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D R I V I N G
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.
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D R I V I N G
STOP & START
The Stop & Start system puts the en-
gine temporarily on standby - STOP
m o d e - d u r i n g s t o p s i n t h e t r a f fi c
( r e d l i g h t s , t r a f fi c j a m s , o r o t h e r . . . ) .
The engine restarts automatically -
START mode - as soon as you want
to move off. The restart takes place
instantly, quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consump-
tion and exhaust emissions as well
as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode The "ECO" warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes
into standby:
- with the 6-speed electronic
gearbox system , at speeds be-
l o w 4 m p h ( 6 k m / h ) , p r e s s t h e
brake pedal or put the selector
lever in position N . I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t h e s y s -
tem, a time counter calculates the
sum of the periods in STOP mode
d u r i n g a j o u r n e y . I t r e s t s i t s e l f t o z e r o
every time the ignition is switched on
with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
Never refuel with the en-
gine in STOP mode; you
must switch off the ignition
with the key.
For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not avail-
able for a few seconds after coming
out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the func-
tionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
STOP mode is not invoked
when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fas- tened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ) s i n c e t h e l a s t
engine start using the key,
- the electric parking brake is ap- plied or being applied,
- the engine is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature,
braking assistance, ambient
t e m p e r a t u r e . . . ) w h e r e t h e e n g i n e
is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, the "ECO" warning
l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c o n d s t h e n
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the ease of fully
automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
There is a choice of two driving
modes:
- automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- manual operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver.
automatic mode: selector 1 in
position D ,
sequential mode: selector 1 in
position M . The position of the selector lever is
displayed on the instrument panel,
on the left on the
A and C multifunc-
tion screens and on the right on the
MyWay and NaviDrive multifunction
screens.
A grille associated with the selector
lever also allows you to see the se-
lected position. Position
P can only be dis-
engaged if pressing the
brake pedal.
On opening a door, there is an au-
dible signal if the selector lever is
not in position P .
In all circumstances, ensure that
the selector lever is in position P
before leaving your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but
the position of the selector lever is
different, reposition the selector le-
ver on P so that you can start the
vehicle.
Never press the brake and ac-
celerator pedals simultaneously.
Braking and acceleration should
be done only with the right foot.
Pressing both pedals simultane-
ously introduces a risk of damage
to the gearbox.
Displays on the instrument panel
Multifunction screen A or C MyWay or NaviDrive multifunction screen
Mode selection
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To start the engine, press the
brake pedal and place the selec-
tor lever in position P .
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector lever on R , D
or M as required.
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the selector lever is not in posi-
tion P , a message "Place automatic
gearbox in position P " is displayed
in the multifunction screen. It is ac-
companied by an audible signal and
fl a s h i n g o f P in the instrument panel.
Moving off
To avoid any difference between the
position of the selector lever and the
true position of the gearbox, always
come out of position
P with the igni-
tion on and your foot on the brake.
When this warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, press the
brake pedal to disen-
gage the selector lever
from position P .
Park
To select position P, move the
selector lever back to the highest
position (towards R ) , t h e n p u s h i t
forwards and then to the left.
To exit position P , move the se-
lector lever to the right and then
to the position you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector lever is correctly
positioned. Reverse gear
Neutral
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Never select position
N if
the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or
R unless the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D or M .
This position of the selector
lever is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.
Foot on the brake
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Automatic operation
Move the selector lever
to position D . The gearbox is then operating in
auto-adaptive mode, without requir-
ing any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for exam-
p l e o v e r t a k i n g ) , y o u c a n o b t a i n m a x -
imum acceleration by pressing the
accelerator pedal down hard, which
then produces an automatic change
down to a lower gear.
When braking, the gearbox may
change down automatically in order
to provide effective engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator
abruptly, the gearbox will not change up.
Temporary manual operation
when in automatic mode
The gearbox constantly selects the
gear that is best suited to the follow-
ing conditions:
- driving style,
- r o a d p r o fi l e ,
- vehicle load. At any time, operating the "
+ " or " - "
paddle allows you to exercise tem-
porary control over the gearbox. The
request to change gear will be taken
into account. You will still be in auto-
matic mode. The indicator D remains
on in the instrument panel.
This function enables you to antici-
pate certain situations such as the
approach of a bend or the need to
overtake another vehicle.
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Manual operation
Position of the selector lever for
manual gear changing.
Move the selector lever
to position M .
Pull the " + " paddle to change up
a gear.
Pull the " - " paddle to change
down a 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 .
- In sequential mode, it is not nec- essary to release the accelerator
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
up or down may be performed
automatically.
- It is possible at any time to move from position D (driving in auto-
m a t i c m o d e ) t o p o s i t i o n M (driv-
i n g i n s e q u e n t i a l m o d e ) o r v i c e
versa.
Flashing of the indicator for
the position requested sig-
nals that this position is not
yet obtained.
I f t h e i n d i c a t o r i s o n fi x e d , t h e p o s i -
t i o n i s c o n fi r m e d .
Display of a dash in the rev counter
indicates a malfunction. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Lighting of the service warning
lamp accompanied by a message
and an audible signal indicates an
operating fault. In this case:
- a marked snatching may be felt when selecting R for reverse
gear,
- the gearbox is locked in one gear,
-
do not exceed a speed of 60 mph
( a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 0 k m / h ) .
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically main-
tains the vehicle speed programmed
by the driver, without any action on
the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on
manually: the vehicle speed must
be at least 25 mph (approximately
4 0 k m / h ) a n d y o u m u s t e n g a g e :
- fourth gear on a manual gear-box,
- second gear, in sequential mode, on an electronic gearbox or au-
tomatic gearbox,
- position A on an electronic gear-
box or D on an automatic gearbox.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel. The programmed information is
g r o u p e d t o g e t h e r i n z o n e
A of the
instrument panel screen.
Displays on the instrument
panel
Activation You can then release the accelerator
pedal. The vehicle will automatically
keep to the speed chosen.
The speed of your vehicle may vary
slightly in relation to that memo-
rised.
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e m e m o r i s e d s p e e d
on the instrument panel screen by
pressing on:
button 4 to increase the speed,
button 2 to decrease the speed.
Successive presses modify the cruise
s p e e d i n s t e p s o f 1 m p h ( 1 k m / h ) a n d
a sustained press in steps of 3 mph
( 5 k m / h ) .
Deactivation
Either by pressing on the brake
pedal or on the clutch pedal.
Or by pressing button 3 .
Or if either the ESP or the ASR
system is active.
The cruise control is not active if the
gear lever is in neutral.
On selection of the
function via control
1,
no cruise speed has
yet been memorised .
Programming
Rotate the control
1 to the "REG"
position.
Once the desired speed has been
reached using the accelerator, press
button 2 or button 4 . The cruise
speed is then memorised. It is dis-
p l a y e d i n z o n e A of the instrument
panel. These actions cause
the information
"OFF"
to appear on the instru-
ment panel screen.
These actions do not
cancel the cruise speed
which remains displayed
in the instrument panel.
The cruise control cannot, in any circum-
stances, take the place of the obser-
vance of speed limits or of the vigilance
and responsibility of the driver.
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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles 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 in 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.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r
control gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear status
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear status, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
For more information, see "Driving -
Electric parking brake - § Operating
faults". Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent qual-
i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
and Record for details of the checking
interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.