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S A F E T Y
The driver must ensure that passen-
gers use the seat belts correctly and
that they are all restrained securely
before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-
hicle, always fasten your seat belt,
even for short journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles
a s t h e y w i l l n o t f u l fi l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n i n -
ertia reel permitting automatic ad-
justment of the length of the strap
to your size. The seat belt is stored
automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the
seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned
in the hollow of the shoulder.
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n a u t o -
matic locking device which comes
into operation in the event of a col-
lision, emergency braking or if the
vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling rapidly on the
strap and releasing it. In order to be effective, a seat belt:
- must be tightened as close to the
body as possible,
- must restrain one person of adult size only,
- must not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- must be pulled in front of you with a smooth movement, checking
that it does not twist,
- m u s t n o t b e a l t e r e d o r m o d i fi e d t o avoid altering its performance. Recommendations
for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-
senger is less than 12 years old or
shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to
secure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your
lap.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, all repairs and checks
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer who guarantees that the work
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regu-
larly by a CITROËN dealer and par-
ticularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
w a t e r o r a t e x t i l e c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t ,
sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt
is positioned and reeled in correctly.
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impacts , the
pre-tensioning device may be trig-
gered before and independently of
the airbags. Triggering of the pre-
tensioners is accompanied by a slight
discharge of harmless smoke and
a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in
the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat
belts system checked, and if neces-
sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer.
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D R I V I N G
MANUAL PARKING BRAKE
Mechanical device for immobilising
the vehicle when stationary. This warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is en-
gaged or not fully released.
If the parking brake is released,
the lighting of this warning lamp
along with the STOP warning lamp
i n d i c a t e s a n i n s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f
b r a k e fl u i d o r a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e
braking distribution.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Application
Pull the parking brake to immobi-
lise your vehicle.
To facilitate the action on the lever,
you are recommended to press the
brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a
precautionary measure,
e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r .
On steep gradients, turn the steer-
ing wheel towards the pavement. Release
Press on the end of the lever
whilst pulling it then lower it fully.
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D R I V I N G
ELECTRICPARKINGBRAKE
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Manual application/release of the parking brake is always pos-
sible by pulling control A while
pressing the brake pedal. Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake
is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobi-
lise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by
pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of the warning
lamp on control A and on
the instrument panel,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message "parking
brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
T h e n o i s e o f o p e r a t i o n w i l l c o n fi r m t o
you the application/ release of your
electric parking brake. - the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "parking brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
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D R I V I N G
Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox
( fi r s t gear or reverse gear engaged) ,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accelera-
tor pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the in-
strument panel going out,
- the display of a message "parking brake released" on the instrument
panel screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelerator
pedal unnecessarily (particularly
when starting the engine, including
in neutral), as you may release the
parking brake. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the en-
gine is switched off and the automatic re-
lease when you press the accelerator can
be deactivated. Activation/deactivation is
p e r f o r m e d u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
of the instrument panel screen. To do so,
s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
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 deac-
tivated, the application and release
of the parking brake are done manu-
ally.
The deactivation of the auto-
matic functions is recommend-
ed in particularly cold conditions
(ice) and during towing (break-
down, caravan...).
Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "parking brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and
a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
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D R I V I N G
Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox
( fi r s t gear or reverse gear engaged) ,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accelera-
tor pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the in-
strument panel going out,
- the display of a message "parking brake released" on the instrument
panel screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelerator
pedal unnecessarily (particularly
when starting the engine, including
in neutral), as you may release the
parking brake. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the en-
gine is switched off and the automatic re-
lease when you press the accelerator can
be deactivated. Activation/deactivation is
p e r f o r m e d u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
of the instrument panel screen. To do so,
s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
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 deac-
tivated, the application and release
of the parking brake are done manu-
ally.
The deactivation of the auto-
matic functions is recommend-
ed in particularly cold conditions
(ice) and during towing (break-
down, caravan...).
Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "parking brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and
a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
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D R I V I N G
Dynamic emergency
braking
In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s
m a i n b r a k i n g s y s t e m o r i n a n e x c e p -
tional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
under instruction, etc) pull and hold
control A to stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dynamic
emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed on the
instrument panel display:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting
of this warning lamp, then
braking stability is not guar-
anteed. In this event, stability must
be assured by the driver by repeat-
ing alternate "pull release" actions on
control A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used in
e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . Emergency parking brake
release
In the event of the electric parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery
r u n n i n g fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m a n u a l
device can unlock the parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y e n g a g i n g fi r s t
g e a r ( m a n u a l g e a r b o x ) o r p o s i -
tion P ( a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) , t h e n
switch off the engine.
If it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not action the
control and contact a CITROËN
dealer urgently.
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D R I V I N G
SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
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Display of messages " Parking brake faulty " ultyand " Anti roll-back fault " and of the following faultwarning lamps:
a n d / o r fl a s h i n g
- The automatic functions are deactivated.- The hill start assist is unavailable. To apply the electric parking brake: Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition P u l l t h e c o n t r o l l e v e r f o r a t l e a s t 5 s e c o n d s o r u n t i l m a x i m u m application. Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps are on. - Application may take longer than in normal operation. - If warning lamp (!) fl a s h e s o r i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s d o n o t c o m e on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. on when the ignition is switched on, this method switched
To release the electric parking brake: Switch on the ignition. P u s h t h e c o n t r o l l e v e r a n d h o l d i t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 s e c o n d s .
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Display of message " Parking brake control faulty – automatic mode activated " and the following warning lamps:
a n d / o r fl a s h i n g
- Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electric parking brake anddynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
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Display of message " Parking brake faulty " and of the following warning lamp:
fl a s h i n g
- Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
W a i t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s .
A f t e r 3 m i n u t e s , i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s s t i l l fl a s h i n g , t r y t o r e i n i -tialise the parking brake, either by pushing and releasing th e control A while pressing the brake pedal or by means of a long pull on control A .
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Battery fault-Lighting of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop t h e v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s t r a f fi c a l l o w s . S t o p a n d i m m o b i l i s e y o u r v e h i c l e .
-Apply the electric parking brake before switching o ff the engine.
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D R I V I N G In the event of a steep descent or
u n d e r e x c e s s i v e a c c e l e r a t i o n , t h e
speed limiter (which does not act
on the brakes) may not be able to
p r e v e n t t h e v e h i c l e f r o m e x c e e d i n g
the programmed speed.
U s e o f a fl o o r m a t o t h e r t h a n t h a t
recommended by CITROËN may
affect the normal operation of the
accelerator pedal and hamper the
operation of the speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
a r e fi t t e d w i t h a 3 r d fi x i n g l o c a t e d i n
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.
Suspension/Resumption
Press on button 3 .
This action causes the information
"PAUSE" to appear in zone A of the
instrument panel.
This action does not cancel the
m e m o r i s e d m a x i m u m s p e e d w h i c h
remains displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel. Overriding the programmed
speed
The accelerator pedal has an end-
o f - t r a v e l s w i t c h . I n o r d e r t o e x c e e d
t h e m e m o r i s e d m a x i m u m s p e e d a t
any time, you can press the pedal
all the way down. While the speed
i s b e i n g e x c e e d e d , t h e s p e e d d i s -
played in zone
A w i l l fl a s h . Y o u h a v e
only to release the accelerator pedal
t o r e t u r n b e l o w t h e m a x i m u m s p e e d ,
to restore the function.
T h e s p e e d w i l l a l s o fl a s h i f t h e s p e e d
limiter is not able to prevent the vehi-
c l e f r o m e x c e e d i n g t h e p r o g r a m m e d
speed (e.g. on a steep descent or
u n d e r e x c e s s i v e a c c e l e r a t i o n ) .
To reactivate the speed limiter, release
the accelerator to slow to a speed lower
than the programmed speed.
Return to normal driving
Either press on button 5 .
Or select the speed limiter function.
Or stop the engine.
Operating fault
If there is a malfunction, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible
signal and lighting of the SERVICE
warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.