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Gearboxes and steering wheel
MANUAL
To change gear easily, always press the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
Avoid leaving your hand on the gear knob as
the force exerted, even if slight, may wear
the internal components of the gearbox over
time.
GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
With the vehicle stationary, first adjust your
seat to the most suitable position.
Unlock the steering wheel by pulling the
lever towards you.
Adjust the depth of the steering wheel, then
lock by lowering the lever fully.
As a safety precaution, these operations
must not be carried out while driving.
Reverse gear
Raise the collar under the gear knob to
engage reverse gear. Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
Your reversing manoeuvre is indicated by a
buzzer on the outside.
If your vehicle is fitted with parking
assistance, the system comes into
operation when reverse gear is engaged and
an audible signal is heard.
Refer to the "Rear parking assistance"
section of chapter 4.
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Starting and stopping
HILL START ASSISTANCE
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 %,
- uphill, the gearbox must be in neutral or
in a gear other than reverse,
- downhill, reverse gear must be engaged.
The HHC (Hill Holder Control) or Hill Start
Assistance function is a driving comfort
feature. It is not an automatic vehicle
parking function or an automatic handbrake.
Operation
With the brake pedal and clutch pedal
pressed, from the time you release the brake
pedal you have approximately 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
If a malfunction of the system
occurs, this warning light comes
on accompanied by an audible
s i g n a l a n d c o n fi r m e d b y a
message on the display. Contact a CITROËN
dealer to have the system checked.
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.
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Steering wheel controls
Selecting the function - ON
When the selection is set to ON , this switches the function on.
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h this display, a message c o n fi r m s t h e a c t i o n .
Programming a speed
Accelerate to the required speed, with 4th or
5th gear engaged.
M o v e t h e c o n t r o l u p w a r d s ( + ) , f o r
approximately one second, to store this
speed.
Release the pressure on the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle will maintain this speed.
Switching off/deactivating the
function
Press the brake or clutch pedal or place the
dial in the OFF position, the indicator light is
switched off.
If the ESP or ASR comes into operation,
the cruise control function is deactivated
temporarily. Changing the programmed speed
while the cruise control is in operation
You can:
- increase the speed in steps, by means
of brief presses, or continuously by
pressing and holding the control
u p w a r d s ( + s i g n ) ,
Temporary exceeding of the speed
When the cruise control is active, it is still
possible to exceed the programmed speed
by pressing the accelerator pedal
(to overtake another vehicle for example).
- decrease the speed continuously
by pressing and holding the control
downwards (- sign).
Restore - RES
To restore the vehicle's
programmed speed (for example
after pressing the brake or clutch
pedal), gradually return to the chosen speed
and press RES .
The indicator light comes on, the cruise
control function is restored.
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CHECKS
Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINES
1. Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.
5. Air filter.
6. Dipstick.
a: 2.2 I 100
b: 2.2 I 120
c: 3.0 I 160
7. Engine oil filler cap.
a: 2.2 I 100
b: 2.2 I 120
c: 3.0 I 160
8. Power steering reservoir. Battery connections: +
Positive metal point.
- Negative metal point (earth).
UNDER THE BONNET
