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Instruments and controls
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Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as
follows:
- Switch off the ignition,
- Press and hold the trip recorder r e s e t b u t t o n ,
- Switch on the ignition.
T h e d i s p l a y b e g i n s a c o u n t d o w n .
When the display shows " = 0 " , release
t h e b u t t o n ; t h e s p a n n e r d i s a p p e a r s .
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for a few
seconds, after the service information. Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of
"OIL" ,
linked with the
service warning light,
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 a n d a m e s s a g e o n t h e
display, indicates a lack of oil which
could damage the engine.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a c h e c k
using the dipstick, it is essential that
the level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a
malfunction of the
engine oil level gauge.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. Dipstick
A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
B = minimum, top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s i n g
the type of oil suited to your
engine.
Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press
t h e b u t t o n u n t i l t h e z e r o s
appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press
t h e b u t t o n t o v a r y t h e
intensity of the lighting
of the instruments and
controls. When the lighting reaches
the minimum (or maximum) setting,
r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n t h e n p r e s s i t a g a i n
t o i n c r e a s e ( o r r e d u c e ) t h e b r i g h t n e s s .
As soon as the lighting is of the
r e q u i r e d b r i g h t n e s s , r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n .
T h e l e v e l r e a d w i l l o n l y b e c o r r e c t
if the vehicle is on level ground
a n d t h e e n g i n e h a s b e e n o f f f o r
more than 15 minutes.
After this operation, if you wish
t o d i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y , l o c k
the vehicle and wait for at least
fi v e m i n u t e s , o t h e r w i s e t h e z e r o r e - s e t
w i l l n o t b e r e g i s t e r e d .
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GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
Park: position of the lever
when parked.
T o i m m o b i l i s e t h e v e h i c l e o r
start the engine.
To park the vehicle
( h a n d b r a k e o n ) a n d s t a r t t h e
engine.
Drive: position of the lever
while driving.
Reverse: position of the lever
in reverse gear.
To reverse the vehicle.
Neutral: position of the lever
in neutral.
To move the vehicle forwards
in automatic mode.
Manual: selection of the gears
b y p r e s s i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r
(1 to 6).
To move the vehicle forwards in
manual mode.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
The six-speed (Diesel engine)
"Porsche Tiptronic-system" automatic
g e a r b o x o f f e r s a c h o i c e b e t w e e n :
- the comfort of integral automatic
operation , e n h a n c e d b y a s n o w
programme,
- or the pleasure of manual gear
changing . Gear selection gate
- Move the lever in the gate to select
a position. Once the position
is selected, the corresponding
indicator light appears on the
instrument panel display.
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Automatic changing of the six gears .
Moving off
- It is essential to press
t h e b r a k e p e d a l t o e x i t
position P ,
- select position R or D ,
You can also move off from position N .
- gradually release the
p r e s s u r e o n t h e b r a k e
pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
- With your foot on t h e b r a k e , r e l e a s e
t h e h a n d b r a k e ,
- select position R , D or M ,
- gradually release the p r e s s u r e o n t h e b r a k e
pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately. 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 m o s t
s u i t a b l e g e a r a c c o r d i n g t o t h e f o l l o w i n g
parameters:
- the style of driving,
- t h e r o a d p r o fi l e ,
- the vehicle load.
T h e g e a r b o x i s t h e n o p e r a t i n g i n a u t o -
adaptive mode, without any action on
your part. For immediate maximum
acceleration without touching the
gear lever, press the accelerator
pedal down as far as it will go to the
end of its travel passing the point of
r e s i s t a n c e ( k i c k d o w n ) . T h e g e a r b o x w i l l
automatically change down or maintain
the gear selected until maximum
engine speed is reached.
With the engine running, to move off
from position
P .
Automatic mode
O n a d e s c e n t , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l
automatically change down in order to
p r o v i d e e f fi c i e n t e n g i n e b r a k i n g a n d
good re-acceleration.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
s u d d e n l y , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l n o t c h a n g e
to a higher gear for reasons of safety.
When stationary with the gear lever in
position D ( d r i v e ) , a v i b r a t i o n l i m i t i n g
d e v i c e i s a c t i v a t e d b y p r e s s i n g t h e
b r a k e p e d a l .
- Select position D .
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- press the lever to the+ sign to change to a
higher gear, from 1 to 6,
- conversely, press the lever to the - sign to change to a
lower gear. You can change from position
D
(automatic mode) to position M
(manual mode) at any time.
Stopping the vehicle, starting
the engine
Reverse gear
- Select position
R , with the
vehicle stationary and the
engine at idle.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t a n d t h e l e v e r i s
in position P , i t w i l l b e i m p o s s i b l e
to change to another position. - Select position
P to
immobilise the vehicle or
to start the engine , with
t h e h a n d b r a k e o n o r o f f .
- You can also select position N to park or to
start the engine , with the
h a n d b r a k e o n .
If position N is engaged
inadvertently while driving, allow
t h e e n g i n e t o r e t u r n t o i d l e b e f o r e
engaging position D to accelerate.
Manual mode
M a n u a l c h a n g i n g o f t h e g e a r s b y
pressing.
- Select lever position M , I n m a n u a l m o d e , i t i s o n l y p o s s i b l e t o
change from one gear to another if
the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit. If they do not, the vehicle will
operate temporarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
m o v i n g v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x
automatically selects gear 1.
The
(snow) programme does not
operate in manual mode.
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Good practice
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
N e v e r c h a n g e b e t w e e n p o s i t i o n s t o
o p t i m i s e b r a k i n g o n a s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e .
There is a risk of damage to the
g e a r b o x :
- if you press the accelerator and b r a k e p e d a l s a t t h e s a m e t i m e ,
- if you force the lever from position P to another position in the
e v e n t o f a b a t t e r y f a i l u r e .
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s a t i d l e , b r a k e s
not applied, if position R , D or M is
selected the vehicle moves even
w i t h o u t t h e a c c e l e r a t o r b e i n g p r e s s e d .
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle,
with the engine running .
Operating abnormality
A n y o p e r a t i n g a b n o r m a l i t y i s i n d i c a t e d
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m p a n i e d b y
the message "Automatic gear fault"
o n t h e d i s p l a y a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e S n o w
s n o w fl a k e o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l .
I n t h i s s i t u a t i o n t h e g e a r b o x o p e r a t e s
in downgrade mode (locked in
3 r d g e a r ) . Y o u m a y f e e l a s u b s t a n t i a l
knock when changing from P to R and
from N to R (this will not cause any
d a m a g e t o t h e g e a r b o x ) .
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
keeping within the limit of local speed
restrictions.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
p o s s i b l e .
You can return to the automatic
programme at any time.
- P r e s s b u t t o n again to switch off
the programme you are in.
Snow programme
In addition to the automatic
programme, there is a special
Snow programme.
This improves starting
and drive when traction is
p o o r . T h e s n o w fl a k e a p p e a r s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
- P r e s s b u t t o n once the
v e h i c l e h a s b e e n s t a r t e d
and position D selected.
T h e g e a r b o x a d a p t s t o d r i v i n g
on slippery roads.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting
Handbrake
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
version with a rotating front seat,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
the vehicle then lowering the lever
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
rotation of the driver's seat.
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a warning light which comes on on the instrument panel,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a message on the display.
Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.
Running and accessories position.
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
Starting position.
The starter is operated. Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the
Running position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting.
Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
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Steering wheel controls
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SPEED LIMITER "LIMIT"
T o r e s u m e u s e o f t h e l i m i t e r , s i m p l y
r e d u c e t h e p r e s s u r e o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r
p e d a l g r a d u a l l y a n d r e t u r n t o a s p e e d
b e l o w t h a t p r o g r a m m e d .
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a s p e e d
l i m i t e r a n d c r u i s e c o n t r o l ( a c c o r d i n g
to the country in which the vehicle is
s o l d a n d t h e e n g i n e ) , t h e s e f u n c t i o n s
c a n n o t b e a c t i v a t e d a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
The operating actions can be carried
out when stationary, with the engine
running, or with the vehicle moving. F u n c t i o n s e l e c t e d ,
d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e
" S p e e d L i m i t e r "
symbol.
F u n c t i o n d e a c t i v a t e d ,
l a s t p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d - O F F
( e x a m p l e a t 6 5 m p h
( 1 0 7 k m / h ) ) .
F u n c t i o n a c t i v a t e d
( e x a m p l e a t 6 5 m p h
( 1 0 7 k m / h ) ) .
V e h i c l e s p e e d a b o v e
( e x a m p l e a t 7 0 m p h
( 1 1 8 k m / h ) ) ,
t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d i s d i s p l a y e d
fl a s h i n g .
Operating fault
d e t e c t e d , O F F -
t h e d a s h e s fl a s h .
T h i s s p e e d l i m i t e r s h o w s t h e f u n c t i o n
selection status on the instrument
p a n e l a n d d i s p l a y s t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d :
" T h i s i s t h e s e l e c t e d s p e e d w h i c h t h e
d r i v e r d o e s n o t w i s h t o e x c e e d " .
T h i s s e l e c t i o n i s m a d e w i t h t h e e n g i n e
running while stationary or with the
v e h i c l e m o v i n g . T h e m i n i m u m s p e e d
w h i c h c a n b e p r o g r a m m e d i s 2 0 m p h
( 3 0 k m / h ) .
T h e s p e e d o f t h e v e h i c l e r e s p o n d s
t o t h e p r e s s u r e o f t h e d r i v e r ' s f o o t a s
f a r a s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l p o i n t o f
r e s i s t a n c e w h i c h i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e
p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d h a s b e e n r e a c h e d .
H o w e v e r , p r e s s i n g t h e p e d a l b e y o n d
t h i s p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e t o t h e fl o o r
p e r m i t s e x c e e d i n g o f t h e p r o g r a m m e d
s p e e d .
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Selecting the function
- P l a c e t h e d i a l i n t h e LIMIT position.
T h e l i m i t e r i s s e l e c t e d b u t i s n o t y e t
a c t i v e . T h e d i s p l a y i n d i c a t e s t h e
l a s t p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d .
Programming a speed
A s p e e d c a n b e p r o g r a m m e d w i t h o u t
activating the limiter but with the
engine running.
T o m e m o r i s e a s p e e d h i g h e r t h a n t h e
previous one:
- press the Set + button.
A b r i e f p r e s s i n c r e a s e s t h e s p e e d b y
1 m p h ( k m / h ) .
A m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s i n c r e a s e s t h e
s p e e d i n s t e p s o f 5 m p h ( k m / h ) .
Activation/Deactivation (off)
Pressing this button once activates
t h e l i m i t e r , p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n a g a i n
d e a c t i v a t e s i t ( O F F ) .
T o m e m o r i s e a s p e e d l o w e r t h a n t h e
previous one:
- press the Set - button.
A b r i e f p r e s s d e c r e a s e s t h e s p e e d b y
1 m p h ( k m / h ) .
A m a i n t a i n e d p r e s s d e c r e a s e s t h e
s p e e d i n s t e p s o f 5 m p h ( k m / h ) .