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Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,
push then release
control lever A
.
The full application of the parking
brake is confi rmed by:
- warning lamp P
in the
control lever A
going off,
- display of a message "parking
brake released" in the instru-
ment panel screen.
If you push control lever A
without
pressing the brake pedal, the park-
ing brake will not be released and
the message "Apply foot on brake"
will be displayed on the instrument
panel.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise maxi-
mum application
of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a
long pull
on control lever A
, until
you see the message "Max applica-
tion of the handbrake" and a beep
is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing
a caravan or a trailer, if the au-
tomatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked
on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- in the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
- after a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the en-
gine...), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its level of application.
This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few
centimetres without starting the en-
gine, but with the ignition on, press
on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing
then
releasing
control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake
is confi rmed by the warning lamp P
in the control lever and the warning
lamp in the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"handbrake off" on the instrument
panel screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied
or if the battery is fl at,
an emergency release is still pos-
sible.
To ensure correct operation of the
parking brake and therefore your
safety, the number of successive
application/release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are
warned by the message "Parking
brake faulty" and a warning lamp
fl ashes.
- this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off,
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Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the ve-
hicle’s main braking system or in
an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) pull
and hold control lever A
to stop the
vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dy-
namic emergency braking.
If there is a fault with the dynamic
emergency braking, one of the fol-
lowing messages will be displayed
in the instrument panel screen:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting
of this warning lamp, then
braking stability is not guar-
anteed. In this event, stability must
be assured by the driver by repeat-
ing alternate "pull release" actions on
control lever A
.
The dynamic emergency
braking should only be used
in exceptional circumstances.
Emergency parking brake
release
In the event of the electric parking
brake failing to release, an emergency
device can be used to release the
parking brake manually, provided that
it is possible to immobilise the vehicle
while the procedure is carried out.
)
If you can start the vehicle: with
the engine running, immobilise
the vehicle by applying the foot
brake while the operation is being
carried out.
)
If you are unable to start the
vehicle (fl at battery for example):
do not use this device and contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. However, if you are
obliged to proceed, fi rst immobilise
your vehicle securely and then fol-
low the instructions below. If the vehicle cannot be im-
mobilised, do not operate
the emergency release. Your ve-
hicle may run away if on a slope.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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)
On sloping ground: immobilise
the vehicle by placing the chocks
(if your vehicle has them) in front
or behind the two front wheels,
against the slope
On level ground: immobilise the
vehicle by placing the chocks
(if your vehicle has them) in
front and behind one of the front
wheels.
)
Open the lower compartment of
the centre armrest by pulling it.
)
Ensure that the cup holder B
is
folded away.
)
Remove the rubber mat covering
the base of the armrest.
This strap does not permit
application of the parking
brake.
To re-engage the electric parking
brake (after rectifying the malfunc-
tion or battery failure), give a long
pull on the control A
until the park-
ing brake warning lamp (!) fl ashes
in the instrument panel then give a
second long pull until this warning
lamp is on fi xed.
The time required for the subse-
quent application may be longer
than during normal operation.
It is essential that the ignition is
not switched on until the parking
brake has re-engaged (fl ashing of
the warning lamp (!) in the instru-
ment panel then the warning lamp
on fi xed) to avoid damage to the
parking brake.
Take care not to allow moisture or
dust in the proximity of the diagnos-
tic socket D
which is essential for
the maintenance of your vehicle.
)
Release the strap from its loca-
tion C
.
)
Pull the strap to release the
brake. A loud knock confi rms the
release of the brake.
)
Take care to put the strap back in
its location C
correctly. Otherwise,
it will no longer be possible to ap-
ply the brake. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
)
Put the rubber mat back in place
on the base of the armrest.
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If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible.
SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
1
Electric parking brake fault and display of
message " Parking brake faulty
" and the
following warning lamps: If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the service
warning lamp light up, position the vehicle in a safe location (on fl at
ground, with a gear engaged).
2
Display of the messages " Parking brake
faulty
" and " Anti roll-back
fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is not available.
- The electric parking brake is only available manually.
3
Display of messages " Parking brake faulty
"
and " Anti roll-back
fault
" and of the following
warning lamp:
- Manual release of the electric parking brake is not available.
- The hill start assist is not available.
- The automatic functions and manual application are still
available.
Operating faults
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SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
4
Display of messages " Parking brake faulty
"
and " Anti roll-back
fault
" and of the following
warning lamps:
and/or
fl ashing
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
)
Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
)
Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum
application.
)
Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp (!) fl ashes or if the warning lamps do not come
on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
)
Switch on the ignition.
)
Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5
Display of message " Parking brake control
faulty – automatic mode activated
" and the
following warning lamps:
and/or fl ashing
- Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic
emergency braking are unavailable.
6
Display of message " Parking brake faulty
"
and of the following warning lamp:
fl ashing
- Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
)
Wait approximately 3 minutes.
)
After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still fl ashing, try to
reinitialise the parking brake, either by pushing and releasing
the control A
while pressing the brake pedal or by means of a
long pull on control lever A
.
7
Battery fault
- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the
vehicle as soon as traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle
immobilised temporarily (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time to move your
foot from the brake pedal to the ac-
celerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary,
with your foot on the brake pedal,
- in certain conditions on a gradient,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated.
Operation
On an ascending gradient, with
the vehicle stationary, the vehicle
is held for a brief moment when
you release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in fi rst gear or
neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in D
or M
on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending gradient, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse gear
engaged, the vehicle is held for a
brief moment when you release the
brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill start
assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the park-
ing brake manually and ensure that
the parking brake warning lamp (in
the instrument panel) is on fi xed
(not fl ashing).
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The position of the gear lever the the
driving mode are displayed in dial C
of the instrument panel.
A selection grille alongside the gear
lever also allows you to see the se-
lected position.
Displays in the instrument panel
Moving off
)
To start the engine, the gear lever
must be in position N
.
)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Operate the starter
N
appears in the instrument panel
screen.
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.
)
Select fi rst gear (position M
or A
)
or reverse (position R
).
)
Release the parking brake unless
it is programmed in automatic
mode.
)
Release the brake pedal, then
accelerate.
)
With your foot on the brake, push
the lever forwards.
Reverse
Only engage reverse with
the vehicle immobilised.
To avoid any jerking, wait a
moment before accelerating.
Neutral
Never select position N
with
the vehicle moving.
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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 re-
quested if the engine speed permits.
After a few moments without any
action on the controls, the gearbox
resumes automatic control of the
gears.
)
Select position A
.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear, depending
on the:
- style of driving,
- profi le of the road,
- vehicle loading.
Automatic operation
For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal fi rmly past the
point of resistance.
)
Select position M
.
Manual operation
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox
will not change up unless the driver
acts on the gear lever or the steer-
ing 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.
The gear change requests are only
carried out if the engine speed
permits.
It is not necessary to release the ac-
celerator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automati-
cally to allow vehicle to accelerate in
the correct gear.
The SPORT
programme is inopera-
tive with sequential operation.