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READY TO SET OFF
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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.     
         
        
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 Driving safety 
SAFETY
4
 DRIVING SAFETY 
 HORN 
 Press the centre of the steering wheel. 
 HANDBRAKE 
  Applying  
 Pull the handbrake to immobilise your  
vehicle.  
 Check that the handbrake is applied  
 fi   r m l y   b e f o r e   l e a v i n g   t h e   v e h i c l e .    Releasing  
 Pull the handle and press the button to  
lower the handbrake.   HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS 
 Press this button, the direction  
 i n d i c a t o r s   fl   a s h .   
 They can operate with the ignition off. 
 The hazard warning lights should only  
be used in dangerous situations, when 
stopping in an emergency or when 
driving in unusual conditions. 
 When parking on a slope, direct your 
wheels towards the pavement and pull 
the handbrake.  
 There is no advantage in engaging  
a gear after parking the vehicle, 
particularly if the vehicle is loaded.   If the handbrake is still on 
or has not been released 
properly, this is indicated by 
this warning light which comes 
on on the instrument panel. 
  Automatic lighting of hazard  
warning lights  
 When braking in an emergency,  
depending on the force of deceleration, 
the hazard warning lights come 
on automatically. They switch off 
 a u t o m a t i c a l l y   t h e   fi   r s t   t i m e   y o u  
accelerate.  
 It is also possible to switch them off by  
pressing the button on the fascia.