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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has 
a special code. When the ignition is switched 
on, this code must be recognised in order for 
starting to be possible.In the event of a fault, you are 
informed by illumination of this 
warning lamp, an audible signal and 
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact 
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, 
the label attached to the keys given to 
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position  1 (Stop): insert and removing 
the key,
- position  2 (Ignition on) : steering column 
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating, 
engine running,
- position  3 (Starting).
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric 
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the 
key or the remote control, which would 
weigh down on its blade in the ignition 
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment 
of the front airbag.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the 
engine management system a few moments 
after the ignition is switched off and prevents 
starting of the engine by anyone who does not 
have the key.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops 
to the reserve level, the system switches to 
energy economy mode: the power supply is 
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining 
battery charge.
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Starting the engine
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the 
instrument panel then operate the starter 
motor by turning the key to position 3 
without pressing the accelerator pedal, 
until the engine starts. Once the engine is 
running, release the key.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox 
in neutral or position N or P:
F  depress the clutch pedal fully (manual 
gearbox),
 or
F  press the brake pedal firmly (automatic 
gearbox),
F  insert the key into the ignition switch; the 
system recognises the code,
F  unlock the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering and the key.
F  With a petrol engine, operate the starter 
motor by turning the key to position 3 
without pressing the accelerator pedal, 
until the engine starts. Once the engine is 
running, release the key. Never leave the engine running in 
an enclosed area without adequate 
ventilation: internal combustion 
engines emit toxic exhaust gases, 
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of 
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions 
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure 
the correct operation and durability of 
the mechanical components of your 
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is 
necessary to leave the engine running 
for 4 minutes before moving off.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp 
can stay on for a longer period. When 
the engine is hot, the warning lamp 
does not come on.
In certain cases, you may have to apply 
more force to the steering (wheels on 
full lock, for example). F 
With a Diesel engine, turn the key to 
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the 
engine pre-heating system.
If the engine does not start straight 
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a 
few moments before operating the 
starter motor again. If the engine does 
not start after several attempts, do not 
keep trying: you risk damaging the 
starter motor or the engine. Contact 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. In temperate conditions, do not leave 
the engine at idle to warm up but move 
off straight away and drive at moderate 
speed. 
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Do not flick the accelerator at the 
moment of switching off the ignition. 
This could cause serious damage to the 
turbocharger(s).
Vehicles equipped with a 
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having allowed it 
to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the 
time required for the turbocharger to return to a 
normal speed.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop), 
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use 
functions such as the audio and telematic 
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps, 
courtesy lamps, ...
Switching off the engine
F  Stop the vehicle.
F  With the engine running at idle, turn the key 
to position 1 .
F  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F  To lock the steering column, turn the 
steering until it locks.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the 
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering 
column, it is recommended that the 
wheels be returned to the straight ahead 
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the 
engine off, the braking and steering 
assistance systems are also cut off: risk 
of loss of control of the vehicle. For more information, refer to the 
"Practical information" section, under 
"Energy economy mode".
F  Check that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Key left in the "Ignition on" 
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert 
message is displayed, accompanied 
by an audible signal, to remind you that 
the key is still in the ignition switch at 
position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition 
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , 
the ignition will be switched off 
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the 
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to 
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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Moving off
F To start the engine, the gear selector must 
be in position P or N .
F  Operate the starter.
F  When the engine is running, place the gear 
selector at R , D or M.
F  Check in the instrument panel, the position 
engaged.
F  Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
F  To avoid a possible difference between the 
position of the gear selector and the actual 
position of the gearbox, always come out 
of position P with the ignition on and brake 
pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine 
is running:
F  reposition the gear selector at position P ,
F  put your foot on the brake pedal and then 
select the gear you want.
Park
This position of the gear selector 
is used to prevent the vehicle from 
moving when you are stationary.
Reverse gear
Only engage this position when the 
vehicle is stationary. To prevent 
snatching, do not accelerate too soon 
after selection.
Neutral
never select position N if the vehicle 
is moving.
F 
To select position P , move the gear selector 
back to the highest position (towards R ), 
then push it for wards and then to the left.
F  To exit position  P, move the gear selector to 
the right and then to the position you want.
F  Only engage this position when the vehicle 
is completely stationary. In this position, 
the front wheels are locked. Make sure that 
the gear selector is correctly positioned.
never select position P or R if the 
vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, 
position  N is engaged inadvertently, 
allow the engine to idle before engaging 
position D or M .
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SPORT and SNOW 
programmes
SPORT programme "S"
These two special programmes supplement 
the automatic operation in very particular 
conditions of use.
F With the gear selector in position D and the 
engine running, press button A .
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic 
driving style.
SNOW programme " T"
F  With the gear selector in position D and the 
engine running, press button B .
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery 
roads.
This programme makes moving off easier and 
improves traction in conditions of poor grip.
T appears in the instrument panel.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation
F  At any time, press the button selected 
again to exit from the programme engaged 
and return to auto-adaptive mode. A strong snatch may be felt when 
selecting 
R for reverse gear.
In the event of a fault, the gearbox is 
blocked in one gear; do not exceed a 
speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).
Do not turn off the engine while the gear 
selector is in position D or R .
Never press the accelerator and brake 
pedals simultaneously. Braking and 
acceleration should be done with the 
right foot only. Pressing both pedals 
simultaneously may damage the 
gearbox.
Contact a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If the ambient temperature is 
below -23°C, the engine should be left 
running at idle for four minutes, in order 
to ensure the correct operation and 
durability of the engine and gearbox.
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Parking sensors
Operation
The parking sensors system cannot, in 
any circumstances, replace the need for 
vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system detects any obstacle (person, 
vehicle, tree, barrier...) located in front of or 
behind the vehicle, however, it will not be able 
to detect obstacles located immediately below 
the bumper.
An object, such as a stake, a roadworks cone 
or any other similar object may be detected at 
the start of the manoeuvre but may no longer 
be detected when the vehicle moves nearer 
to it.
At the front and/or at the rear
This system is comprised of proximity sensors, 
installed in the front and/or rear bumper.
Visual and audible assistance
The proximity information is indicated by:
-
  an audible signal which becomes more rapid 
as the vehicle approaches the obstacle,
-   a diagram in the multifunction screen, with 
blocks which move closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to the emission 
of the audible signal by the speakers; front or rear 
and right or left.
When the distance between the vehicle and 
the obstacle is less than approximately thirty 
centimetres, the audible signal becomes 
continuous and/or the "Danger" symbol appears, 
depending on the multifunction screen version.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure 
that the sensors are not covered with 
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is 
engaged, an audible signal (long beep) 
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
When the speed of the vehicle is below 
about 6 mph (10 km/h), some sources 
of noise (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic 
drill, ...) may trigger the audible parking 
sensor signals. The parking sensors are switched on
:
-  by engaging reverse gear,
-  at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h) in 
forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible signal and 
the display of the vehicle in the multifunction 
screen.
The parking sensors are switched off :
-  when you exit reverse gear,
-  when the speed is higher than 6 mph 
(10 km/h) in for ward gear,
-  when the vehicle has been stationary for 
more than three seconds in for ward gear.
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Braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system 
and electronic brake force 
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and 
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking, 
in particular on poor or slippery sur faces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into 
operation automatically when there is a risk of 
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself 
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message in the instrument 
panel screen, it indicates a fault with 
the anti-lock braking system which could result 
in loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on, 
together with the STOP  and ABS 
warning lamps, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the 
instrument panel screen, it indicates a fault with 
the electronic brake force distribution which 
could result in loss of control of the vehicle 
when braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Emergency braking 
assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you 
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more 
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake 
pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the 
resistance of the pedal and an increase in 
braking efficiency.
Group of supplementary systems which help 
you to obtain optimum braking in complete 
safety in emergency situations:
- 
anti-lock braking system (ABS),
-  electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-  emergency braking assistance (EBA).
When replacing wheels (tyres and 
rims), ensure that they conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations.When braking in an emergency, press 
firmly without releasing the pressure.
When braking in an emergency, 
press very firmly without releasing 
the pressure. 
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Seat belts
Front seat belts
Fastening
F Pull the belt down in front of you in a steady 
movement, making sure that it does not 
become twisted.
F  Press the fastening into its buckle.
F  Check that it is properly secured and that 
the automatic locking mechanism operates 
correctly by pulling sharply on the belt 
strap.
F  The lap strap should be positioned as low 
down as possible in the lap and as tight as 
possible.
F  The diagonal strap should be positioned 
across the chest and away from the neck.
Each belt has a reel that adjusts its length 
automatically to the girth of the seat occupant.
The front seat belts are fitted with a 
pretensioning system and force limiter.
This system improves safety in the front seats 
in the event of a front impact.
Depending on the seriousness of the impact, 
the pretensioning system instantly tightens the 
seat belt against the body of the occupant. The pretensioning seat belts are active when 
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the 
seat belt against the chest of the occupant,  
so increasing his protection.
Height adjustment
When correctly adjusted, the seat belt shoulder 
strap falls over the middle of the shoulder.
F 
To adjust the belt, squeeze the control and 
slide it in the direction required.
Unfastening
F To unfasten the belt, press on the red 
button in the buckle.
The belt retracts automatically when not in use. 
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Advice
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- be tightened as close to the body as 
possible,
-  be pulled in front of you with a smooth 
movement, checking that it does not 
twist,
-  be used to restrain only one person,
-  not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
-  not be converted or modified to avoid 
affecting its performance.
Recommendations  
for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is 
less than 12 years old or shorter than one 
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more 
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information, refer to the "Child 
seats" section.
In accordance with current safety 
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's 
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with 
the skills and equipment needed, which a 
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, 
particularly if the straps show signs of 
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy 
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by 
CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench 
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned 
and reeled in correctly.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness 
of the impact , the pretensioning device may 
be deployed before and independently of the 
airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners 
is accompanied by a slight discharge of 
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the 
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge 
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp 
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts 
system checked, and if necessary replaced, 
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
The driver must ensure that passengers use 
the seat belts correctly and that they are all 
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle, 
always fasten your seat belt, even for short 
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as 
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel 
permitting automatic adjustment of the length 
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is 
stowed automatically when not in use.
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efore and after use, ensure that the seat 
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be 
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the 
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic 
locking device which comes into operation in 
the event of a collision, emergency braking 
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release 
the device by pulling the strap firmly and 
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly. 
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Advice
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the 
front passenger seat is specific to each 
country. Refer to the legislation in force in 
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag 
when a rear ward facing child seat is installed 
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously 
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be 
positioned on the child's shoulder without 
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt 
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster 
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt 
guide at shoulder level.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a 
vehicle compromises the child's protection in 
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt 
buckle under the child seat, as this could 
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the 
child seat harnesses keeping the slack 
relative to the child's body to a minimum, 
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat 
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened 
correctly on the child seat and that it secures 
the child seat firmly on the seat of your 
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable, 
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave 
sufficient space between the front seat and:
- 
a rear ward facing child seat,
-  the child's feet for a child seat fitted 
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards 
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the 
upright position. For optimum installation of the forward facing 
child seat, ensure that the back of the child 
seat is as close as possible to the backrest 
of the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before 
installing a child seat with backrest to a 
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or 
attached securely to prevent it from being 
thrown around the vehicle in the event of 
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when 
the child seat is removed.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- a child or children alone and 
unsupervised in a vehicle,
-  a child or an animal in a vehicle which 
is exposed to the sun, with the windows 
closed,
-  the keys within reach of children inside 
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors 
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by 
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of 
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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