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.

".