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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on i
n the instrument panel and the engine g
oes into standby automatically:
-
w
ith a manual gearbox , when stationary,
in neutral, and you release the clutch
pedal.
-
w
ith an electronic gearbox , when
stationary
or at speeds below 5 mph
(
8 km/h) (depending on version), in neutral
(
control on N )
or when you press the brake
ped
al. Never
refuel with the engine in STOP
m
ode; you must switch off the ignition.
For
your comfort, during parking
m
anoeuvres, STOP mode is not
a
vailable for a few seconds after
coming
out of reverse gear.
The
Stop & Start system does not affect
t
he the vehicle's other systems, such as
f
or example braking, power steering...
The
Stop
&
Start system
puts
the
engine
t
emporarily
into
standby
-
STOP
mode
-
during
s
tops
in
the
traffic
(red
lights,
traffic
jams,
or
o
ther...).
The
engine
restarts
automatically
-
S
TART
mode
-
as
soon
as
you
want
to
move
o
ff.
The
restart
takes
place
instantly,
quickly
a
nd
silently.
Per fect
for
urban
use,
the
Stop
&
Start
system
r
educes
fuel
consumption
and
exhaust
e
missions
as
well
as
the
noise
level
when
s
tationary.
Stop & Start time
counter
A cumulative time counter for periods i n STOP mode during a journey.
It
is
displayed in the trip computer (accessible
v
ia the " Driving assistance "
menu of the
t
ouch
screen tablet).
It
resets
to zero every time the ignition is
s
witched
on.
The
Stop
&
Start
system
requires
t
he use of a 12 V battery of special
technology
and
specification.
All
w
ork
on
this
type
of
battery
must
o
nly be done by a CITROËN dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
For
more
i
nformation
on
the
12
V
battery,
refer
to
t
he
corresponding
section.
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Going into engine START
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off a
nd the engine starts automatically:
-
w
ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress
the clutch pedal.
-
w
ith an electronic gearbox:
●
c
ontrol
o
n
D,
w
hen
y
ou
r
elease
t
he
b
rake
ped
al,
●
c
ontrol on N and brake pedal released,
w
hen you press control D ,
●
w
hen
y
ou
enga
ge
r
everse. START
mode is invoked automatically when:
- y ou open the the driver's door,
-
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11
km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
-
s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
e
ngine temperature, braking assistance,
a
mbient temperature...) where the engine is
n
eeded for control of a system.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning l
amp flashes for a few seconds, then
g
oes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked principally when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or
f
alling),
-
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 by the
d
river,
-
t
he engine is needed to maintain a
c
omfortable temperature in the passenger
c
ompartment,
-
d
emisting is active,
-
s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
e
ngine temperature, braking assistance,
a
mbient temperature...) where the engine is
n
eeded to assure control of a system.
In this case, the "ECO"
warning
l
amp flashes for a few seconds then
g
oes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Driving
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A fault with the system is signalled in the " Driving assistance "
menu
(
primary page) of the touch screen
t
ablet.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the symbol in the button changes to alert m
ode and the indicator lamp flashes for a
f
ew moments then stays on continuously.
If you press this button to reactivate the
system, the indicator lamp flashes again for a
f
ew moments and then stays on continuously.
In
certain
circumstances,
such
as
the
need
t
o
maintain
a
comfortable
temperature
in
the
p
assenger
compartment,
it
may
be
preferable
t
o
deactivate
the
Stop
&
Start
system.
The
system
can
be
deactivated
at
any
time,
o
nce
the
ignition
is
on.
If
the
system
is
deactivated
while
in
S
TOP mode,
the
engine
then
restarts.
The
Stop
&
Start
system
is
automatically
r
eactivated
every
time
the
engine
is
started.
Deactivation
The Stop & Start system can be deactivated a
nd manually reactivated in the touch screen
t
ablet. F
Sel
ect "
Stop & Star t " in the
" Driving assistance " menu.
When the system is deactivated, the indicator
l
amp in this button comes on continuously.
When
the system is reactivated manually, the
i
ndicator lamp in this button goes off.Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a q
ualified w orkshop.
In
the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
v
ehicle may stall.
All
of the instrument panel warning lamps
come
on.Depending
on version, an alert
m
essage may also be displayed, asking
y
ou to change to neutral (control on N)
and
put your foot on the brake pedal.
You
must switch off the ignition, then
s
tart the engine again.
Before
doing
anything
under
the
b
onnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system
to
avoid
the
risk
of
injury
r
elated
to
an
automatic
change
to
S
TART mode.
Opening the bonnet
Driving on flooded roads
Before
driving
through
a
flooded
road,
i
t
is
strongly
recommended
that
you
d
eactivate
the
Stop
&
Start
system.
For
more
advice
on
driving,
particularly
o
n flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding
s
ection.
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Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the cruise control.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Operating fault Switching off
F Turn wheel 1 to the "0" p osition. T
he display of information related to the
c
ruise control disappears. When the cruise control is switched on,
be
careful if you maintain the pressure o
n one of the programmed speed
c
hanging buttons: this may result in a
v
ery rapid change in the speed of your
v
ehicle.
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
p
rogrammed speed may not be reached
o
r maintained.
The
use of mats not approved by
C
ITROËN may inter fere with the
o
peration of the cruise control.
To
avoid any risk of jamming of the
ped
als:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured
c
o r r e c t l y,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
It
is
possible
to
exceed
the
programmed
speed
t
emporarily
by
pressing
the
accelerator
pedal.
To
return
to
the
programmed
speed,
simply
r
elease the accelerator pedal until the
programmed
cruise
speed
is
reached
again.
Exceeding the programmed
speed
Once switched on, you can pause the cruise
control at any time by pressing button 4: the
s
creen confirms the pause.
Pause
If the programmed speed is exceeded, the displayed speed flashes.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns
to
the programmed speed setting, the
d
isplay becomes steady again.
The cruise control is paused
m
anually
o
r by pressing the brake or clutch pedal
o
r if the ESC system is invoked for
s
afety reasons.
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Park Assist
This system provides active assistance with parking, detecting a parking space then controlling the steering to park in the space.
I t controls the steering while the driver manages the accelerator, brakes, gears and clutch (manual gearbox). During phases of entry into and exit from
a
parking space, the system provides visual and audible information to the driver in order to make the manoeuvre safe. It may be necessary to move
f
or wards and backwards more than once.
The
Park Assist system cannot in any
c
ircumstances replace the need for
v
igilance on the part of the driver.
The
driver must remain in control of
t
heir vehicle ensuring that the space
r
emains clear during the manoeuvre.
In
some circumstances, the sensors
m
ay not detect small obstacles located
i
n their blind spots. Changing
tyre sizes (out-size tyres,
w
inter tyres, ...) can inter fere with
t
he correct operation of the parking
a
ssistance system.
During
a manoeuvre the steering wheel
t
urns quickly: do not hold the steering
w
heel, do not place your hand between
the
spokes of the steering wheel and
t
ake care with loose and bulky clothing,
s
carves, handbags... There is a risk of
in
jury. For
entry into a parking space (parallel
p
arking) the system does not detect
s
paces which are clearly much smaller
o
r larger than the size of the vehicle.
This
"parking assistance" system
i
s activated automatically during
m
anoeuvres; it is therefore possible
t
hat a symbol comes on in the screen,
a
ccompanied by an audible signal,
w
ithout affecting the manoeuvre.The
selection of the type of manoeuvre
(
entering or exiting a parallel parking
s
pace) prevents a change to STOP
m
ode of Stop & Start.
In
STOP mode, this selection restarts
t
he
eng
ine.
The
driver can take control at any time by gripping the steering wheel.
The
s
ystem
p
rovides
a
ssistance
i
n
e
ntering
a
nd
e
xiting
a par
king
spa
ce
w
hen
par
allel
par
king.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
U se only the chains designed to be fitted to the
t
ype of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original
tyre sizeType of chain
195/65
R15Maximum
link size:
9
mm
205/55
R16
205/50
R17
Cannot be fitted with chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a j
ourney, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
o
n the side of the road.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any
w
heel chocks to prevent movement of your
v
ehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
p
rovided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few
m
oments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
c
hains are correctly tightened.
Take
account
of
the
legislation
in
force
i
n your country on the use of snow
chains
and
the
maximum
running
speed
a
uthorised.
The
snow
chains
must
be
fitted
only
t
o
the
front
wheels.
They
must
never
b
e fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Avoid
driving with snow chains on roads
t
hat have been cleared of snow, to
avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and
t
he road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
w
ith alloy wheels, check that no part of
t
he chain or its fixings is in contact with
t
he wheel rim.
It
is
strongly
recommended
that
before
y
ou
leave,
you
practise
fitting
the
snow
c
hains
on
a
level
and
dry
sur face.
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Practical information
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After topping-up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil
l
evel indicator in the instrument panel
i
s not valid during the 30 minutes after
t
opping up.
Topping-up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
s
pills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
A
dd more oil if necessary.
F
A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
o
il filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
In
order to maintain the reliability of the engine
a
nd emission control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil. The
brake fluid level should be close t
o the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check t
he brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule f
or details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
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Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case
o
f vehicles used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent
q
uality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In
order to optimise the operation of
u
nits as important as those in the
b
raking system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
After
washing the vehicle, dampness,
o
r in wintry conditions, ice can form
o
n the brake discs and pads: braking
e
fficiency may be reduced. Make light
b
rake applications to dry and defrost
t
he brakes.Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for details of the checking
i
nterval for this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
n
oticed, the parking brake must be
c
hecked, even between two services.
Checking
this system must be done by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. To
avoid damaging the electrical units,
n
ever use a high pressure jet wash in
t
he engine compartment.
have
the
condition
of
the
brakes
checked,
even
b
etween
v
ehicle
s
ervices.
Unless
there
is
a
leak
in
the
circuit,
a
drop
in
t
he
brake
fluid
level
indicates
that
the
brake
p
ads
are
worn.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,
s
table and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake, switch off the
i
gnition and engage first gear to block
t
he wheels.
Check
that the parking brake warning
l
amps in the instrument panel come on.
The
occupants must get out of the
v
ehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure
that the jack is correctly
p
ositioned at one of the vehicle's
j
acking points.
Incorrect
use of the jack could cause
t
he vehicle to drop.
Never
go underneath a vehicle raised
u
sing a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the t
ool 3 (depending on version).
F
S
lacken the bolts using the
w
heelbrace
1 o n l y.
Do
not use:
-
t
he jack for any other purpose than
l
ifting the vehicle,
-
a
jack other than the one supplied
b
y the manufacturer. The
jack must only be used to change a
w
heel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any m
aintenance.
The
jack conforms to European
l
egislation, such as defined in the
M
achinery Directive 2006/42/CE.
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In the event of a breakdown
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Third brake lamp (LEDs)Number plate lamps (W5W)
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.
F
I
nsert a thin screwdriver into one of the
cutouts in the the lens.
F
P
ush it outwards to unclip it.
F
R
emove the lens.
F
C
hange the faulty bulb.
For
the
replacement
of
the
light-emitting
d
iodes (LEDs), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop.
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In the event of a breakdown