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FAMILIARISATION "SensoDrive" gearbox
Moving off
W i t h t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e a p p l i e d , p r e s s
the brake pedal then select position N
to start the engine.
W i t h y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e , s e l e c t
position R , E or M .
R e l e a s e t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e , t a k e y o u r
f o o t o f f t h e b r a k e p e d a l , t h e n a c c e l e r a t e .
65 Select position
E using the gear
lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
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Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- r e a r w a r d s , "+" t o c h a n g e u p ,
- f o r w a r d s , "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
66 Press the clutch pedal fully when
changing gear.
Reverse
T o e n g a g e r e v e r s e g e a r , p u s h t h e
g e a r l e v e r f u l l y t o t h e r i g h t t h e n t o -
wards the rear.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when the vehicle is stationary, en-
gine at idle.
EASY mode (automatic mode)
Manual gearbox
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DRIVING
EASY mode
(automatic mode)
Select position E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- rearwards, "+" to change up,
- forwards, "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
to prevent stalling.
In the event of overheating of the
clutch, position N is selected auto-
matically and the symbol N fl a s h e s
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle. With the ignition on, illumi-
nation of this warning lamp
indicates a gearbox fault.
On a slope, use the brake to
immobilise the vehicle and
place the gear lever in posi-
tion N , E or R .
Do not keep the vehicle immobilised
using the accelerator. Always press the brake pedal
while starting the engine.
Never select neutral
N while
the vehicle is moving.
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
