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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 about
3 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, a
message is displayed.
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P
ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP " button for about
3
seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine (note
that restar ting will not be
possible without the key) .
Ignition on position
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting key inside
the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals , allows
the ignition to be switched on.
F
P

ress the "START/STOP " button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P
ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode when required to
maintain the state of charge of the
battery.
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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, put the selector
in position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.If the selector is not in position P ,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
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eturn the selector to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen to indicate a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. You risk damaging the gearbox:
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f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
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f you force the selector from
position P to another position when
the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the gear selector at N and apply the
parking brake, unless it is programmed
in automatic mode.
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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off the
ignition with the key or the "START/
STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, at a
speed below 12 mph (20 km/h),
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP STOP mode is not invoked when:
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he vehicle is on a steep slope (up or
d ow n),
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he driver's door is open,
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he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start (using
the key or the "START/STOP" button),
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t
he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
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t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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emisting is active,
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ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
With an automatic gearbox,
when
the vehicle is stationary, this warning mode during a journey. It resets itself to zero
every time the ignition is switched on with the
key or the "START/STOP" button.
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.
or when the vehicle is stationary with the
PureTech

130 petrol and BlueHDi Diesel 115
and 120

versions, this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine switches
to standby automatically when you place the
gear lever in neutral and release the clutch
pedal.
lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the
engine switches to standby automatically when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector at position N .
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Going into engine START mode
With a manual gearbox, this
warning lamp switches off and the
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,
if a gear is engaged without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a warning
lamp comes on or an alert message
is displayed asking you to depress the
clutch pedal to restart the engine.
In this case the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal. For safety reasons or to ensure smooth
operation, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
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ou open the driver's door,
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ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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he speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (3 km/h
(2 mph) with PureTech 130 petrol and
BlueHDi Diesel 115 and 120 versions) or
2

mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
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he electric parking brake is being applied,
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ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
With an automatic gearbox,
this
warning lamp switches off and the
engine restarts automatically when:
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y

ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position D or M ,
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ou are in position N , with the brake pedal
released, and you place the gear selector
in position D or M ,
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ou engage reverse gear.
engine restarts automatically when you press
the clutch pedal fully
.
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Operating fault
In some cases, such as the maintaining of a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start.
Deactivation can be requested at any time once
the ignition has been switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it restarts
straight away.
The Stop & Start is reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched on.
Deactivation / Reactivation
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the instrument panel
warning lamps come on.
Depending on version, an alert message may
also be displayed asking you to put the gear
lever into position N and put your foot on the
brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition,
then restart the engine.
The Stop & Start requires a 12
V
battery with special technology and
specifications. All work on this type of
battery must be carried out exclusively
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery , refer to the corresponding
section. In the event of a malfunction with
the system, the "ECO OFF" switch
warning lamp flashes, then comes on
continuously.
With the switch on the dashboard
Pressing the switch again reactivates
the system. F

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ress this switch.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp in the control switch and the
display of a message. Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice
, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section. Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury
related to an automatic change to
START mode.
Ha
ve it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.
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Energy economy modeSystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of thirty
minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.
If the telephone is being used at the
same time with the touch screen tablet,
it will be interrupted after 10 minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
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n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Load reduction modeSystem which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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Particle filter (Diesel)
According to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
- temporary illumination of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message that there is a risk
of blockage of the particle filter.
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ixed illumination of the particle
filter warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message that there is a risk of
blockage of the particle filter,
or
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, there is a lack of
additive.
Checking components
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Versions equipped with Stop &
Start are fitted with a 12 V lead-acid
battery of specific technology and
specification.
Its replacement should be carried
out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
12 V battery
For more information and the precautions to
take before starting work on the 12 V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
The battery does not require any maintenance.However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened
(versions without quick release terminals)
and that the connections are clean.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Engine compartment fuses
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F19 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F20 15 AFront and rear screenwash pump.
F21 20 AHeadlamp wash pump.
F22 15 AHorn.
F23 15 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F24 15 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F27 5 ALeft-hand dipped headlamp.
F28 5 ARight-hand dipped headlamp.
Fuse table
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F
C hange the fuse.
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W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
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12 V battery
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands after wards.The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
r elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
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aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
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ift the plastic cover for access to
the
(+) terminal.
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F Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal
(+) of the
slave battery B or the booster.
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C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle. F

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tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a
few
m
inutes.
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perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I
f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
Starting using another battery
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.
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ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
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efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
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llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
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aise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
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