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Manual gear changing
In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using thesteering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manualselection of the gears in situations whichrequire a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout, exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of thefollowing:
- press the back of the "+/OFF"steering mounted control 3for approximately2 seconds,
- move the gear lever quickly towardsposition +/-
and then return it to position D ,
- stop the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down"
or "Service required"
appears in
the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out thefollowing operations:
- slow down and stop your vehicle in a safe place,
- place the lever in position P
and let the engine 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 CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop without delay. Before switchin
g off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P.P You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
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Emergency release
If the battery is discharged or if the gear lever
locking mechanism is damaged, it is possible
for the gear lever to be locked in position P,Peven when you press the brake pedal firmly. However, i
f you have to move the vehicle, release the gear lever using the followingprocedure: ) Apply the parking brake. )
Switch off the engine if necessary. )
Remove the cap A, using a flat screwdriver covered with a cloth. )
Press the brake pedal firmly. )
Put the ignition switch into position ACC(ACC mode, if you vehicle has the Keyless
Entry and Star ting system). ) Inser t the screwdriver into the aper ture. )
While pushing the screwdriver downwards,
move the gear lever to position N.
You must contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to have thesystem checked .
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) whenstarting on a gradient, 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 stationary, withyour foot on the brake pedal,
- when cer tain conditions of gradient are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot bedeactivated.
On an ascendin
g slope, with the vehiclestationary, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal:
- if you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox,
- if you are in position Dwith the CVT gearbox.
Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, thevehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is beingheld in the hill star t assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle whilethe engine is running, apply the parking brake.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, this warninglamp comes on, accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop tohave the system checked.
When the engine is not running,including periods on standby withthe Stop & Start (AS&G) system, thefunction is not operative.
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Stop & Start (Auto Stop & Go) function
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "AS&G"warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel or the instrument panel screen and the engine goes intostandby after a few seconds:
- with a manual
gearbox
, with the vehicle stationary and your foot on the brake, whenyou put the gear lever into neutral andrelease the clutch pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key or the START/STOP button.
When the engine is stopped automatically, the operation of certainvehicle systems, such as for example,braking, power steering... are modified. Take care.
Special cases: STOP mode notavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the bonnet is open,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h) since the last engine start,
- the vehicle has restarted less than10 seconds ago,
- the engine is needed to maintain acomfor table temperature in the passenger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.
- th
e "AS&G"warning lamp is
flashing in the instrument panel.
This operation is perfectl
y normal.
The Stop & Star t (Auto Stop & Go) function puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). Theengine restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Star t (Auto Stop & Go) function reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level whenstationary.
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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the vehicle speed at the value 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(40 km/h) and second gear or higher must be engaged in the case of a manual gearbox.
Th
e cruise control is switched offmanually, byfan action on the brake or clutch pedal or if theASC system is triggered.
The pro
grammed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, take the place of the need to comply with speed limits or of the vigilance and responsibility of the driver. The controls o
f this system are grouped
together on the steering wheel.1."ON/OFF"
button: activation / deactivation of the cruise control mode.
2
."COAST SET"button: store a drivingspeed and decrease the cruising speed. 3."ACC RES"
button: increase the cruising speed and recall the stored speed.4."CANCEL"button: stop control of the
vehicle's speed.
Steering mounted controls
When you press button 1, the "CRUISE"indicator comes on in the instrument panel.
Display in the instrument panel
Programming
)Press button 1. )Set the programmed speed by accelerating to
the required speed, then press button 2 "COAST SET".
To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.
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Increasing the programmed
speed
Decreasing the
pro
grammed speed
Te m p o r a r
y acceleration/
deceleration
Te m p o r a ry acceleration
Press the accelerator pedal as normal. When
the pedal is released, you return to the stored 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 pro
gressively. Once the speed required has been reached,release the button, the new speed is stored. )
Using the brake pedal:
- brake to deactivate the cruise control, then press button 2 "COAST SET"
. Release to store the new speed.
)Using button 3 "ACC R ES":
- successive presses increase the speed insteps of approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
- a maintained press of this button increases
the pro
grammed 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 required,
then press button 2 "COAST SET".Release the button to store the new 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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When the cruise control is in operation,pay attention if you press and hold oneof the programmed speed adjustment buttons: this can result in a very rapidchange in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads or in heavy traffic. On a steep descent, the cruise control will not be able to prevent the vehiclefrom exceeding the programmed speed.
To prevent the mat from becomingcaught under the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.
T
o deactivate the cruise control:
)press the brakeor clutchpedal, or )press button 1 "ON OFF", or )press button 4 "CANCEL".
Deactivating the function
Reactivating the function
When the cruise control has been deactivatedusing the button 4 "CANCEL"
, 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).
The cruise control may be deactivatedautomatically:
)when the vehicle reaches a speed below
20 mph (35 km/h), )when the active stability control system (ASC) comes into operation.
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Safety
Group of supplementary systems which helpyou to obtain optimum braking in complete safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD).
Braking assistance systems
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system is active if the
vehicle speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h).
It is deactivated when the vehicle speed falls
below 3 mph (5 km/h).
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
Operating fault
When the vehicle is stationar
y
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by
the indication on the instrument panel screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock brakin
gsystem which could result in a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
The vehicle retains normal braking.
Drive carefully at moderate speed and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop assoon as possible.
When braking in an emergency, pressvery firmly without releasing thepressure.
The warning lamp comes on for a fewseconds when the ignition is switched on (ON position). If it does not switch off or does not come on, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
