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P r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l fi r m l y
while starting the engine.
Moving off
Select position P or N .
Start the engine.
"P" or "N" appears on the instrument
panel screen.
S e l e c t fi r s t g e a r ( D or +/- ) or reverse ( R ).
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal then accelerate.
"D" or "1" or "R" appears on the instru-
ment panel screen.
Manual mode
Move the lever backwards, then to the
left to select position +/- .
Push forwards ( + ) to change up.
Push backwards ( - ) to change down.
Using the lever Using the steering mounted contr
ols
Press behind the "+" steering mounted
control paddle to change up.
Press behind the "-" steering mounted
control paddle to change down.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits it.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
gently to engage the gear.
At low speeds, when approaching a
s t o p o r t r a f fi c l i g h t s f o r e x a m p l e , t h e
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n t o fi r s t g e a r
automatically.
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"Normal" automatic mode
Select position D .
"D" appears on the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox then operates in automatic
mode, without any action on the part of
the driver.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp vari-
ations in the pressure on the accelera-
tor pedal.
"Temporary" manual mode
In automatic mode, you can take con-
trol temporarily at any time using the
steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits man-
ual selection of the gears in situations
which require a faster changedown than
that offered in automatic mode (arrival
at a roundabout, exit from a car park
with a steep gradient, overtaking...).
The gearbox engages the gear re-
quested if the engine speed permits it.
The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automatic mode, press
the back of the "+/OFF" control for at
least 2 seconds.
"Sport" automatic mode
From automatic mode, you can engage
"Sport" mode.
With the vehicle moving or stationary,
push the thumbwheel A forward.
"SPORT" appears on the instrument
panel screen.
Switching off "Sport" automatic
mode
You can return to "Normal" automatic
mode at any time:
Push the thumbwheel A rearward
once. Before switching off the engine, you
must engage position
P or N to place
the gearbox in neutral.
You must apply the parking brake to im-
mobilise the vehicle.
The gear lever must be in position P
to
remove the ignition key.
Stopping the vehicle
Hill start assist
To assist you when starting on a gradi-
e n t , y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a s y s t e m
w h i c h i m m o b i l i s e s i t b r i e fl y ( a p p r o x i -
mately 2 seconds), the time required to
move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal. This function is
only active when the vehicle has been
completely immobilised with your foot
on the brake pedal and on certain gra-
dients.
Do not get out of the vehicle during
the hill start
assist
temporary immo-
bilisation phase.
To immobilise the vehicle on a gradient
for a longer period, you must use the
parking brake, not the accelerator.
When starting on a gradient, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking
brake.
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Operating anomaly Reverse gear
Flashing of the indicator R in the instru-
ment panel screen, accompanied by an
audible signal, indicates a malfunction
on engaging the gear:
Press the brake pedal, position the gear
lever in position N and engage reverse
gear again.
With the ignition on, if this warning
light comes on, accompanied by vi-
bration in the pedals and the message
"Maintenance required" on the in-
strument panel display, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
If the message is displayed, carry out
the following operations:
- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,
- place the lever in position P or N ,
apply the handbrake and let the en-
gine run,
- open the bonnet to allow the engine to cool.
If the message disappears for a long
period, you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or
appears frequently, contact a dealer of
the Marque without delay.
Overheating of the engine may re-
sult in unwanted declutching of the
gearbox.
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Programming
Press button 1 .
Set the programmed speed by ac-
celerating to the required speed,
then press button 2 "COAST SET" .
CRUISE CONTROL
The controls of this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.
1. "ON/OFF" button: activation/deacti-
vation of the cruise control mode.
2. "COAST SET" button: storing of a
driving speed and decreasing of the
cruising speed.
3. "ACC RES" button: increasing of
the cruising speed and recalling of
the stored speed.
4. "CANCEL" button: switching off of
the cruise control. When you press button
1 , the "CRUISE"
indicator comes on in the instrument
panel.
Steering mounted controls Display on the instrument panel
The cruise control cannot, in any cir-
cumstances, take the place of the
need to comply with speed limits or
of the vigilance and responsibility of
the driver.
System which automatically maintains
the vehicle speed at the value pro-
grammed by the driver, without any ac-
tion on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is
switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must be
25 mph (40 km/h) minimum and sec-
ond gear must be engaged in the case
of a manual gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off man-
ually, by an action on the brake or clutch
pedal or if the ASC system is triggered.
The programmed speed can be ex-
ceeded temporarily by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed,
simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
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When the cruise control is in
operation, pay attention if you
press and hold one of the pro-
grammed speed adjustment buttons:
this can result in a very rapid change
in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slip-
p e r y r o a d s o r i n h e a v y t r a f fi c .
On a steep descent, the cruise con-
trol will not be able to prevent the
vehicle from exceeding the pro-
grammed speed.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
To deactivate the cruise control:
Press the brake or clutch pedal, or
Press button 1 "ON OFF" , or
Press button 4 "CANCEL" .
The cruise control may be deactivated
automatically:
When the vehicle reaches a speed
below 20 mph (35 km/h).
When the active stability control sys-
tem (ASC) comes into operation.
Reactivating the function
When the cruise control has been de-
activated, you can return to the stored
speed by pressing button 3 "ACC RES"
when you reach a minimum speed of
25 mph (40 km/h).
Decreasing the programmed speed
Using button 2 "COAST SET" :
- successive presses decrease the speed in steps of approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
- a maintained press of this button decreases the speed progressively.
Once the speed required has been
reached, release the button, the new
speed is stored.
Using the brake pedal:
- brake to deactivate the cruise con- trol, then press button 2 "COAST
SET" . Release to store the new
speed.
Temporary acceleration/deceleration Increasing the programmed speed
Using button 3 "ACC RES" :
- successive presses increase the speed in steps of approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
- a maintained press of this button increases the programmed speed
progressively.
Once the speed required has been
reached, release the button, the new
speed is stored.
Using the accelerator pedal:
- accelerate to reach the speed re- quired, then press button 2 "COAST
SET" . Release the button to store
the new speed. Temporary acceleration
Press the accelerator pedal as normal.
When the pedal is released, you return
to the stored speed.
Temporary deceleration
Press the brake pedal to reduce the
speed. To return to the stored speed,
press button
3 "ACC RES" .
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CHECKING LEVELS Brake fluid level To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level
The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil
level indicator on the instrument panel,
or using the dipstick. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
between the "MAX" and "MIN"
marks.
If it is not, check the brake pad
wear.
C h a n g i n g t h e b r a k e fl u i d
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Coolant level
The coolant level must be
measured when the engine is
cold and should be between
the "LOW" and "FULL" marks.
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
Screenwash and headlamp wash * fluid
C h e c k t h e fl u i d l e v e l r e g u l a r l y ,
using the gauge.
* According to country.
Changing the engine oil
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
C h a n g i n g t h e c o o l a n t fl u i d
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h i s fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e m a n u f a c -
turer's recommendations for optimum
cleaning.
Power steering fluid level
C h e c k t h e fl u i d l e v e l w i t h t h e e n g i n e a t
idle.
C h e c k t h a t t h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d
level is always between the "MAX" and
"MIN" marks and top up if necessary.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h i s fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e m a n u f a c -
turer's recommendations.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
When working under the bonnet, take
care as certain areas of the engine may
be extremely hot (risk of burns).
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Manual gearbox
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of gearbox mainte-
nance.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake
If the parking brake travel is
too long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the parking brake must
be adjusted, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s . In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
the braking system, CITROËN
s e l e c t s a n d o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c
products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited .
Transfer box and rear differential
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the service interval
for these components.
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Rear lamps
1. Third brake
lamp
(
LEDs
).
2. Brake
lamps
/
Sidelamps
(21/5 -
W21W - 5 W).
3. Direction indicators
(WY21W - 21 W).
4. Reversing
lamps
(W21W - 21 W).
5. Number plate
lamps
(W5W - 5W).
6. Foglamps
(W21W - 21 W). Changing brake lamp/sidelamp and
direction indicator bulbs
T h e s e t w o b u l b s a r e c h a n g e d f r o m o u t -
s i d e w i t h t h e t a i l g a t e o p e n :
O p e n t h e t a i l g a t e ( r e f e r t o t h e " A c c e s s "
section),
R e m o v e t h e t w o l a m p fi x i n g b o l t s A ,
E x t r a c t t h e l a m p u n i t f r o m o u t s i d e ,
T u r n t h e p i n C to the left and remove it.
P u l l t h e b u l b D o u t a n d c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
reverse order.
T u r n t h e p i n B to the left and remove it.
P u l l t h e b u l b o u t a n d c h a n g e i t . W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e l a m p u n i t , a l i g n t h e
t w o p i n s
E w i t h t h e o p e n i n g s o n t h e v e -
hicle.
A m b e r c o l o u r e d b u l b s , s u c h a s t h e
d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s , m u s t b e r e p l a c e d
w i t h b u l b s o f i d e n t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
a n d c o l o u r .
Changing the third brake lamp
(LEDs)
A l l w o r k o n t h e L E D l a m p s m u s t b e c a r -
r i e d o u t b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .