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Gearbox and steering wheel
GEARBOX
5-speed - reverse gear gearbox
To change gear easily, always press
the clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedal:
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s o n t h e fl o o r a r e p o s i t i o n e d c o r r e c t l y ,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
When driving, avoid leaving your hand
o n t h e g e a r k n o b a s t h e f o r c e e x e r t e d ,
even if slight, may wear the internal
c o m p o n e n t s o f t h e g e a r b o x o v e r t i m e . To engage reverse gear, wait until the
vehicle is stationary then push the gear
lever to the right then down.
The lever should be moved slowly to
reduce the noise on engaging reverse
gear.
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock
the steering wheel by pulling the lever.
Adjust the height and depth of the
steering wheel, then lock by pushing
the lever fully.
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Starting and stopping Good practice when stopping
Good practice when starting
Diesel pre-heating warning
light
If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light
comes on for less than one
second, you can start without
waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts. Door or bonnet open
warning light
If this comes on, a door or
the bonnet is not closed
correctly, check!
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to
return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the
steering wheel gently while turning the
key, without forcing. In this position,
certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine
turns over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering locks. Remove
the key.
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Starting and stopping
This function, linked with the ESP,
makes hill starts easier and is activated
in the following conditions:
- the vehicle must be stationary, engine running, foot on the brake,
- the gradient of the road must be steeper than 5 %,
- u p h i l l , t h e g e a r b o x m u s t b e i n neutral or in a gear other than
reverse,
- downhill, reverse gear must be engaged. Operation
With the brake pedal and clutch pedal
pressed, from the time you release the
b r a k e p e d a l y o u h a v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 seconds before the vehicle starts
to roll back and without using the
handbrake within which to move off.
During the moving off phase, the
function is deactivated automatically,
gradually releasing the braking
pressure. During this phase, the typical
noise of mechanical disengaging of
the brakes can be heard, indicating the
imminent movement of the vehicle.
Anomaly
The hill start assistance is deactivated
in the following situations:
- when the clutch pedal is released,
- when the handbrake is applied,
- when the engine is switched off,
- when the engine stalls.
If a malfunction of the
system occurs, this warning
light comes on accompanied
by an audible signal and
c o n fi r m e d b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. Contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system checked.
HILL START ASSISTANCE
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
(green flashing)
"Motorway" function
P r e s s t h e c o n t r o l u p o r d o w n t o fl a s h
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r
three times. LIGHTING CONTROL
Left: d o w n w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e .
Right: u p w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e . Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring
A . Lights off
A u t o m a t i c l i g h t s
Side lights
D i p p e d b e a m ( g r e e n )
M a i n b e a m ( b l u e )
Dipped beam/main beam change
P u l l t h e s t a l k f u l l y t o w a r d s y o u .
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when
t h e d r i v e r ’ s d o o r i s o p e n e d , a b u z z e r
s o u n d s i f y o u h a v e l e f t y o u r l i g h t s o n .
C h e c k i n g b y m e a n s o f t h e
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
p a n e l i s d e s c r i b e d i n t h e
" I n s t r u m e n t s a n d c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n
o f c h a p t e r 2 .
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
(green flashing)
"Motorway" function
P r e s s t h e c o n t r o l u p o r d o w n t o fl a s h
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r
three times. LIGHTING CONTROL
Left: d o w n w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e .
Right: u p w a r d s p a s s i n g t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e . Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring
A . Lights off
A u t o m a t i c l i g h t s
Side lights
D i p p e d b e a m ( g r e e n )
M a i n b e a m ( b l u e )
Dipped beam/main beam change
P u l l t h e s t a l k f u l l y t o w a r d s y o u .
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when
t h e d r i v e r ’ s d o o r i s o p e n e d , a b u z z e r
s o u n d s i f y o u h a v e l e f t y o u r l i g h t s o n .
C h e c k i n g b y m e a n s o f t h e
i n d i c a t o r l i g h t s o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
p a n e l i s d e s c r i b e d i n t h e
" I n s t r u m e n t s a n d c o n t r o l s " s e c t i o n
o f c h a p t e r 2 .
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ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
3
Daytime lights
Depending on the country in which
t h e v e h i c l e i s s o l d , t h e v e h i c l e m a y
b e e q u i p p e d w i t h d a y t i m e l i g h t s . T h e
d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s c o m e o n w h e n t h e
v e h i c l e i s s t a r t e d .
R e a r f o g l a m p s ( a m b e r ,
2 n d r o t a t i o n o f t h e r i n g
f o r w a r d s ) .
F r o n t f o g l a m p s ( g r e e n ,
1 s t r o t a t i o n o f t h e r i n g
f o r w a r d s ) .
Front and rear fog lamps
R o t a t e r i n g
B f o r w a r d s t o s w i t c h o n
a n d r e a r w a r d s t o s w i t c h o f f . T h e
s t a t u s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t o n t h e
i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
T h e s e o p e r a t e w i t h t h e s i d e l i g h t s a n d
t h e d i p p e d b e a m h e a d l a m p s .
Do not forget to switch them off
w h e n t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d .
A u t o m a t i c s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e l i g h t s
s w i t c h e s o f f t h e r e a r f o g l a m p s , b u t t h e
f r o n t f o g l a m p s r e m a i n o n . T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n
o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
T h e i n s t r u m e n t s a n d c o n t r o l s
( i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l , d i s p l a y , a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e
o n l y l i t o n s w i t c h i n g t o t h e a u t o m a t i c
switching on of the lights mode or
w h e n t h e l i g h t s a r e s w i t c h e d o n
m a n u a l l y .
T o s w i t c h o f f t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r f o g
l a m p s , t u r n t h e r i n g r e a r w a r d s t w i c e i n
succession.
I n c l e a r w e a t h e r o r i n r a i n , b o t h d a y
a n d n i g h t , r e a r f o g l a m p s d a z z l e a n d
a r e p r o h i b i t e d . Automatic switching on of the lights
I n f o g g y w e a t h e r o r i n s n o w ,
t h e b r i g h t n e s s s e n s o r c a n
d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t . A s a
consequence, the lights will not come
o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y .
I f n e c e s s a r y , y o u m u s t s w i t c h o n
t h e d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s m a n u a l l y .
Do not cover the brightness sensor
l o c a t e d o n t h e w i n d s c r e e n , b e h i n d
t h e m i r r o r . I t i s u s e d f o r t h e a u t o m a t i c
s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e l i g h t s a n d f o r t h e
a u t o m a t i c w i p e r s .
Activation
T u r n t h e r i n g t o t h e AUTO position.
T h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s f u n c t i o n i s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y .
Deactivation
T u r n t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s o r r e a r w a r d s .
T h e d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s f u n c t i o n i s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y .
T h e f u n c t i o n i s d e a c t i v a t e d t e m p o r a r i l y
w h e n y o u u s e t h e m a n u a l l i g h t s s t a l k . T h e s i d e l i g h t s
a n d d i p p e d b e a m
h e a d l a m p s s w i t c h
o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f
the light is poor, or
d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s . T h e y s w i t c h o f f a s s o o n a s t h e
light becomes bright enough or the
windscreen wipers stop.
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s n o t c o m p a t i b l e w i t h t h e
d a y t i m e l i g h t s .
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If the brightness sensor
does not function
correctly , the lights come on
a c c o m p a n i e d b y t h e s e r v i c e
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a n a u d i b l e
s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Follow-me-home lighting
T h e t e m p o r a r y m a i n t a i n i n g o f t h e
d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e
i g n i t i o n o f f , m a k e s t h e d r i v e r ’ s e x i t
e a s i e r w h e n t h e l i g h t i s p o o r .
HEADLAMP BEAM
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e l o a d i n y o u r v e h i c l e ,
t h e b e a m s e t t i n g m u s t b e a d j u s t e d .
0 - N o l o a d .
1 - P a r t i a l l o a d .
2 - A v e r a g e l o a d .
3 - M a x i m u m a u t h o r i s e d l o a d .
Manual operation
- W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
h e a d l a m p s w i t h i n o n e m i n u t e a f t e r
switching off the ignition.
T h e f o l l o w - m e - h o m e l i g h t i n g s w i t c h e s
o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y a f t e r a s e t t i m e .
Automatic operation
R e f e r t o t h e " D i s p l a y fl o w c h a r t "
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 4 .
Initial setting is position 0.
A c t i v a t e t h e f u n c t i o n v i a t h e
" V e h i c l e c o n fi g " m e n u .
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If the brightness sensor
does not function
correctly , the lights come on
a c c o m p a n i e d b y t h e s e r v i c e
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a n a u d i b l e
s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Follow-me-home lighting
T h e t e m p o r a r y m a i n t a i n i n g o f t h e
d i p p e d h e a d l a m p s l i g h t i n g , w i t h t h e
i g n i t i o n o f f , m a k e s t h e d r i v e r ’ s e x i t
e a s i e r w h e n t h e l i g h t i s p o o r .
HEADLAMP BEAM
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e l o a d i n y o u r v e h i c l e ,
t h e b e a m s e t t i n g m u s t b e a d j u s t e d .
0 - N o l o a d .
1 - P a r t i a l l o a d .
2 - A v e r a g e l o a d .
3 - M a x i m u m a u t h o r i s e d l o a d .
Manual operation
- W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
h e a d l a m p s w i t h i n o n e m i n u t e a f t e r
switching off the ignition.
T h e f o l l o w - m e - h o m e l i g h t i n g s w i t c h e s
o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y a f t e r a s e t t i m e .
Automatic operation
R e f e r t o t h e " D i s p l a y fl o w c h a r t "
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 4 .
Initial setting is position 0.
A c t i v a t e t h e f u n c t i o n v i a t h e
" V e h i c l e c o n fi g " m e n u .
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