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Gearboxes and steering wheel
READY TO SET OFF
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND 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.
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.
GEARBOXES AND STEERING WHEEL
5-speed gearbox 6-speed gearbox
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.
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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.
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. Good practice when starting
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.
Door or bonnet open warning light
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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) LIGHTING CONTROL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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.
DIRECTION INDICATORS (flashing)
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2.
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Steering wheel controls
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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) LIGHTING CONTROL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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.
DIRECTION INDICATORS (flashing)
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2.
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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 - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1 - 5 people.
2 - 6 to 9 people.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised loads.
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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Ventilation
ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
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Pressing this button, with the engine
running, activates the rapid demisting -
de-icing of the rear screen and/or electric
mirrors.
This function switches off:
- when the button is pressed,
- when the engine is switched off,
- automatically to prevent excessive energy consumption.
De-icing the rear screen and/or mirrors
Automatic air conditioning: visibility
programme
The comfort programme (AUTO) may not
be sufficient to quickly demist or de-ice the
windows (humidity, several passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility programme.
The visibility programme indicator light
comes on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air flow,
the de-icing of the rear screen and provides
optimum distribution of the ventilation to the
windscreen and side windows.
It deactivates the air recirculation.
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Ventilation
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ADDITIONAL HEATING
Vehicles fitted with an HDi engine may be
fitted with a heater. When the engine is at
idle or the vehicle is stationary, it is normal
to notice a high-pitched whistling noise and
a slight emission of smoke and odour.
Rear ventilation
Coolant circuit heater
This is an additional and autonomous
system which heats the diesel engine hot
coolant loop to make starting easier.
It improves the de-icing and demisting
performance.