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Never select positions P
or R
if the vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N
is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D
or M
.
Moving off
)
To start the engine, the gear lever
must be in position P
or N
.
)
Operate the starter.
)
When the engine is running,
place the gear lever on R
, D
or M as required.
)
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
)
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
)
To avoid a possible difference
between the position of the gear
lever and the actual position of
the gearbox, always exit from
position P
with the ignition on
and brake pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
)
reposition the gear lever in posi-
tion P
,
)
put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you want.
Park
This position of the gear le-
ver is used to prevent the
vehicle from moving when
you are stationary.
)
To select position P,
move the
gear lever back to the highest
position (towards R
), then push
it forwards and then to the left.
)
To exit position P
, move the gear
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 gear lever is correctly
positioned.
Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral
Never select position N
if
the vehicle is moving.
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Automatic operation
)
Move the gear lever to position D
.
The gearbox constantly selects
the gear that is best suited to the
following parameters:
- driving style,
- road profi le
- vehicle load.
The gearbox operates without requiring
any intervention on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for ex-
ample overtaking), you can obtain
maximum acceleration by pressing
the accelerator pedal hard down
past the point of resistance, 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 engage
a higher gear.
Manual operation
Position of the gear lever for manual
gear changing.
)
Move the gear lever to position M
.
)
Push the gear lever towards the
" +
" sign to change up a gear.
)
Pull the gear lever towards the " -
"
sign to change down a gear.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when ap-
proaching a stop sign), the gear-
box changes down automatically
to fi rst gear.
- 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.
- The SPORT
and SNOW
modes
do not operate in sequential
mode.
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SPORT and SNOW
programmes
SPORT programme "S" These two special programmes sup-
plement the automatic operation in
very particular conditions of use.
)
With the gear lever in po-
sition D
and the engine
running, press button A
.
SNOW programme " 7
"
)
With the gear lever in position D
and the engine running, press
button B
.
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
This programme makes moving off
easier and improves traction in con-
ditions of poor grip.
7
appears in the instrument
panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic driving style.
S
appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation
)
At any time, press the button se-
lected again to exit from the pro-
gramme engaged and return to
auto-adaptive mode.
A strong snatch may be felt
when selecting R
for reverse
gear.
In the event of a fault, the gearbox is
blocked in one gear; do not exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).
Do not turn off the engine while the
gear selector is in position D
or R
.
Never press the accelerator and
brake pedals simultaneously. Braking
and acceleration should be done with
the right foot only. Pressing both ped-
als simultaneously may damage the
gearbox.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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SPEED LIMITER
System which prevents the vehi-
cle from exceeding the speed pro-
grammed by the driver.
When the limit speed is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any
effect.
The speed limiter is switched on
manually: a speed of at least 20 mph
(approx. 30 km/h) must be pro-
grammed.
The speed limiter can in no way re-
place respect for speed limits or vigi-
lance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
The speed limiter switches are lo-
cated on the left-hand side of the
steering wheel.
Displays in the instrument panel
The speed limiter information is dis-
played in zone A
of the instrument
panel.
Programming
)
Press on button 4
to select speed
limiter mode " LIMIT
".
The selection is confi rmed by the
display of the function in zone A
of
the instrument panel.
Activation
)
Press on button 3
when the de-
sired maximum speed is dis-
played.
The information "ON"
then appears
in zone A
.
When the function is selected, the
last memorised speed and the infor-
mation "PAUSE"
are displayed.
With the engine running, you can ad-
just the memorised maximum speed,
displayed in zone A
, by pressing on:
)
Button 1
to increase the memo-
rised maximum speed.
)
Button 2
to decrease the memo-
rised maximum speed. Successive presses will modify the
maximum speed in steps of 1 mph
and a continuous press in steps of
5 mph.
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In the event of a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration, the
speed limiter (which does not act
on the brakes) may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed.
Use of a fl oor mat other than that
recommended by CITROËN may
affect the normal operation of the
accelerator pedal and hamper the
operation of the speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fi tted with a 3rd fi xing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
interference with the pedals.
Suspension/Resumption
)
Press on button 3
.
This action causes the information
"PAUSE"
to appear in zone A
of the
instrument panel.
This action does not cancel the
memorised maximum speed which
remains displayed in zone A
of the
instrument panel.
Overriding the programmed
speed
The accelerator pedal has an end-
of-travel switch. In order to exceed
the memorised maximum speed at
any time, you can press the pedal
all the way down. While the speed
is being exceeded, the speed dis-
played in zone A
will fl ash. You have
only to release the accelerator pedal
to return below the maximum speed,
to restore the function.
The speed will also fl ash if the speed
limiter is not able to prevent the vehi-
cle from exceeding the programmed
speed (e.g. on a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration).
To reactivate the speed limiter, re-
lease the accelerator to slow to a
speed lower than the programmed
speed.
Return to normal driving
)
Either press on button 5
.
)
Or select the speed limiter func-
tion.
)
Or stop the engine.
Operating fault
If there is a fault, a message is
displayed accompanied by an au-
dible signal and illumination of the
SERVICE
warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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Cruise control must only be
used wh e re the traffi c condi-
tions permit driving at a con-
stant speed .
Do not use it on congested roads
or when the weather or the road
conditions are poor .
The driver must remain attentive
and in complete control of the ve-
hicle .
You are recommended to keep your
feet within range of the pedals .
Overriding the programmed
speed
While cruise control is in operation, it is
always possible to go above the pro-
grammed speed simply by pressing
the accelerator pedal (for example to
overtake another vehicle).
The speed displayed in zone A
fl ashes.
You only have to release the
accelerator pedal to return to the
programmed speed.
Suspension/Resumption
)
Either by pressing the brake
pedal or the clutch pedal.
)
Or by pressing button 3
.
)
Or by the ESP or ASR systems
being active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox,
cruise control is deactivated if the
gear lever is in neutral.
Reactivation
- By recalling the memorised
speed
After deactivation, press button 3
.
Your vehicle automatically returns
to the memorised cruising speed.
The memorised speed and "ON"
are displayed in zone A
.
If the memorised cruising speed
is higher than the current speed,
the vehicle will accelerate strongly to reach the current speed.
- By selecting the current speed
Press button 1
or 2
once the de-
sired speed has been reached.
The new speed and "ON"
will
appear in zone A
.
Return to normal driving
)
Either press on button 5
.
)
Or select the cruise control func-
tion.
)
Or stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no
longer memorised.
"PAUSE"
will be displayed in zone A
of the instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the
cruising speed which remains dis-
played on the instrument panel.
Operating fault
If there is a fault,
a message is
displayed accompanied by an au-
dible signal and illumination of the
SERVICE
warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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Reactivation
In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that the
sensors may be dirty.
When the speed of the vehicle is
below about 6 mph (10 km/h), some
sources of noise (motorcycle, lorry,
pneumatic drill, ...) may trigger the
audible parking sensor signals.
)
Press button A
again, the warning
lamp switches off, the system is
reactivated.
"HYDRACTIVE III +"
ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION
The suspension automatically and
instantly adjusts to different driving
styles and to the profi le of the road,
providing the best compromise be-
tween occupant comfort and vehicle
road holding.
The system alternates between soft
and fi rm suspension settings, maxi-
mising comfort at the same time as
constantly ensuring the highest level
of safety. It also automatically cor-
rects ride height, according to the
vehicle load and driving conditions.
In addition, the "Hydractive III +" sys-
tem allows you to choose between
two modes of suspension.
A change of suspension mode can
be made either when the vehicle is
moving or when stationary, by press-
ing button A
.
Display in the instrument
panel
The suspension mode selected is
displayed in the instrument panel
screen.
Normal mode
This mode favours soft
damping for maximum com-
fort.
If the speed authorised for a
particular position is exceeded,
the vehicle reverts automatically to the
normal road position.
SPORT mode
This mode favours dynamic
driving.
The warning lamp on button A
comes on in addition to the
message in the instrument
panel screen.
SPORT
mode is retained when you
switch off the engine.
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Vehicle positions
High position
Changing a wheel (not possible if
speed > 6mph (10km/h)).
Mid-high position
For increased ground clearance (not
possible if speed > 25 mph (40 km/h)).
For use on diffi cult roads when trav-
elling at reduced speed, as well as
on car park ramps.
Position changes may only be
made when the engine is running.
The adjustable ground clearance
meets all types of situation. Apart
from a few specifi c situations, the
vehicle should be in the Normal
position.
)
Press once on one of the adjust-
ment controls.
The change in position is indicated
by a message on the instrument
panel screen.
Normal position
If the speed authorised for a particu-
lar position is exceeded, the vehicle
reverts automatically to the normal
position.
Low position
To facilitate loading or unloading the
vehicle.
For workshop inspections.
Not to be used in normal driving (not
possible if speed > 6mph (10km/h)).