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Good practice
 To change gear easily, always press the  
clutch pedal down 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. 
   ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL     MANUAL GEARBOX   
  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. 
 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 3.  
 When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the 
steering wheel by pushing the lever down. 
 Adjust the depth and height of the steering 
wheel, then lock by pulling the lever up fully.       
         
        
        
     
        
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 ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM 
 The 5-speed electronic gearbox system 
gives you the choice between the comfort of 
automatic mode or the driving pleasure of a 
manual gearbox.
This gearbox gives you access to two driving 
modes: 
   -  an automatic mode for the automatic 
management of gear changes, with no 
driver intervention necessary,
-  a sequential mode for manual gear 
changes made by the driver using the 
gear lever.     
 It is comprised of a gear lever 1 on the 
central console to select the driving mode, 
reverse gear and neutral, or to select 
sequential mode. 
  Gear lever positions 
  N : neutral. 
 With your foot on the brake pedal, select this 
position to start the engine. 
  R : reverse gear. 
With the vehicle stationary, hold your foot 
down on the brake pedal and push the gear 
lever upwards.  
  A : automatic mode. 
 Move the gear lever downwards to select 
this mode. 
  M  +/-: sequential mode with manual gear 
changes. 
 Move the lever downwards, then to the left 
to select this mode, then: 
   -  push it forwards to move up a gear,
-  pull it backwards to go down a gear.      
     Starting the vehicle 
 Select position  N . 
Press firmly on the brake pedal whilst 
starting the engine.  
 Start the engine. "N" appears on the 
instrument panel display.
Select first gear (position M or A) or reverse 
gear (position R).
Release the parking brake.
Remove your foot from the brake pedal, then 
accelerate.
"AUTO" and "1" or "R" appear on the 
instrument panel display.
It is possible to start in second gear, 
only in sequential mode.        
         
        
        
     
        
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     Stopping - Starting on a gradient  
 This is an electronic gearbox system without 
a clutch pedal. 
To immobilise the vehicle on a gradient, 
you must use the parking brake and not 
the accelerator.  
 When starting on a gradient, accelerate 
gradually while releasing the parking brake.  
     Changing to sequential mode 
 Once you have started the engine, you 
can go into sequential mode by selecting 
position M.
  Changing to automatic mode 
 When in sequential mode, you can return to 
automatic mode by selecting position A.
   Stopping the vehicle  
 Before switching off the engine, you can: 
   -  select position N to engage neutral.
-  leave a gear engaged, such as first or 
reverse gear.     
 In either case, you must engage the parking 
brake to immobilise the vehicle.  
     Reinitialising  
 Following a battery disconnection, you must 
reinitialise the gearbox: 
   -  switch on the ignition, "AUTO" appears 
on the instrument panel display,
-  press on the brake pedal,
-  wait for about 30 seconds until "N" or 
a gear appears on the instrument panel 
display,
-  release the brake pedal.     
 The gearbox is now operational again.  
  Operating anomaly 
"AUTO" is displayed and the 
gear selected appears on the 
instrument panel display.
The gearbox operates in automatic mode, 
without the need for driver intervention.
It always selects the gear best suited to the 
following parameters:   
   -  driving style,
-  road profile,
-  vehicle load.     
 To maximise driving comfort and obtain the 
most suitable gear, avoid making rough 
movements on the accelerator pedal.
If you press the accelerator beyond the point 
of resistance, the gearbox selects the next 
gear down to allow for faster acceleration.          
"AUTO" disappears and 
the gears selected appear 
successively on the instrument 
panel display.
Gear change requests are only possible if 
the engine speed allows them.
Gently lift your foot from the accelerator 
pedal to select the gear.
When driving at low speed (e.g. approaching 
a stop sign or at traffic lights), the gearbox 
automatically changes down to first gear.    
  With the ignition switched on, the  fl   a s h i n g   o f  "AUTO" and the lighting of this warning lamp, accompanied by a sound signal and a message on the instrument panel display, indicate a gearbox malfunction.Have the system checked by your CITROËN dealer.You must always press the brake pedal 
down when starting the engine. 
When the vehicle is moving, never select 
neutral N.
Only select reverse gear R with the vehicle 
stationary and your foot on the brake pedal.
In all cases, you must engage the parking 
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
When on a steep gradient, you are advised 
to use sequential mode.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Function selected, 
"Cruise control" warning lamp displayed.
Function deactivated, 
OFF (e.g. 107 km/h).
Function activated 
(e.g. 107 km/h).
Speed exceeded 
(e.g. 118 km/h), 
the programmed speed flashes.
The status of the function and the 
programmed speed is displayed on the 
instrument panel:
    CRUISE CONTROL "CRUISE"
 This driving aid enables you to maintain a constant programmed  s p e e d   w h e n   d r i v i n g   i n   f r e e - fl   o w i n g   t r a f fi   c ,   e x c e p t   w h e n   o n   a   s t e e p   i n c l i n e .
To programme or activate cruise control, the vehicle’s speed must be over 40 km/h (25 mph), with at least 4th gear engaged (2nd gear for electronic gearbox system).
Operational fault detected, 
OFF - the dashes flash.            
         
        
        
     
        
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Selecting the function 
-  Turn the ring to CRUISE position. Cruise 
control is selected but is not yet activated  
and no speed is programmed.
Temporarily exceeding the speed 
It is possible to  accelerate and to temporarily 
exceed the programmed speed. The  
 p r o g r a m m e d   v a l u e   fl   a s h e s .
When the accelerator pedal is released, the 
vehicle returns to the programmed speed.
Reactivation
-  Having deactivated cruise control, press  on this button.
Your vehicle will return to the last 
programmed speed.
Or, you may also re-start the procedure from 
"1st activation".
1st activation/programming a speed
-   Reach the desired speed  by pressing on the  
accelerator.
-   Move the control up (+) or  down (-) to memorise it.
The speed is programmed/activated and the 
vehicle will maintain this speed.
Deactivation (off)
- Press on this button or  on the brake or clutch  
pedal.                     
         
        
        
     
        
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Modifying the programmed speed
To memorise a higher  
speed than that already 
memorised, there are 
2 options:
Without using the accelerator:
-  Move the control up (+). 
A short press increases the speed by 1 mph. 
Holding it down increases the speed in steps 
of 5 mph.
Using the accelerator:
-  Exceed the memorised speed until you  reach the desired speed,
-  Move the control up (+) or down (-). 
To memorise a lower speed than that  
already memorised:
-  Move the control down (-). 
A short press decreases the speed by  
1 mph.
Holding it down decreases the speed in 
steps of 5 mph
Stopping the function
-  Turn the ring to  OFF position or switch off 
the ignition.
Cancelling the programmed speed
With the vehicle stationary, having switched  
off the ignition, no speed is memorised by 
the system.
Operational fault 
The programmed speed disappears and is  
replaced by dashes. Contact a CITROËN 
dealer to have the system checked.
Good practice
When modifying the programmed speed by  
holding down the control, remain vigilant as 
the speed may increase or decrease rapidly.
Do not use cruise control on slippery roads 
or in heavy traffic.
On a steep slope, cruise control may not be 
able to prevent the vehicle exceeding the 
programmed speed.
Cruise control can in no way replace 
respect for speed limits, nor vigilance or 
responsibility on the part of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near to 
the pedals.
To avoid any obstruction of the pedals:
-  ensure that the mat and its floor fixings  are correctly positioned 
-  never stack up more than 1 mat.        
         
        
        
     
        
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Function selected,  
"Speed limiter" warning lamp displayed. 
Function deactivated,  
last programmed speed - OFF 
(e.g. 107 km/h).Function activated 
(e.g. 107 km/h).
Speed exceeded 
(e.g. 118 km/h), 
the programmed speed flashes.
Operational fault detected, 
OFF  - the dashes flash.
    SPEED LIMITER "LIMIT"
This function can be selected either  
while driving, or while stationary with 
the engine running. 
The minumum speed that you can 
programme is 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
You can accelerate up to the programmed 
speed, at which point the accelerator will 
reach its point of resistance, indicating that 
you have reached the programmed speed. 
However, if you press the pedal down to the 
floor past the point of resistance, you can 
exceed the programmed speed. To return 
to the programmed speed, you merely need 
to gradually release the pressure on the 
accelerator pedal and return to a speed 
below the programmed speed. Adjustments can be made while driving, 
or while stationary with the engine 
running.
The status of the function and the 
programmed speed is displayed on the 
instrument panel:            
         
        
        
     
        
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   Selecting the function
-  Turn the ring to LIMIT position. 
The speed limiter is selected but is not  
yet activated. The last programmed 
speed is displayed.
   Programming a speed 
You can programme the speed without  
activating the speed limiter (with the engine 
running).
To memorise a higher speed than that 
already memorised:
-  move the control up (+). 
A short press increases the speed by 1 mph. 
Holding it down increases the speed in steps 
of 5 mph.
To memorise a lower speed than that 
already memorised:
-  move the control down (-). 
A short press decreases the speed by  
1 mph.
Holding it down decreases the speed in 
steps of 5 mph.
Activation/deactivation (off)
A first press on this button activates the  
speed limiter, a second press deactivates it 
(OFF).