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Overview
Presentation
These illustrations and descriptions are provided 
for information. The presence and location of 
some elements vary depending on the version 
or trim level.
Instruments and controls 
 
 
 
1. Emergency call/Assistance call
Sunroof
Alarm
Courtesy lamp/Front reading lamps
Warning lamp display for seat belts and front 
passenger airbag
2. Interior mirror/Driving in  Electric mode 
indicator LED
3. Digital instrument panel
4. Side control bar
5. Fusebox
6. Bonnet release
7. Electric windows
Door mirrors
E-HUD
8. Front armrest
9. Front passenger airbag
10. Glove box
Deactivation of the front passenger airbagCentre console 
 
1.Touch screen
2. Hazard warning lamps
Central locking
3. Switching the engine on/off
4. Automatic air conditioning
12
  V socket/USB socket
5. Storage compartment/Wireless smartphone 
charger
6. Gearbox control
7. Driving mode selector
8. Parking brake   
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Overview
Steering-mounted controls 
 
1.External lighting controls/Direction indicators/
Select the instrument panel display mode
2. Wiper controls/Screenwash/Trip computer
3. Automatic gearbox control paddles
4. Controls for Cruise control/Speed limiter/
Adaptive cruise control/Highway Driver Assist 
or Highway Driver Assist 2.0
A. Up/Down: increase/decrease the speed 
setting
Press: display and adjustment of the distance 
setting to the vehicle in front (Adaptive cruise 
control) B.
Select/Deselect the cruise control function
Select/Deselect the Adaptive cruise control/
Highway  Driver Assist
C. Start/Pause of the Speed limiter or Cruise 
control with the speed setting saved
Confirmation of vehicle restart after automatic 
stop (Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go 
function)
D. Select/Deselect the speed limiter function
E. Activation of the Speed limiter or Cruise 
control with the speed setting saved
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs 
recognition system
5. Horn/Driver front airbag
6. Audio system setting controls
F. Press: display favourite radio stations/media
Up/Down: previous/next radio/media/
smartphone selection
Press: validation of a selection
G. Decrease/Increase volume
H. Pick up/Hang up
Access to the Phone application's call log
I. Short press: system voice commands
Long press: smartphone voice commands
Side control bar 
 
 
 
1. Headlamp beam height adjustment
2. Motorised tailgate
3. Heated windscreen
4. Heated steering wheel
5. Temperature conditioning (Rechargeable 
hybrid)
6. Opening the fuel filler flap (Rechargeable 
hybrid)
Rechargeable hybrid 
system
 
    
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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday 
practices that allow the motorist to optimise 
the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or 
electricity) and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic 
mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal 
heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator prompts you to engage 
the most suitable gear. Whenever this indication 
is displayed on the instrument panel, follow it 
straight away.
With an 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 gradually. These practices 
help to save on energy consumption, reduce 
CO
2 emissions and decrease general traffic 
noise.
When the traffic is flowing smoothly, select the 
cruise control.
Control the use of 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.
At speeds above 31
  mph (50   km/h), close the 
windows and leave the air vents open. Consider using equipment that can help keep 
the temperature in the passenger compartment 
down (e.g.
  sunroof blind, window blinds).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air 
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature 
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions, 
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Adapt the use of headlamps and/or foglamps 
depending on visibility conditions.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, 
particularly in winter (other than in severe wintry 
conditions: temperature below -23°C). The 
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your 
multimedia devices (e.g.   film, music, video 
game) to help reduce the consumption of energy.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving 
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle. Place the 
heaviest items in the boot as close as possible to 
the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and 
minimise wind resistance (e.g.
  roof bars, roof 
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a 
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit 
summer tyres.
Comply with the servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres 
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on 
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–
 
before a long journey
 .
–
 
at each change of season.
–
 
after a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and, where 
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (e.g.
  engine 
oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment 
filter, etc.). Observe the schedule of operations in 
the manufacturer's service schedule.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after 
the third cut-out of the nozzle, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your 
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average 
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).
Optimising the driving range 
(rechargeable hybrid vehicles)
Connect the vehicle as soon as possible.
Favour the ECO zone of the power indicator by 
driving smoothly and at a steady speed.
Anticipate slowing down as much as possible 
and, if possible, favour decelerations with 
regenerative braking mode activated (power 
indicator in the  CHARGE zone).
With the vehicle connected, carry out 
temperature pre-conditioning before setting off.
To optimise consumption during a journey:    
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Instruments
Information to the driver
Instrument panel
The instrument panel contains all the information 
required by the driver on the status of the 
vehicle's various systems.
This information appears in the form of indicator 
lamps, indicators and messages.
The instrument panel is in the form of a fully 
digital panel.
E-HUD
Depending on version, driver information also 
appears in the extended head-up display.
For more information on E-HUD, refer to the 
corresponding section.
Digital instrument panel
The digital instrument panel can be personalised 
using a page system.
Depending on the page displayed, certain 
information is hidden or presented differently.
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Speedometer (mph or km/h)
2. Driving aid in reduced display (if the function 
is activated)
Display of speed limit signs 3.
Status of the gearbox
Active driving mode
READY   indicator lamp (Rechargeable hybrid)  
4.
Fuel gauge and remaining range (miles or 
km)
5. T
 otal distance recorder (miles or km) (Petrol)
Traction battery charge level and remaining 
range (miles or km) (Rechargeable hybrid)
6. Personalisable area:
–  
Energy flows (Rechargeable hybrid).
–
  
Thermal Comfort Consumption 
(Rechargeable hybrid).
–
  
Current media.
–
  
Driving aids.
–
  
Navigation (depending on equipment).
–
  
Rev counter
 .
–  
Engine temperature.
–
  
T
 rip computer.
7. Power indicator (Rechargeable hybrid)
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
The information displayed on the instrument 
panel (e.g.
  warning lamps, indicators) may have 
a fixed or variable location depending on the 
page or the driving aid activated.
For the functions that have indicator lamps for 
both operation and deactivation, there is only 
one dedicated location.   
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1Display language and units
These depend on the touch screen 
settings.
When travelling abroad, the speed must be 
shown in the official units of the country you 
are driving in (mph, miles or km/h, km).
Choice of the displayed page
By default, pages are memorised in the 
instrument panel.
 
 
 
 
► Press the button located at the end of the 
lighting control stalk to scroll through the different 
pages.
The new page is applied immediately
.
When a message is displayed in a 
temporary window, pressing this button 
will cause this window to disappear 
immediately.
Settings for displayed pages
The available settings operations are: addition, 
deletion and layout of pages.
It is possible to memorise up to 5 pages.
The colour can also be configured according to 
the selected driving mode.
The settings are made in the 
Settings>Customisation  touch screen 
application.
E-HUD
This extended head-up display system projects  information onto the windscreen in the driver's 
field of vision, so that they do not need to take 
their eyes off the road.
No object must be placed in the cavity 
- risk of damaging the system!
For optimal use, remember to adjust the 
driver's seat and the height of the 
head-up display.
In certain extreme weather conditions 
(e.g.   rain and/or snow, bright sunshine), 
and when wearing polarised sunglasses, the 
extended head-up display may not be 
readable or may be temporarily disrupted.
E-HUD is associated with a specific 
windscreen approved by CITROËN.
If the windscreen is replaced outside 
the CITROËN
  dealer network, follow the 
Manufacturer’s recommendations.
Information displayed 
during operation
 
 
 
 
Once the system is activated, the information 
gathered on the extended head-up display is, for 
example:
A. Speed of the vehicle
B. Road signs recognition and Driving aid in 
reduced display (if the function is activated)
C. Navigation instructions and guidance map
D. Personalisable area:
–
 
Navigation (depending on equipment).
–
 
Driving aids.
–
  Empty.
Temporary display of media lists, alerts 
and feedback following a modification or 
adjustment (volume, station search, etc.)   
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Settings
Brightness adjustment is available after 
activation of the function.
The system status and settings are memorised 
when the ignition is switched off.
Activation/Deactivation
It can be activated/deactivated in the 
Settings  > Brightness touch screen 
application.
►
 
With the ignition on, press the “ Head-Up 
Display
” button to change the function status 
(confirmed by the slider moving to the right/left: 
function activated/deactivated). 
Brightness adjustment
Brightness adjustment is configured in the 
Settings   > Brightness touch screen 
application.
►
 
With the ignition on, press or move the slider 
to the desired setting.
Adjusting the height 
 
 
 
► With the ignition on and the control in the 
central high position, move the control up/down 
to adjust the desired height of the display
.
Warning and indicator 
lamps
Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator 
lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a 
malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating 
status of a system (operation or deactivation 
indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two 
ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.
Associated warnings
The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied 
by an audible signal and/or a message displayed 
in a screen.
Relating the type of alert to the operating status 
of the vehicle allows you to determine whether 
the situation is normal or whether a fault has  occurred: refer to the description of each lamp 
for further information.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain red or orange warning lamps come on 
for a few seconds when the ignition is switched 
on. These warning lamps should go off as soon 
as the engine is started.
For more information on a system or a function, 
refer to the corresponding section.
Persistent warning lamp
If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there 
may be fault which needs further investigation.
If a lamp remains lit
The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning 
and indicator lamp description indicate whether 
you should contact a qualified professional in 
addition to the immediate recommended actions.
(1): You must stop the vehicle
.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off 
the ignition.
(2): Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
(3): Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.   
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Instruments
1List of warning and 
indicator lamps
Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP
Fixed, associated with another warning 
lamp, accompanied by the display of a 
message and an audible signal.
A serious fault with the engine, braking system, 
power steering or automatic gearbox or a major 
electrical fault has been detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Maximum engine coolant temperatureFixed.
The temperature of the cooling system is 
too high.
Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has 
cooled down before topping up the level, if 
necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).
Engine oil pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine lubrication 
system.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
System malfunction (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
The rechargeable hybrid system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Cable connected (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed when the ignition is switched on.
The charging cable is connected to the 
vehicle's connector.
Fixed when the ignition is switched on, 
accompanied by a message.
It is not possible to start the vehicle while the 
charging cable is connected to the vehicle’s 
connector.
Disconnect the charging cable and close the 
flap.
12V battery chargeFixed.
The battery charging circuit is faulty 
(e.g.
 
dirty terminals, loose or severed alternator 
belt).
Carry out (1).
If the electric parking brake stops working, 
immobilise the vehicle:
►
 
Fit the chock against one of the wheels.
Clean and tighten the terminals. If the warning 
lamp does not go off when the engine is started, 
carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
The brake fluid level in the braking circuit 
has dropped significantly.
Carry out (1), then top up with fluid that complies 
with the manufacturer's recommendations. If the 
problem persists, carry out (2).
Fixed.
The electronic brake force 
distribution
 
(EBFD) system is faulty.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Electric parking brakeFixed.
The electric parking brake is applied.
Flashing.
Application/release is faulty.
Carry out (1): park on flat ground (on a level 
surface). 
Select mode
  P   on the automatic gearbox.
Switch off the ignition and carry out (2).
Door(s) openFixed, associated with a message 
identifying the access.
An audible signal supplements the alert if the 
speed is higher than 6 mph (10
  km/h).
A door or the boot is not properly closed.
Seat belts not fastened/unfastenedFixed or flashing, accompanied by an 
increasing audible signal.
A seat belt has not been fastened or has been 
unfastened.
Orange warning/indicator lamps
Service
Temporarily on, accompanied by the  display of a message.
One or more minor faults, for which there is/are 
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.   
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Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed on the instrument panel.
You may be able to deal with some faults 
yourself, such as changing the battery in the 
remote control.
For other faults, such as with the tyre under-
inflation detection system, carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a 
message.
One or more major faults, for which there is/are 
no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected.
Identify the cause of the fault using the message 
displayed on the instrument panel, then carry 
out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the message 
"Parking brake fault".
Automatic release of the electric parking brake is 
unavailable.
Carry out (2).
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the 
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the 
engine running.
If manual application and release commands are 
not working, the electric parking brake control 
lever is faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all 
times and are automatically re-enabled in the 
event of a control lever fault.
Carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the 
message "Parking brake 
fault".
The parking brake is faulty: manual and 
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►
 
Pull and hold the control lever for 
approximately 7 to 15 seconds, until the indicator 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure the 
vehicle:
►
 
Park on a level surface.
►
 
With an automatic gearbox, select
  
P
 , then 
place the supplied chocks against one of the 
wheels.
Then carry out (2).
Automatic functions deactivated (electric 
parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching 
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on 
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer 
possible:
►
 
Start the engine.
►
 
Use the control to apply the parking brake.
►
 
T
ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
 
Hold the control pressed in the release 
direction for between 10 and 15 seconds.
►
 
Release the control.
►
 
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
 
Pull the control in the application direction for 
2
 
seconds. ►
 
Release the control and the brake pedal.
BrakingFixed.
A minor fault with the braking system has 
been detected.
Drive carefully.
Carry out (3).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry 
out (3).
Engine self-diagnostic systemFlashing.
The engine management system has a 
fault.
There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be 
destroyed.
You must carry out (2).
Fixed.
The emissions control system has a fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine 
is started.
Carry out (3) without delay.
Fixed.
A minor engine fault has been 
detected.
Carry out (3).   
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1Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip 
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR regulation is activated in the 
event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with 
electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the 
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal 
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual 
release or carry out (3).
Hill start assistFixed, accompanied by the 
message "Anti roll-back system 
fault".
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Post Collision Safety BrakeFixed, associated with the 
Service warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a message and 
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3) quickly.
Under-inflationFixed.
The pressure in one or more tyres is too 
low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as 
possible.
Reinitialise the detection system after adjusting 
the pressure.
Under-inflation warning lamp 
flashing then fixed and Service 
warning lamp fixed.
The tyre pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Under-inflation detection is no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible 
and carry out (3).
Parking sensorsFixed, accompanied by an onscreen 
message and an audible signal.
The system is deactivated.
Fixed, associated with the Service 
warning lamp, accompanied by the 
display of a message and an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Active bonnetFixed, accompanied by the display of a 
message.
The active bonnet has been triggered.
Do not touch the bonnet.
Call a roadside assistance provider or carry 
out (3) while driving no faster than 19 mph (30 
km/h).
AirbagsFixed, accompanied by the display 
of a message.
One of the airbags or seat belt pyrotechnic 
pretensioners is faulty.
Carry out (3).
Front passenger airbag (ON)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is activated.
The control is set to the “ON” position.
In this case, do NOT install a "rearward 
facing" child seat on the front passenger seat 
- risk of serious injury!
Front passenger airbag (OFF)Fixed.
The front passenger airbag is deactivated.
The control is set to the "OFF "
  position.
A "rearward facing" child seat can be installed, 
unless there is a fault with the airbags (Airbags 
warning lamp on).
Low fuel levelFixed, with the reserve level shown in red, 
accompanied by an audible signal and 
the display of a message.
When it first comes on, you have approximately 
6 litres of fuel  remaining in the tank (reserve).
Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will 
be repeated every time the ignition is switched 
on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level 
decreases and approaches zero.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.   
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Never drive until completely empty, as 
this could damage the emissions control and 
injection systems.
Flashing, accompanied by an audible 
signal and the display of a message.
The fuel level is very low, the tank (reserve) is 
almost empty.
Refuel without delay to avoid running out of 
fuel.
Never drive until completely empty, as 
this could damage the emissions control and 
injection systems.
Pedestrian horn (Rechargeable hybrid)Fixed.
Horn fault detected.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety BrakeFixed, accompanied by the display of a 
message.
The system has been deactivated via the touch 
screen.
Flashing.
The system activates and brakes the 
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of 
collision with the vehicle in front.
For more information, refer to the Driving 
section.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and 
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
The system has a fault.
If these warning lamps come on after the engine 
is switched off and then restarted, carry out (3).
Active lane departure warning systemFixed.
The system has been automatically 
deactivated or placed on standby.
Flashing.
You are about to cross a broken 
lane marking without operating the direction 
indicators.
The system is activated, then corrects the 
trajectory if it detects a risk of unintentionally 
crossing a line or hard shoulder (depending on 
version).
For more information, refer to the Driving 
section.
Fixed, accompanied by the display 
of a message and an audible 
signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Stop & StartFixed, accompanied by the display of a 
message.
The Stop & Start system has been deactivated 
manually.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic 
stop.
Use the touch screen configuration menu to 
reactivate the function.
Fixed.
The Stop & Start system has been 
deactivated automatically.
The engine will not switch off at the next traffic 
stop, if the exterior temperature is:
–
 
below 0°C.
–
 
above +35°C.
For more information, refer to the Driving 
section.
Flashing then fixed, accompanied by a 
message.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Rear foglampsFixed.
The lamps are on.
Automatic headlamp dippingFixed, accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message.
A function or camera malfunction is detected.
Carry out (2).
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start 
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable 
or START mode is automatically triggered.
For more information, refer to the Driving 
section.