Citroen SpaceTourer (2016 year). Instruction — part 13

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Child lock on rear

windows

This mechanical system prevents opening of
the left and/or right rear side windows.

F

Lock/unlock the system using the remote

control or the back-up key of the Keyless
Entry and Starting system.

Any other status of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

In the event of a serious impact, the
electric child lock is deactivated (child
lock off) automatically.

This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Do not drive with the sliding side door
open.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.

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Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position N or P

, depending on the type

of gearbox.

Driving 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 the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

Important!

If you are obliged to drive through water:

- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

-

deactivate the Stop & Start system,

-

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
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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To assure the durability of your vehicle and
your safety, remember that certain precautions,
described hereafter, should be taken when
driving your vehicle:

Load the vehicle correctly

With a load carried, the vehicle must remain
within the maximum authorised weight, the
Gross Vehicle Weight.
To avoid upsetting the balance of the vehicle,
the load should be centred and the heaviest
part placed on the floor in front of the rear
wheels.

Manoeuve cautiously, at
low speed

The dimensions of your vehicle differ from
those of a light vehicle, in width, in height, as
well as in length, and some obstacles will be
more difficult to notice.
Manoeuvre slowly.
Before turning, check that there are no
obstacles at mid-height along the sides.
Before reversing, check that there are no
obstacles, particularly at high level behind the
vehicle.
Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders
are fitted.

It is inadvisable to place heavy loads on a roof
rack.
Loading the roof rack also requires you not
to exceed the maximum load on the roof rack
anchorages. Observe the maximum authorised
weight, available from CITROËN dealers.
Loads must be securely lashed down.
Cargo that is not properly secured inside the
vehicle can adversely affect the handling of the
vehicle and create the risk of accident.
If your vehicle is fitted with a drop-side back,
the height and width of the load must remain
within the overall dimensions of the vehicle.

Drive the vehicle in a
prudent and efficient way

Take corners gently.
Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping
distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy
roads.
Be aware of the effect of side winds on the
vehicle.
Effective eco-driving saves fuel; accelerate
progressively, anticipate the need to slow down
and adapt your speed to suit the situation.
Indicate changes of direction well in advance
so that you are seen by other road users.

Take care

The tyres must be inflated to at least the
pressures indicated on the label, even over-
inflated by 0.2 to 0.3 bar for long journeys.
After ensuring that no obstacle might prevent
closing, guide the movement of the door at the
right speed until it closes.

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When towing

Distribution of loads

F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.

Side wind

F

Take into account the increased sensitivity

to side wind.

Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

To lower the engine speed, reduce your

speed.

The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

F

If the warning lamp and the

STOP

warning lamp come on,

stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

F

Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

F

Check the electrical lighting and signalling

on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.

For more information on Weights, refer
to the corresponding section.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.

If the ambient temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling.

For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.

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Starting-switching off the engine, manual key, remote control

Ignition switch

1. Stop

position.

2. Ignition on

position.

3. Starting

position.

Starting using the key

The parking brake must be applied.

F

Insert the key in the ignition switch.

The system recognises the starting code.

F

Unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.

F

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place

the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.

In certain circumstances, you may
have to turn the steering wheel firmly to
move the road wheels (if the wheels are
against a kerb, for example).

F

If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,

place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.

F

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.

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F

Turn the key to position 2, ignition on, to

operate the engine pre-heating.

F

Wait until this warning lamp

goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release
the key.

The warning lamp does not come
on if the engine is already warm.
Depending on the climatic conditions,
it is recommended that you proceed as
follows:
-

In temperate conditions, do not
run the engine with the vehicle
stationary to warm it up, but rather
move off straight away and drive at
moderate engine speeds.

-

In wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a
longer period after switching on the
ignition; wait until it goes off before
starting.

- In

very severe wintry

conditions (temperature below
-23°C), to ensure the correct
operation and durability of the
mechanical components of your
vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave
the engine running for 4 minutes
before moving off.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.

If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and
the engine.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

Key left in the "Ignition on"
position

If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on)

, the ignition will be

switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop), then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)

.

Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.

F

Turn the key fully towards you to

position 1 (Stop)

.

F

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering wheel until it locks.

Switching off using the key

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

F

Check that the parking brake is

correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope.

When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
your remote control with you, even for a
short period.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

only use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.

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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "START/
STOP" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "START/
STOP" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.

Starting

F Then, press the "START/

STOP

" button.

Starting-switching off the engine,

"Keyless Entry and starting"

The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less immediately.

F Place the remote control inside the vehicle,

in the recognition zone.

F

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, fully

depress and hold down the clutch pedal
until the engine starts.

F

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.

F

If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,

place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.

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The presence in the recognition zone of
the remote control of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system is essential.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on
your person.
If the remote control leaves the
recognition zone, a message is
displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone
to be able to start the engine.

If one of the starting conditions is
not met, a message appears in the
instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

Switching off

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

F With the remote control in the

recognition zone, press the
"START/STOP

" button.

The engine stops and the steering column is
locked.

Ignition on
(without starting)

With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery.

With the Keyless Entry and Starting
remote control inside the vehicle,
pressing the "START/STOP" button,

with no action on the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting...).

F

Press the "START/STOP" button,

the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.

F

Press the button again to switch

off the ignition and allow the
vehicle to be locked.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

only use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.

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Back-up starting

Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left, behind the steering
wheel to allow starting.

F

Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

If the remote control is no longer in the
recognition zone when you close a door or
when you (later) request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument
panel.

Forced switch-off

Remote control not
recognised

F

If you want to force switching off the

engine, press and hold the "START/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds, then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

F

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place

the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.

F

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.

F

If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,

place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.

In the event of an emergency only and with the
vehicle stationary, you can switch off the engine.

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.

F

Place and hold the remote control against

the reader, then:

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Parking brake

F

With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the

parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.

F

With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the

parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button then lower the lever fully.

When parking on a slope, or on a steep
slope with a laden vehicle, turn the
wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.

When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been fully released.

Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox,
engage a gear then switch off the
ignition.

If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, place the gear selector at
position P

then switch off the ignition.

If your vehicle has an electronic
gearbox, place the gear selector at
position A

then switch off the ignition.

Release on level ground

Application

Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer if required.

For reasons of safety and theft
protection, do not leave your electronic
key in the vehicle, even when you are
close to it.

It is recommended that you keep it on

your person.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It only operates when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,

- the driver’s door is closed.
This hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a
momentarily when you release the brake
pedal.

Operating fault

F

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place

the lever in the first gear position or in
neutral.

F

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

place the selector at position D or select
manual operation M

.

F

If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,

place the selector at position A or M

.

If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
system checked.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake indicator lamp is on.

If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox and you have to move off on
a steep slope (rising or falling) with a
loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal,
select position D

, release the parking

brake then release the brake pedal.

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Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5

th

or 6

th

gear

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

5-speed

manual gearbox

F With the clutch pedal fully down, place the

gear lever in neutral.

F

Push the gear lever to the right then

backwards.

Engaging reverse gear

Engaging reverse gear

F

Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

F

Move the lever fully to the right to engage

5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3

rd

or 4

th

gear by

mistake).

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Gear shift indicator

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears.
You can follow this instruction without going
through the intermediate gears.

- You press the accelerator pedal.

- You are in third gear.

- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicles with manual gearbox, the arrow
may be accompanied by the recommended
gear.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (gradient, load, ...)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear.

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear.

Example:

On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions
with manual gearbox, the system
may suggest changing into neutral (N
is displayed in the instrument panel)
so that the engine can go into
standby (STOP mode with Stop &
Start), in certain driving conditions.

This function cannot be deactivated.

The gear engagement
recommendations must not be
considered compulsory.
This is because the configuration of
the road, traffic density and safety
remain important factors in the
choice of the best gear.
The gear shift indicator system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.

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Automatic gearbox

Six speed automatic gearbox which offers
a choice between the comfort of automatic
operation or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,

-

manual

operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

Gear selector

P.

Park.

F

With your foot on the brake, turn the selector
to this position for parking or starting.

R.

Reverse.

F

Turn the selector to this position.

N.

Neutral.

F Turn the selector to this position for

starting.

D.

Automatic operation.

F

Turn the selector to this position.

M.

Manual operation with sequential gear

changing

F Selector in position D, press this button

then use the steering mounted control
paddles to change gear.

Steering mounted controls

The steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.

When operating automatically, it remains
possible to change gear manually using the
steering mounted control paddles, when
overtaking, for example.

Position N

can be used in traffic jams or

in a car wash tunnel.

F

Pull the right hand "+" control paddle

towards you to change up.

F Pull the left hand "-" control paddle towards

you to change down.

To turn the gear selector in complete
safety, it is recommended that you keep
your foot on the brake.

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When you move the gear selector or press
the M

button, the corresponding symbol

appears in the instrument panel.
P.

Park

R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D.

Drive (automatic operation)

M.

Manual operation

1 to 6.

Gear engaged

-

Invalid value

Displays in the instrument panel

F

With your foot on the brake,

select position P

.

When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position R,
D or M is selected, the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
Never leave children in the vehicle
without supervision.
As a safety measure, never leave
the vehicle without taking your key or
remote control with you, even for a
short time.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P.

If you have to move off on a steep slope
with a loaded vehicle, press the brake
pedal, select position D, then release
the parking brake.

F

Start the engine.

If the conditions are not met, there is an audible
signal, accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
F

Release the parking brake.

F Select position R, N or D

.

F

Gradually release the brake pedal.

The vehicle moves off.

F

If the message "Foot on brake"

is displayed in the instrument
panel, press the brake pedal
firmly.

Moving off

If P is displayed in the instrument panel
but the selector is in another position,
place the selector in position P to allow
the engine to be started.
If position N

is engaged inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D to
accelerate.