Citroën C5 X (2022 year). Manual in english — page 6

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With the ignition off:

► To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the

switch to the "

OFF

" position.

► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "

ON

"

position.

When the ignition is switched on:

This warning lamp comes on and remains

lit to signal deactivation.

Or

This warning lamp comes on for about 1

minute to signal activation.

Recommended child seats

Range of child seats secured using a

three-

point seat belt

.

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1

"RÖMER Baby-Safe"

Installed in the "rearward facing" position.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX 2R"

Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX

mountings.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the side rear

seats.

The head restraint on the vehicle seat must

be removed.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L6

"GRACO Booster"

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the front

passenger seat or on the rear side seats.

"ISOFIX" mountings

The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX

compliant mountings:

The mountings comprise three rings for each

seat, indicated by a marking:

– Two rings

A

, located between the vehicle seat

backrest and cushion.

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These rings are located behind zips.

The 2 latches on

ISOFIX child seats

are

secured to them.

– One ring

B,

located behind the seat, called the

TOP TETHER

, for attaching seats fitted with an

upper strap.

This system prevents the child seat from tipping

forwards in the event of a front impact.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the

vehicle.

To secure the child seat to the

TOP TETHER

:

► Remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once

the child seat has been removed).

► Pass the strap of the child seat behind the

seat backrest, centring it between the openings

for the head restraint rods.

► Secure the upper strap hook to ring

B

.

► Tighten the upper strap.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the

left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,

before fitting the seat, first move the centre

rear seat belt towards the middle of the

vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering

with the operation of the seat belt.

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety in

the event of an accident.

Strictly observe the fitting instructions

provided in the user guide supplied with the

child seat.

For information about the options for

fitting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle,

refer to the summary table.

Recommended ISOFIX child seats

Also consult the user guide from the child

seat’s manufacturer to find out how to

install and remove the seat.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base"

(size category:

E

)

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to rings

A

.

The base has a support leg, height-

adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor.

This child seat can also be secured with a

seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used

and attached to the vehicle seat using the

three-point seat belt.

"

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX

"

(size category:

B1

)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

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"

RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX

"

(size category:

B1

)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Suitable for forward-facing installation only.

Attached to rings

A

and ring

B

, referred to as

TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining,

lying down.

This child seat can also be used in seat

positions not equipped with ISOFIX

mountings. In this case, it must be secured to

the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt.

Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the

child's feet do not touch the backrest.

i-Size child seats

i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings

A

.

These i-Size child seats also have:

– either an upper strap that is attached to ring

B

.

– or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.

Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the

ISOFIX mountings

, refer to the corresponding section.

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Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats

In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the possibilities for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved

(a)

as well as the largest

ISOFIX

and

i-Size

child seats for the seat positions fitted with

ISOFIX

anchorage points in the vehicle.

Seat number

Front seats

(b)

Rear seats

(b)

1

3

4

5

6

3

1

4

5

6

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated “OFF”

(c)

Activated “ON”

(d)

Position compatible with a

universal (a)

child seat

no

yes

(e)(h)

yes

(f)(h)

yes

yes

(j)

yes

Position compatible with an

i-Size

child

seat

no

no

yes

no

yes

Position equipped with a

TOP TETHER

hook

no

no

yes

no

yes

"

Carrycot

" type child seat

no

no

no

no

no

"Rearward facing"

ISOFIX

child seat

no

no

no

R3

(g)(i)

no

R3

(g)(i)

"Forward facing"

ISOFIX

child seat

no

no

F3

no

F3

Booster child seat

no

B3

B3

no

B3

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Rules:

– A position that is

i-Size

compatible is also

compatible with

R1

,

R2

and

F2X

,

F2

,

B2

.

– A position that is

R3

compatible is also

compatible for

R1

and

R2

.

– A position that is

F3

compatible is also

compatible for

F2X

and

F2

.

– A position that is

B3

compatible is also

compatible with

B2

.

(a)

Universal child seat: child seat that can be

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(b)

Depending on version, refer to the

legislation in force in your country before

installing a child in this seat position.

(c)

To install a "

rearward facing

" child seat at

this seat position, the front passenger airbag

must be deactivated ("

OFF

").

(d)

Only a "

forward facing

" child seat is

authorised at this seat position with the front

passenger airbag activated ("

ON

").

(e)

For a "

rearward facing

" and/or "

forward

facing

" universal child seat (U) in groups 0,

0+, 1, 2 or 3.

(f)

For a "

forward facing

" universal child seat

(UF) in groups 1, 2 or 3.

(g)

Adjust the front passenger seat to the

middle longitudinal position with the

backrest straightened.

(h)

For a seat with height adjustment, set it

to the highest and fully back longitudinal

position.

(i)

Adjust the height-adjustable front driver seat

to the maximum height position.

(j)

A child seat with a support leg must never

be installed on the centre rear passenger

seat.

Key

Seat position where the installation of a

child seat is forbidden.

Front passenger airbag

deactivated

.

Front passenger airbag

activated

.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

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and

universally approved "rearward facing"

and/or "forward facing" (U) for all sizes and

weight groups.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

and

universally approved "forward facing"

(UF) for groups 1, 2 & 3 only.

Seat position where securing an

i-Size

child seat is authorised.

Seat position not suitable for the

installation of a child seat with support

leg.

Presence of a

TOP TETHER

mounting at

the rear of the backrest, authorising the

attachment of a

"forward facing" universal

ISOFIX child seat

.

"Rearward facing"

ISOFIX

child seat:

–

R1

:

ISOFIX

child seat for

baby

.

–

R2

:

ISOFIX reduced size

child seat.

–

R3

:

ISOFIX large size

child seat.

"Forward facing"

ISOFIX

child seat:

–

F2X

:

ISOFIX

child seat

for toddlers

.

–

F2

:

ISOFIX reduced height

child seat.

–

F3

:

ISOFIX full height

child seat.

Child

booster

seat:

–

B2

:

reduced height

child

booster seat

.

–

B3

:

full height

child

booster seat

.

Seat position where the installation of an

ISOFIX

child seat is forbidden.

For seat adjustments, refer to the table

"

Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child

seats

".

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 (marked by a label on the bodywork).

Activation/Deactivation

► To activate, turn the built-in key until it stops:

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

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

► To deactivate, turn it in the opposite direction.

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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!

Do not park the vehicle or 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 internal combustion engine or electric motor,

the gearbox and the electrical systems of the

vehicle.

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 motor.

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 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 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 keys contain a code, which must be

recognised by the vehicle before starting is

possible.

If the system malfunctions, indicated by the

display of a message, the engine will not start.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Starting/Switching off the

engine with Keyless Entry

and Starting

The electronic key must be present in the

passenger compartment.

If the electronic key is not detected, a

message is displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine

can be started or switched off.

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For versions fitted with Proximity Keyless

Entry and Start, the electronic key is also

detected in the boot.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key

not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up

switch-off" section.

Starting

► Select mode

P

or

N

on the automatic

gearbox, then depress the brake pedal.

► Press the "

START/STOP

" button while

maintaining pressure on the pedal until the

engine starts.

In all circumstances, if one of the starting

conditions is not met, a message is displayed.

In some circumstances, a message indicates

that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel

while pressing the "

START/STOP

" button to

assist unlocking of the steering column.

Petrol engines

With Petrol engines, after a cold start,

pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause

noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up

to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).

Starting rechargeable hybrid

vehicles

► Fully depress the brake pedal and press

the

START/STOP

button for approximately 2

seconds.

► Keep your foot on the pedal until this

indicator lamp comes on, indicating the

activation of the rechargeable hybrid system

(confirmed by an audible signal).

To exit Park mode, wait for the READY

indicator lamp to come on.

By default, the system starts in

Electric

mode.

Depending on certain parameters (battery

charge level or outside temperature), the system

determines whether it is necessary to start the

petrol engine.

It is possible to change the driving mode at any

time using the mode selector.

When the vehicle starts in electric mode,

it makes no noise.

Pay particular attention to pedestrians and

cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming

despite the pedestrian horn.

Switching off

► Deactivate cruise control alone or Highway

Driver Assist (depending on version).

► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking

brake.

► Select mode

P

on the automatic gearbox.

► Press the "

START/STOP

" button.

► For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before

leaving the vehicle, check that the

READY

indicator lamp is switched off.

The automatic gearbox locks in mode

P

.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the

engine will not stop.

With the engine off, the braking and

steering assistance systems are also cut

off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!

Never leave your vehicle with the

electronic key still inside.

Switching on the ignition

without starting the engine

With the electronic key in the passenger

compartment, pressing the "

START/STOP

"

button,

without depressing any of the pedals

,

allows the ignition to be switched on without

starting the engine.

► Press this button again to switch off the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Key not detected

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,

to enable the engine to be started if the system

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fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or

if the battery in the electronic key is flat.

► Place and hold the remote control against the

back-up reader.

► Select mode

P

on the automatic gearbox,

then depress the brake pedal.

► Press the "

START/STOP

" button.

The engine starts.

Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no

longer in the recognition zone, a message

appears in the instrument panel when closing a

door or trying to switch off the engine.

► To confirm the instruction to switch off the

engine, press the "

START/STOP

" button for

approximately 5 seconds.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Emergency switch-off

In case of emergency only, the engine can be

switched off without conditions (even when

driving).

► Press the "

START/STOP

" button for about

5 seconds.

Electric parking brake

In automatic mode, this system applies the

parking brake when the engine is switched off

and releases it when the vehicle moves off.

At any time, with the engine running:

► To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the

control.

► To release it, briefly push the control while

pressing the brake pedal.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

This automatic operation can be deactivated in

certain situations.

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on both on the

instrument panel and on the control to

confirm that the parking brake has been applied,

accompanied by display of the message

"

Parking brake applied

".

The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the

release of the parking brake, accompanied by

the display of the message "

Parking brake

released

".

The indicator lamp flashes in response to a

manual request to apply or release the brake.

In the event of a battery failure, the

electric parking brake will not operate.

As a safety measure, if the parking brake is

not applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing

the supplied chock against one of the wheels.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Before leaving the vehicle, check that the

parking brake is applied: the parking

brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel

and the control must be on fixed.

If the parking brake is not applied, there is an

audible signal and a message is displayed on

opening the driver's door.

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle, as they could release the parking

brake.

When the vehicle is parked: on a

steep slope, heavily loaded or during

towing

Turn the wheels toward the pavement and

select mode

P

on the automatic gearbox.

When towing, the vehicle is approved for

parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Manual operation

Manual release

With the ignition on or engine running:

► Press the brake pedal.

► While maintaining pressure on the brake

pedal, briefly push the control.

If the brake pedal is not depressed, the

parking brake is not released and a

message is displayed.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary:

► Briefly pull the control.

The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the

application request.

Automatic operation

Automatic release

First ensure that the engine is running and that

the driver's door is closed.

The electric parking brake gradually releases

automatically as the vehicle moves off.

With an automatic gearbox

► Depress the brake pedal.

► Select mode

D

,

M

or

R

.

► Release the brake pedal and depress the

accelerator pedal.

If the brake does not release

automatically, check that the front doors

are fully closed.

When stationary with the engine running,

do not depress the accelerator pedal

unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.

Automatic application

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is applied automatically when the engine is

switched off.

It is not applied automatically if the

engine stalls or enters STOP mode with

Stop & Start.

In automatic mode, the parking brake

can be manually applied or released at

any time using the control.

Special cases

Immobilising the vehicle with the

engine running

To immobilise the vehicle with the engine

running, briefly pull the control.

Parking the vehicle with the brake

released

In very cold conditions (ice), applying the

parking brake is not recommended.

To immobilise the vehicle, place the chock

against one of the wheels.

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Mode

P

is automatically selected when

the ignition is switched off. The wheels

are blocked.

For more information on

Free-wheeling

, refer

to the corresponding section.

While mode

N

is selected, opening the

driver’s door triggers an audible signal

and selection of mode

P

.

The audible signal stops when the driver's

door is closed.

Deactivating automatic

operation

In some situations, for example when it is

extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,

breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate

automatic operation of the system.

► Start the engine.

► Use the control to apply the parking brake, if

it is released.

► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.

► Keep the control pushed in the release

direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds.

► Release the control.

► Depress and hold the brake pedal.

► Pull the control in the application direction for

2 seconds.

This indicator lamp on the instrument

panel comes on to confirm deactivation of

the automatic functions.

► Release the control and the brake pedal.

From this point onwards, only the manual

functions, using the control, allow the parking

brake to be applied and released.

► Follow this procedure again to reactivate

automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator

lamp on the instrument panel going out).

Emergency braking

If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide

effective braking or in exceptional circumstances

(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle

can be braked by sustained pulling on the

electric parking brake control. Braking continues

for as long as the control is kept pulled, and

ceases when the control is released.

The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle

during emergency braking.

If emergency braking malfunctions, the message

"

Parking brake fault

" will be displayed on the

instrument panel.

If the ABS and DSC systems

malfunction, indicated by the

lighting of one or both warning lamps on the

instrument panel, the vehicle’s stability is no

longer ensured.

► In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by

successive and repeated "pull-release" actions

on the electric parking brake control until the

vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Automatic gearbox

With petrol engine

Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector.

It also offers a manual mode with gear changes

via control paddles located behind the steering

wheel.

With rechargeable hybrid

engine

Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector

and regenerative braking function.

With the exception of the manual mode and

regenerative braking function, its operation is

identical to that of other EAT8 gearboxes.

Push selector

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P.

Auto Park

Press this button to switch to Parking mode.

For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are

blocked.

R.

Reverse

N.

Neutral

To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the

ignition off.

For more information on

Free-wheeling

, refer

to the corresponding section.

D.

Driving in automatic mode

The gearbox manages gear changes

according to the style of driving, the road

profile and the vehicle load.

M.

Driving in manual mode

Press this button to switch to manual mode.

The driver changes gear using the steering-

mounted controls.

B.

Driving in automatic mode with regenerative

braking function (Rechargeable hybrid)

Press this button to activate the regenerative

braking function.

The gearbox also manages braking when the

accelerator pedal is released.

► In mode

N

, with your foot on the brake pedal,

push without passing the point of resistance:

• Forwards, mode

R

is selected.

• Backwards, mode

D

is selected.

Release the selector fully after each push; it

will then return to its initial position.

Special cases:

To avoid mode

N

(quick change from

D

to

R

and

back again):

► In mode

R

, push backwards past the point of

resistance, mode

D

is selected.

► In mode

D

, push forwards past the point of

resistance, mode

R

is selected.

► To return to mode

N

, push without passing

the point of resistance.

Steering-mounted controls

(Depending on equipment)

In mode

M

or

D

, the steering-mounted control

paddles can be used to change gear manually.

They cannot be used to select neutral or to

engage or disengage reverse gear.

► Pull the "

+

" or "

-

" paddle towards you and

release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.

Information displayed on

the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox

status is displayed on the instrument panel:

P

Parking

R

Reverse

N

Neutral

D1...8

Automatic forward gear

B1...8

Automatic forward gear with

regenerative braking function activated

M1...8

Manual forward gear

In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not

indicated.

The state of the gearbox remains displayed on

the instrument panel for a few seconds after

switching off the ignition.

Operation

Only appropriate mode change instructions are

validated.

With the engine running, if it is necessary to

depress the brake pedal to change modes,

an alert message will be displayed on the

instrument panel.

With the engine running and the brakes

released, if

R

,

D

or

M

is selected, the

vehicle moves off, even without pressing the

accelerator pedal.

Never depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time - risk of damage to

the gearbox!

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If you open the driver's door while mode

N

is engaged, an audible signal will

sound and mode

P

will be selected. The

audible signal stops when the driver's door is

closed.

If the speed drops below 3 mph (5 km/h),

opening the driver's door triggers

selection of mode

P

- risk of sudden braking!

In the event of battery failure, it is

essential to place the chock(s) supplied

with the tool kit against one of the wheels to

immobilise the vehicle.

Special aspects of automatic mode

The gearbox selects the gear that provides

optimal performance based on ambient

temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and

driving style.

For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator

fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes

down automatically or holds the selected gear

until the maximum engine speed is reached.

Steering mounted controls allow the driver to

temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed

and engine speed conditions permit.

Special aspects of manual mode

The gearbox only changes from one gear to

another if the vehicle speed and engine speed

conditions permit.

Regenerative braking (Brake function)

The regenerative braking function emulates

engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need

to depress the brake pedal. When the driver

releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows

down more quickly.

The energy recovered when the accelerator

pedal is released is used to partially recharge the

traction battery.

This partial recharging has no effect on

the charge level indicator.

The resulting deceleration of the vehicle

does not cause the brake lamps to come

on.

► From mode

D

, press button

B

to activate/

deactivate the function.

D

on the instrument panel is replaced with

B

.

In some situations (e.g. battery full,

extreme temperatures), the amount of

regenerative braking may be temporarily

limited, resulting in less deceleration.

The driver must remain alert to traffic

conditions and must always be ready to use

the brake pedal.

Regenerative braking using the brake

pedal

Energy recovery can also be produced

by depressing the brake pedal in order to

partially recharge the traction battery, without

affecting the charge level indicator.

Starting the vehicle

► Fully depress the brake pedal.

► Start the engine.

► With your foot on the brake pedal, push once

or twice backwards to select automatic mode

D

,

or forwards to shift into reverse gear

R

.

► Release the brake pedal.

► Accelerate gradually to automatically release

the electric parking brake.

The vehicle moves off immediately.

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

Switching the vehicle off

Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode

P

is immediately engaged automatically when

the ignition is switched off.

However, in mode

N

, mode

P

will be engaged

after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-

wheeling mode).

Check that mode

P

has been engaged and

that the electric parking brake was applied

automatically; if not, apply it manually.

The corresponding indicator lamps on the

gear selector and the electric parking

brake control must be on, as well as the

indicator lamps on the instrument panel.

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Driving

Gearbox malfunction

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by an audible signal and

the display of a message.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),

keeping to the speed limit.

Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode

Mode

D

locks in third gear.

The paddles on the steering wheel do not work

and mode

M

is no longer accessible.

You may feel a significant jolt on engaging

reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.

Selector malfunction

Minor malfunction

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by the display of a message

and an audible signal.

Drive carefully.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may

no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still

displayed on the instrument panel.

Major malfunction

This warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by the display of a

message.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and

switch off the ignition.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Citroën Advanced

Comfort active

suspension

This suspension system with progressive

hydraulic cushions improves driving comfort by

filtering out the imperfections and demands of

the road surface.

Each shock absorber is equipped with a

hydraulic compression stop (at the base) and a

hydraulic rebound stop (at the top).

Depending on the intensity of the shock to be

absorbed, these stops provide the vehicle with a

greater freedom of movement or gradually slow

down the amount of movement in order to avoid

any sudden jolts at the end of travel.

Unlike conventional suspension which absorbs

the energy but then partially returns some of

it, this suspension absorbs and dissipates this

energy, without producing any rebound.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Driving modes

The driving modes available depend on the

engine and equipment of the vehicle.

Driving modes are selected using the following

control:

► Press the control to display the modes on the

instrument panel.

► Press the control again to change mode.

When the message disappears, the selected

mode is activated and remains indicated on the

instrument panel (except

Normal mode).

The selected mode is activated immediately.

With petrol engine

Whenever the ignition is switched on,

Normal

driving mode is selected by default.

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Eco

To reduce energy consumption by reducing the

performance of the heating and air conditioning,

without deactivating them.

Normal

To restore the default settings.

Sport

To obtain more dynamic driving with action on

the power steering, accelerator, gear changes,

display of the vehicle's dynamic settings on the

instrument panel (depending on version), and

activation/deactivation of the display colour

(depending on version).

Coasting mode

Depending on version or engine, with

the gear selector in mode

D

, in

Eco

and

Normal

modes, fully releasing the accelerator

pedal allows free-wheeling which can save

fuel.

A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter

at idle, drop in engine noise).

With rechargeable hybrid

engine

Whenever the ignition is switched on,

Electric

driving mode is selected by default.

Electric

Allows driving using 100% electrical energy.

The maximum speed is approximately 84 mph

(135 km/h).

When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do

not allow the activation or retention of

Electric

mode, the message "

Electric mode currently

unavailable

" is displayed on the instrument

panel. The vehicle automatically changes to

Hybrid

mode.

If a blue LED comes on under the interior rear

view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle, this

confirms that you are driving in

Electric

mode

(depending on country of sale).

The LED can be turned off by inserting

the tip of a paper clip or other accessory

into the hole under the interrior mirror.

Conditions of activation

– Adequate battery charge level. Charging

the vehicle after each drive is therefore

recommended.

Electric

mode is available as

long as there is power left in the battery.

– Outside temperature between approximately

-5°C and 45°C.

Manually exiting the mode

► Fully depress the accelerator pedal, or

► Select another mode.

In case of non-use of the vehicle for a

long period (several months), a restart of

the petrol engine may occur even if the

battery is charged.

In the event of multiple starts of the

internal combustion engine without a

sufficient rise in

temperature,

Electric

mode may be

temporarily unavailable (natural phenomenon

of dilution of fuel in oil). A message "

Electric

mode unavailable: automatic operation in

progress

" is then displayed on the instrument

panel.

To regain normal electrical operation, drive

approximately 50 miles (80 km) in "motorway"

conditions or approximately 125 miles (200

km) in urban conditions.

This phenomenon does not cause any

mechanical or electrical damage. It can occur

several times in the life of the vehicle.

Hybrid

To optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption by

managing the

alternating or simultaneous

operation of the two types of engine

,

depending on driving conditions and driving

style.

In

Hybrid

mode, it is possible to drive in 100%

electric mode if the battery charge level is

sufficient and acceleration requirements are

moderate.

Sport

To obtain more dynamic driving in order to

benefit from the maximum performance of the

vehicle.