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197Driving
)
Pierce the protective cover D
on the tube E
with the release device.
)
Place the release device in the tube.
)
Turn the release device clockwise .
For
safety reasons
, it is essential
to continue
turning the device until it reaches its stop.
The parking brake is released.
)
Remove the release device and store it
with the blocks in the toolbox under the
boot carpet.
For safety reasons, after this operation
it is essential to contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay to replace the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlocking,
immobilisation of the vehicle is no
longer assured once the manual
emergency release has been deployed
and the manual control does not allow
the re-application of your parking
brake.
Take no action, either on the control
lever A
, or stopping star ting the engine
while the release device is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust
in the proximity of the protective cover.
- The operation of the parking brake
reinitialises when the ignition is switched
off then on again. If the reinitialisation
of the parking brake proves impossible,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
- The subsequent time required for
application may be longer than during
normal operation.
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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 qualified workshop without delay.
Situations
Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- Hill star t 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 star t 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 star t assist is not available.
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199Driving
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 flashing 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 qualified workshop. and possibly
flashing
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
flashing
Battery fault
- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately as soon as
the traffic 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 parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
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.
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203Driving
Six-speed electronic gearbox system which
offers a choice between the comfor t of fully
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
- automatic
mode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox,
- manual
mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver.
In automatic mode, it remains possible to
change gear manually by using the steering
mounted control paddles, when overtaking, for
example.
6-speed electronic gearbox system
R.
Reverse
)
With your foot on the brake, lift the lever
and push forwards.
N.
Neutral.
)
With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.
Automatic mode.
)
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode.
M.
Manual mode with sequential gear
changing.
)
Move the lever backwards then to the left
to select this mode, then use the steering
mounted control paddles to change gear.
Gear lever
+.
Change up paddle to the right of the steering
wheel.
)
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted
paddle to change up a gear.
-.
Change down paddle to the left of the
steering wheel.
)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted
paddle to change down a gear.
Steering mounted control
paddles
The steering mounted paddles cannot
be used to select neutral or to engage
or disengage reverse gear.
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Gear lever positions
N.
Neutral
R.
Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Gears in manual mode.
AUTO.
This comes on when the automatic
mode is selected. It switches off on
changing to manual mode.
Displays in the instrument panel
)
Place your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp flashes
(e.g.: when starting the engine).
Moving off
N
flashes 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
flashes on the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, if the brake pedal
is not pressed on star ting.
)
Select position N
.
)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Star t the engine.
Engagement of reverse gear is
accompanied by an audible signal.
N
appears in the instrument panel
screen.
)
Select first 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.
AUTO
and 1
or R
appear in the
instrument panel screen.
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For optimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.
Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode enables you
to over take, 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.
Manual mode
)
After star ting the vehicle, select position A
for enter automatic mode.
Automatic mode
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 par t of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear, depending on the:
- style of driving,
- profile of the road.
)
When the vehicle has moved off, select
position M
to change to manual mode.
AUTO
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel screen. The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to allow the
vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
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
flash in the instrument panel to prompt
you to brake.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox 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.
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Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault
With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO
,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified 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
programmed in automatic mode.
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 compar tment, check that the
gear lever is in neutral N
and that the
parking brake is applied.
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 parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
