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Hands-free tailgate access
The tailgate my be equipped with a hands-free function, to allow you to open or close the tailgate
when your hands are full.
For more information on the Motorised tailgate, refer to the corresponding section.
F

W
ith your hands full and the remote control
on your person in the recognition zone
A,
pass your foot rapidly below the rear
b u m p e r.
The instruction is confirmed by flashing of the
direction indicators and an audible signal.
The tailgate opens to the memorised position.
Passing your foot below the bumper again while
the tailgate is opening stops the movement.
Passing your foot below the bumper for a third
time reverses the direction of movement.
"Hands-free" closing
F With your hands full and the remote control on your person in the recognition zone A,
pass your foot rapidly below the rear
b u m p e r.
The instruction is confirmed by flashing of the
direction indicators and an audible signal.
Deactivation
Hands-free tailgate access is activated by
default.
This function can be activated or deactivated
by selecting " Hands-Free Tailgate Access " in
the Driving menu of the touch screen.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before passing a foot rapidly below the
rear bumper.
Take care not to touch the exhaust
system, which may be hot - Risk of
burns! If the vehicle is locked, it is unlocked
before opening the tailgate.
Automatic locking
To have the vehicle lock itself after closing the
tailgate by passing a foot below the bumper,
activate " Hands-free tailgate access self-
locking " in the Driving menu of the touch
screen.
Passing your foot below the bumper again while
the tailgate is closing stops the movement.
Passing your foot below the bumper for a third
time reverses the direction of movement.
"Hands-free" opening
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Recommendations related to the "Hands-free tailgate
access" function
If several passes of your foot below the rear
bumper fail to open the tailgate, wait a few
seconds before starting again.
The function is automatically deactivated in the
event of heavy rain or accumulation of snow.
If the function fails to operate, check that
the electronic key is not exposed to strong
electromagnetic inter ference (a smartphone, ...).
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
The function may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a towbar. In some circumstances, the tailgate may only
open or close, particularly if:
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y
our vehicle is fitted with a towbar,
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y
ou hitch or unhitch a trailer,
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y
ou fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
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y
ou load or unload bicycles from a bicycle
c a r r i e r,
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ou place or lift something behind the
vehicle,
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n animal approaches the rear bumper,
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ou are washing your vehicle,
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ervice is being carried out on your
vehicle,
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y
ou are accessing the spare wheel
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone
or deactivate "Hands-free tailgate access".
Ensure that no object or person might prevent
the correct opening or closing of the tailgate.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the tailgate.
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In the event of a fault with the dynamic cruise
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
and the display of the message "Driving aid
functions fault".
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When the cruise control is working, take
care if making a maintained press on
one of the cruise control programmed
speed modification buttons: this can
lead to a very quick change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the dynamic cruise control
on slippery sur faces or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to attain
or maintain the programmed speed.
Operating fault
The operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed by
accumulations of dirt (dust, mud, etc.)
or in certain weather conditions (snow,
ice, etc.).
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE:
Visibility reduced" is displayed to signal
that the system has been put into
st a n dby.
Clean the front bumper regularly.
When painting or touching up the
paint on the front bumper, consult
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Certain types of paint could
hinder the operation of the radar.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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e

nsure that mats are secured
c o r r e c t l y,
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n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Dynamic cruise control with Stop function
The dynamic cruise control is a driving
aid that cannot in any circumstances
replace the observation of speed limits
and safe distances, nor the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
It is recommended that you always keep
your feet close to the pedals.
The driver must be ready to take back
control of their vehicle at any time,
using the brake or accelerator pedal as
appropriate.
This system provides two functions:
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utomatic regulation of the speed of the
vehicle to a value programmed by the
driver,
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utomatic adjustment of the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead, even to the point of stopping your
vehicle completely.
It manages the acceleration and deceleration
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the
engine and the braking system.
To do this, the system has a radar, located in
the front bumper.
Principles
This system detects a vehicle running in front of
your vehicle, travelling in the same direction.
It automatically adapts the speed of your
vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to maintain
a constant distance.
If the vehicle in front is running more slowly, the
system slows, or even stops your vehicle, using
engine braking and the braking system.
If the braking system is used to decelerate the
vehicle, the brake lamps come on.
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a direction indicator to
overtake a slower vehicle, the dynamic cruise
control allows your vehicle to temporarily
approach the vehicle in front to assist the
overtaking manoeuvre, though never exceeding
the programmed speed.
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the cruise
control, you are alerted by the
illumination of this warning lamp
and the display of a message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal.
The cruise control operates by day and at night, in fog or moderate rainfall.
However, it is strongly recommended that you always keep a safe distance from vehicles
ahead, depending on the driving conditions, the weather and the road sur face.
Use the cruise control only where the driving conditions allow running at a constant speed
and at an adequate safe distance.
Do not use the cruise control in urban areas, heavy traffic, on winding or steep roads, on
slippery or flooded sur faces, in snow, if the front bumper is damaged or if the brake lamps
are faulty.
In certain circumstances, it may not be possible for the speed setting to be maintained or
even attained: loaded vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.
The system is not intended for the following situations:
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t

he front end of the vehicle has been modified (addition of driving lamps, paint on the
bumper),
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riving on a racing circuit,
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unning on a rolling road,
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se of snow chains, non-slip covers or studded tyres. Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The operation of the radar, located in the front bumper, may be disturbed by accumulations
of grime (dust, mud...) or in certain weather conditions (snow, ice...).
The message "SYSTEM INACTIVE: Visibility reduced" is displayed to signal that the system
has been put into standby.
Clean the front bumper regularly.
When painting or touching up the paint on the front bumper, consult a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Certain types of paint could hinder the operation of the radar. The use of mats not approved by CITROËN may inter fere with the operation of the cruise
control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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nsure that mats are secured correctly,
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n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Collision Risk Alert and Active Safety Brake
This system includes three functions:
- C ollision Risk Alert (alert if there is a risk of
collision),
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ntelligent emergency braking assistance,
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A
ctive Safety Brake (automatic emergency
b r ak ing).
Collision Risk Alert : it warns the driver if their
vehicle is at risk of collision with the vehicle in
front or a pedestrian present in their traffic lane.
Intelligent emergency braking assistance:
it completes the braking action taken by the
driver if this is inadequate.
Active Safety Brake: it intervenes following
the alert if the driver does not react quickly
enough and does not operate the vehicle's
brakes.
If the driver fails to act, the system
contributes towards avoiding a collision or
limiting its severity by reducing the speed
of your vehicle. This system is designed to assist the
driver and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of
the traffic, observing the driving
regulations.
This system does not avoid the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The vehicle is fitted with a radar located in the front bumper and a camera at the top of the
windscreen.
Conditions for activation and operation
The system is active from about 4 mph (7 km/h)
and is deactivated below about 3 mph (5 km/h).
It takes account of:
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ehicles running in the same direction or
stationary,
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p
edestrians present in the traffic lane
(bicycles, motorcycles, animals and objects
on the road are not necessarily detected).
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Limits of operation
In the following cases, it is recommended
that the system be deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu:
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hen towing a trailer or caravan,
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w
hen carrying long objects on roof bars or
a roof rack,
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b
efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
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b
efore placing the vehicle on a rolling road
in a workshop,
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w
hen the vehicle is being towed, with the
engine running,
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w
hen a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
fitted (depending on version),
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f
ollowing impact damage to the windscreen
close to the detection camera,
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f the front bumper has been damaged,
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f the brake lamps are not working.Because of limits in the operation of the
system, it is possible that warnings are
not given, are given too late or seem
unjustified.
Consequently, the driver must always
remain attentive and able to react at any
time to avoid an accident. Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed:
the level 2 alert may be displayed
di r e c t l y.
Important
: the level 1 alert is never
displayed if the " Close" threshold has
been selected.
Collision Risk Alert
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen by the driver, different levels of alert can be
triggered and displayed in the instrument panel.
Level 1: visual alert only, signalling
to you that the vehicle in front is very
close.
The message " Vehicle close" is
displayed.
This level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front.
Level 2: visual and audible alert,
warning you that a collision is
imminent.
The message " Brake!" is displayed.
This level of alert is based on the time before
collision. It takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the
one in front, the environmental conditions, the
operation of the vehicle (cornering, pedals
pressed, etc.) to trigger the alert at the best
moment.
Modifying the alert trigger
threshold
This threshold determines how you wish to be
warned of the presence of a vehicle moving
or stationary in front of you, or a pedestrian
present in your traffic lane.
The current threshold can be modified only via
the Driving menu in the touch screen.
You can select one of three thresholds:
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"Distant ",
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"Normal ",
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"Close ".
The last threshold selected is kept in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault, you are alerted
by the illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of
a message and an audible signal.
If the front bumper is to be repainted,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Certain types of
paint could inter fere with the operation
of the radar. Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the
camera.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on
the bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this
could mask the camera's view.
Clean the front bumper, removing mud,
snow, ... There may be inter ference in the
operation of the camera or it may not
work at all in the following situations:
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p
oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, ...),
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d
azzle (headlamps of an
approaching vehicle on the other
side of the road, low sun, reflection
on a wet road, leaving a tunnel,
alternating between light and
shade, ...),
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amera or radar masked (mud,
frost, snow, ...).
In these situations, detection
per formance may be reduced.
Check that the sensors (camera and radar) are
not covered by dirt, mud, frost, snow...
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
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Blind Spot Monitoring System
Activation / Deactivation
A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
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mmediately, when being overtaken,
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a
fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
This system warns the driver of the presence of
another vehicle in the blind spot angle of their
vehicle (areas masked from the driver's field
of vision), as soon as this presents a potential
danger. Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.
This system is designed to improve safety when driving and is in no circumstances a
substitute for the use of the interior rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is the driver's
responsibility to constantly check the traffic, to assess the distances and relative speeds of
other vehicles and to predict their movements before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid that cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver. Activation and deactivation of the system is
done in the Driving
menu of the touch screen.
Select the " Driving functions " tab, then
" Blind spot sensors ".
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
To deactivate the system, select " Blind spot
sensors " again in the " Driving functions " tab.
The indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
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In the event of a fault, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by illumination of the Service warning
lamp and the display of a message.
Operating fault
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud, ice
or snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.In addition to the fixed warning lamp in the door
mirror on the side in question, a correction of
trajectory will be felt if you cross a lane marking
with the direction indicators on, to help you
avoid a collision.
Conditions for operation
The following systems must be activated:
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B lind Spot Monitoring System,
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A
ssisted Lane Departure Warning System.
Assisted Blind Spot
Monitoring System*
For more information on the Blind Spot
Monitoring System and the Assisted Lane
Departure Warning System , refer to the
corresponding sections.
* Depending on version.
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