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Automatic gear selection lever T h e a u t o m a t i c 4 - s p e e d ( p e t r o l
engine) or -speed (diesel engine)
g e a r b o x a l l o w s y o u t o s e l e c t o n e
o r o t h e r o f t h e f o l l o w i n g f u n c t i o n s
b y m o v i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r w i t h i n
the grid:
Park
Reverse gear
Neutral
Automatic forward drive
Operation
w i t h automatic adaptation to your style of driving.
Sequential forward drive
Operation in sequential mode , w i t h m a n u a l g e a r c h a n g i n g .
Snow programme
Operation in automatic Snow mode Gear selector position
The gear selector position is
s h o w n o n t h e d r i v e r ’ s i n s t r u m e n t
panel.
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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Starting the vehicle
To start the vehicle from position P :
- apply the brake pedal to exit position P,
- select function R, D or M, then
gradually release pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle
immediately starts moving. Equally you can start from position
N
:
- Release the handbrake, foot on the brake pedal,
- select function R, D or M, then
gradually release pressure on
the brake pedal; the vehicle
immediately starts moving. WARNING
With the engine idling, brakes
released, if function
R, D or M is
selected, the vehicle moves even
w i t h o u t a n y a c c e l e r a t i o n .
F o r t h i s r e a s o n , n e v e r a l l o w u n s u -
pervised children inside the vehi-
c l e w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
For any maintenance operation
t o b e c a r r i e d o u t w i t h t h e e n g i n e
running, apply the handbrake and
select position P.
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Operation in automatic mode
A u t o m a t i c c h a n g i n g b e t w e e n t h e
4 o r 6 g e a r s .
Selector on
D.
T h e g e a r b o x a l w a y s s e l e c t s t h e
g e a r b e s t a d a p t e d t o t h e f o l l o w i n g
parameters:
- style of driving,
- r o u t e p r o i l e ,
- vehicle load.
The gearbox then operates in
a u t o m a t i c m o d e , w i t h o u t r e q u i r i n g
any action on your part.
Notes:
When braking, the gearbox
s h i f t s d o w n a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o o f f e r
effective engine braking.
The gearbox also enhances
your safety by not changing up
w h e n y o u l i f t y o u r f o o t f r o m t h e
accelerator abruptly.
To obtain maximum acceleration
w i t h o u t t o u c h i n g t h e l e v e r , p r e s s
r a p i d l y d o w n o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r
p e d a l ( k i c k d o w n ) . T h e g e a r b o x
w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y c h a n g e d o w n o r
maintain the selected gear up to
maximum engine speed. A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Warning:
- Never select N function if the
vehicle is moving.
- Never select P or R if the vehicle
is not stationary.
- Do not change from one function to another to try to improve
braking on a slippery surface.
I f , w h i l e t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g ,
function N is engaged inadvertently,
let the engine idle before engaging
a function that is appropriate. Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, you have this special
p r o g r a m m e w h i c h f a c i l i t a t e s
s t a r t i n g a n d t r a c t i o n w h e n r o a d
grip conditions are poor.
Press button
, after you have
have started the vehicle and
selected function D;
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
Note:
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time:
Press button
once more to
deactivate the programme en-
gaged.
-speed gearbox (diesel engine):
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
w i t h t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n
D
(drive), a vibration limiting device
i s a c t i v a t e d w h e n p r e s s i n g t h e
brake pedal.
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Operation
When either the ESP or ASR system is brought into operation, the ESP/
ASR w a r n i n g l a m p l a s h e s .
Deactivation
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 w h e e l s t o s p i n
and thus regain traction.
- press control A.
- The ESP/ASR w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l
and the message ESP/ASR DEACTIVATED on the multifunction screen.
Then the ESP/ASR systems are no longer active.
The ESP/ASR systems will redeploy:
- automatically i f t h e i g n i t i o n h a s b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f o r a s s o o n a s t h e
vehicle reaches approx. 50 km/h (approx. 30 mph),
- manually b y a r e n e w e d p r e s s o n t h e c o n t r o l A.
Operational anomaly
I f t h e s y s t e m i s m a l f u n c t i o n i n g , E S P / A S R w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t s u p a l o n g
w i t h t h e S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p , a b e e p a n d t h e m e s s a g e “ E S P / A S R
FAULT” on the multifunction screen.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to i
t. In
the event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system
acts automatically on one or more brakes and also on the engine to bring
the vehicle back on trajectory. The ASR system optimises traction and
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
improves steering stability during acceleration. 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
Safety recommendations
The ESP system offers increased
driving safety but is not in place
to encourage the driver to take
additional risks or to drive at
excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is
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
manufacturer’s recommendations
o n w h e e l s ( t y r e s a n d r i m s ) , b r a k e
parts and electronic components,
a s w e l l a s w i t h C I T R O Ë N ’ s
assembly and repair procedures.
After any collision, have this
system checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
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T h e s e a c t i o n s d o n o t c a n c e l t h e c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h
remains displayed on the screen.
Reactivation of cruise control
- By recalling the memorised cruise speed:
After a deactivation, press button 3.
Your vehicle returns automatically to the memorised
c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h i s d i s p l a y e d o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel screen B.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the speed
a t w h i c h y o u a r e c u r r e n t l y t r a v e l l i n g , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
accelerate strongly to compensate.
- By selection of the current speed:
P r e s s b r i e l y on button 2 or 4 w h e n y o u a r e a t y o u r
desired speed.
The information “OFF” w i l l t h e n d i s a p p e a r f r o m t h e
screen.
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from “CRUISE” position to
position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is no longer
memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed,
accompanied by a sound signal and lighting of the
S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p .
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
Cruise control must only be used where road conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when weather and ro ad conditions are poor.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
To exceed the cruise speed temporarily
While cruise control is operating, it is still possible to
go above the cruise speed by actioning the accelerator
pedal (for example to overtake another vehicle). The
s p e e d d i s p l a y e d o n t h e s c r e e n l a s h e s . Y o u h a v e
only to release the accelerator pedal to return to the
memorised speed.
Adjusting the cruise speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the cruise speed,
displayed in zone B,
by pressing:
- Button 4 to increase the speed.
- Button 2 to reduce the speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a continuous press
to jump in steps of 5 mph.
Deactivation of cruise control with memorised
speed
- E i t h e r w i t h a p r e s s o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l o r c l u t c h pedal.
- Or if ESP or ASR are activated.
- O r w i t h a p r e s s o n b u t t o n 3.
Note: c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s d i s e n g a g e d w h e n t h e g e a r l e v e r
is in neutral position.
These actions bring up the dis-
play “OFF” in the instrument
panel screen. C R U I S E C O N T R O L
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T h i s d r i v i n g a s s i s t a n c e d e v i c e a l l o w s y o u t o c h o o s e a m a x i m u m s p e e d .
This has to be over 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Control
A f o r t h e s p e e d l i m i t e r i s s i t u a t e d b e l o w t h e l i g h t i n g / s i g n a l l i n g
control stalk.
Note: The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position “LIMIT”.
On selection of the function via control 1, the last
speed memorised is displayed.
The information “OFF” then disappears from the
screen.
To adjust the maximum speed
Provided the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised spe
ed by
pressing:
- button 4 to increase the memorised speed,
- button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the cruise speed in steps
of 1 mph and a continuous press to jump in steps of 5 mph.
To activate the speed limiter
If the desired limit speed is displayed, press button 3 to activate this limit.
W h i l e t h e f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e , p r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l w i l l n o t e n a b l e
you to go beyond the programmed speed unless you press the pedal
h a r d d o w n p a s t t h e t i g h t s p o t ( s e e “ T e m p o r a r y e x c e e d i n g o f t h e m a x i m u m
speed”).
Note: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised. S P E E D L I M I T E R
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To deactivate the speed limiter
Press button
3 located on the end of control A.
A mat not approved by CITROËN risks sliding under the a ccelerator pedal, thus preventing you
from pressing past the tight spot.
It will then be impossible to exit from your speed limita tion, unless by resorting to the control
under the steering wheel.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
This action causes the information
“OFF” to appear in the instrument panel screen.
The memorised speed remains displayed and is not cancelled.
Temporary exceeding of the maximum speed
Y o u c a n e x c e e d t h e m e m o r i s e d m a x i m u m s p e e d a t a n y t i m e b y p r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l h a r d d o w n p a s t t h e
tight spot.
D u r i n g t h e t i m e t h e l i m i t s p e e d i s b e i n g e x c e e d e d , t h e d i s p l a y e d s p e e d l a s h e s .
S i m p l y r e l e a s e t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l t o r e t u r n b e l o w t h e l i m i t s p e e d a n d m a k e t h e f u n c t i o n a c t i v e a g a i n .
Note: if during use of the speed limiter the system is not able to retain the memorised speed (e.g. on a steep
d e s c e n t ) , t h e n t h e s p e e d l a s h e s . I f n e c e s s a r y , a d j u s t y o u r d r i v i n g s p e e d .
T h e f u n c t i o n w i l l r e - e n g a g e w h e n y o u r s p e e d i s a g a i n b e l o w t h e d e s i r e d l i m i t s p e e d .
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from position “LIMIT” to position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed, accompanied by a sound signal and lig hting of the
S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p . C o n s u l t y o u r C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . S P E E D L I M I T E R
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Memorisation of driving positions
I t i s p o s s i b l e t o m e m o r i s e t w o d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n s u s i n g b u t t o n s
1 a n d 2 :
- t u r n t h e i g n i t i o n k e y t o t h e d r i v e p o s i t i o n “ M ” ,
- a d j u s t y o u r s e a t ,
- p r e s s s u c c e s s i v e l y o n c o n t r o l M t h e n o n b u t t o n 1 “ i r s t d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n ” o r o n b u t t o n 2 “ s e c o n d d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n ” .
T h e m e m o r i s a t i o n i s r e c o g n i s e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . M e m o r i s i n g o f a n e w p o s i t i o n c a n c e l s t h e p r e v i o u s o n e .
Recall of a memorised driving position
Engine stopped
- P r e s s b r i e l y o n b u t t o n 1 or 2 t o r e c a l l t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n .
Note: a f t e r s e v e r a l c o n s e c u t i v e r e c a l l s o f a m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n , t h e f u n c t i o n w i l l b e d e a c t i v a t e d u n t i l t h e e n g i n e
i s s t a r t e d .
Engine running
- K e e p b u t t o n 1 or 2 p r e s s e d u n t i l t h e a d j u s t m e n t o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n h a s b e e n c o m p l e t e d .
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