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Emergency braking
If a failure of the ESP system is
signalled by the illumination 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 the control
lever A
.
In the event of a failure of the main ser-
vice brake or in an exceptional situation
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction,
etc) a continuous pull on the control
lever A
will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during emer-
gency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will
be displayed.
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional
circumstances.
Emergency release
In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running
fl at, an emergency manual device can
release the parking brake.
)
Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it sta-
tionary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engaging
fi rst gear (manual gearbox), position P
(automatic gearbox) or M
or R
(6-speed
electronic gearbox system).
)
Switch off the engine but leave the igni-
tion on. If it is not possible to immobilise
the vehicle, do not operate the control
and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
)
Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and the
release device C
, located under the
boot carpet.
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Operating faults
If the electric parking brake malfunction warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented
in these tables, place the vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Situations
Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill start assist is not available.
- The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- Manual release of the electric parking brake is only
available by pressing the accelerator pedal and releasing
the control.
- Hill start assist is not available.
- The automatic functions and the manual application are
still available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill start assist is not available.
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Situations
Consequences
To apply the electric parking brake:
)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
)
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application
is complete.
)
switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the
electric parking brake warning lamps.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
)
switch on the ignition.
)
pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds
then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is fl ashing or if the warning
lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures
will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. and possibly
fl ashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- Only the automatic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration functions
are available.
- The manual application/release of the electric parking
brake and the emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
fl ashing
Battery fault:
- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop imme-
diately as soon as the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise
your vehicle (if necessary, place the two chocks under the
wheels).
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the
engine.
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MANUAL PARKING BRAKE
Applying
)
Pull the parking brake lever fully up
to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
)
Pull the parking brake lever up gently,
press the release button then lower
the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP
warning
lamp come on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, this indicates that the parking
brake is still on or has not been properly released.
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the kerb,
apply the parking brake, engage
a gear and switch off the ignition.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear
)
Raise the ring under the knob and
push the gear lever to the left then
forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to
facilitate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
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Displays in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N.
Neutral
R.
Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Gears in manual mode.
AUTO.
This comes on when the au-
tomatic mode is selected. It
switches off on changing to
manual mode.
)
Place your foot on the
brake
when this warning
lamp fl ashes (e.g.: when
starting the engine).
)
Select position N
.
)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Start the engine.
Moving off
)
Select fi rst gear (position M
or A
) or
reverse (position R
).
)
Release the parking brake unless it
is programmed to automatic mode.
)
Take your foot off the brake pedal,
then accelerate.
)
After starting the vehicle, select po-
sition A
for enter automatic mode.
For optimum acceleration, for ex-
ample when overtaking another
vehicle, press the accelerator
pedal fi rmly past the point of re-
sistance.
Engagement of reverse gear is ac-
companied by an audible signal.
N
fl ashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, if the gear lever is not in
position N
on starting.
Foot on brake
fl ashes on the
instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a mes-
sage in the multifunction screen,
if the brake pedal is not pressed
on starting.
AUTO
and 1
or R
appear in
the instrument panel screen.
AUTO
and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
active mode, without any action on the
part of the driver. It continuously selects
the most suitable gear, depending on
the:
- style of driving,
- profi le of the road.
N
appears in the instrument
panel screen.
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On sharp acceleration, the gear-
box will not change up unless the
driver acts on the gear lever or
the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R
when the vehicle is immobilised
with the brake pedal pressed.
Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode en-
ables you to overtake, for example, while
still remaining in automatic mode.
)
Operate the +
or -
steering mounted
control paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested
if the engine speed permits. AUTO
is
still displayed in the instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action
on the controls, the gearbox resumes
automatic control of the gears.
At very low speed, if reverse
gear is requested, this will only
be taken into account when the
vehicle is immobilised. The Foot
on brake
warning lamp may
fl ash in the instrument panel to
prompt you to brake.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can choose to:
- move to position N
to engage neutral,
- leave the gear engaged; in this
case, it will not be possible to move
the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the park-
ing brake to immobilise the vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle,
with the engine running, you
must place the gear lever in
neutral N
.
Before carrying out any work in
the engine compartment, check
that the gear lever is in neutral N
and that the parking brake is
applied.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, the fl ashing of
AUTO
, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a malfunction of the
gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
You must press the brake pedal
when starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances,
you must manually apply the
parking brake when parking,
unless the parking brake is pro-
grammed in automatic mode.
Manual mode
)
When the vehicle has moved off, se-
lect position M
to change to manual
mode.
AUTO
disappears and the
gears engaged appear in suc-
cession in the instrument panel
screen.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accel-
erator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the
correct gear.
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Manual operation
)
Select position M
for sequential
changing of the six gears.
)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.
)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed
and engine speed permit; otherwise,
the gearbox will operate temporarily in
automatic mode.
D
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion in the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the ac-
tual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M
(manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do
not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P
or N
to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off,
there is an audible signal and a
message appears.
)
Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and
the message disappears.
You risk damaging the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator
and brake pedals at the same
time,
- if you force the lever from po-
sition P
to another position
when the battery is fl at. When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
.
This will not cause any damage to the
gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if
a door is opened.
Operating fault
To reduce fuel consumption
when stationary for long periods
with the engine running (traffi c
jam...), position the gear lever at
N
and apply the parking brake,
unless it is programmed in auto-
matic mode.
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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle im-
mobilised temporarily (approximately
2 seconds) when starting on a gradi-
ent, 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,
with your foot on the brake pedal,
- when certain conditions of gradient
are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the ve-
hicle stationary, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you release
the brake pedal:
- provided you are in fi rst gear or neu-
tral with a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in position A
or M
with the electronic gearbox system,
- provided you are in position D
or M
with an automatic gearbox.
Operation
Do not leave the vehicle while it
is being held in the hill start assist
phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle
while the engine is running, apply
the parking brake manually then
ensure that the parking brake
warning lamp is on (not fl ashing)
in the instrument panel.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged,
the vehicle is held for a brief moment
when you release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If a malfunction of the system occurs,
these warning lamps come on. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop to have the system checked.