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D R I V I N G
To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle when sta-
tionary with the engine running, you
must apply the parking brake manu-
ally by pulling on control lever A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the lighting of warning lamp P in control A and
in the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "Handbrake on" in the multifunc-
tion screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
in the instrument panel is
o n fi x e d ( n o t fl a s h i n g ) . Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting
t h e e n g i n e ) , t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e c a n
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To move your vehicle without start-
i n g t h e e n g i n e ( t o w i n g , e t c . . . ) , b u t
with the
ignition on , press the brake
pedal and release the parking brake
by pulling then releasing control
lever A .
The full release of the parking
b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e e x t i n c -
tion of warning lamp P ( r e d ) i n t h e
instrument panel and the display of
a message "Handbrake off" in the
multifunction screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied or if the battery runs
fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y r e l e a s e r e m a i n s
possible.
Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions *
The automatic application when
the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u o f t h e
multifunction screen. To do so, se-
lect "Vehicle parameters/Comfort/
Automatic handbrake."
The deactivation of these
f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
* According to country
The deactivation of these func-
t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t i n g o f
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel. With the automatic functions
deactivated, the application and re-
lease of the parking brake are done
manually.
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Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the ve-
hicle’s main braking system or in
an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
t a k e n i l l , u n d e r i n s t r u c t i o n , e t c ) a c o n -
tinuous pull on the control lever A will
stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
( E S P ) p r o v i d e s s t a b i l i t y d u r i n g d y -
namic emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed in the
multifunction screen:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP sys-
tem is signalled by the light-
ing of this warning lamp,
then braking stability is not
guaranteed. In this event, stability
must be assured by the driver by
repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on control lever A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used in
exceptional circumstances.
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Emergency release In the event of a malfunction of the
electric parking brake or the battery
r u n n i n g fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m e c h a -
nism can release the parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y e n g a g i n g fi r s t
g e a r ( m a n u a l g e a r b o x ) , p o s i -
tion P ( a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) o r M
or R (6-speed electronic gearbox
s y s t e m ) .
Switch off the engine, but leave
the ignition on.
If the vehicle cannot be immo- bilised, do not do anything and
contact a CITROËN dealer with-
out delay.
Fetch the vehicle blocks E and
the release tool F ( h a n d l e ) f r o m
the toolbox.
If on a gradient: chock the vehi-
cle by placing the blocks in front
of or behind the front wheels, on
the falling side of the gradient.
If on level ground: chock the vehicle by placing the blocks in
front of and behind one of the
front wheels.
Slide the front left-hand seat
back as far as possible.
L i f t u p t h e fl o o r p l u g
B
on the
carpet in front of the seat.
Pierce the tab C on the tube D
with the release tool F .
Place the end of the handle F in
the tube D .
Turn the release tool F clock-
wise.
For safety reasons , it is
essential to continue turning the
device as far as it will go. The
parking brake is released.
Remove the release tool F and
store it with the blocks E in the
toolbox.
- The operation of the parking brake reinitialises itself when the
ignition is switched off then on
again. If the reinitialisation of the
parking brake proves impossible,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
- The subsequent time required for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
When the release tool F is engaged, do not operate the control lever or the igni tion switch.
Immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the ma nual emergency release has been used.
The emergency release system cannot be used to apply the parking brake mechanically.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of th e plug.
For safety reasons, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible to have the plug replaced.
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SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
1 Electric parking brake fault and display of
message "
Parking brake faulty " and the
following warning lamps: If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the servi
ce
warning lamp come on, position the vehicle in a safe locatio n (on
fl a t g r o u n d , w i t h a g e a r e n g a g e d ) .
2 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty "
and the following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill start assist is not available.
- The electric parking brake is only available manually.
3 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty "
and the following warning lamps: - The manual release of the electric parking bra
ke is not available.
- Hill start assist is not available.
- The automatic functions and manual application are still available.
If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Operating faults
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SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
4 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty "
and the following warning lamps:
and/or fl a s h i n g - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum
application.
Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp P fl a s h e s o r i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s d o n o t c o m e
on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To release the electric parking brake:
Switch on the ignition.
Pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 second s.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control
faulty – auto parking brake activated " and
the following warning lamps:
and/or fl a s h i n g - Only the functions for automatic application on switchi
ng off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electric parking brake a nd
dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Battery fault - Lighting of the battery warning lamp ma
kes it essential to stop
t h e v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s t r a f fi c a l l o w s . S t o p a n d i m m o b i l i s e y o u r
vehicle.
- Apply the electric parking brake before switchi ng off the engine.
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HILL START ASSIST
System which holds your vehicle tem-
p o r a r i l y ( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 s e c o n d s )
when starting on a slope, the time it
takes to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely station-ary, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
- in particular conditions on a slope,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated. Operation
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system oc-
curs, these warning lamps come on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked.
On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal:
- p r o v i d e d y o u a r e i n fi r s t g e a r o r neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in A or M with
the electronic gearbox system,
- provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending slope, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
momentarily when you release
the brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill
start assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle with
the engine running, manually apply
the parking brake and ensure that
the warning lamp P ( r e d ) i n t h e i n -
s t r u m e n t p a n e l i s o n ( n o t fl a s h i n g ) .
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Displays on the instrument panel
- The selector lever position is dis-played in the instrument panel,
on the left on the A and C multi-
function screens and on the right
on NaviDrive and MyWay multi-
function screens.
- A back-lit position grille associated with the selector lever shows the
position selected.
When the ignition is on,
lighting of the service
warning lamp, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and
the message "Gearbox faulty"
indicates a malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
For safety:
Position N can only be disen-
gaged if you are pressing the
brake pedal.
If the gearbox is in position N
but the selector lever position is
different, reposition the selector
lever on N in order to be able to
start. Moving off
To start the engine, the selector
lever must be in position N .
P r e s s fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector lever on R , A
or M as desired.
In the instrument panel, check
the position engaged.
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the selector lever is not in posi-
tion N , and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the corresponding warning
l a m p ( s ) a r e d i s p l a y e d a n d a m e s -
sage informs you that at least one of
these two conditions is not met.
In this case, the engine will not start,
recommence the above procedure.
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
You have a choice of two driving
modes:
-
automatic mode for automatic con-
trol of the gears by the gearbox,
- sequential mode for manual
changing of the gears by the
driver.
automatic mode: selector lever 2
in position A .
manual mode: selector lever 2 in
position M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
operate one of the paddles 1 .
Mode selection
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Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to
o v e r t a k e a n o t h e r v e h i c l e ) , s i m p l y
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
p r e s s i n g d o w n fi r m l y .
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N . Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, you can
choose:
to leave the vehicle in neutral;
move the selector lever to posi-
tion N .
to leave the vehicle with a gear
engaged ( R , A or M ) ; p l a c e t h e
selector in the chosen position
prior to stopping the engine. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be
moved.
In all cases, it is essential to apply
the parking brake. Check that the
parking brake warning lamp is on in
the instrument panel.
Do not use the accelerator to
hold your vehicle on a gra-
dient. Use either the brake
pedal or the parking brake.
Before doing anything in the en-
gine compartment, check that the
selector lever is in neutral N .
The paddles cannot be used to se-
lect neutral or reverse gear, or to exit
reverse gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
p r o a c h i n g a s t o p s i g n ) , t h e g e a r -
box changes down automatically,
t o fi r s t g e a r i f n e e d e d .
- In manual mode, it is not neces- sary to release the accelerator
completely during gear changes.
- A request to change gear is ac- cepted only if the engine speed
permits it.
- For safety reasons, depending on the engine speed, a change
down may be performed auto-
matically.
In situations of high engine
speeds (heavy accelera-
t i o n ) , a c h a n g e u p w i l l n o t
occur unless the driver op-
erates the paddle.