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Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines automatic application when the
e n g i n e i s s w i t c h e d o f f , a n d a u t o m a t i c r e l e a s e w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s s e t i n
motion (automatic function activated by default).
Manual locking/unlocking is possible.
Parking space sensor
The "Parking space sensor" func-
t i o n a s s i s t s y o u i n fi n d i n g a p a r k i n g
space.
Dual-zone
digital
air conditioning
This air conditioning system enables you to
adjust the comfort levels of the driver and the
front passenger independently.
Audio and communication systems
T h i s e q u i p m e n t b e n e fi t s f r o m t h e l a t e s t
t e c h n o l o g y : M P 3 c o m p a t i b l e r a d i o , B l u e t o o t h ®
s y s t e m , N a v i D r i v e 3 D , M y W a y .
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D A S H B O A R D
1. Sunlight sensor.
2. Soft diffusion air conditioning adjustment knob.
3. Passenger’s airbag.
4. Side window demist vent.
5. Passenger’s air vents.
6. B o n n e t r e l e a s e .
7. H a z a r d w a r n i n g l a m p s b u t t o n .
8. Switch in the glovebox:
- Passenger’s airbag activation/deactivation
9. Glovebox:
- V e h i c l e d o c u m e n t s t o r a g e
- Audio-video sockets
- F u s e b o x a c c e s s fl a p
10. E S P / P a r k i n g S e n s o r s / L a n e D e p a r t u r e W a r n i n g
System controls.
11. Suspension controls:
- Ground clearance adjustment
- Sport mode
12. Armrest with cup-holder.
13. Electric parking brake.
14. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls.
15. Ashtray with cigar lighter.
16. Gear lever.
17. Storage.
18. Audio and telematics system.
19. Air conditioning controls.
20. Storage.
21. Multifunction screen.
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Electric parking brake Never leave a child alone inside
t h e v e h i c l e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n ,
as they could release the parking
brake. Hill start assist
Manual operation
The MANUAL application/release of
the parking brake is always possible by
pulling/pushing control B .
B e f o r e l e a v i n g t h e
v e h i c l e , c h e c k t h a t
warning lamp A (!) (red)
on the instrument panel
i s o n fi x e d ( n o t fl a s h i n g ) a n d t h a t w a r n i n g
lamp P (red) on control B is on.
If you leave the vehicle with the
e n g i n e s t i l l r u n n i n g , a p p l y t h e
parking brake manually. D o n o t l e a v e t h e v e h i c l e w h i l e
it is being held in the temporary
immobilisation hill start assist
phase.
T o a i d s t a r t i n g o n a g r a d i e n t , y o u r
vehicle is equipped with a system which
keeps it immobilised for a short time
( a b o u t 2 s e c o n d s ) , t h e a p p r o x i m a t e
time it takes to move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- T h e v e h i c l e i s c o m p l e t e l y s t a t i o n a r y ,
with your foot on the brake pedal.
- In certain conditions on a gradient.
- With the driver’s door closed.
B e f o r e l e a v i n g t h e
v e h i c l e , c h e c k t h a t
warning lamp
A (!) (red)
on the instrument panel
i s o n fi x e d ( n o t fl a s h i n g ) a n d t h a t w a r n i n g
lamp P (red) on control B is on.
Automatic operation
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when
you press the accelerator. With the
v e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y , t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e
is automatically applied when the
engine is switched off .
D R I V I N G
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"Lighting" menu
O n c e y o u h a v e s e l e c t e d t h i s m e n u ,
y o u c a n :
A c t i v a t e / d e a c t i v a t e t h e l i g h t i n g
o f t h e d a y t i m e r u n n i n g l a m p s * .
A c t i v a t e / d e a c t i v a t e t h e g u i d e -
me-home lighting and adjust its
duration.
A c t i v a t e / d e a c t i v a t e t h e d u a l -
function Xenon directional head-
lamps. "Comfort" menu
O n c e y o u h a v e s e l e c t e d t h i s m e n u ,
y o u c a n :
A c t i v a t e / d e a c t i v a t e t h e d r i v e r ' s
welcome lighting function.
S e l e c t u n l o c k i n g o f a l l t h e d o o r s
o r j u s t t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r .
A c t i v a t e / d e a c t i v a t e a u t o m a t i c
operation of the electric parking
brake.
* D e p e n d i n g o n c o u n t r y .
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Front
foglamps fi x e d .
The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear
foglamps fi x e d .
The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards
to switch off the rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating fi x e d . The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has
switched off before starting. The duration for which the warning lamp is
o n i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s .
Parking
brake fi x e d .
The parking brake is applied or not
p r o p e r l y r e l e a s e d . Release the parking brake to switch
o f f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p , k e e p i n g y o u r
foot on the brake pedal.
O b s e r v e t h e s a f e t y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s .
For further information on the
p a r k i n g b r a k e , r e f e r t o t h e " D r i v i n g "
section.
fl a s h i n g .
T h e p a r k i n g b r a k e i s n o t f u l l y a p p l i e d
or is released.
Passenger's
airbag
system fi x e d . T h e c o n t r o l s w i t c h , l o c a t e d i n t h e
g l o v e b o x , i s i n t h e "
ON " position.
T h e p a s s e n g e r ' s f r o n t a i r b a g i s
activated.
I n t h i s c a s e , d o n o t i n s t a l l a r e a r -
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF "
position to deactivate the front
p a s s e n g e r ' s a i r b a g .
I n t h i s c a s e y o u c a n i n s t a l l a r e a r -
facing child seat.
T h e p a s s e n g e r ' s a i r b a g s y s t e m i s
a u t o m a t i c a l l y p u t i n t o s e r v i c e o n
starting the vehicle (" ON " position).
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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) fi x e d .
T h e a n t i - l o c k b r a k i n g s y s t e m h a s a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional
braking.
D r i v e c a r e f u l l y a t r e d u c e d s p e e d
a n d c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
w i t h o u t d e l a y .
Electric
parking brake fl a s h i n g . The electric parking brake is not
a p p l i e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y . Y o u m u s t s t o p i m m e d i a t e l y w h e r e i t
is safe to do so.
P a r k o n l e v e l g r o u n d , s w i t c h o f f t h e
i g n i t i o n a n d c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N
dealer.
Electric
parking brake fault fi x e d . T h e e l e c t r i c p a r k i n g b r a k e i s f a u l t y . C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r w i t h o u t
d e l a y .
The parking brake can be released
m a n u a l l y .
For further information about the
e l e c t r i c p a r k i n g b r a k e , r e f e r t o t h e
" D r i v i n g " s e c t i o n .
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the electric parking brake fi x e d .
The "automatic application"
(on switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
d e a c t i v a t e d o r f a u l t y . Activate the function (according to
c o u n t r y ) v i a t h e v e h i c l e c o n fi g u r a t i o n
m e n u o r c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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MANUAL PARKING BRAKE
Mechanical device for immobilising
the vehicle when stationary. This warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is en-
gaged or not fully released.
If the parking brake is released,
the lighting of this warning lamp
along with the STOP warning lamp
i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l
is low or a malfunction of the brake
force distributor.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Application
Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
To facilitate the action on the lever,
you are recommended to press the
brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a pre-
cautionary measure, engage
fi r s t g e a r .
On steep gradients, turn the steer-
ing wheel towards the pavement. Release
Press on the end of the lever
whilst pulling it then lower it fully.
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Manual application/release of the parking brake is always pos-
sible by pulling control A while
pressing the brake pedal. Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake
is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobil-
ise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of the warning
lamp on control A and on
the instrument panel,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P on
the instrument panel is per-
manently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
-
the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the instrument panel
screen.
T h e n o i s e o f o p e r a t i o n w i l l c o n fi r m
to you the application/release of
your electric parking brake.
- the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
-
the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the instrument panel
screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P on
the instrument panel is per-
manently lit.