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DRIVING SAFELY
Automatic gearbox
This six-speed gearbox offers the
choice between the comfort of automa-
tic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
1.
Gear lever.
2.
"S"
(sport)
button.
3.
" 7
"
(snow)
button.
Displays in the instrument panel
Moving off
)
With your foot on the brake, select
position P
or N
.
)
Start the engine.
)
Then select position R
, D
or M
.
)
Take your foot off the brake pedal,
then accelerate away.
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Hill start assist
The driving mode selected and/or the
gear engaged appear in the left hand
instrument panel screen.
P.
Park.
R.
Reverse.
N.
Neutral.
D.
Drive (automatic operation).
S.
S
port
programme.
7
.
Snow
programme.
1 to 6.
Gear engaged.
-.
Invalid value in manual operation. Your vehicle is fi tted with a system
which holds your vehicle stationary mo-
mentarily, the time to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator, to
help with moving off on a gradient.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary with
your foot on the brake pedal,
- certain conditions of gradient are
met,
- the driver’s door is closed.
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Do not get out of the vehicle du-
ring the hill start assist tempo-
rary holding phase.
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Six speed automatic gearbox which of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation, enhanced by
sport and snow programmes, or manual
gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:
- automatic
operation for electronic
management of the gears by the
gearbox,
- sport
programme for a more dynamic
style of driving,
- snow
programme to improve driving
when traction is poor,
- manual
operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver.
Gear selection gate
1.
Gear lever.
2.
Button "S"
(sport)
.
3.
Button " 7
" (snow)
.
P.
Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake on or off.
- Starting the engine.
R.
Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle sta-
tionary, engine at idle.
N.
Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake on.
- Starting the engine.
D.
Automatic operation.
M
+/-.
Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
)
Press forwards to change up through
the gears.
or
)
Press rearwards to change down
through the gears.
Gear lever
When you move the lever in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding
indicator is displayed in the instrument
panel.
P.
Park
R.
Reverse
N.
Neutral
D.
Drive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sport
programme
7
. Snow
programme
1 to 6.
Gear engaged during manual
operation
-.
Invalid value during manual operation
Displays in the instrument panel
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Moving off
)
With your foot on the brake, select
position P
or N
.
)
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there
is an audible signal, accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
)
With the engine running, press the
brake pedal.
)
Release the parking brake, unless it
is programmed to automatic mode.
)
Select position R
, D
or M
,
)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N
is engaged inadver-
tently while driving, allow the en-
gine to return to idle then engage
position D
to accelerate.
When the engine is running at
idle, with the brakes released,
if position R
, D
or M
is selected,
the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running,
never leave children in the ve-
hicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance
with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and select po-
sition P
.
Automatic operation
)
Select position D
for automatic
changing of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-
adaptive mode, without any intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously
selects the most suitable gear accord-
ing to the style of driving, the profi le of
the road and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without
touching the lever, press the accelera-
tor pedal down fully (kick down). The
gearbox changes down automatically
or maintains the gear selected until the
maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effi cient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply,
the gearbox will not change to a higher
gear for safety reasons.
Never select position N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P
or R
unless the vehicle is completely
stationary.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supple-
ment the automatic operation in very
specifi c conditions of use.
Sport programme "S"
)
Press button "S"
, after starting the
engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a
dynamic style of driving.
S
appears on the instrument
panel.
Snow programme " 7
"
)
Press button " 7
", after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slip-
pery roads.
This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
7
appears on the instrument
panel.
Return to automatic operation
)
At any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged
and return to auto-adaptive mode.
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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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
E EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ...............................128
Economy mode ..........................199
Electric parking brake .........138-141
Electric seats ................................71
Electric window controls ...............89
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .....................................128
Electronic engine
immobiliser ...........................80, 82
Electronic gearbox
system ......................147, 154, 177
Emergency boot release ..............88
Emergency braking system ........128
Emergency call ...................130, 216
Emergency warning lamps .........126
eMyWay .....................................217
Energy economy mode ..............199
Engine compartment ..........172, 173
Engine compartment
fusebox .....................................195
Engine oil level
indicator ........................43, 46, 174
Engines .............................. 207, 211
Environment .....63, 69, 82, 152, 175
ESP/ASR ....................................129
F Filling with fuel ........................92, 93
Fittings, boot ............................... 115
Fitting speakers ..........................204
Flashing
indicators ............97, 126, 188, 190
Front airbags ......................134, 137
Front armrest .......................111, 112
Front foglamps .....95, 100, 187, 190
Front head restraints ....................72
Front parking sensors ................168F Front seats ..............................70-73
Front wash-wipe .........................102
Fuel ..............................................93
Fuel fi ller fl ap ..........................92, 93
Fuel gauge ...................................92
Fuel tank ................................92, 93
Fuses .........................................193
G G.P.S. ..................................223-235
Gear effi ciency indicator .............146
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ...150
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
system ......................................147
Gear lever, manual gearbox .......145
Glove box ...................................108
Grab handles ..............................107
Guidance .............................223-235
H Halogen headlamps ...................187
Hands-free telephone .........240, 283
Hazard warning lamps ...............126
Headlamp adjustment ..................98
Headlamps, directional .........99, 187
Headlamp wash .........................102
Heated seats ................................72
Heating ...................................64, 66
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................77
Hill start assist ............................153
Hooks ......................................... 116
I Indicator/warning lamps ..........32-42
Indicators, direction ....126, 188, 191
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) ............................182
Inputs for
audio system ............108, 257, 281
Installing speakers .....................204I Instrument panel lighting ..............48
Instrument
panels ................. 27-30, 46, 49, 56
Instrument panel
screen .......................... 27-30, 146
Intelligent Traction Control .........129
Interior fi ttings .....................107, 108
Interior mood lighting ..................105
ISOFIX child seats ..............122-124
ISOFIX mountings ......................122
J Jack ............................................183
K Keeping children
safe ..... 90, 118-125, 133, 135, 139
Key in ignition warning .................80
Key with remote control ...........78-82
L Labels, identifi cation ...................214
Lamps, warning and
indicator ..........................32, 39, 42
Lateral airbags ...................136, 137
Level, brake fl uid ........................174
Level, power steering fl uid .........174
Levels and checks ...............172-177
Lighting, guide-me home ........96, 97
Lighting, interior ..................104, 105
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) ....................187-192
Lighting dimmer .................27-30, 48
Lighting stalk ..........................94, 97
Load reduction mode .................199
Locating your vehicle ...................80
Locking from the inside ................83
Locking the boot ...........................88
Long objects, transporting .......... 114
Luggage retaining strap ............. 115