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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
AUTOMATIC FORWARD DRIVE
The gearbox always selects the gear best adapted to the following param-eters:Style of driving.
Road p r o fi l e .Vehicle load.
In this way the gearbox operates without the need for your intervention.
F o r c e r t a i n m a n o e u v r e s ( f o r e x a m p l e o v e r t a k i n g ) , i t i s p o s s i b l e t o o b t a i n maximum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal , which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Remarks:During braking, the gearbox may kick down automatically in order to offer an effective engine brake.
If you suddenly lift your foot off the accelerator, the gearbox will guard Ifyour safety by not changing up again.
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E L E C T R I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
OPERATION
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate the parking brake by pulling then releasing the control A.Note:In all circumstances with an automatic gearbox, select the Park position P.
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pave-ment.
It is not possible to release the Itelectric parking brake if the key i s r e m o v e d o r i n p o s i t i o n S .
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UNLOCKING IN EMER-GENCY
In the event of a malfunctioning of the electric parking brake or a bat-tery failure, provided your gearbox i s n o t o n P a r k p o s i t i o n ( P ) w i t h a n automatic gearbox, or a gear is engaged with a manual gearbox:1. Open the lower compart-ment in the central armrest by actioning the control B.
E L E C T R I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
5. Make sure that you position the strap back in its location D. Otherwise, applyng the brake w i l l n o t b e p o s s i b l e a f t e r fi v e attempts.Contact a CITROËN dealer.
This strap cannot apply the parking brake. To re-apply the electric parking b r a k e ( a f t e r fi r s t r e s o l v i n g t h e m a l f u n c t i o n o r t h e b a t t e r y f a i l u r e ) , p u l l t h e n release the control A. The time for applying the brake subsequent to the emergency unlocking will be longer.
Note: During the emer-gency unlocking, the warn-ing lamp for the electric parking brake will light up in the instrument panel.
2. Detach the CD storage section by pulling on the tabs C.3. Disengage the strap from its location D.4. Pull the strap to unlock the b r a k e . A l o u d c l i c k c o n fi r m s that the brake is unlocked.
Note: It is essential to make sure that the parking brake warning lamp does indeed light up in the instrument panel.
Remark: Presence of the diagnostic socket
Take care not to place dusty or damp items close to the socket E, which is vital to the maintenance operations on your vehicle.
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B R A K E S
ABS system
The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking or in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault. Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on durin g the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive. I n b o t h c a s e s , t h e n o r m a l b r a k i n g s y s t e m r e m a i n s e f fi c i e n t , e x a c t l y a s o n a v e h i c l e w i t h o u t A B S . H o w e v e r , i n o r d e r for the security associated with the correct functioning of the ABS to be restored, the vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer.for the security associated with the correct associated with the
O n r o a d s w i t h p o o r a d h e r e n c e ( c h i p p i n g s , s n o w , i c e e t c . ) , i t i s a l w a y s i m p e r a t i v e t o d r i v e w i t h p r u d e n c e .
SYSTEM OF EMERGENCY BRAKING ASSISTANCE
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the requ ired braking pressure more rapidly, thus to reduce the stopping distance. It operates as a function of the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing the resistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emerg ency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot on the brake pedal.
If the Electronic Parking Brake is off, the lighting of this wa rning lamp in conjunction with the STOP w a r n i n g l a m p i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g d i s t r i b u t o r i s m a l -functioning. It is essential to stop the vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. w a r n i n g l a m p i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g d i s t r i b u t o r i s m a l - w a r n i n g l a m p i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s l o w o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g d i s t r i b u t o r i s m a l -
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The ESP system offers increased driving safety but is not in place to encourage the driver to take addi-tional risks or to drive at excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is subject to compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations o n w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d r i m s ) , b r a k e parts and electronic components, as well as with the assembly and repair procedures approved by CITROËN.repair procedures repair procedures
After any collision, have this system checked by a CITROËN dealer.After any collision, have this system collision, have this
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAMME (ESP) AND TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
These systems are closely associated with ABS and additional to it. In the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and prevents wheel spin by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels as well as on the engine. It also improves steering stability during acceleration.
OPERATION
When either the ESP or the ASR system is brought into operation the warning lamp “ESP/ASR ” fl a s h e s .
DEACTIVATION
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( v e h i c l e s t u c k i n s n o w , s o f t g r o u n d , e t c . ) i t m a y prove useful to deactivate the ESP/ASR systems to allow the wheels to spin and thus regain traction.
Press on button A, the “ESP/ASR” warning lamp, as well as the lamp on the button A, light up. The ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will activate again:Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50 km/h (approx. 3 0 m p h ) .Manually with another press on button A.
OPERATIONAL ANOMALY
Should there be a system malfunction, the “ESP/ASR” warning lamp will light up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
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G R O U N D C L E A R A N C E A D J U S T M E N T
Position changes may only be made when the engine is running.
The ground clearance is adjusted automatically. You can however mod- i f y t h e v e h i c l e h e i g h t i n c e r t a i n s p e c i fi c cases.
To change the position
Press once on one of the adjustment controls. The change of position is indicated at the start of the adjust-ment by:A message orATemporary display of the initial raryposition with the symbol for the position requested.Note: You are recommended to avoid any changing of position while you have your foot on the brake.
Viewing of the position of the vehicle
On completion of the adjustmentyou see either a message or an illus-tration of the position attained by the vehicle, with the appropriate symbol.
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F U S E S I N T H E B O O T
FUSEBOX
To access the fusebox located under the left hand wing trim:1. Move aside the trim on the LH side. See “12V battery: Chang-ing the battery”.2. Move aside the electrical cables connecting to the fuse-box.3. Open the fusebox.
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F 115 A F u e l fl a p
F 2––
F 3––
F 415 A S p e e d - s e n s i t i v e r e a r s p o i l e r ( d e fl e c t o r )
F 540 AHeated rear screen
G 3615 A / 25 A R e a r L H e l e c t r i c h e a t e d s e a t ( P a c k L o u n g e ) / B e n c h s e a t
G 3715 A / 25 A R e a r R H e l e c t r i c h e a t e d s e a t ( P a c k L o u n g e ) / B e n c h s e a t
G 3830 A R e a r e l e c t r i c s e a t a d j u s t m e n t s ( P a c k L o u n g e )
G 3930 ACigar-lighter – Rear accessory socket
G 4025 AElectric parking brake
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S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
It is recommended that you have your towbar installed and r e m o v e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .It is recommended that you have recommended that
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Dimensions ( i n m e t r e s ):
A: 0.971
TOWBAR
( B o a t , c a r a v a n , e t c . )
It is recommended that you have your towbar installed and r e m o v e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .have your towbar installed and towbar installed
If you are climbing a steep gradient and the engine gets excessively hot, certain functions become una-vailable (e.g. sequential control of the automatic gearbox, the air con- d i t i o n i n g ) .
If you are towing, it is necesaary to deactivate the parking assist-ance by pressing the control on the dashboard. See “Parking assist-ance”.
It is recommended that you remove the towing ball, so that it does not interfere with the functioning of the proximity sensors, when you are not using a trailer.
MAINTENANCE
if cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure systemYour P i l o t e d D e fl e c t o r h a s t o b e ourclosed.
It is not advisable to clean the underside of the vehicle, for fear of damaging the electric parking brake.As water may penetrate into the vehicle interior via the door apertures, do not target these areas.