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To aid starting on a gradient, your ve-hicle is equipped with a system that keeps it temporarily immobilised.
On a falling gradient, with the vehicle stationary and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment after releasing the brake pedal.
On a rising gradient, with the vehicle, stationary, the vehicle is held for a brief moment after releasing the brake ped-al, if you are in A or M.
DRIVING
Hill start assist (6-speed Electronic Gearbox System)
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WARNING LAMPS
LH direction indicator
RH direction indicator
Dipped beam
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s , it is indicating a malfunctio-ning of the directional hea-dlamps.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Sidelamps
Foglamps (rear)
Main beam
Foglamps (front)
The direction indicator lamps all operate simultaneously when the hazard warning is on.
Lighting and signalling lamps
See "Visibility".
Alert warning lamps
Imperative stop warning lamp
When the warning lamp comes on, it is imperative to stop the vehicle and switch off the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp for handbrake, brake fl u i d l e v e l a n d b r a k i n g distribution fault
When the engine is running, this warning lamp indicates that the handbrake is applied or incomple- t e l y r e l e a s e d , t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e - v e l i s i n s u f fi c i e n t , o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains lit when the handbrake is released, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN the handbrake is released, stop released, stop
Dealer (See "Safety").
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ESP/ASR warning lamp In operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/ASR warning l a m p fl a s h e s .
In the event of a problem
When the vehicle is moving, the li-ghting of the ESP/ASR warning lamp indicates that the system is malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
Illumination of the ESP/ASR warning lamp and of the ESP control, means that the system is deactivated.
Fuel gauge and low fuel warning
When the tank is full, all the indicator bars are illuminated.
When the low fuel level war-ning comes on, there remain around 7 litres of fuel in the tank and 2 or 3 b a r s o f t h e g a u g e w i l l fl a s h .
If the last bar disappears, there are only around 2 litres of fuel in the tank.
"Foot-on-brake" starting warning lamp for (6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
During the engine starting phase, t h i s fl a s h e s i f y o u a r e n o t p r e s s i n g the brake pedal.
See "(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System".
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p m a y fl a s h i n t h e instrument panel to remind you to apply the brake when engaging re-verse gear.
Complementary to the catalytic c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -tive contribution to the preservation of air quality by the retaining of the unburnt pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are thus no longer emitted.
C l o g g i n g o f t h e p a r t i c l e fi l t e r
The SERVICE warning lamp and a message in the instrument panel are displayed indicating that t h e p a r t i c u l a t e fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o become clogged (exceptionally pro-longed urban driving conditions: re- d u c e d s p e e d , t r a f fi c c o n g e s t i o n … ) .
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER SYSTEM
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u a r e advised to drive, as soon as traf- fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d o f 60 km/h (40 mph) or more for at least 5 minutes (until the warning message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN dealer.If this alert persists, this alert
Observation: After prolonged idling or driving at very low speeds, you may occasionally notice water va-pour being emitted from the exhaust when accelerating. This is of no consequence to the running of the vehicle or to the environment.
Diesel fuel additive level
If the additive level is low, a message appears in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal and illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp: it is necessary to have the additive le-vel topped up. Contact a CITROËN necessary to have the additive le-additive le-
dealer as soon as possible.
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ESP/ASR warning lamp In operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/ASR warning l a m p fl a s h e s .
In the event of a problem
When the vehicle is moving, the li-ghting of the ESP/ASR warning lamp indicates that the system is malfunctioning.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
Illumination of the ESP/ASR warning lamp and of the ESP control, means that the system is deactivated.
Fuel gauge and low fuel warning
When the tank is full, all the indicator bars are illuminated.
When the low fuel level war-ning comes on, there remain around 7 litres of fuel in the tank and 2 or 3 b a r s o f t h e g a u g e w i l l fl a s h .
If the last bar disappears, there are only around 2 litres of fuel in the tank.
"Foot-on-brake" starting warning lamp for (6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
During the engine starting phase, t h i s fl a s h e s i f y o u a r e n o t p r e s s i n g the brake pedal.
See "(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System".
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p m a y fl a s h i n t h e instrument panel to remind you to apply the brake when engaging re-verse gear.
Complementary to the catalytic c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -tive contribution to the preservation of air quality by the retaining of the unburnt pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are thus no longer emitted.
C l o g g i n g o f t h e p a r t i c l e fi l t e r
The SERVICE warning lamp and a message in the instrument panel are displayed indicating that t h e p a r t i c u l a t e fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o become clogged (exceptionally pro-longed urban driving conditions: re- d u c e d s p e e d , t r a f fi c c o n g e s t i o n … ) .
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER SYSTEM
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u a r e advised to drive, as soon as traf- fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d o f 60 km/h (40 mph) or more for at least 5 minutes (until the warning message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a CITROËN dealer.If this alert persists, this alert
Observation: After prolonged idling or driving at very low speeds, you may occasionally notice water va-pour being emitted from the exhaust when accelerating. This is of no consequence to the running of the vehicle or to the environment.
Diesel fuel additive level
If the additive level is low, a message appears in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal and illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp: it is necessary to have the additive le-vel topped up. Contact a CITROËN necessary to have the additive le-additive le-
dealer as soon as possible.
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B r a k i n g s y s t e m Y o u r v e h i c l e ’ s m o s t i m p o r t a n t s a f e t y f e a t u r e , t h e b r a k i n g s y s t e m , i s p r o -vided by brake discs (or discs and d r u m s ) a n d a d u a l h y d r a u l i c c i r c u i t .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g , p o w e r a s s i s t a n c e i s p r o v i d e d s o t h a t p e d a l e f f o r t i s r e d u c e d .
O n w e t r o a d s , o r a f t e r w a s h i n g t h e v e h i c l e , t h e r e c a n b e a s l i g h t d e l a y i n b r a k e r e s p o n s e . F r o m t i m e t o t i m e , a p p l y t h e b r a k e s b r i e fl y s o t h a t t h e h e a t g e n e r a t e d c a n d i s p e l a n y m o i s t u r e .
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S A F E T Y R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
T h e E S P s y s t e m o f f e r s i n c r e a s e d d r i v i n g s a f e t y b u t i s n o t i n p l a c e t o e n c o u r a g e t h e d r i v e r t o t a k e a d d i -tional risks or to drive at excessive s p e e d s .
T h e f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h i s s y s t e m i s s u b - j e c t t o c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c -turer’s recommendations on wheels ( t y r e s a n d r i m s ) , b r a k e p a r t s a n d e l e c - t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s , a s w e l l a s w i t h C I T R O Ë N ’ s a s s e m b l y a n d r e p a i r p r o - t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s , a s w e l l a s w i t h t r o n i c c o m p o n e n t s , a s w e l l a s w i t h
c e d u r e s .
A f t e r a n y c o l l i s i o n , h a v e t h i s s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . A f t e r a n y c o l l i s i o n , h a v e t h i s s y s t e m A f t e r a n y c o l l i s i o n , h a v e t h i s s y s t e m
E l e c t r o n i c S t a b i l i t y P r o g r a m m e ( E S P ) a n d T r a c t i o n C o n t r o l ( A S R )
T h e s e s y s t e m s a r e c l o s e l y c o n -nected to the ABS and additional t o i t . W h e r e a d i f f e r e n c e i s d e t e c t e d between the trajectory followed by the vehicle and that wanted by the d r i v e r , t h e E S P s y s t e m a c t s a u -tomatically on the brake of one or more wheels to return the vehicle to t h e t r a j e c t o r y w a n t e d , w i t h i n t h e l i m - i t s o f t h e l a w s o f p h y s i c s . T h e A S R s y s t e m o p t i m i s e s t r a c t i o n a n d p r e - v e n t s w h e e l s p i n b y a c t i n g o n t h e b r a k e s o f t h e d r i v i n g w h e e l s . I t a l s o i m p r o v e s s t e e r i n g s t a b i l i t y d u r i n g a c c e l e r a t i o n .
E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y P R O G R A M M E S D e a c t i v a t i o n
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( v e h i c l e s t u c k i n s n o w , s o f t g r o u n d , e t c . ) i t m a y p r o v e u s e f u l t o d e a c t i v a t e t h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m t o a l l o w t h e wheels t o s p i n a n d t h u s r e g a i n t r a c t i o n .
P r e s s o n c o n t r o l A , t h e E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p a n d t h e c o n t r o l l i g h t u p . T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s a r e n o l o n g e r a c t i v e .
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s w i l l a c t i v a t e again:
- A u t o m a t i c a l l y after the ignition h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f .
- A u t o m a t i c a l l y when you drive at a b o v e a p p r o x . 3 0 m p h .
- M a n u a l l y w i t h a n o t h e r p r e s s o n control A .
O p e r a t i o n a l a n o m a l y
I f t h e r e i s a s y s t e m m a l f u n c t i o n , t h e E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n . C o n t a c t C I T R O Ë N t o h a v e t h e s y s - w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n . w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n .
t e m c h e c k e d . O p e r a t i o n
W h e n e i t h e r t h e E S P o r A S R s y s - t e m i s b r o u g h t i n t o o p e r a t i o n , the E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s .
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The parking brake is applied, with the vehicle stationary, by pulling on the lever with a force that is proportionate to the steepness of the slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended to press the brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e fi r s t gear. For vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, ensure that the parking position (P) is selected.
On steep slopes, turn the steering wheel towards the kerb.
To release the handbrake, press on the end of the lever, pull the lever up then lower it fully.
HANDBRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make s u r e t h a t t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e i s s u f fi -ciently applied to prevent the vehicle f r o m m o v i n g i f o n a s l o p e , o r i f a c c i -dentally or deliberately pushed.
As an additional precaution on steep slopes:Apply the parking brake.
Engage a gear.Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb (if there is one).
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Manual gearbox
- Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- I n t h e c a s e o f d i e s e l e n g i n e vehicles: turn the key to the drive p o s i t i o n . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off, if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine starts (but not for more than ten seconds).
- I n t e m p e r a t u r e s l o w e r t h a n 0 ° C , apply the clutch during the action on the starter in order to aid starting. Then release the clutch slowly.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A SPACE THAT IS ENCLOSED OR INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
Automatic gearbox
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n P or N.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit.
Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n N.
- F u l l y d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Note: If the vehicle has been stationary for a long time, or if you have pressed the brake pedal a number of times while stationary, it will be necessary to press the brake pedal hard down in order to authorise the engine to start.
STARTING