Citroën C-Elysée (2022 year). Manual in english — page 4

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Safety

IL-SU

Seat suitable for the installation of an

I

sofix

S

emi-

U

niversal seat which is either:

– "rearward facing" fitted with a top tether

or a support leg,

– "forward facing" fitted with a support

leg.

For advice on securing of the upper strap,

refer to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.

X

Seat which is not suitable for the

installation of an ISOFIX seat of the size

category indicated.

Manual child lock

The system prevents a rear door from being

opened using its interior handle.

The control is located on the edge of each rear

door.

Activation/Deactivation

► To activate the child lock, turn the built-in key

in the

red

control as far as possible:

• To the right on the left-hand rear door.

• To the left on the right-hand rear door.

► To deactivate the child lock, turn the key in

the opposite direction.

Do not confuse the child lock control,

which is red, with the back-up locking

control, which is black.

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Driving recommendations

► Observe the driving regulations and remain

vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.

► Monitor your environment and keep your

hands on the wheel to be able to react to

anything that may happen any time.

► Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for

braking and maintain a longer safety distance,

especially in bad weather.

► Stop the vehicle before performing operations

that require sustained attention (e.g. settings).

► During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.

Important!

Never leave the engine running in a

closed space without sufficient

ventilation.

Internal combustion engines emit

toxic exhaust gases such as carbon

monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

In very severe wintry conditions

(temperature below -23°C), let the engine

run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure

the correct operation and durability of the

mechanical components of your vehicle

(engine and gearbox).

Never drive with the parking brake

applied

. Risk of overheating and

damaging the braking system!

Never park the vehicle and never

leave the engine running on a

flammable surface (e.g. dry grass, dead

leaves).

The vehicle exhaust system is very

hot, even several minutes after the engine

stops. Risk of fire!

Never drive on surfaces covered with

vegetation (e.g. tall grass,

accumulated dead leaves, crops, debris)

such as a field, a country lane overgrown

with bushes or a grassy verge.

This vegetation could come into contact with

the vehicle's exhaust system or other systems

which are very hot. Risk of fire!

Make sure you do not leave any item in

the passenger compartment which could

act like a magnifying glass under the effect of

the sun's rays and cause a fire. Risk of fire or

damage to interior surfaces!

Never leave the vehicle unattended,

with the engine running

. If you have to

leave your vehicle with the engine running,

apply the parking brake and put the automatic

gearbox into position

N

or

P

.

Never leave children inside the vehicle

unsupervised

.

On flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded

roads, as this could cause serious damage to the

engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's

electrical systems.

If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a

flooded section of road:

► Check that the depth of the water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that

might be generated by other users.

► Deactivate the Stop & Start function.

► Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In

all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).

► Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety

conditions allow, make several light brake

applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Towing

Driving with a trailer places greater

demands on the towing vehicle and

particular care must be taken.

Do not exceed the maximum towable

weights.

At altitude:

reduce the maximum load by

10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower

air density at high altitudes decreases engine

performance.

New vehicle:

do not tow a trailer until the

vehicle has driven at least 620 miles

(1,000 kilometres).

If the outside temperature is high, let the

engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the

vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.

Before setting off

Nose weight

► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are located as close as possible

to the axle, and the nose weight (at the point

where it joins your vehicle) approaches the

maximum permitted, without exceeding it.

Tyres

► Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the

recommended pressures.

Lighting

► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer

and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.

If a genuine CITROËN towing device is

used, the rear parking sensors will be

deactivated automatically to avoid activating

the audible signal.

When driving

Cooling

Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant

temperature to increase. The maximum towable

load depends on the gradient and the exterior

temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not

increase with engine speed.

► Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to

limit the amount of heating produced.

► Pay constant attention to the coolant

temperature.

If this warning lamp and the

STOP

warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle

and switch off the engine as soon as possible.

Brakes

Using the engine brake is recommended to limit

the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances

are increased when towing a trailer.

Side wind

Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more

susceptible to wind when towing.

Anti-theft protection

Electronic immobiliser

The remote control 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.

A few seconds after switching off the ignition,

this system locks the engine control system,

therefore preventing the engine from being

started in the event of a break-in.

In the event of a fault, you are informed

by illumination of this warning lamp, an

audible signal and a message on the screen.

The vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN

dealer as soon as possible.

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Starting-switching off the

engine

Key ignition switch

It has 3 positions:

1. Stop

Inserting/removing the key, steering column

locked.

2. Ignition on

Steering column unlocked, ignition on,

preheating (Diesel), switching the engine on.

3. Starting

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key

or the remote control. This would weigh

down on its shaft in the ignition switch and

could cause a malfunction.

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or the charging of accessories.

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.

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.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied:

► With a

manual gearbox

, place the gear lever

in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.

► With an

automatic gearbox

, place the gear

selector in mode

N

or

P

then depress the brake

pedal.

► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code.

► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously

turning the steering wheel and the key.

In certain cases, you may need to apply

significant force to move the steering

wheel (e.g. wheels turned to full lock).

► 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 has started, release the

key and allow it to return to position

2

.

Petrol engines

After a cold start, preheating the catalytic

converter can cause noticeable engine

vibrations, for anything up to 2 minutes

(accelerated idle speed).

► With a

Diesel engine

, turn the key to position

2

, to activate the engine preheating system.

Wait until this warning lamp goes off on

the instrument panel, then turn the key to

position

3

without pressing the accelerator pedal,

to operate the starter motor. Once the engine

has started, release the key and allow it to return

to position

2

.

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp

may stay on for a longer period. When

the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not

come on.

In mild conditions, do not leave the engine

to warm up while stationary, but move off

straight away and drive at moderate speed.

If the engine does not start straight away,

switch off the ignition. Wait a few

seconds before operating the starter motor

again. If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, do not keep trying - risk of

damaging the starter motor and the engine!

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Switching off the engine

► Immobilise the vehicle.

► With the engine at idle, turn the key to

position

1

.

► Remove the key from the ignition switch.

► To lock the steering column, turn the steering

wheel until it locks.

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

complete immobilisation of the vehicle.

With the engine off, the braking and steering

assistance systems are also cut off - risk of

loss of control of the vehicle!

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in

your possession and lock the vehicle.

Energy economy mode

After the engine has stopped (position

1. Stop

),

for a maximum combined duration of 30 minutes,

you can still use functions such as the audio and

telematics system, courtesy lamps or dipped

beam headlamps.

For more information on

Energy

economy mode

, refer to the

corresponding section.

Key left in

When the driver's door is opened, a

message is displayed, accompanied by an

audible signal, if the key has been left in the

ignition switch in position

1

.

If the key has been left in the ignition switch

in position

2

, the ignition will be switched off

automatically after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to

position

1

, then back to position

2

.

Parking brake

Release

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press

the release button, then lower the lever fully.

When driving the vehicle, if this warning

lamp and the

STOP

warning lamp come

on, accompanied by an audible signal and the

display of a message, this means that the

parking brake is still applied or has not been fully

released.

Application

► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise

the vehicle.

When parking on a slope, turn the

wheels against the kerb, apply the

parking brake, engage a gear and switch off

the ignition.

Hill start assist

(Depending on engine.)

This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill

start, while you transfer your foot from the brake

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

The system is only active when:

– The vehicle is completely stationary, with your

foot on the brake pedal.

– Certain slope conditions are met.

– The driver’s door is closed.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being

held temporarily by hill start assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle

with the engine running, apply the parking

brake manually. Then check that the parking

brake indicator lamp is on fixed on the

instrument panel.

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The hill start assist function cannot be

deactivated. However, using the parking

brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its

operation.

Operation

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary,

the vehicle is held for a short time when the

driver releases the brake pedal:

– If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual

gearbox.

– If mode

D

or

M

is selected on an automatic

gearbox.

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held

for a short time when the driver releases the

brake pedal.

Malfunction

If the event of a malfunction, these

warning lamps light up on the

instrument panel, accompanied by the display of

a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear

► With the clutch pedal fully depressed, you

must place the gear lever in neutral.

► Move the gear lever to the right, then pull it

back.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

engine starting:

– always select neutral,

– depress the clutch pedal.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5

th

or 6

th

gear

► Move the gear selector fully to the right to

engage 5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Failure to follow this instruction could

cause permanent damage to the gearbox

(inadvertent engagement of 3

rd

or 4

th

gear).

Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

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As a safety precaution and to facilitate

engine starting:

► Always select neutral.

► Press the clutch pedal.

6-speed automatic

gearbox

6-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice

between the comfort of automatic operation or

manual gear changing.

Two driving modes are available:

–

Automatic

operation for electronic

management of the gears by the gearbox:

• With the

Sport

programme for a more

dynamic driving style.

• Or the

Snow

programme to improve driving

in the event of poor grip.*

–

Manual

operation for sequential changing of

the gears by the driver.

* Snow programme: depending on the country of sale.

Gear selector module

1.

Gear selector

2.

Sport

programme

3.

Snow

programme

P.

Park

– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied or released.

– Engine starting.

R.

Reverse

– Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle

stationary, engine at idle.

N.

Neutral

– Vehicle immobilised, parking brake

applied.

– Engine starting.

D.

Automatic operation

M. +/-

Manual operation

► To shift up/down through the gears,

push the control backwards/forwards.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

When a position is selected in the grid with the

gear selector, the corresponding indicator lamp

lights up on the instrument panel.

P.

Park

R.

Reverse

N.

Neutral

D.

Drive (automatic operation)

S.

Sport

programme

T

.

Snow

programme

1...6.

Gear engaged during manual operation

-.

Instruction not accepted during manual

operation

Foot on the brake

► Depress the brake pedal when this

warning lamp is displayed on the

instrument panel (e.g. when starting the engine).

Starting the vehicle

► With your foot on the brake pedal,

select position

P

or

N

.

► Start the engine.

If the conditions are not met, you will hear an

audible signal, accompanied by the display of a

message.

► With the engine running, depress the brake

pedal.

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► Release the parking brake.

► Select position

R

,

D

or

M

.

► Gradually release the brake pedal.

The vehicle moves off immediately.

If position

N

is selected inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to return

to idle, then select position

D

to accelerate.

When the engine is running at idle with

the brakes released, if position

R

,

D

or

M

is selected, the vehicle moves off even

without the accelerator being pressed.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle when the engine is running.

When carrying out maintenance with the

engine running, apply the parking brake and

select position

P

.

Automatic operation

► Select position

D

for

automatic

changing of

the six gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive

mode, without any intervention on the part of the

driver. It continuously selects the most suitable

gear according to the driving style, the road

profile and the load in the vehicle.

For maximum acceleration without touching the

selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-

down). The gearbox changes down automatically

or holds the gear selected until the maximum

engine speed is reached.

When braking, the gearbox changes down

automatically to provide effective engine braking.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety

reasons.

Never select position

N

while the vehicle

is moving.

Never select positions

P

or

R

unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

Creeping (moving without using the

accelerator)

This function facilitates manoeuvring of the

vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic

jams, etc.).

When the engine is at idle, with the parking

brake released and gear position

D

,

M

or

R

selected, the

vehicle begins to creep forward

as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal

(even without pressing the accelerator).

As a safety precaution, never leave the

vehicle with the engine running and the

doors closed.

"Sport" and "Snow"

programmes

These two special programmes supplement

automatic operation in specific conditions of use.

"Sport"

► Press this button once the engine has

started.

"

S

"appears on the instrument panel.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic

driving style.

"Snow"

► Press this button once the engine has

started.

"

T

" appears on the instrument panel.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads.

This programme improves starting and traction

when grip is poor.

Manual operation

To limit fuel consumption during an

extended standstill with the engine

running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the

gear selector to

N

and apply the parking

brake.

► Selecting position

M

enables sequential

shifting between the six gears.

► To shift up/down through the gears, push the

control forwards/backwards.

The gearbox only changes gear if the vehicle

speed and engine speed conditions allow;

otherwise, the rules for automatic operation are

temporarily applied.

D

disappears, and the gears engaged appear in

succession on the instrument panel.

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If the engine speed is too low or too high, the

selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the

gear actually engaged is shown.

It is possible to change from position

D

to

position

M

at any time.

When the vehicle is stationary or moving very

slowly, the gearbox selects gear

1

automatically.

The

Sport

and

Snow

programmes are inactive

in manual operation.

This symbol is displayed if a gear is not

engaged correctly (gear selector between

two positions).

Switching off the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, it is possible to

engage position

P

or

N

to place the gearbox in

neutral.

In both cases, apply the parking brake to

immobilise the vehicle.

If the gear selector is not in position

P

,

when the driver's door is opened or

approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is

switched off, an audible signal sounds and a

message appears.

► Return the gear selector to

P

; the audible

signal stops and the message disappears.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on accompanied by an

audible signal and a message is displayed, when

the ignition is switched on.

In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up

mode and is locked in 3

rd

gear. You may feel a

significant jolt (without risk to the gearbox) when

changing from

P

to

R

and from

N

to

R

.

Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:

– If the accelerator and brake pedals are

depressed simultaneously.

– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the

selector from position

P

to another position.

Gear shift indicator

(Depending on engine)

This system is designed to reduce fuel

consumption by recommending the most suitable

gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and

the vehicle's equipment, the system may

recommend skipping one or more gears.

Gear engagement recommendations are

not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the

configuration of the road, the traffic density and

safety remain determining factors when choosing

the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains

responsible for deciding whether or not to follow

the system’s advice.

The system cannot be deactivated.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is

only active in manual operation.

The information appears on the

instrument panel, in the form of an arrow

and the recommended gear.

The system adapts the gear change

instructions according to the driving

conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style

(e.g. power demand, acceleration, braking).

The system never suggests:

– engaging first gear.

– engaging reverse gear.

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start function puts the engine

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red

lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically

restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver

indicates the intention of moving off again.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level

when stationary.

The function does not affect the functionalities of

the vehicle, in particular the braking.

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Deactivation/Reactivation

The function is

activated

by default when the

ignition is switched on.

To deactivate/reactivate the function:

With the dashboard button

► Press the button.

A message on the instrument panel confirms the

change of status.

When the function is deactivated, the orange

indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in standby,

it restarts immediately.

With the touch screen button

The settings are changed via the

Driving

/

Vehicle

touch screen

menu.

A message on the instrument panel confirms the

change of status.

When the function is deactivated, if the engine

was in standby, it restarts immediately.

Associated indicator lamp

Function activated: engine on standby

(STOP mode).

Opening the bonnet

Before doing anything under the bonnet,

deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid

any risk of injury caused by the engine

restarting automatically.

Driving on flooded roads

Before entering into a flooded area, it is

strongly recommended that you deactivate

the Stop & Start system.

For more information on

Driving

recommendations

, particularly on flooded

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

Operation

Main conditions for operation

– The driver’s door must be closed.

– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

– The level of charge in the battery must be

sufficient.

– The temperature of the engine must be within

its nominal operating range.

– The outside temperature must be between

0°C and 35°C.

Putting the engine into standby

(STOP mode)

The engine automatically enters standby mode

as soon as the driver indicates their intention to

stop:

With a

manual gearbox

: at speeds below 12

mph (20 km/h) or with the vehicle stationary

(depending on engine), with the gear lever in

neutral and the clutch pedal released.

With an

automatic gearbox

: with the brake

pedal depressed or the gear selector in

position

N

, with the vehicle stationary.

Time counter

A time counter adds up the time spent in standby

during the journey. It is reset to zero every time

the ignition is switched on.

Special cases

The engine will not go into standby if the

conditions for operation are not met and in the

following cases:

– Vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)

since the last engine start.

– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature

in the passenger compartment.

– Demisting active.

– Braking assistance being used.

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes

for a few seconds, then goes off.

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After the engine has restarted, STOP

mode is not available until the vehicle

has reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).

During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode

is not available for a few seconds after

coming out of reverse gear or turning the

steering wheel.

Restarting the engine (START mode)

The engine automatically restarts as soon as the

driver indicates the intention of moving off again:

With a manual gearbox

: with the clutch pedal

fully depressed.

With an automatic gearbox:

– With the selector in mode

D

or

M

: with the

brake pedal released.

– With the selector in mode

N

and the brake

pedal released: with the selector at

D

or

M

.

– With the selector in mode

P

and the brake

pedal depressed: with the selector at

R

,

N

,

D

or

M

.

– With reverse gear engaged.

Special cases

The engine will restart automatically if the

conditions for operation are met again and in the

following case:

– Some specific conditions (braking assistance,

air conditioning setting, etc.).

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes

for a few seconds, then goes off.

Malfunctions

In the event of a system malfunction, the

warning lamp in this button flashes for a

moment, then illuminates continuously.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come

on if there is a fault.

► Switch off the ignition then start the engine

again.

12 V battery

The Stop & Start system requires a

12 V battery of specific technology and

specification.

All work must be carried out only by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

Tyre under-inflation

detection

This system alerts the driver if one or more tyres

suffer a drop in pressure.

The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving,

not when stationary.

It compares the information given by the wheel

speed sensors with

reference values, which

must be reinitialised every time the tyre

pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed

.

It takes into account the last values stored

during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore

essential that the tyre pressure is correct during

the operation. This operation is the driver’s

responsibility.

The tyre under-inflation detection cannot,

in any circumstances, replace the need

for vigilance on the part of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to

regularly check the tyre pressures (including

the spare wheel), especially before a long

journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high

speed, long journey):

– worsens road-holding.

– lengthens braking distances.

– causes premature wear of the tyres.

– increases energy consumption.

The inflation pressures defined for the

vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure

label.

For more information on the

Identification

markings

, refer to the corresponding section.

Checking tyre pressures

This check should be done monthly

when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for

1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles

(10 km) at moderate speeds).

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Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures

shown on the label.

Snow chains

The system does not have to be

reinitialised after fitting or removing snow

chains.

Under-inflation alert

This is signalled by the fixed illumination

of this warning lamp, accompanied by an

audible signal and the display of a message.

► Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

► Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

The loss of pressure detected may not

always cause visible deformation of the

tyre.

Do not rely on just a visual check.

► Using a compressor, such as the one in

the temporary puncture repair kit, check the

pressures of all four tyres when cold.

► If it is not possible to carry out this check

immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.

► In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel

(depending on equipment).

Driving too slowly may not ensure

optimum monitoring.

The alert is not immediately triggered in the

event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre

blow-out. This is because analysis of the

values read by the wheel's speed sensors

can take several minutes.

The alert may be delayed at speeds below

25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty

driving mode.

The alert is kept active until the system is

reinitialised.

Reinitialisation

► The system must be reinitialised after any

adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,

and after changing one or more wheels.

Before reinitialising the system, make

sure that the pressures of the four tyres

are correct for the conditions of use of the

vehicle and conform to the values written on

the tyre pressure label.

Check the pressures of the four tyres before

performing the reinitialisation.

The system does not advise if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

Without audio system

► Open the glove box.

► Hold this button down.

Reinitialisation is confirmed by a low-pitched

audible signal.

A high-pitched audible signal indicates that the

reinitialisation has not been carried out.

The new pressure parameters saved are treated

as reference values by the system.

With audio system

► Press the

MENU

button for access to the

main menu.

► Press the "

7

" or "

8

" button to select the

"

Personalisation-configuration

" menu and

confirm by pressing the central button.

► Press the "

7

" or "

8

" button to select the

"

Define the vehicle parameters

" menu and

confirm by pressing the central button.

► Press the "

7

" or "

8

" button to select the

"

Driving assistance

" category and confirm by

pressing the central button.

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► Press the "

7

" or "

8

" button to select "

Tyre

pressures"

, then "

Reinitialisation

", then

confirm by pressing the central button.

A message confirms the reinitialisation.

With touch screen

The request to reinitialise the

system is made in the

Driving

/

Vehicle

menu.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction,

these warning lamps light up on

the instrument panel.

A message appears, accompanied by an audible

signal.

In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring

function is no longer performed.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Non-standard or 'space-saver' spare

wheel

The use of this type of spare wheel may

suspend tyre pressure monitoring.

In this case, the malfunction warning lamp

comes on and disappears once the wheel

has been replaced by one of uniform size (the

same as the others), the pressure readjusted

and the reinitialisation carried out.

Driving and manoeuvring

aids - General

recommendations

Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in

any circumstances, replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

The driver must comply with the Highway

Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in

all circumstances and must be able to retake

control of it at all times. The driver must adapt

the speed to climatic conditions, traffic and

the state of the road.

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly

monitor traffic conditions, assess the distance

and relative speed of other vehicles, and

anticipate their manoeuvres before using the

direction indicator and changing lanes.

These systems do not make it possible to

exceed the laws of physics.

Driving aids

You should hold the steering wheel with

both hands, always use the door and interior

mirrors, always leave your feet close to the

pedals and take a break every 2 hours.

Manoeuvring aids

The driver must always check the

surroundings of the vehicle before and during

the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the

mirrors.

Other cameras

The images from the camera(s)

displayed on the touch screen or on the

instrument panel may be distorted by the

terrain.

In the presence of areas in shade, or in

conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate

lighting, the image may be darkened and with

lower contrast.

Obstacles may appear further away than they

actually are.

Sensors

The operation of the sensors, as well as

any associated functions, may be disrupted

by noise pollution such as that emitted by

noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,

pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of

snow or dead leaves on the road or in the

event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.

When reverse gear is engaged, an audible

signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors

may be dirty.

A front or rear impact to the vehicle can

upset the sensors’ settings, which is not

always detected by the system: distance

measurements may be distorted.

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The sensors do not systematically detect

obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs)

or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).

Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind

spots may not be detected or may no longer

be detected during the manoeuvre.

Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound

waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

Maintenance

Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and

the field of vision of the cameras regularly.

When washing your vehicle at high pressure,

direct the spray from at least 30 cm away

from the radar, sensors and cameras.

Mats/Pedal trims

The use of mats or pedal trims not

approved by CITROËN may interfere with

the operation of the speed limiter or cruise

control.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

– Ensure that the mat is secured correctly.

– Never fit one mat on top of another.

Units of speed

Ensure that the units of speed displayed

on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are

those for the country you are driving in.

If this is not the case, when the vehicle is

stationary, set the display to the required

units of speed so that it complies with what is

authorised locally.

In case of doubt, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Speed limiter

For more information, refer to the

General recommendations on the use

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

This system prevents the vehicle from

exceeding the speed programmed by the

driver (speed setting).

The speed limiter is switched on manually.

The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30 km/h).

The speed setting remains in the system

memory when the ignition is switched off.

Steering-mounted control

1.

ON (

LIMIT

position)/OFF (position

0

)

2.

Reduce the speed setting

3.

Increase the speed setting

4.

Pause/resume speed limiter with the speed

setting previously stored

Displays in the instrument

panel

5.

Speed limiter on/off indication

6.

Speed limiter mode selection indication

7.

Programmed speed value

Switching on/Pausing

► Turn thumbwheel

1

to the "

LIMIT

" position

to select speed limiter mode; the function is

paused.

► If the speed limit setting is suitable (most

recent speed setting programmed in the system),

press button

4-II

to switch the speed limiter on.

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► Pressing

4-II

again temporarily pauses the

function (pause).

Adjusting the limit speed

setting

You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in

order to set the speed.

To modify the limit speed setting based on the

vehicle’s current speed:

► For steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h), briefly

press

2-SET-

or

3-SET+

repeatedly.

► For steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h), press and

hold

2-SET-

or

3-SET+

.

Temporarily exceeding the

speed setting

► Fully depress the accelerator pedal.

The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and

the displayed speed setting flashes.

► Release the accelerator pedal to return to

below the speed setting.

When exceeding the speed is not due to the

driver's action (e.g. in case of a steep slope), an

audible signal is triggered immediately.

On a steep descent or in the event of

sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will

not be able to prevent the vehicle from

exceeding the speed setting.

If necessary, apply the brakes to control your

vehicle’s speed.

When the vehicle speed returns to the speed

setting level, the speed limiter operates again:

the speed setting display becomes fixed again.

Switching off

► Turn the thumbwheel

1

to the "

OFF

" position:

speed limiter information is no longer displayed.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, dashes are

displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the

speed setting.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Cruise control -

Specific

recommendations

The cruise control function does not

guarantee compliance with the maximum

authorised speed and the safety distance

between vehicles, the driver remains

responsible for their driving.

In the interest of public safety, only use cruise

control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles

to drive at a steady speed and maintain an

adequate safety distance.

Remain vigilant while cruise control is

activated.

If you press and hold one of the

speed setting modification buttons, your

vehicle may change speed very abruptly.

When

descending a steep hill

, the cruise

control system cannot prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the set speed. Brake if

necessary to control the vehicle speed.

On

steep climbs

or when towing, the set

speed may not be reached or maintained.

Exceeding the programmed speed

setting

You can

temporarily

exceed the speed

setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the

programmed speed flashes).

To return to the speed setting, release the

accelerator pedal (when the set speed is

reached again, the displayed speed stops

flashing).

Operating limits

Never use the system in the following

situations:

– In an urban area with the risk of

pedestrians crossing the road.

– In heavy traffic (except versions with the

Stop & Go function).

– On winding or steep roads.

– On slippery or flooded roads.

– In poor weather conditions.

– In the event of restricted visibility for the

driver.

– Driving on a speed circuit.

– Driving on a rolling road.

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– When using a ‘space-saver’ type spare

wheel.

– When using snow chains, non-slip covers

or studded tyres.

Cruise control

For more information, refer to the

General recommendations on the use

of driving and manoeuvring aids

and the

Specific recommendations on cruise

control

.

This system automatically maintains the

vehicle’s speed at the value programmed

by the driver (speed setting), without the use of

the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is switched on manually.

It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph

(40 km/h).

With a manual gearbox, fourth gear must be

engaged.

With an automatic gearbox, mode

D

or second

gear or higher in mode

M

must be engaged.

Cruise control remains active after

changing gear on engines fitted with a

manual gearbox and the Stop & Start

function.

Switching off the ignition cancels any

speed setting.

Steering-mounted control

1.

ON (

CRUISE

position)/OFF (position

0

)

2.

Activate cruise control at the current speed/

decrease speed setting

3.

Activate cruise control at the current speed/

increase speed setting

4.

Pause/resume cruise control with the speed

setting previously saved

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

5.

Cruise control pause/resume

6.

Cruise control mode selection

7.

Speed setting value

Switching on/pausing

► Turn thumbwheel

1

to the "

CRUISE

" position

to select cruise control mode; the function is

paused.

► Press button

2-SET-

or

3-SET+

to activate

cruise control and save a speed setting when

the vehicle has reached the desired speed; the

vehicle’s current speed is saved as the speed

setting.

► Release the accelerator pedal.

► Pressing button

4-II

temporarily pauses the

function (pause).

► Pressing button

4-II

again resumes operation

of the cruise control (ON).