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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
The engine can only be started when the lever is at position P or N.
A safety device ensures that starting is impossible in the other positions.
Once the engine has been started, with the gear lever at P, press on the brake pedal then place the lever at:D for automatic mode.
R for reverse gear.M to change to manual mode.
The change from position D (driving in automatic mode) to position M (driv-ing in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.
The gear selected is displayed on the instrument panel.
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Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic mode
Lever at D:
Press on button A to select the SPORT driving mode.
Press on button B to select the SNOW driving mode.
Pressing again on button A or B returns you to NORMAL driving mode.
NORMAL mode is selected by default when the engine is started. This driving mode is suitable for normal driving conditions.
No warning lamp will light up in the instrument panel.
SNOW mode facilitates starting and smooth driving when road adherence conditions are poor.
The instrument panel display lights up.
SPORT mode is for more responsive driving, to provide maximum performance and acceleration.
The instrument panel display lights up.
Remark: The driving mode selected before you switched off the engin e will be retained the next time you start up.
If there is an operating fault, the gearbox is stuck in a gear, do not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph).
Juddering may be felt when selecting R for reverse gear or when returning to position D.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Do not stop your engine if the gear selector lever is in position D or R.
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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF THE AUTOMATIC FUNC-TIONS
The automatic application when the engine is switched off and the automatic release when you press the accelerator can be deacti-vated. Activation / deactivation is performed using the “Main Menu” of the instrument panel screen. To do so, select « Vehicle param-eters / Comfort / Automatic parking brake ».
The deactivation of these f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e lighting of this warning lamp on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-vated, the application and release of the parking brake are done manu-ally.
MANUAL OPERATION
Manual application / release of the parking brake is always possible.
To start the vehicle
With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake, press on the brake or accel-erator pedal, push then releasecontrol A.
The application of the parking brake is c o n fi r m e d b y :The lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of the warning lamp on the instru-ment panel.
The display of the message « Parking brake applied » on the instrument panel screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is heard and a message displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
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MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise maximum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pull on control A, until you see the message « Maximum parking brake application » and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is indispensable:In the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the automatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking brake manually.
When the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).Note:In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
After maximum application, the release time will be longer.
PARTICULAR SITUATIONS
In certain situations (starting the engine, etc), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal opera-tion.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pushing then releasing control A.
T h e f u l l r e l e a s e o f t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e e x t i n c t i o n o f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p o n c o n t r o l A, and of the warn-ing lamp on the instrument panel, and by the display of the message « Parking brake released » on the instrument panel screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions while applied o r i f t h e b a t t e r y r u n s fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y r e l e a s e i s a l w a y s p o s s i b l e (see paragraph « Emergency unlocking »).
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D Y N A M I C E M E R G E N C Y B R A K I N G
Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s main braking system or in an excep-tional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on control A will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme (ESP) provides stability during dynami c emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking malfunctions, one of the following mes-sages will be displayed on the instrument panel screen:« Parking brake faulty ».
« Parking brake control faulty ».
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SituationCONSEQUENCES
1Electronic parking brake fault and display of message « Parking brake faulty » and the following warning lamps:If the electronic parking brake fault warning lamp and the service warning lamp light up, position the v e h i c l e i n a s a f e l o c a t i o n ( o n fl a t g r o u n d , w i t h a g e a r e n g a g e d ) .
2Display of the messages « Parking brake faulty » and « Anti-rollback system faulty », and the following warning lamps:The automatic functions are deactivated.The hill start assist is unavailable.The electronic parking brake is only available manually.
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If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
5Display of message « Parking brake control faulty – automatic mode activated » and the following warning lamps:
Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.MANUAL application/release of the electronic parking brake and d ynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
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H I L L S T A R T A S S I S T
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is equipped with a system which keeps it immobilised for a short time (about 2 seconds), the approximate time it takes to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:The vehicle is completely sta-tionary, with your foot on the brake pedal.
In particular conditions on a slope.With the driver's door closed.Note:The hill start assist function cannot be deactivated.
The display of the message “Hill start assist fault” indicates a mal-function of the hill start assist func-tion.
