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M a n u a l g e a r b o x
1.Check that you are in neutral.
2. Do not touch the accelerator.
3. For Diesel engines : turn the key as far as position M. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off if this has come on.
4. Action the starter by turning the key until the engine starts ( n o t m o r e t h a n t e n s e c o n d s ) .
5. In ambient temperatures low-er than 0°C, declutch during the action on the starter to fa-cilitate starting. Then remove your foot slowly from the clutch pedal.
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN A SPACE THAT IS ENCLOSED OR INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
E l e c t r o n i c G e a r b o x S y s t e m ( 6 - s p e e d )
1.Check that you are in position N.
2. P r e s s fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l.
3. Do not touch the accelerator. 4.For Diesel engines : turn the key as far as position M. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off if this has come on.
5. Action the starter by turning the key until the engine starts ( n o t m o r e t h a n t e n s e c o n d s ) .
Note : After the vehicle has had a prolonged stop or if the brake ped-al has been applied several times when stationary, it is necessary to press the brake pedal fully down in order to authorise starting of the engine.
Advice
V e h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h a t u r b o c h a r g e r
Never stop the engine without having allowed it to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the time required for t he turbocharger to return to a normal speed.
"Flicking the accelerator" at the moment of switching off the i gnition could cause serious damage.
Note : I f t h e e n g i n e f a i l s t o s t a r t a t t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n . W a i t t e n s e c o n d s , t h e n a c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r again as indicated above.
A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
1. Check that you are in position P or N.
2. Do not touch the accelerator.
3. For Dieselengines: turn the key as far as position M. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off if this has come on.
4. Action the starter by turning the key until the engine starts ( n o t m o r e t h a n t e n s e c o n d s ) .
Note : To exit from position P, press on the brake pedal before moving the selector.
S T A R T I N G T H E E N G I N E
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S t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
1. To start the engine, the selec-tor has to be in position N.
2. P r e s s fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l.
3. Action the starter.
4. When the engine is running, place the selector on R, A or M as desired.
5. Check, in the instrument pan-el, the position engaged.
6. Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Note : If the selector is not in po-sition N , a n d / o r i f t h e b r a k e p e d a l is not pressed, the correspond- i n g w a r n i n g l a m p ( s ) d i s p l a y a n d a message informs you that at least one of these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start, recommence the above pro-cedure.
U s i n g t h e 6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x
R e v e r s e g e a r
E n g a g i n g r e v e r s e g e a r
To engage reverse gear, move the selector to R.
O n l y a t t e m p t t o c h a n g e t o r e v e r s e g e a r w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s s t a t i o n a r y.
Automatic mode
C h a n g i n g t o a u t o m a t i c m o d e
To change to automatic mode, move the selector to A.
Manual mode
C h a n g i n g t o m a n u a l m o d e
Manual mode activates when you move the selector to M.- Pull the lever “ + ” to change up a gear.- Pull the lever “ - ” to change down a gear.
When the engine is running, be-fore accelerating to move the ve-hicle, make sure that the position engaged on the selector grille or in the instrument panel is either : R, A or AM.Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running in R, A or AM.
If the vehicle is moving rapidly, if an inadvertent attempt to engage reverse gear is made, the warning lamp N w i l l fl a s h a n d y o u r v e h i c l e will go automatically into neutral. To re-engage a gear, you have only to reposition the selector on A, Mor R.
( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
Neutral
C h a n g i n g t o n e u t r a l
To change to neutral, move the selector to N. If the vehicle is mov-ing, do not select this position even momentarily.
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Do not use the accelerator to hold your vehicle on a gradient. Use either the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.
Before taking any action in the engine compartment, check that the selector is in neutral N.
( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M ( 6 - S P E E D ) E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
Acceleration
F o r o p t i m u m a c c e l e r a t i o n ( e . g . t o o v e r t a k e a n o t h e r v e h i c l e ) , y o u o n l y h a v e t o a p p l y t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l b e y o n d t h e e n d - o f - t r a v e l s w i t c h , b y p r e s s i n g d o w n fi r m l y .
V e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g
In the event of a prolonged stop with the engine running, the gearbox changes automatically to neutral N.
S t o p p i n g t h e e n g i n e
Before stopping the engine, you can choose :
- to leave the vehicle in neutral : move the selector to posi tion N.
- t o l e a v e t h e v e h i c l e w i t h a g e a r e n g a g e d (R, A or M) : Place the selector in the chosen position prior to stopping the engine. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases, it is essential to apply the parking brake. Check that the parking brake warning lamp is lit up in the instrument panel.
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Park
Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, position N is engaged inadvertently, allow the engine to idle before engaging position D or M.
U s i n g t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
This position of the selector is used to prevent the vehicle from moving when you are stationary.
- To select position P, move the selector back to the highest po- s i t i o n ( t o w a r d s R), then push it forwards and then to the left.
R e v e r s e g e a r
Neutral
S t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
1. To start the engine, the selector has to be in position P or N.
2. Action the starter.
3. When the engine is running, place the selector on R, D or M as required.
4. Check, in the instrument panel, the position engaged.
5. Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Note :
- If the selector is not in position P, a message “place automatic gear-box in position P ” appears on the multifunction screen, accompa- n i e d b y a b e e p a n d t h e fl a s h i n g o f P in the instrument panel.
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O XG E N E R A L
- To avoid incoherence between the position of the selector and the actual position of the gear-box, always exit from position Pwhen you switch on the ignition and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine is running :
1. Reposition the selector in position P,
2. Put your foot on the brake pedal and then select the gear you want.
- To exit position P, move the se-lector to the right and then to the position you want.
- Only engage this position when the vehicle is completely sta-tionary. In this position, the front wheels are locked. Make sure that the selector is correctly po-sitioned.
Only engage this position when the vehicle is stationary. To pre-vent snatching, do not accelerate too soon after selection.
Never select position N if the vehi-cle is moving.
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II A B S - A n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m
This system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking under heavy braking or in conditions of poor road adherence.
It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The operating capacity of all the electrical components that are essential to the ABS system is checked by an electrical monitoring system before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp comes on when you switch on the ignition and should go out after a few seconds.
If the warning lamp does not go out, this means that the ABS has discon-nected as a result of a malfunction. Also, if the warning la mp lights up dur-ing a journey, it means that the ABS system is inactive. In eith er case, the normal braking system remains fully effective, as on a non-ABS vehicle.
However, to restore the safety associated with the correct operat ion of the ABS, the vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by a CITR OËN However, to restore the safety associated with the correct operation of the operation of the
dealer.
O n s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e s ( g r a v e l , s n o w , i c e , e t c . ) , d r i v i n g c a r e f u l l y i s s t i l l e s -sential.
E m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g a s s i s t a n c e s y s t e m
In an emergency, this system enables you to achieve the optimum braking pressure more quickly, thereby reducing the stopping distance. It deploys according to the speed of your action on the brake pedal, reducing the resistance to that action.
To prolong the effect of the emergency braking assistance, simply keep your foot on the brake pedal.
B R A K E S
State of wear of brake pads, discs and drums
Brake pad wear varies according to the way you use your vehicle ( e . g . u r b a n d r i v i n g , f r e q u e n t s t o p s , your style of driving or the type of road).
For all information relating to the checking of the state of wear of brake discs and drums, contact a CITROËN dealer.brake discs and drums, brake discs
After washing, apply the brakes gradually to remove water from the brake linings.
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The electronic parking brake com-bines 2 operational modes :
- AUTOMATIC :
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-lease on use of the accelerator ( a u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n b y d e f a u l t ) ,
- MANUAL :
P e r m a n e n t m a n u a l a p p l i c a t i o n / release of the parking brake is possible by pulling control A.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To start the vehicle
The electronic parking brake re-leases automatically and pro- g r e s s i v e l y when you press the accelerator :
- with a m a n u a l g e a r b o x ( m a n u a l g e a r b o x m a n u a l g e a r b o x fi r s t g e a r or r e v e r s e g e a r engaged), press down fully on the clutch pedal then press on the accelera-tor pedal and move off.- with an a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x, ac-celerate with the selector in posi-tion D, M or R.- with an e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x, ac-celerate with the selector in posi-tion A, M or R.
To immobilise the vehicle
I m m o b i l i s a t i o n , e n g i n e o f f
With the vehicle stationary, the park-ing brake is automatically applied w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s s w i t c h e d o f f.
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
Full release of the parking b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the extinction of warning lamp Pon control A and on the instru-ment panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake released” on the multi-function display.
Before leaving the vehi-cle, check that warning lamp P on the instrument panel is permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the park-ing brake.
The application of the park- i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of warning lamp P on control A and on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi- f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ( e x c e p t D T ) .
Note: an operation sound will c o n fi r m t o y o u t h e a p p l i c a t i o n / r e -lease of your electronic parking brake.
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I m m o b i l i s a t i o n , e n g i n e r u n n i n g
With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, in order to im-mobilise the vehicle you need to manually apply the parking brake by p u l l i n g on control A.
The application of the park- i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of warning lamp P on control A and on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi-function display.
When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is heard and a message displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
A C T I V A T I O N / D E A C T I V A T I O N O F
THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
The automatic application when the en-gine is switched off and the automatic release when you press the accelerator c a n b e d e a c t i v a t e d . A c t i v a t i o n / d e a c t i -vation is performed using the Menu of the instrument panel screen. To do so, s e l e c t “ P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n / D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g a s s i s t a n c e / A u t o m a t i c h a n d b r a k e ” .
The deactivation of these f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e lighting of this warning lamp on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions de-activated, the application and re-lease of the parking brake are done manually.
The full application of the park- i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the extinction of the warning lamp on control A and of warning lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake released” on the multi-function display.
Note : If you pull control Awithout pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be released and the “foot on brake” warning lamp will light up on the instrument panel.
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E
Before leaving the vehi-cle, check that warning lamp P on the instrument panel is permanently lit.
The deactivation of the automat-ic functions is recommended in p a r t i c u l a r l y c o l d c o n d i t i o n s ( i c e ) a n d d u r i n g t o w i n g ( b r e a k d o w n , caravan, ...)
MANUAL OPERATION
M a n u a l a p p l i c a t i o n / r e l e a s e o f t h e parking brake is always possible.
To start the vehicle
With the ignition on or the engine running, to release the parking brake, press on the brake pedal, pull then release control A.
When stationary, with the engine running, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.
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To immobilise the vehicle
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking brake whether the engine is running or off, pull on control A.
The application of the park- i n g b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of warning lamp P on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-ing brake applied” on the multi-function display.
When the driver’s door is opened with the engine running, a beep is heard and a message displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise m a x i -mum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a l o n g p u l l on control A, until you see the message “parking brake applied” and a beep is heard.
M a x i m u m a p p l i c a t i o n i s indispensable :
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-tomatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked o n i s v a r i a b l e i n i t s e f f e c t ( e . g . o n a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
Note :
- In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
- After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.
PARTICULAR SITUATIONS
I n c e r t a i n s i t u a t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g t h e engine ...), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and re-lease the parking brake by pull- i n g then r e l e a s i n g control A. The full release of the parking brake i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e e x t i n c t i o n o f warning lamp P ( r e d ) o n t h e i n s t r u -ment panel and the display of a message “parking brake released” on the multifunction display.
If the parking brake malfunctionswhile applied or if the battery r u n s fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y r e l e a s e i s a l w a y s p o s s i b l e ( s e e p a r a g r a p h “Emergency unlocking”).
E L E C T R O N I C P A R K I N G B R A K E