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HANDBRAKE
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button A to release the handbrake.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and ap-
ply the handbrake.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring
under the gear lever knob and push the
gear lever to the left then to the front.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
the engine idling.
When the vehicle is being
driven, the displaying of
this screen indicates that
the handbrake is still on
or has not been properly
released.
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle
when stationary.
“CVT” GEARBOX
T h e s i x - s p e e d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
offers a choice between the comfort of
automatic regulation or the pleasure of
manual gear changing.
T h i s g e a r b o x e n a b l e s y o u t o a c c e s s
two driving modes:
- an automated mode for automatic c o n t r o l o f t h e g e a r s b y t h e g e a r b o x
and therefore without any action on
the part of the driver,
- a sequential mode for manual changing of the gears by the driver
using the steering wheel controls or
the gear lever.
It consists of the following controls:
- a gear lever 1 on the centre console
for selecting the driving mode, re-
verse gear and neutral or for chang-
ing gear in sequential mode,
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HANDBRAKE
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button A to release the handbrake.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and ap-
ply the handbrake.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring
under the gear lever knob and push the
gear lever to the left then to the front.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary with
the engine idling.
When the vehicle is being
driven, the displaying of
this screen indicates that
the handbrake is still on
or has not been properly
released.
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle
when stationary.
“CVT” GEARBOX
T h e s i x - s p e e d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
offers a choice between the comfort of
automatic regulation or the pleasure of
manual gear changing.
T h i s g e a r b o x e n a b l e s y o u t o a c c e s s
two driving modes:
- an automated mode for automatic c o n t r o l o f t h e g e a r s b y t h e g e a r b o x
and therefore without any action on
the part of the driver,
- a sequential mode for manual changing of the gears by the driver
using the steering wheel controls or
the gear lever.
It consists of the following controls:
- a gear lever 1 on the centre console
for selecting the driving mode, re-
verse gear and neutral or for chang-
ing gear in sequential mode,
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Gear lever positions
N : neutral.
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
R : reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, keep your
foot on the brake pedal and push the
gear lever upwards.
D : automated mode.
Move the lever downwards to select
this mode.
+/-: sequential mode with manual gear
changing. Functions of the steering wheel
controls
+ : manual gear changing in sequential
mode.
Press behind the “+” steering wheel
control to change up.
- : manual gear changing in sequential
mode.
Press behind the “-” steering wheel
control to change down. Stopping - Starting on a slope
Do not use the accelerator pedal to
immobilise the vehicle on a slope,
apply the handbrake instead.
When starting on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the handbrake.
Switching to sequential mode
Once you have moved off, you can
switch to sequential mode by selecting
position +/-.
“D” disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the instrument
panel display.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits it.
- a
“-” steering wheel control 2 for se-
quential downward gear changes,
- a “+” steering wheel control 3 for
sequential upward gear changes.
P r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l fi r m l y
while starting the engine.
Start the engine. “N” appears on the
instrument panel display.
S e l e c t fi r s t g e a r ( p o s i t i o n D or +/-) or
reverse (position R ).
Release the handbrake.
Release the brake pedal then accelerate.
“D” or
“1” or
“R” appear on the
instrument panel display.
Move the lever downwards, then to the
left to select this mode, then:
- push forward to change up,
- push rearward to change down.
Moving off
Select position
N .
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Switching to automated mode
Automated mode
After using the sequential mode, you
can return to the automated mode by
selecting position D .
“D” appears on the instrument panel
display.
T h e g e a r b o x t h e n o p e r a t e s i n a u t o - a c -
tive mode, without any action on the
part of the driver.
It continuously selects the gear most
suited to the following parameters:
- driving style,
- road characteristics,
- vehicle load.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp var-
iations in the pressure on the accelera-
tor pedal. “Auto sequential” mode
In the automated mode, you can
resume control temporarily at any time
using the steering wheel controls.
The use of these controls permits man-
ual selection of the gears in situations
which require a faster changedown
than that offered in automated mode
( a r r i v a l a t a r o u n d a b o u t , e x i t f r o m a c a r
park with a steep gradient, overtaking,
etc.).
T h e g e a r b o x e n g a g e s t h e g e a r r e -
quested if the engine speed permits it.
The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, press
the back of the
“+/OFF” control for ap-
p r o x i m a t e l y 2 s e c o n d s .
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can:
- move to position N to leave the
g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l .
- l e a v e a g e a r e n g a g e d , s u c h a s fi r s t or reverse.
In both cases, it is imperative that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise the
vehicle. Operating anomaly
With the ignition on, if the message
“Slow down” or
“Maintenance
required” appears on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a g e a r b o x m a l -
function.
When a message is displayed, carry
out the following operations:
- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,
- place the lever in position N and let
the engine run,
- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long
period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or
appears frequently, contact a CITROËN
dealer without delay.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.
At low speeds, when approaching a
s t o p o r t r a f fi c l i g h t s f o r e x a m p l e , t h e
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n t o fi r s t g e a r a u -
tomatically.
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Programming
Press button 1 .
Set the programmed speed by ac-
celerating to the required speed,
then press button 2 “COAST
SET” .
CRUISE CONTROL
The controls of this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.
1.
“ON/OFF” button: activation / deac-
tivation of the cruise control mode.
2.
“COAST SET” button: storing of a
driving speed and decreasing of the
cruising speed.
3.
“ACC RES” button: increasing of
the cruising speed and recalling of
the stored speed.
4.
“CANCEL” button: switching off of
the cruise control. When you press button
1 , “CRUISE”
indicator light comes on on the instru-
ment panel.
Steering wheel controls Display on the instrument pan
el
The cruise control cannot, in any cir-
cumstances, take the place of the
need to comply with speed limits or
of the vigilance and responsibility of
the driver.
System which permits automatic main-
taining of the vehicle speed at the value
programmed by the driver, without any
action on the accelerator pedal.
The
cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
25 mph (40 km/h) minimum and sec-
ond gear at least must be engaged in
t h e c a s e o f a m a n u a l g e a r b o x .
The cruise control is switched off
manually, by an action on the brake or
clutch pedal or if the ASC system is trig-
gered.
T h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d c a n b e e x -
ceeded temporarily by pressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
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Fascia fuses
T h e f u s e b o x e s a r e p l a c e d i n t h e l o w e r
p a r t o f t h e f a s c i a b e h i n d t h e g l o v e b o x .
Access to the fuses
O p e n t h e g l o v e b o x ,
Push the two opening guides C inwards to
p a s s t h e fi r s t n o t c h ,
Remove the retaining tab D pulling it outwards,
Support the cover and tilt it downwards,
Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
Fuse N° Rating Functions
1 *
30 A Heating.
2 15 A Brake lights, third brake light, built-in systems
interface.
3 10 A Rear fog lamps.
4 30 A Windscreen wipers and wash-wipe.
5 10 A Diagnostic socket.
6 20 A C e n t r a l l o c k i n g , e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s .
7 15 A Audio equipment, telematics, multifunction display,
hands-free kit, rear DVD player.
8 7.5 A Remote control key, air conditioning control unit,
instrument panel, controls bar, steering wheel
controls.
9 15 A Multifunction display, instrument panel.
10 15 A Built-in systems interface.
11 15 A Rear wiper.
12 7.5 A Instrument panel, 4 wheel drive control unit,
air conditioning control panel, ABS control
unit, multifunction display, automatic headlamp
adjustment, heated seats, air bags control unit,
steering wheel angle sensor, sunroof, rear screen
demisting, remote control.
13 - Not used.
14 10 A Ignition switch.
15 20 A Sunroof.
16 10 A E x t e r i o r m i r r o r s , a u d i o e q u i p m e n t , t e l e m a t i c s , r e a r
DVD player.
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TOWING
Access to the tools Having your vehicle towed on a
flatbed
Below the front bumper, install the
towing system on the towing eye 1 .
On the rear bumper, remove the
cover by pulling at the bottom using
the jack handle 2 .
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye and the tools are stored
in the storage compartment in the right-
hand boot trim.
To access them:
open the boot,
turn button A to the left,
remove the cover B ,
r e m o v e t h e fi x i n g b a n d C and take
out the tool bag
D containing the
tools,
take the towing eye and the tools
required out of the tool bag.
When being towed with the
engine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.
Place the gear lever in neutral.
Always have the vehicle
t o w e d o n a fl a t b e d .
Never have the vehicle towed
with the four wheels on the ground,
this could damage the transmission.
The vehicle must not be towed with
the front or rear wheels on the ground
even if it is in front “2WD” (2 wheel
drive) mode.
Screw in the towing eye fully using
the wheelbrace 3 .
Install the towbar.
Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
Operating procedure for having your
v e h i c l e t o w e d o n a fl a t b e d o r f o r t o w i n g
another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.
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YOUR AUDIO-CD SYSTEM
This consists of the following
components:
- a control panel,
- a multifunction display,
- steering wheel audio controls,
- 4 or 6 speakers (according to version),
- a CD changer (according to version),
- a u x i l i a r y s o c k e t s , l o c a t e d a t t h e r e a r of the centre console (according to
version),
- a radio aerial, located on the roof at the rear of the vehicle. Steering wheel audio controls
1.
On / Off and selection of the
radio or CD mode
2.
Decreasing of the volume
3.
Increasing of the volume
4.
Search for a higher radio
frequency / Next track / Fast
forwards play
5
.
Search for a lower radio frequency / Previous track / Rewind play
They can be used when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Switching on
Press button 1 for more than two
seconds.
The last source selected before switching
off comes back into operation.
Selecting the source
Press button 1 .
The source changes in the following
order: FM1 / FM2 / FM3 / MW / LW /
CD / FM1...
Searching in radio mode
Press button 4 or
5 to search for a higher
or lower radio frequency respectively.
While a track is being played,
press button 5 once to return to the
beginning of this track.
Adjusting the volume
Press and hold button
2 or
3 to decrease
or increase the volume respectively.
It allows you to:
- listen to the radio in FM/MW/LW,
- listen to audio CDs (CD-DA, CD- T e x t , C D - R / R W ) o r C D s w i t h M P 3
fi l e s . Switching off
Press button 1 for more than two
seconds. Searching in CD mode
Press button
4 or
5 t o s e l e c t t h e n e x t o r
previous track on the CD respectively.
Press and hold button 4 or 5 for fast
forwards or rewind playing of the current
track of the CD respectively.