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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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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL
4WD AUTO (position 1)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive and provides optimum traction
regardless of the level of grip.
This is the vehicle’s normal and regular
operating mode, the distribution of the
t o r q u e b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t a n d r e a r a x l e s
is controlled automatically.
The distribution favours the front wheels,
the transfer of torque to the rear wheels
is managed electronically by the control
unit in relation to the level of grip, so
guaranteeing optimum road holding.
Three transmission modes are
available and can be selected manually
by the driver in accordance with his
requirements.
You can change transmission mode
when stationary or while driving at a
speed below 60 mph (100 km/h) .
The transmission mode can be selected
by turning the control A . Display on the instrument panel
The transmission mode is displayed in
the form of an intermittent display on
the instrument panel display when the
transmission mode is selected.
Selecting the transmission
mode
The selection of this mode is rec-
ommended when the level of grip
permits.
2WD (position 3)
The vehicle operates with front two
wheel drive.
This mode corresponds to use on a
tarmacked road on which the driver
considers that there is no risk of loss of
grip (dry road).
4WD LOCK (position 2)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive in this mode also.
It is recommended when grip is particularly
p o o r o r d i f fi c u l t ( s a n d , m u d , s l o p e s , e t c . ) .
System which permits the selection of
a transmission mode in relation to the
driving conditions.
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Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode
d i s p l a y fl a s h e s , t h e v e h i c l e s w i t c h e s
automatically to front “2WD”
transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A . Do not subject the vehicle to
e x c e s s i v e c o n d i t i o n s w h i l e d r i v i n g .
As the engine torque is applied to
all four wheels, the condition of the
tyres has a considerable impact on
the performance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy
or muddy areas or in other areas in
which the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through
deep water.
A v o i d d r i v i n g o v e r e x c e s s i v e l y
uneven terrain (risk of scraping
under the body or of grounding on
crossing a bridge).
Have your vehicle towed on
a fl a t b e d .
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.
If the message “SLOW DOWN” is
displayed on the instrument panel, let
the transmission cool down then wait
for the display to clear before setting off
again.
If “4WD” and “LOCK” are displayed al-
ternately and if “MAINTENANCE RE-
QUIRED” is displayed on the instru-
ment panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer without
delay.
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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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CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are stored in the storage com-
partment in the boot right-hand trim.
To gain access to 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 to-
ols,
grip the jack E in your hand and re-
m o v e i t f r o m i t s fi x i n g p o s i t i o n .
1. Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and
t h e w h e e l fi x i n g b o l t s .
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Handle.
U s e d t o e x t e n d t h e j a c k .
List of tools
Other accessories
4. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the “Towing” paragraph.
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When changing a wheel,
ensure that the four wheels are
o f i d e n t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d
brand.
When removing the wheel , remove
t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e h a n d l e 3 , pulling
at the notch.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e t r i m
starting by placing its notch F (indicated
on the back of the trim) opposite the
valve G and press on its periphery with
the palm of your hand.
When storing, take care to secure
the tool bag D fi r m l y u s i n g t h e fi x i n g
band C .
Operating procedure for replacing a
faulty wheel with the spare wheel using
the tools provided with the vehicle.
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Fixing the “space-saving” spare
wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the “space-saving” spare wheel
w h e n t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g .
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel in
the 7 seat configuration
The “space-saving” spare wheel is in-
stalled on the outside, under the boot,
supported by a metal carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph. Putting the wheel back in place
Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.
Lift the carrier C and reposition the
hook
D .
Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
“Access” section).
Remove the plastic cover A using
the handle 3 .
Unscrew the spare wheel carrier re-
taining bolt B using the wheel brace
1 .
Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
“ Access” section).
Lift the carrier C to detach the hook
D then allow it to lower.
Tighten the spare wheel carrier
retaining bolt B fully using the
wheelbrace
1 .
R e fi t t h e p l a s t i c c o v e r A , close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.
Removing the wheel
Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the “Access” section).
Take out the handle 3 (refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph).