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Gearboxes and steering wheel
READY TO SET OFF
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Reverse gear
In the 6-speed configuration, raise the collar
under the gear knob to engage reverse gear.
Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
To change gear easily, always press the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand on
the gear knob as the force exerted, even if
slight, may wear the internal components of
the gearbox over time.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the
steering wheel by lowering the lever.
Adjust the height and depth of the steering
wheel, then lock by pushing the lever fully
upwards.
GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
5-speed gearbox 6-speed gearbox
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
Key
Take care to prevent the key from coming
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key
(key ring, ...) weighing the key down in the
ignition switch may cause a malfunction.
Good practice when starting Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly,
check!
Diesel pre-heating warning light If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light comes
on for less than one second, you
can start without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning light to
switch off then operate the starter (Starting
position) until the engine starts. Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to return
to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the steering
wheel gently while turning the key, without
forcing. In this position, certain accessories
can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine turns
over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering locks. Remove the key.
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Steering wheel controls
ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic lights
if your vehicle is fitted with a
brightness sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic lights
if your vehicle is fitted with a
brightness sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
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Steering wheel controls Front fog lights (green)
and rear fog lights (amber,
2nd rotation of the ring
forwards).
To switch off the front and rear fog
lights, turn the ring rearwards twice in
succession.
In clear weather or in rain, both day
and night, rear fog lights dazzle and
are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer needed.
Automatic switching on of the lights switches
off the rear fog lamps, but the front fog
lamps remain on. Daytime lights
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold, the vehicle may be equipped
with daytime lights. The dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are only lit
on switching to the automatic switching on
of the lights mode or when the lights are
switched on manually.
Front and rear fog lights
Rotate ring
B forwards to switch on and
rearwards to switch off. The status is
confirmed by the light on the instrument
panel.
These operate with the side lights and the
dipped beam headlamps.
Front fog lights (green,
1st rotation of the ring forwards). This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel.
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Automatic switching on of the lights Activation
Turn the ring to the
AUTO position. The
activation of this function is accompanied by
a message on the display.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly , the lights come on
accompanied by the service warning light,
an audible signal and a message on the
display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
HEADLAMP BEAM
Depending on the load in your vehicle, the
beam setting must be adjusted.
0 - No load.
1 - Partial load.
2 - Average load.
3 - Maximum authorised load.
Do not cover the brightness sensor
located on the windscreen, behind the
mirror. It is used for the automatic switching
on of the lights and for the automatic wipers. The side lights and dipped
beam headlamps switch
on automatically if the light
is poor, or during operation
of the windscreen wipers. They switch off as
soon as the light becomes bright enough or
the windscreen wipers stop.
This function is not compatible with the
daytime lights. Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards. The
deactivation of this function is accompanied
by a message on the display.
The function is deactivated temporarily when
you use the manual lights stalk.
Initial setting is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect sufficient
light. As a consequence, the lights will
not come on automatically. If necessary,
you must switch on the dipped headlamps
manually.
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Steering wheel controls
WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Manual windscreen wipers
2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.
Single wipe
(press downwards). Do not cover the rain sensor,
located in the centre of the
windscreen, behind the mirror.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-wipe
is accompanied by a timed sweep of the
wipers.
The headlamp wash is linked with the wash-
wipe, it is triggered if the dipped headlamps
are on.
In the I ntermittent position, the wiping speed
is in proportion to the vehicle speed. To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 6.
In the AUTO position, the windscreen wipers
operate automatically and adapt their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
When not in AUTO mode, for the other
positions, refer to the manual windscreen
wipers section.
Whenever the ignition has been switched
off for more than one minute, with the
windscreen wiper stalk in position 2, 1 or I,
the stalk must be reactivated:
- move the stalk to any position,
- then move it back to the required
position. Automatic windscreen wipers
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Special position of the windscreen
wipers
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the stalk positions the
wipers against the windscreen uprights. This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning or
replacement.
Refer to the "Changing a windscreen
wiper blade" section of chapter 7.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the ignition to avoid
triggering of the automatic wiping.
In winter, it is advisable to wait for the
windscreen to completely clear of ice before
operating the automatic wipe.
Rear windscreen wiper
Turn the ring to the first notch. Rear windscreen wash
Turn the ring past the first notch:
the windscreen wash then the
windscreen wiper operate for a fixed time.
In winter, in the event of a considerable
amount of snow or ice, switch on the
rear screen demister. Once de-icing is
complete, remove the snow or ice which has
accumulated on the rear wiper blade. You
can then operate the rear windscreen wiper.
To park the wipers in their normal position
after this has been done, switch on the
ignition and move the stalk.
Activation
Press the control downwards. Activation of
the function is accompanied by a message
on the display.
The automatic windscreen wipers function
must be reactivated if the ignition has been
switched off for more than one minute, by
pressing the stalk downwards.
Deactivation/Switching off
Place the windscreen wipers stalk in position
I , 1 or 2 . Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by a message on the display.
In the event of malfunction of the automatic
windscreen wipers, the windscreen wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.