Starting and stopping     Good practice when stopping 
  Good practice when starting 
  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.      Door or bonnet open  
warning light  
 If this comes on, a door or the  
bonnet is not closed correctly, 
check!  
  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.   
 STARTING AND STOPPING 
  
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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   Starting and stopping   
 HILL START ASSISTANCE 
 This function, linked with the ESP,  
makes hill starts easier and is activated 
in the following conditions:  
   -   the vehicle must be stationary, engine running, foot on the brake, 
  -   the gradient of the road must be  steeper than 5 %, 
     -      u p h i l l ,   t h e   g e a r b o x   m u s t   b e   i n   neutral or in a gear other than  
reverse, 
  -   downhill, reverse gear must be  engaged.  
 The HHC (Hill Holder Control) or Hill 
Start Assistance function is a driving 
comfort feature. It is not an automatic 
vehicle parking function or an 
automatic handbrake.    Operation  
 With the brake pedal and clutch pedal  
pressed, from the time you release the 
 b r a k e   p e d a l   y o u   h a v e   a p p r o x i m a t e l y
2 seconds before the vehicle starts 
to roll back and without using the 
handbrake within which to move off.  
 During the moving off phase, the  
function is deactivated automatically, 
gradually releasing the braking 
pressure. During this phase, the typical 
noise of mechanical disengaging of 
the brakes can be heard, indicating the 
imminent movement of the vehicle. 
  Anomaly 
 The hill start assistance is deactivated 
in the following situations:  
   -   when the clutch pedal is released, 
  -   when the handbrake is applied, 
  -   when the engine is switched off, 
  -   when the engine stalls.   
 If a malfunction of the  
system occurs, this warning 
light comes on accompanied 
by an audible signal and 
 c o n fi   r m e d   b y   a   m e s s a g e  
on the display. Contact a CITROËN 
dealer to have the system checked.