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DCS GEARBOX
The six-speed electronically controlled
gearbox offers a choice between the
comfort of automatic regulation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing.
This gearbox has three driving modes:
- a manual mode for changing of the
gears by the driver using the steer-
ing mounted controls or the gear le-
ver,
- a " Normal " automatic mode for
economical control of the gears
(everyday use),
- a " Sport " automatic mode which
permits a more dynamic style of
driving, with improved acceleration
and optimised engine braking. When you move the lever in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding in-
dicator or message is displayed on the
instrument panel.
P. Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (Automatic mode).
NORMAL. Normal mode.
SPORT. Sport mode.
1,2,3,4,5,6. Gear engaged during manual
operation.
Displays on the instrument panel
P: park.
Gear lever positions
With your foot on the brake, this
position permits starting of the
vehicle.
To exit position P , raise the ring on the
gear lever.
R: reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, keep your
foot on the brake pedal and push the
gear lever forwards.
N: neutral.
With your foot on the brake, this posi-
tion also permits starting of the vehicle.
D: automatic mode.
Move the lever rearwards.
+/-: manual mode with gear changing
using the lever.
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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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Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode dis-
p l a y fl a s h e s , t h e v e h i c l e s w i t c h e s a u t o -
matically to front "2WD" transmission
mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A . Do not subject the vehicle to exces-
sive conditions while driving.
As the engine torque is applied to
all four wheels, the condition of the
tyres has a considerable impact on
the performance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy
or muddy areas or in other areas in
which the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through
deep water.
Avoid driving over excessively un-
even terrain (risk of scraping under
the body or of grounding on crossing
a bridge).
Have your vehicle towed on a
fl a t b e d .
The vehicle must not be towed with
the front or rear wheels on the ground even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel
drive) mode.
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is dis-
played on the instrument panel, let the
transmission cool down then wait for the
display to clear before setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed
alternately and if "MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED" is displayed on the instru-
ment panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer without
delay.
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Bonnet stay
OPENING THE BONNET
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is properly latched.
From outside: move the safety catch
to the left then raise the bonnet. Secure the stay in its housing to hold
the bonnet open.
B e f o r e c l o s i n g t h e b o n n e t , r e fi t t h e s t a y
in its clip.
This operation must only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary.
When the engine is hot, handle the ex-
terior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns).
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
From inside: pull the release lever A ,
on the left-hand side below the door, to-
wards you. I f y o u r u n o u t o f f u e l , fi l l t h e t a n k a n d
operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Several attempts may be needed before
the engine re-starts.
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PETROL ENGINE
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3 . P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
4 . B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Fusebox.
6. Battery.
7. CVT gearbox dipstick.
8. Radiator cap.
9. Engine oil dipstick.
1 0 . E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
1 1 . A i r fi l t e r .
A c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l s o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d t h e r e p l a
c e m e n t o f c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
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DIESEL ENGINE
A c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l s o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d t h e r e p l a c e m e n t o f c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Coolant reservoir.
2. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
3. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Fusebox.
6. Battery.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
9. A i r fi l t e r .
