Citroën C5 Aircross (2022 year). Manual in english - page 7

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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).

If the engine stalls, release the clutch 

pedal and fully depress it again, the 

engine will restart automatically.

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

►  Immobilise the vehicle using the parking 

brake.

►  With a 

manual gearbox

, ideally put the gear 

lever into neutral.

►  With an 

automatic gearbox

, ideally select 

mode 

P

 or 

N

.

►  Press the "

START/STOP

" button.

►  For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before 

leaving the vehicle, check that the 

READY

 

indicator lamp is switched off.

In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn 

the steering wheel to lock the steering column.

On certain versions with an automatic gearbox 

(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock, 

but the 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 (the instrument panel and 

accessories such as the audio system and the 

lighting will come on).

►  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 

fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or 

if the battery in the electronic key is flat.

 

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►  Place and hold the remote control against the 

back-up reader.

► 

With a manual gearbox

, place the gear lever 

in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.

► 

With an automatic gearbox

, select mode 

P

, 

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.

In this case, the steering column locks as soon 

as the vehicle stops.

On certain versions with automatic gearbox 

(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock.

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

".

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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, with a manual gearbox, 

if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise 

the vehicle by engaging a gear.

As a safety measure, with an automatic 

gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied, 

immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied 

chocks against one of the wheels.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

 

 

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the 

parking brake is applied: the indicator 

lamps on the instrument panel and the control 

lever 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

With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels 

toward the pavement and engage a gear.

With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels 

toward the pavement and select mode 

P

.

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:

►  Depress the brake pedal.

►  While maintaining pressure on the brake 

pedal, briefly push the control lever.

If you push the control lever without 

pressing the brake pedal, the parking 

brake is not released and a message is 

displayed.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary:

►  Pull briefly on the control lever.

The control lever indicator lamp flashes to 

confirm the application request.

Automatic operation

Automatic release

First ensure that the engine is running and the 

driver's door is properly closed.

The electric parking brake 

gradually releases 

automatically as the vehicle moves off

.

With a manual gearbox

►  Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage 

first gear or reverse.

►  Depress the accelerator pedal and release 

the clutch pedal.

With an automatic gearbox

►  Depress the brake pedal.

►  Select mode 

D

, 

M

 or 

R

.

►  Release the brake pedal and depress the 

accelerator pedal.

With an automatic gearbox, if the brake 

does not release automatically, check 

that the front doors are correctly closed.

When stationary with the engine running, 

do not depress the accelerator pedal 

unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.

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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 lever.

Parking the vehicle with the brake 

released

In very cold conditions (ice), applying the 

parking brake is not recommended.

To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or 

place the chocks against one of the wheels.

With an automatic gearbox, 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.

With an automatic gearbox, while mode 

N

 is selected, opening the driver’s door 

triggers an audible signal. It stops when the 

driver's door closes again.

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 lighting 

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.

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Manual gearbox

Engaging 5

th

 or 6

th

 gear

►  Move the gear selector fully to the right to 

engage 5

th

 or 6

th

 gear.

Failure to follow this instruction could 

cause permanent damage to the gearbox 

(inadvertent engagement of 3

rd

 or 4

th

 gear).

Engaging reverse gear

 

 

►  Raise the trigger under the knob and move 

the gear lever to the left, then forwards.

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 and depress the clutch pedal.

Automatic gearbox

With petrol / Diesel engines

Automatic 6-speed or 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

 

 

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 (Petrol / Diesel)

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.

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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...6 / 8

Automatic forward gear

B1...8

Automatic forward gear with 

regenerative braking function 

activated

M1...6 / 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!

If you open the driver's door while mode 

N

 is engaged, an audible signal will 

sound and mode 

P

 will be engaged. The 

audible signal stops when the driver's door is 

closed.

At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h), 

opening the driver’s door will engage 

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.

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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

.

The state of the function is saved when the 

ignition is switched off.

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.

Automatic gearbox

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.

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.

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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.

Progressive Hydraulic 

Cushions

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 active suspension absorbs and dissipates 

this energy, without producing any rebound.

Driving modes

The driving modes available depend on the 

engine and equipment of the vehicle.

Driving modes are selected using one of the 

following controls (depending on version):

 

 

 

 

1.

Pressing the control activates 

Eco

 mode. The 

indicator lamp comes on.

2.

Pressing the control displays the modes on the 

instrument panel.

The selected mode is activated immediately.

With the Advanced Grip Control system, 

additional driving modes are available.

For more information on 

Advanced Grip 

Control

, refer to the corresponding section.

With petrol / Diesel engines

Whenever the ignition is switched on, 

Normal

 driving mode is selected by default.

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 and gear 

changes with an automatic gearbox.

Coasting mode

Depending on version or engine, with an 

EAT8 gearbox and the gear selector in mode 

D

, except in 

Sport

 mode, gradually and 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

 

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mode, the message "

Electric mode currently 

unavailable

" is displayed on the instrument 

panel. The vehicle automatically changes to 

Hybrid

 mode.

If an 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 deactivated by inserting 

the tip of a paper clip or other similar 

object into the hole located underneath the 

interior rear view 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). The message 

"

Electric mode unavailable: automatic 

operation in progress

" then appears 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.

Electric power is used to supplement the petrol 

engine as long as there is energy left in the 

battery.

Hill start assist

This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary 

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill 

start, while you transfer your foot from the brake 

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

The system is only active when:

–  The vehicle is completely stationary, with your 

foot on the brake pedal.

–  Certain slope conditions are met.

–  The driver’s door is closed.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 

held temporarily by hill start assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle 

with the engine running, apply the parking 

brake manually. Then check that the parking 

brake indicator lamp and the 

P

 indicator lamp 

in the electric parking brake control are on 

fixed.

The hill start assist function cannot be 

deactivated. However, using the parking 

brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its 

operation.

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Operation

 

 

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, 

the vehicle is held for a short time when the 

driver releases the brake pedal:

–  If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual 

gearbox.

–  If mode 

D

 or 

M

 is selected on an automatic 

gearbox.

 

 

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary 

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held 

for a short time when the driver releases the 

brake pedal.

Malfunction

If the event of a malfunction, these 

warning lamps light up on the 

instrument panel, accompanied by the display of 

a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Gear shift indicator

(Depending on engine)

This system is designed to reduce fuel 

consumption by recommending the most suitable 

gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and 

the vehicle's equipment, the system may 

recommend skipping one or more gears.

Gear engagement recommendations are 

not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the 

configuration of the road, the traffic density and 

safety remain determining factors when choosing 

the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains 

responsible for deciding whether or not to follow 

the system’s advice.

The system cannot be deactivated.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is 

only active in manual operation.

The information appears on the 

instrument panel, in the form of an arrow 

and the recommended gear.

The system adapts the gear change 

instructions according to the driving 

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

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

The system never suggests:

–  engaging first gear.

–  engaging reverse gear.

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start function puts the engine 

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during 

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

lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically 

restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver 

indicates the intention of moving off again.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function 

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and 

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level 

when stationary.

The function does not affect the functionalities of 

the vehicle, in particular the braking.

Deactivation/Reactivation

The function is 

activated

 by default when the 

ignition is switched on.

To deactivate/reactivate the function:

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►  Press the button.

A message in the instrument panel confirms the 

change of status.

When the function is deactivated, the orange 

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

it restarts immediately.

Associated indicator lamps

Function activated. 

Function deactivated or malfunction. 

Opening the bonnet

Before doing anything under the bonnet, 

deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid 

any risk of injury caused by the engine 

restarting automatically.

Driving on flooded roads

Before entering into a flooded area, it is 

strongly recommended that you deactivate 

the Stop & Start system.

For more information on 

Driving 

recommendations

, particularly on flooded 

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

Operation

Main conditions for operation

–  The driver’s door must be closed.

–  The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

–  The level of charge in the battery must be 

sufficient.

–  The temperature of the engine must be within 

its nominal operating range.

–  The outside temperature must be between 

0°C and 35°C.

Putting the engine into standby 

(STOP mode)

The engine automatically enters standby mode 

as soon as the driver indicates their intention to 

stop:

– 

With a manual gearbox

: at speeds below 2 

mph (3 km/h), with the gear lever in neutral and 

the clutch pedal released.

– 

With an automatic gearbox

:

•  With the gear selector in mode 

D

 or 

M

, 

at speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h) or 2 

mph (3 km/h) (depending on engine), by 

depressing the brake pedal.

•  Gear selector in mode 

N

, at a speed of 0 

mph (0 km/h).

•  Gear selector in mode 

P

 and brake pedal 

released, at a speed of 0 mph (0 km/h).

Time counter

A time counter adds up the time spent in standby 

during the journey. It is reset to zero every time 

the ignition is switched on.

Special cases:

The engine will not go into standby if the 

conditions for operation are not met and in the 

following cases:

–  Steep slope (ascending or descending).

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

since the last engine start (with the key or the 

START/STOP

 button).

–  Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature 

in the passenger compartment.

–  Demisting active.

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 

for a few seconds, then goes off.

After the engine has restarted, STOP 

mode is not available until the vehicle 

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

During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode 

is not available for a few seconds after 

coming out of reverse gear or turning the 

steering wheel.

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Restarting the engine (START mode)

The engine automatically restarts as soon as the 

driver indicates the intention of moving off again:

With a manual gearbox

: with the clutch pedal 

fully depressed.

With an automatic gearbox:

–  With the selector in mode 

D

 or 

M

: with the 

brake pedal released.

–  With the selector in mode 

N

 and the brake 

pedal released: with the selector at 

D

 or 

M

.

–  With the selector in mode 

P

 and the brake 

pedal depressed: with the selector at 

R

, 

N

, 

D

 

or 

M

.

–  With reverse gear engaged.

Special cases

The engine will restart automatically if the 

conditions for operation are met again and in the 

following cases:

–  With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed 

exceeds 2.5 mph (4 km/h).

–  With an automatic gearbox: 

•  With the selector in position 

N

 and the brake 

pedal released, vehicle speed exceeds 0.6 

mph (1 km/h).

•  Adaptive cruise control function deactivated.

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 

for a few seconds, then goes off.

Malfunctions

In the event of a fault with the system, this 

warning lamp flashes for a few moments 

on the instrument panel, then remains on, 

accompanied by the display of a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come 

on if there is a fault.

►  Switch off the ignition then start the engine 

again with the key or the "

START/STOP

" button.

12 V battery

The Stop & Start system requires a 

12 V battery of specific technology and 

specification.

All work must be carried out only by a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

Tyre under-inflation 

detection

This system alerts the driver if one or more tyres 

suffer a drop in pressure.

The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving, 

not when stationary.

It compares the information given by the wheel 

speed sensors with 

reference values, which 

must be reinitialised every time the tyre 

pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed

.

It takes into account the last values stored 

during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore 

essential that the tyre pressure is correct during 

the operation. This operation is the driver’s 

responsibility.

The tyre under-inflation detection cannot, 

in any circumstances, replace the need 

for vigilance on the part of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to 

regularly check the tyre pressures (including 

the spare wheel), especially before a long 

journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly 

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high 

speed, long journey):

–  worsens road-holding.

–  lengthens braking distances.

–  causes premature wear of the tyres.

–  increases energy consumption.

The inflation pressures defined for the 

vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure 

label.

For more information on the 

Identification 

markings

, refer to the corresponding section.

Checking tyre pressures

This check should be done monthly 

when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 

1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles 

(10 km) at moderate speeds).

Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures 

shown on the label.

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Under-inflation alert

This is signalled by the fixed illumination 

of this warning lamp, accompanied by an 

audible signal and the display of a message.

►  Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive 

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

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

so.

The loss of pressure detected may not 

always cause visible deformation of the 

tyre.

Do not rely on just a visual check.

►  Using a compressor, such as the one in 

the temporary puncture repair kit, check the 

pressures of all four tyres when cold.

►  If it is not possible to carry out this check 

immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.

►  In the event of a puncture, use the 

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel 

(depending on equipment).

Driving too slowly may not ensure 

optimum monitoring.

The alert is not immediately triggered in the 

event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre 

blow-out. This is because analysis of the 

values read by the wheel's speed sensors 

can take several minutes.

The alert may be delayed at speeds below 

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

driving mode.

The alert is kept active until the system is 

reinitialised.

Reinitialisation

The system must be reinitialised after any 

adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres, 

and after changing one or more wheels.

Before reinitialising the system, make 

sure that the pressures of the four tyres 

are correct for the conditions of use of the 

vehicle and conform to the values written on 

the tyre pressure label.

Check the pressures of the four tyres before 

performing the reinitialisation.

The system does not advise if a pressure is 

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

With the vehicle stationary, the system is 

reinitialised via the 

Driving/Vehicle

 touch 

screen menu.

►  In this menu, select the “

Driving functions

” 

tab.

►  On this page, select the "

 Under-inflation 

initialisation

" function.

►  Select "

Yes

" to confirm.

The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of 

a message and an audible signal.

Snow chains

The system does not have to be 

reinitialised after fitting or removing snow 

chains.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, 

these warning lamps light up on 

the instrument panel.

A message appears, accompanied by an audible 

signal.

In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring 

function is no longer performed.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Non-standard or 'space-saver' spare 

wheel

The use of this type of spare wheel may 

suspend tyre pressure monitoring.

In this case, the malfunction warning lamp 

comes on and disappears once the wheel 

has been replaced by one of uniform size (the 

same as the others), the pressure readjusted 

and the reinitialisation carried out.

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Driving and manoeuvring 

aids - General 

recommendations

Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in 

any circumstances, replace the need for 

vigilance on the part of the driver.

The driver must comply with the Highway 

Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in 

all circumstances and must be able to retake 

control of it at all times. The driver must adapt 

the speed to climatic conditions, traffic and 

the state of the road.

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly 

monitor traffic conditions, assess the distance 

and relative speed of other vehicles, and 

anticipate their manoeuvres before using the 

direction indicator and changing lanes.

These systems do not make it possible to 

exceed the laws of physics.

Driving aids

You should hold the steering wheel with 

both hands, always use the door and interior 

mirrors, always leave your feet close to the 

pedals and take a break every 2 hours.

Manoeuvring aids

The driver must always check the 

surroundings of the vehicle before and during 

the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the 

mirrors.

Radar(s)

The operation of the radar(s), along with 

any associated functions, may be affected 

by the accumulation of dirt (e.g. mud, ice), 

in poor weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain, 

snow), or if the bumpers are damaged.

If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact 

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop; 

certain types of paint could interfere with the 

operation of the radar(s).

 

 

Driving aids camera

This camera and its associated functions 

may be impaired or not work if the windscreen 

area in front of the camera is dirty, misty, 

frosty, covered with snow, damaged or 

masked by a sticker.

In humid and cold weather, demist the 

windscreen regularly.

Poor visibility (e.g. inadequate street lighting, 

heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle 

(e.g. headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low 

sun, reflections on a damp road, leaving a 

tunnel, alternating shade and light) can also 

impair detection performance.

In the event of a windscreen replacement, 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop to recalibrate the camera; 

otherwise, the operation of the associated 

driving aids may be disrupted.

Other cameras

The images from the camera(s) 

displayed on the touch screen or on the 

instrument panel may be distorted by the 

terrain.

In the presence of areas in shade, or in 

conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate 

lighting, the image may be darkened and with 

lower contrast.

Obstacles may appear further away than they 

actually are.

Sensors

The operation of the sensors, as well as 

any associated functions, may be disrupted 

by noise pollution such as that emitted by 

noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries, 

pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of 

snow or dead leaves on the road or in the 

event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.

When reverse gear is engaged, an audible 

signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors 

may be dirty.

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A front or rear impact to the vehicle can 

upset the sensors’ settings, which is not 

always detected by the system: distance 

measurements may be distorted.

The sensors do not systematically detect 

obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs) 

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

Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind 

spots may not be detected or may no longer 

be detected during the manoeuvre.

Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound 

waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

Maintenance

Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and 

the field of vision of the cameras regularly.

When washing your vehicle at high pressure, 

direct the spray from at least 30 cm away 

from the radar, sensors and cameras.

Mats/Pedal trims

The use of mats or pedal trims not 

approved by CITROËN may interfere with 

the operation of the speed limiter or cruise 

control.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

–  Ensure that the mat is secured correctly.

–  Never fit one mat on top of another.

Units of speed

Ensure that the units of speed displayed 

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

those for the country you are driving in.

If this is not the case, when the vehicle is 

stationary, set the display to the required 

units of speed so that it complies with what is 

authorised locally.

In case of doubt, contact a CITROËN dealer 

or a qualified workshop.

Road signs recognition

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

 

 

This system displays the maximum speed 

authorised locally on the instrument panel, using:

–  Speed limit signs detected by the camera.

–  Speed limit information from the navigation 

system’s mapping.

–  Signs indicating a shared traffic zone detected 

by the camera.

Sign detected

Suggested speed 

(calculated)

Entry into a shared 

traffic zone

Example:

 

 

Without CITROËN 

Connect Nav

10 mph or 20 km/h 

(depending on 

the units on the 

instrument panel)

With CITROËN 

Connect Nav

Display of the speed 

in force in the country 

you are driving in.

–  Some supplementary traffic signs detected by 

the camera.

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Supplementary 

traffic sign detected

Display of 

the speed 

associated with 

the supplementary 

traffic sign

Speed limit when 

raining

Examples:

 

 

If the wiper control 

stalk is in the 

"intermittent wipe" 

or "automatic wipe" 

position (in order 

to activate the rain 

sensor):

68 mph (110 km/h) 

(for example)

Speed limit when 

towing

 

 

If an approved towing 

device is fixed to the 

vehicle:

56 mph (90 km/h) 

(for example)

Speed limit 

applicable over a 

certain distance

Example:

 

 

43 mph (70 km/h) 

(for example)

Supplementary 

traffic sign detected

Display of 

the speed 

associated with 

the supplementary 

traffic sign

Speed limit for 

vehicles with a 

gross vehicle 

weight or gross 

train weight less 

than 3.5 tonnes

 

 

56 mph (90 km/h) 

(for example)

Speed limit in case 

of snow

Example:

 

 

If the outside 

temperature is below 

3°C:

19 mph (30 km/h) 

(for example)

with a "snowflake" 

symbol

Speed limit at 

certain times of the 

day

Example:

 

 

19 mph (30 km/h) 

(for example)

with a "clock" symbol

Navigation mapping should be regularly 

updated in order to receive accurate 

speed limit information from the system.

The units for the speed limit (mph or 

km/h) depend on the country you are 

driving in.

This should be taken into account to ensure 

you observe the speed limit.

For the system to work properly when 

changing countries, the speed unit of the 

instrument panel must match that of the 

country you are driving in.

Automatic sign reading is a driving aid 

system and does not always display the 

correct speed limits.

The speed limit signs present on the road 

always take priority over those displayed by 

the system. 

The system is designed to detect signs that 

conform to the Vienna Convention on road 

signs.

Specific speed limits, such as those for 

heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.

The display of the speed limit on the 

instrument panel is updated when passing 

a speed limit sign intended for cars (light 

vehicles).

Activation/Deactivation

By default, the system is automatically activated 

at every engine start.

The settings are changed via the 

Driving

/

Vehicle

 touch screen menu.