Citroen C2 (2008 year). Instruction - part 4

C R U I S E C O N T R O L

Cruise control must only be used where the trafﬁ c conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when the weather or the road conditions are poor.

This driving assistance function allows you to drive at the speed of your
choice without the need to action the accelerator.
This device is active at speeds above approx. 40 km/h (25 mph), in the

higher gears only.
The button A for cruise control is located on the lighting control stalk.
Remark: The information relating to the cruise control is displayed in
the instrument panel screen at B. This display causes the trip computer
information to disappear (if it is shown on the instrument panel).

To select the function

Turn the control 1 to the "CRUISE" position.

When you select the function via control 1, no speed
has yet been memorised.

To select a cruise speed

Accelerate to the desired speed, then give a short press on button 2 or
button 4.

The cruise speed is then memorised. It is shown in the
display on instrument panel B.

You can then release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to that chosen speed.
Remark: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.

C R U I S E C O N T R O L

Temporary override of the cruise speed

While cruise control is in operation, it is always pos-
sible to go above the cruise speed simply by pressing
the accelerator pedal (for example to overtake another

vehicle). The speed displayed ﬂ ashes. You have only

to release the accelerator pedal to return to your cruise
speed.
Remark: If during cruise control the system cannot keep
to the cruise speed (e.g. on a steep descent), then the

speed ﬂ ashes. If necessary, brake to curb your speed.

Adjustment of the memorised speed while
cruise control is in operation

To adjust the memorised speed, displayed in zone B,
press:

Button 4 to increase the speed.
Button 2 to decrease the speed.

Remark: Successive presses will modify the cruise
speed in steps of 1 km/h and a continuous press in

steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).

Disengagement of the memorised cruise speed.

Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutch
pedal.
Or by the ESP system being active.
Or by pressing button 3.

Note: Cruise control is deactivated if the gear lever is in
neutral (position N)

•
•

•

•
•

Reactivation of cruise control

By recalling the memorised speed:
Following a disengagement, press on control 3.
Your vehicle automatically resumes the memorised
cruise speed, which then displays on the screen in
instrument panel B.
By selecting the current speed:
Give a short press on button 2 or 4, once the
desired speed is reached.
The information "OFF" then disappears from the
display.

If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the current
speed, the vehicle will accelerate to match it.

To cancel the function

By moving the control from the "CRUISE" position
to the 0 position.
Or stop the engine.

The speed that was chosen is no longer memorised.
Remark:
While cruise control is in operation, the displayed speed

ﬂ ashes if the memorised speed is exceeded.
If there is a malfunction, either the memorised speed or

the dashes "- - -" will ﬂ ash and the warning lamp "OFF"

will come on permanently in the display.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

•

These actions bring up the informa-
tion "OFF" in the instrument panel
display.

These actions do not cancel the cruise speed which
remains displayed.

The driver still has to remain attentive
and in complete control of his vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet
within range of the pedals.

S P E E D L I M I T E R

This  driving  assistance  function  enables  you  to  select  a  maximum  speed
that you wish not to exceed. This must be greater than 30 km/h (approx.
20 mph).
Control  A  for  the  speed  limiter  is  situated  below  the  lighting/signalling
control stalk.
Remark:  The  information  relating  to  the  speed  limiter  is  displayed  in
the  instrument  panel  screen  at  B.  This  display  causes  the  trip  computer
information to disappear (if it is shown on the instrument panel).

To select the function

Turn control 1 to position "LIMIT".

On selection of the function via control 1, the last speed
memorised is displayed.

To adjust the maximum speed

When the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised speed by either
short presses or long presses on:

Button 4 to increase the memorised speed.
Button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.

Remark: Successive presses will modify the cruise speed in steps of 1 km/h

and a continuous press in steps of 5 km/h (3 mph).

Activation of the maximum speed

As the desired maximum speed is displayed, press control 3 to activate the
speed limitation.

•
•

The information "OFF" then disappears from the display.

While the function is active, actioning the accelerator pedal will not permit
the programmed speed to be exceeded, unless you press the pedal hard
down past the tight spot. See "Temporary override of the maximum speed".
Remark: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.

S P E E D L I M I T E R

Disengagement of the maximum speed

Press button 3 located on the end of control A.

This action causes the information "OFF" to appear in the instrument panel screen.
The memorised speed remains displayed and is not cancelled.

Temporary override of the maximum speed

At any time, it is possible to go above the memorised maximum speed by pressing the accelerator pedal hard down
past the tight spot.
While the memorised speed is being exceeded, the displayed speed ﬂ ashes.
You have only to release the accelerator pedal to return below the maximum speed, to restore the function.
Remark: If during speed limitation the system cannot keep to the maximum speed (especially on a steep descent or

if you accelerate too hard), the speed ﬂ ashes. Adapt your speed as necessary.
The function will re-engage when your speed has returned below the desired maximum.

To cancel the function

By moving the control from position "LIMIT" to position 0.
Or stop the engine.

The speed that you chose is memorised.
If there is a malfunction, the memorised speed will ﬂ ash and the warning lamp "OFF" will come on permanently in

the display. Contact a CITROËN dealer.

If there is a malfunction, the memorised speed will ﬂ ash and the warning lamp

•
•

A ﬂ oor covering that is not recommended by CITROËN may slide underneath the accelerator pedal

and thus prevent the tight spot from being crossed.
It will then be impossible to exceed the chosen speed, except by an action on the controls under
the steering wheel.
The driver still has to remain attentive and in complete control of his vehicle.

P A R K I N G A S S I S T A N C E

Proximity  sensors  are  located  in
the rear bumper of your vehicle.
When  you  are  manœuvring  in
reverse  gear  at  a  speed  of  less
than  around  10 km/h  (approx.

6 mph), they inform you of the pres-

ence of any obstacle located within
their detection zone, by means of:

An audible signal emitted by
the rear loudspeakers on the
LH and/or RH side.
Display of the outline of
your vehicle with shading
corresponding to the area
where an obstacle is detected.

As  the  vehicle  approaches  the
obstacle, the sound signal becomes
more  and  more  urgent  and  the
shaded areas are displayed closer
and closer to the vehicle.
When  the  obstacle  is  less  than

around 25 centimetres from the

vehicle, the sound signal becomes
continuous

with

display

"WARNING" panel on the screen.

•

Operation

When you engage reverse gear,

a sound signal conﬁ rms to you that

the system is active. The outline of
your vehicle appears on the screen.
Any obstacles situated to the rear
of your vehicle can be detected.
Remarks:

The proximity sensors cannot
detect objects that are
immediately under or over the
bumpers.
A thin object such as a spike,
a bollard or similar, can only
be detected at the start of the
manœuvre but not when the
vehicle arrives close up to it.
In poor weather or in winter,
you need to ensure that the
sensors are not covered with
mud or with ice or snow.
This system in no way replaces
vigilance and responsibility on
the part of the driver.

•

Activation/Deactivation

You  can  activate/deactivate  the
parking  assistance  by  pressing
button 1.  When  the  parking  assis-
tance is inactive, the warning lamp
on button 1 is lit up.
Activation/deactivation of the parking
assistance  is  memorised  when  you
stop the vehicle.
Remark: The system is deactivated
automatically if a trailer is attached
to the vehicle.
The  ﬁ tting  of  the  towbar  should

be carried out by the CITROËN

The ﬁ tting of the towbar should

network.

III

Locking from the inside

A  press  on  the  control A  operates
the  electric  central  locking  and
unlocking,  provided  all  the  doors
are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors
from the inside.
If  one  of  the  doors  or  the  tailgate
is open or not properly closed, the
central locking does not operate.

The warning lamp associated with the control A signals 3 statuses:

lt ﬂ ashes when the ignition key is in the stop position or when the key is

not detected and the doors are locked.
It lights up when the ignition key is in the "accessories" position or
"ignition + engine running" or starter position and if the doors are locked.
It goes out when the doors are not locked.

Note: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using the remote
control or the key.

Anti-theft

In all cases, as soon as the vehicle is moving above a speed of 10 km/h
(approx. 6 mph), the tailgate locks automatically. The tailgate unlocks when
a door is opened or when the interior locking/unlocking control is actioned.

Anti-theft protection

On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors as soon as
you reach approximately 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again automatically when the
vehicle reaches approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).

Activation/Deactivation of the function

After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the central unlocking
button until a message is displayed.

•

Manual operation
(Emergency mode)

It  is  possible  to  lock  the  vehicle’s
doors, in the event of an electrical
malfunction, by actioning control B
on each door.
With  the  door  open,  insert  for
example  the  end  of  a  key  into  the
cavity and turn.
Then close the door.
After  a  repair,  normal  functioning
resumes  by  means  of  the  unlock-
ing control A, the remote control or
the key used in the driver’s door.

If  you  decide  to  drive
with the doors locked,
remember  that  in  the
event  of  an  accident
this  renders  access
more  difficult  for  the
emergency services.

A C C E S S

ANTI-THEFT AND ANTI-INTRUSION PROTECTION

III

The boot can be accessed in
two ways:

Open  the  upper  tailgate  1  by
pressing  control  A  (The  luggage-
cover  folds  automatically  against
the  upper  tailgate  to  permit  rapid
access to the boot contents).
Open the upper tailgate 1 by press-
ing control A, then the lower tailgate
2 by moving control B.

Closing the upper and lower
rear tailgates

Close tailgate 2, then tailgate 1.
Note: As soon as the vehicle is
moving at around 10 km/h (approx.
6 mph), the tailgates lock automati-
cally.

Unlocking in emergency

In  the  event  of  a  malfunction  in
unlocking  of  the  upper  tailgate,
it  can  be  unlocked  from  the  boot
interior:

Insert a screwdriver into the
aperture C in the lock.
Move it until the upper tailgate
unlocks.

•

It is necessary to open the upper tailgate in order to access
the opening control for the lower tailgate.
Always close the lower tailgate before reclosing the upper
tailgate.
The lower tailgate can support spread loads of up to 100 kg.

A C C E S S

III

V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G

Warning: The automatic air conditioning system uses
a temperature sensor located on the dashboard (see
reference A), this sensor should not be obstructed.

III

V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G -

M A N U A L A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

Air ﬂ ow to the face level vents
(Air vents open)

1. Air distribution

Air ﬂ ow to the front and rear footwells
(Air vents closed)

Air ﬂ ow to the footwells and windscreen and side

windows

Air ﬂ ow to the windscreen and side windows
Demisting - Defrosting

Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by
placing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.

Air recirculation
This  position  is  useful  for  excluding  undesirable
odours  or  fumes  coming  from  outside.  It  should  be
cancelled  as  soon  as  possible  in  order  to  permit

renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.

2. Cabin air

3. Heater blower control

The air blower operates only when the engine is running. For
optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control
should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).

4. Temperature control

5. Air conditioning

6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.

MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING

VENTILATION - HEATING

III

V E N T I L A T I O N - A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

Air inlet

Check  that  the  exterior  grille  for  the  air  inlet,  at  the
bottom  of  the  windscreen,  is  clean  and  free  of  dead
leaves, snow, etc.
If  washing  the  vehicle  with  a  high  pressure  jet,  avoid
targeting the air inlet zone.

Air vents

The air vents to the face (except the central air vent) have

grilles for orienting the ﬂ ow of air (up-down, right-left).

Air circulation

For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper
distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and
at the rear.
Air outlets are also located on the central console
close to the gear lever, to enhance comfort for the rear
passengers.

Pollen ﬁ lter – Odour ﬁ lter

Your installation has a ﬁ lter for keeping out dust.
This ﬁ lter has to be changed according to the vehicle

maintenance schedule. See "Maintenance Guide".

Air conditioning

Whatever  the  time  of  year,  even  in  cool  weather  the
air  conditioning  is  useful  in  removing  humidity  and
misting.
To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed, it
is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once
in every month.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used
with the windows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside tempera-
tures are high, the air conditioning may be temporarily
paused if the engine cooling requires this.
Water arising from condensation in the air conditioning
system  is  evacuated  through  a  hole  provided  for  this
purpose; a pool of water may thus form underneath the
vehicle when stationary.
You  are  advised  to  have  the  air  conditioning  system
checked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance Guide".
The  air  conditioning  operates  by  using  power  from
the  engine.  This  results  in  a  slight  increase  in  fuel
consumption.

Demisting - deicing of the
windscreen and front side
windows

Place the controls for temperature and

air ﬂ ow on maximum.

Close the central air vents.
Operate the air conditioning.

Note: You should not be in air recirculation.

•

•
•

III

V E N T I L A T I O N - H E A T I N G -

M A N U A L A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

Air ﬂ ow to the face level vents
(Air vents open)

1. Air distribution

Air ﬂ ow to the front and rear footwells
(Air vents closed)

Air ﬂ ow to the footwells and windscreen and side

windows

Air ﬂ ow to the windscreen and side windows
Demisting - Defrosting

Distribution from the air blower can be altered at will by
placing the distributor 1 in an intermediate position.

Air recirculation
This  position  is  useful  for  excluding  undesirable
odours  or  fumes  coming  from  outside.  It  should  be
cancelled  as  soon  as  possible  in  order  to  permit

renewal of air in the cabin and to prevent misting.

2. Cabin air

3. Heater blower control

The air blower operates only when the engine is running. For
optimum comfort in the passenger compartment, the control
should not remain in position 0 (position 1 minimum).

4. Temperature control

5. Air conditioning

6. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen.

MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING

VENTILATION - HEATING

III

Air conditioning

The air conditioning only operates
when the engine is running.
Press the control located on the
control panel.

Warning lamp on = in operation

Air conditioning is obtained by the mixing of
hot air and cold air. Control 4 allows you to
adjust the air conditioning while control 5 is in
operation.
To obtain refrigerated air, you should check that
the air blower control 3 is not on position "0".

Air recirculation

This function isolates the passen-
ger compartment from disagree-
able odours or smoke coming

from outside and increases the efﬁ ciency and

rapidity of the air conditioning.
According to version, press on control A
(warning lamp comes on), or move control B.
The entry of air from outside is blocked.
This function should be cancelled when no
longer needed in order to permit a renewal of
cabin air and to prevent misting.
Note: To obtain a rapid rise in cabin temperature,
place control A or B in the air recirculation posi-
tion and control 4 on maximum in the red zone.

If after a prolonged stop in bright sunlight, the cabin temperature
is very high:

Open the windows for a few moments to let in air, then close
the windows again.
Adjust the temperature on control 4 to the maximum cold position.

Open the air vents.
Use the recycled cabin air position.
Place the air blower control 3 to the position close to maximum.
With comfort restored, action the air blower 3 and the
temperature control 4 to adjust comfort.

•

•
•
•
•
•

M A N U A L A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

III

1. Automatic air conditioning
2. Display
3. Temperature adjustment
4. Air conditioning
5. Air recirculation
6. Air distribution
7.

Air ﬂ ow

8. Demisting - deicing of the windscreen and front side windows
9. Demisting - deicing of the rear screen

The  temperature  inside  the  cabin  cannot  be
lower  than  the  temperature  outside  if  the  air
conditioning is not operating.
The air conditioning maintains optimum com-
fort whatever the climatic conditions, through
permanent  automatic  operation  (you  have
pressed the

"AUTO" button).

Note:  The  automatic  mode  only  calls  for
conditioned  air  in  order  to  attain  the  desired
cabin temperature or to remove air humidity.
Therefore  the  air  conditioning  warning  lamp
may come on only intermittently.

Control panel

2. Display

A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

III

A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

1. Automatic operation

This is the normal operating mode for
the system.

A press on this button, conﬁ rmed by

"AUTO" on the

display, assures automatic control of:

The air ﬂ ow.
The cabin temperature.
The air distribution.
Air recirculation.
Air conditioning.

To revert to manual mode, press again on the button.

•
•
•
•
•

2. Display

3. Temperature adjustment

To obtain the desired temperature, press the appropriate
key:
-

To lower the temperature.

+  To raise the temperature.
An  adjustment  around  22 °C  will  give  you  a  tempera-
ture that is comfortable.
You  may  wish  to  vary  this  between  20 °C  and  24 °C
according to your preference.
HI (high): Demand for maximum heat.
LO (low): Demand for maximum cold.
Note:

When starting from cold, in order to prevent

unwanted cold air, the air ﬂ ow will increase only

gradually to its optimum level.
On entering the vehicle after a prolonged stop,
when the interior temperature has again become
too cold (or too hot) for comfort, do not alter the
temperature setting to try and restore the desired
comfort level. The system automatically uses all of
its power to compensate the temperature gap as
quickly as possible.

•

III

A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

Manual recalling of one or more functions

One or more functions can be adjusted manually, while still retaining the other functions in automatic mode.
The function display

"AUTO" then goes out.

4. Air conditioning

Press the control located on the control
panel.

A symbol appears on the display (system active).
To prevent misting inside the vehicle in cold or humid
weather, you are advised to use the

AUTO mode.

Press  on  the  control  on  the  dashboard  to  activate  or
deactivate the production of cold air.
Air  conditioning  is  then  obtained  from  the  mixing  of
hot  air  with  cold  air,  using  the  air  blower  temperature
adjustment 3.

5. Air recirculation

By pressing the control, the entry of air
from outside is closed off and the symbol
appears on the display.

This position is useful for excluding undesirable odours
or fumes coming from outside. It should be cancelled
as soon as possible in order to permit renewal of air in
the cabin and to prevent misting.
For this, press the

"AUTO" button or press again on

the air recycling button.

6. Air distribution

Press on the button to scroll through the

displays of air ﬂ ow to:

Windscreen.

Central and lateral air vents. Windscreen
and passenger footwells.

Windscreen and passenger footwells.

Passenger footwells.
(Air vents closed).

Central and lateral air vents.

Central and lateral air vents and
passenger footwells.

Note: In AUTO position the air distribution displayed is
that chosen by the system.

III

A U T O M A T I C A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G

To increase it.

To decrease it.

The level of air ﬂ ow is indicated on the display by the

progressive ﬁ lling of the fan blades (seven possible

adjustment positions).

Note: If you place the air blower on position 0, the
system is deactivated (the display disappears).

Note: In AUTO

position the air ﬂ ow displayed is that

chosen by the system.

7. Air ﬂ ow

Heater blower control. Press button:

8. Demisting - Defrosting

While it is operating, the warning lamp
lights and the symbol appears on the
display.

This control is for rapid deicing or demisting of the wind-
screen and side windows. It automatically triggers the

air conditioning, optimising air ﬂ ow and air distribution

for the continued comfort of the vehicle occupants.
To stop it, press again either on the button 8 or on the
button

"AUTO".

9. Demisting - deicing of the rear

screen

Press AUTO to return the system to its

automatic function.

Content .. 2 3 4 5 ..