 ut the corner of the electronic key, where 
the indicator lamp is located, in contact 
with the " START/STOP " button.
 T
 here is an audible signal when the 
electronic key is recognised; the vehicle 
changes to " ON" mode.
F  
W
 ith a manual gearbox: press the clutch 
pedal fully down.
F  
W
 ith an ETG gearbox: press the brake 
pedal.
F  
C
 heck that the "Keyless Entry and starting" 
indicator lamp comes on in green in the 
instrument panel.
F
 
P
 ress the "START/STOP " button.
 T
he engine starts.
If the engine does not start, contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Emergency switch-off
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 more than 2 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon 
as the vehicle stops.
Electronic key not 
recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the 
recognition zone when driving or when you 
(later) request switching off the engine, there is 
an audible signal to warn you.
F
 
P
 ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP " button for more than 
2 seconds if you want to force 
switching off the engine ( note 
that restar ting will not be 
possible without the key ).
Electronic engine 
immobiliser
This locks the engine management system as 
soon as the ignition has been switched off and 
therefore prevents starting of the vehicle by 
anyone who does not have the key.
The ignition key has an electronic chip which 
has a special code. When the ignition is 
switched on, the code must be recognised for 
starting to be possible.
In the event of a malfunction, your vehicle will 
not start.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Do not make any modifications to the 
electronic immobiliser system.
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To engage reverse, the vehicle must be 
stationary with your foot on the brake pedal.
F 
Sel
 ect position R .
Reverse
There is an audible signal on engaging reverse.
The vehicle can be stopped whatever the 
position of the gear selector ( N, E or R ).
However, there is an audible signal on opening 
the driver's door if the gear selector is not at 
position N .
Switching off
When the vehicle is stopped with the 
engine running, always put the gear 
selector to neutral N .
There is a continuous audible signal 
if you turn the ignition switch to " OFF" 
with the vehicle in 2
nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th g e a r.
In this case return the ignition switch 
to
 
" ON ", move the gear selector to 
position N , then to position E , M or R, 
then turn the ignition switch to " OFF". On a slope, use the brakes to 
immobilise the vehicle and place the 
gear selector in position N
, E or R.
With the ignition on, illumination 
of this warning lamp indicates a 
gearbox fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If N  
i
 s flashing in the instrument panel 
accompanied by an audible signal for 
a long time:
Operating faults
In all cases, it is essential  that you 
apply the parking brake  to immobilise 
the vehicle.
Before doing anything under the 
bonnet, check that the gear selector is 
in neutral N and the parking brake is 
applied.
Limits of operation
On a gradient, or when hill start assist is 
activated,  never hold the vehicle using the 
accelerator : you could damage the clutch.
In these situations there is an audible signal.
F
 
M
 ove the gear selector to position N .
F
 
W
 ait 15 minutes to allow the clutch to cool 
down before setting off. -
 
c
 heck that the ignition switch is at the 
" ON "
 
 position,
-  
p
 lace the gear selector at N
, then move it 
to E , M or R .
If 1 is flashing in the instrument panel:
-  
p
 lace the gear selector at E or M
, then 
move it to N .
If R is flashing in the instrument panel:
-
 
p
 lace the gear selector at R, then move it 
to N . 
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Stop & Start (VTi 68 S&S engine)
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel and the engine 
goes into standby automatically:
-
 
w
hen stationary, in neutral, and you 
release the clutch pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in 
STOP
  mode; you must switch off the 
ignition with the button. For smoother operation, during 
parking manoeuvres STOP mode is 
not available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the 
vehicle's systems, such as for example, 
braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not 
available
STOP mode is not invoked principally when:
-  t he driver's door is open,
-
 
t
 he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
 
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, 
vehicle stopped on a steep gradient, high 
altitude...) where the engine is needed to 
assure control of a system.
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.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Stop & Start time counters
A partial time counter counts the periods in 
STOP mode during a journey.
It is displayed in the trip computer once the 
Stop & Start acts.
Press one of the screen management buttons 
to return to the previous display.
A global time counter counts the periods in 
STOP mode since the last reset.
When it is displayed, press one of the screen 
management buttons to reset the counter.
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Before doing anything under the 
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start 
system to avoid any risk of injury 
resulting from automatic operation of 
START mode.
Maintenance
At any time, press this button to deactivate 
the  system.
Deactivation
If the system has been deactivated in STOP 
mode, the engine restarts immediately. Press this button again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed by the 
indicator lamp going off in the instrument panel.
The system is reactivated automatically at 
every new engine start by the driver.
Reactivation
This is confirmed by the illumination 
of this indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel.
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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Illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by an audible signal, 
indicates that there is a fault with the 
electronic brake force distribution 
(EBFD), which could cause loss of 
control of the vehicle when braking.
Operation
Illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by an audible signal, 
indicates that there is a fault with 
the ABS system, which could cause 
loss of control of the vehicle when 
braking.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
and electronic brake force 
distribution (EBFD)When changing wheels (tyres and rims), 
make sure that these are approved for 
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make 
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake 
pedal.
In emergency braking, press 
very firmly without releasing 
the
 
pressure.
Yo u  must  stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible.
Dynamic stability control (DSC) 
and traction control (TRC)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically 
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or 
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if 
the engine and brakes.
Activation of the DSC system is 
signalled by the flashing of this 
indicator lamp in the instrument panel, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
Activation of the TRC system is 
signalled by the flashing of this 
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
Drive carefully at reduced speed, and contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
Safety