Citroen SpaceTourer (2016 year). Instruction — part 14

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Automatic operation

Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

Creep function (moving
without using the accelerator)

This function provides great flexibility in
manoeuvring the vehicle at low speed (when
parking, in traffic jams, …).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D, M or R selected, the vehicle
moves

as soon as you take your foot off

the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).

As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle with the
engine running and the doors closed.

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 style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.

For maximum acceleration, without
touching the selector press the
accelerator pedal down fully (kick-
down). The gearbox changes down

automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear, for
safety reasons.

F Select position D for automatic

changing of the six gears.

You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the "+" and "-" steering mounted
control paddles. The gear change instruction is
acted on if the engine speed permits.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a bend in the road.
Following a few moments with no action on
the control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.

Temporary manual control of
gear changes

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In manual mode it is not necessary to
release the accelerator pedal when
changing gear.

F With the selector in position D,

press button M for sequential
changing of the six gears.

M

appears and the gears engaged

appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

F It is possible to return to

automatic operation at any time
by pressing button M again.

It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed
and engine speed permit.

Manual operation

If the engine speed is too low or too
high, the gear selected flashes for
a few seconds, then the actual gear
engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or
moving very slowly, the gearbox
selects gear M1 automatically.

To save the brakes when descending
a steep incline, use engine braking to
reduce your speed (take your foot off
the accelerator pedal or change down).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed
continuously for long periods can
overheat the brakes, with the risk
of damaging the braking system or
making it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary,
to slow or stop the vehicle.

The indicator associated with the button comes on.

F Operate the "+" or "-

" steering mounted

control paddle.

The indicator associated with the button goes
off.

Depending on the configuration of the
road (for example: mountain pass),
it may be preferable to use manual
operation.
This is because automatic operation
may not be best suited, not allowing the
use of engine braking.

Invalid value during manual
operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).

F

Place the selector "correctly" at a position.

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When the ignition is on, a message
appears in the instrument panel
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.

Operating 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:
-

if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time
(braking or acceleration must be
done only with the right foot),

-

if 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 selector at N

and apply the parking

brake.

Stopping the vehicle

A stiff point may be noticed when
moving to position P.
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.
F Return the selector to position P;

the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.

Before switching off the engine, select
position P

then apply the parking brake to

immobilise the vehicle.

In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position P

before leaving

your vehicle.

On a steep slope with a loaded
vehicle, press the brake pedal, select
position P

, apply the parking brake then

release the brake pedal.

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Electronic gearbox

R. Reverse
F

Turn the selector to this position.

N.

Neutral.

F

With your foot on the brake, turn the

selector to this position for starting.

A.

Automatic operation.

F

Turn the selector to this position.

M.

Manual operation with sequential gear
changing.

F Turn the selector to this position, then use

the steering mounted control paddles to
change gear.

Gear selector

F

Pull the right hand "+" control paddle

towards you to change up.

F Pull the left hand "-" control paddle towards

you to change down.

Steering mounted control paddles

Electronically controlled gearbox which offers
a choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation and manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-

automatic operation for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action on the part of the driver,

-

manual

operation for sequential gear

changing by the driver using the steering
mounted paddles.

With automatic operation, you can temporarily
take over control of gear changing at any time.

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

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

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Automatic operation

F

After starting the engine, select position A

for automatic gear changes

The gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the part of the driver. It
continuously selects the most suitable gear for:
- the style of driving,
- the profile of the road.

AUTO

and the gear engaged are

displayed in the instrument panel.

For optimum acceleration, for
example when overtaking another
vehicle, press the accelerator pedal
firmly past the point of resistance.

Display in the instrument panel

When you move the gear selector, the symbol
corresponding to its position is displayed in the
instrument panel.

Moving off

If the Foot on brake

warning

lamp comes on the instrument
panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message

"Foot on brake", press the brake pedal
firmly.

R. Reverse
N. Neutral
AUTO or A.

Automatic operation.

M. Manual operation
1 to 6.

Gear engaged

-

Invalid value

If the engine does not start:
If N flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, move the selector to
position A then to position N

.

F Select automatic operation (position A),

manual operation (position M), or reverse
(position R

).

F

Release the parking brake.

F

Progressively take your foot off the brake

pedal; the vehicle then moves off.

N appears in the instrument panel
screen.

F Select position N

.

F

Press the brake pedal down fully.

F

Start the engine.

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Temporary manual control of
gear changes

You can temporarily

take control of gear

changes using the "+" and "-" steering mounted
control paddles. The gear change instruction is
acted on if the engine speed permits.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a bend in the road.
Following a few moments with no action on
the control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.

Manual operation

AUTO

disappears and the gears

engaged are displayed successively
in the instrument panel.

F

After starting the engine, select position M

for sequential

gear changing

The change from one gear to another
takes place only if the conditions of
vehicles speed and engine speed
permit; if not, the automatic operation
laws are applied temporarily.

F Operate the "+" or "-

" steering mounted

control paddle.

It is not necessary to release the
accelerator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the
correct gear.

On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N

when driving.

Only engage reverse R with the vehicle
stationary and your foot on the brake.

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With the ignition on, the flashing of A or AUTO,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message, indicates a malfunction of the
gearbox.

Operating fault

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can:
-

move to position N

to engage neutral,

or
- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will

not be possible to move the vehicle.

In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.

At low speed, if reverse gear is
requested, the N indicator flashes
and the gearbox goes into neutral
automatically. To engage reverse,
move the selector to position N, then
position R

.

When immobilising the vehicle, with
the engine running, you must move the
selector to neutral N

.

Before doing anything under the bonnet
ensure that the selector is in neutral N
and that the parking brake is applied.

Always press the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
In all parking situations, you must apply
the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle.

To engage reverse gear R, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake pedal.

Reverse

F Select position R

.

Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied
by an audible signal.

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Stop & Start

Going into engine
STOP mode

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, its
speed must be below 12 mph (20 km/h) or
stationary (depending on engine); the "ECO"
indicator lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you place the gear lever in
neutral and you release the clutch pedal.

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
A slight delay between the vehicle
stopping and the engine cutting out may
be noticed.

If your vehicle is fitted with
Stop & Start, a time counter
calculates the time spent in

STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.

Stop & Start time counter

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.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox
and the vehicle is stationary, the "ECO"
indicator lamp comes on and the engine goes
into standby automatically when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear selector in
position N

.

If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox and
the vehicle's speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h),
the "ECO" indicator lamp comes on and the
engine goes into standby automatically when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector in position N

.

(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)

Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch off the
ignition with the button.

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Going into engine
START mode

START mode is invoked automatically in
certain temporary conditions (examples:
battery charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure
correct operation of the system and mainly
when:
- you open the driver's door,
- you open a sliding side door,
- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph

(25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on
the engine) with a manual gearbox,

-

the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox.

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

In this case the "ECO"

warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, the
"ECO

" indicator lamp goes off in the instrument

panel and the engine restarts automatically
when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, the
"ECO

" lamp goes off in the instrument panel

and the engine restarts automatically when:
- you release the brake pedal with the gear

selector in position D or M,

-

you are in position N

with the brake pedal

released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M,

- you engage reverse.

If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, the
"ECO

" lamp goes off in the instrument panel

and the engine restarts automatically when:
- you release the brake pedal with the gear

selector in position A ou M,

-

you are in position N

with the brake pedal

released and you move the gear selector to
position A or M,

- you enegage reverse.

Special cases: STOP mode not
available

STOP mode is not invoked in certain temporary
conditions (examples: battery charge, engine
temperature, braking assistance, ambient
temperature) to assure correct operation of the
system and mainly when:
- the vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or

falling),

- the driver's door is open,
- a sliding side door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start by
the driver,

- the electric parking brake is applied or

being applied,

- the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active.

In this case, the "ECO"

warning lamp

flashes for a few seconds then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

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Deactivation / Activation

With the audio system

F Press the button, its indicator

lamp comes on, the system is
deactivated.

F Press this button, the indicator

lamp goes off, the system is
activated.

To deactivate the system:

With the touch screen

In the Driving

menu, activate/deactivate

"Stop & Start system

".

The system is reactivated automatically
every time the engine is started by the
driver.

If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.

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.

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.

To activate the system:

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Operating fault

Depending on your vehicle's equipment:

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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 place the gear
lever in position N and put your foot on the
brake pedal.
With the vehicle stationary, you must switch off
the ignition and then start the engine again.

The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery with a special specification
and technology.

The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.

In the event of a fault with the
system, this warning lamp flashes in
the instrument panel.

All work on this type of battery must
be done by a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery

, refer to the corresponding

section.

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1.

On.

2.

Off (long press).

3.

Brightness adjustment.

4.

Display height adjustment.

Once the system has been activated, the
following information is grouped together in the
head-up display:
A.

The speed of your vehicle.

B.

Cruise control/speed limiter information.

C. If your vehicle is so equipped, inter-vehicle

distance information, automatic emergency
braking alerts and navigation instructions.

D. If your vehicle is so equipped, speed limit

information.

System which projects various information onto
a smoked blade in the driver's field of vision so
that they do not have to take their eyes off the
road.

Buttons

Displays during operation

Head-up display

For more information on Navigation,
refer to the Audio and telematics
section.

F

With the engine running, press button 1 to

activate the system and deploy the blade.

Activation / Deactivation

F Press and hold button 2 to

deactivate the system and retract
the blade.

The activated/deactivated state is saved and
retained on restarting the engine.

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F

With the engine running, adjust the

brightness of the information displayed
using buttons 3:
- the "sun" to increase the brightness,
- the "moon" to decrease the brightness.

Brightness adjustment

Height adjustment

In certain extreme weather conditions
(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, ...)
the head-up display may not be legible
or may suffer temporary interference.
Some sunglasses may hamper reading
of the information.
To clean the blade, use a clean, soft
cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or
microfibre cloth). Do not use a dry or
abrasive cloth or detergent or solvent
products as these could scratch the
blade or damage the non-reflective
coating.

We recommend that adjustments are
made using these buttons only when
the vehicle is stationary.
When stationary or while driving, no
objects should be placed around the
blade (or in its recess) so as to not
impede deployment of the blade and its
correct operation.

This system operates when the engine
is running and the settings are stored
when the ignition is switched off.

F

With the engine running, adjust the display

to the desired height using buttons 4:
- up to move the display up,
- down to move the display down.

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Memorising speeds

Programming

This function allows speeds to be saved,
which can then be offered to set the two
systems: the speed limiter (to limit the
speed of the vehicle) or the cruise control
(for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for
each of the two systems.

As a safety measure, the driver should
carry out these operations when
stationary.

F Select the system for which you want to

memorise new speed settings:

● speed limiter

or

F

Press the button corresponding to the

speed setting you want to modify.

● cruise control.

Memorised speeds are
recalled by pressing this
button.

The speed settings can be adjusted in the
touch screen.

F In the Driving menu, select "Adjust speed

settings

".

F

Enter the new value using the numerical

keypad and confirm.

F Confirm to save the modification and quit

the menu.

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Speed limit recognition

This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy
goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the instrument
panel is updated as you pass a speed limit sign
intended for cars (light vehicles).

Principles

Depending on equipment, the
system takes account of speed limit
information from the navigation system
mapping.

The units for the speed limits (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
It should be taken into account so that
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly
when you change country, the units for
speed in the instrument panel must be
those for the country you are driving in.

Depending on equipment, using a camera at
the top of the windscreen, this system detects
and reads speed limit and end of speed limit
signs.

Depending on equipment, the system takes
account of the camera and information from the
navigation system mapping.

To maintain correct operation of the
system: regularly clean the area in front
of the camera.

The automatic reading of road signs is a
driving assistance system and does not
always display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the
road always take priority over the
display by the system.
The system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed
of the vehicle to suit the weather and
traffic.
It is possible for the system to not
display the speed limit if it does not
detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention
on road signs.

For the speed limit information given
by the navigation system to be correct,
your mapping software must be
regularly updated.

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The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.

The driver can, if desired, adjust the
speed of the vehicle according to the
information given by the system.

Display of the speed

1.

Indication of the speed limit.

Head-up display

Activation / Deactivation

The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.

Display in the instrument panel

On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the figure.

With the audio system

In the "Personalisation-configuration" menu,
activate/deactivate "Speed recommendation".

With the touch screen

In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Displaying of the recommended
speed.

".