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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively as the
vehicle moves off :
F

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ith a manual gearbox (first gear or
reverse gear engaged), press down fully
on the clutch pedal, then press on the
accelerator pedal and move off,
F

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ith an automatic gearbox , accelerate
with the selector in position D , M or R.
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed
by:
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arning lamp P in the control
lever A going off,
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isplay of a message " Parking brake
released " in the instrument panel screen.
Activation / Deactivation of the
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale, automatic
application when switching off the engine and
automatic release when moving off can be
deactivated. The activation / deactivation is
done in the vehicle parameters menu.
Deactivation of these functions is
signalled by this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
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his warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off, In some special circumstances, with
the engine not running, (towing, icy
conditions...) the automatic parking
brake can be released manually, with
the key in the running position.
If the vehicle parameters menu does
not have the option to activate /
deactivate the automatic functions, this
can be done by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
With the automatic functions deactivated, the
parking brake must be applied and released
manually.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelerator
pedal unnecessarily (particularly when
starting the engine, including in neutral),
as you may release the parking brake.
Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone...) between the
gear lever and the electric parking
brake control.
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time to move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
This function is only active when:
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he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
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n certain conditions on a gradient,
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ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.Operation
On an ascending gradient, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake pedal:
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rovided you are in first gear or neutral on
a manual gearbox,
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rovided 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 parking brake
manually and ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp (in the instrument
panel) is on fixed (not flashing).
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6-speed manual gearbox
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear Engaging reverse
gear
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by
m i st a ke).
F

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aise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then for wards.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
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lways select neutral,
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ress the clutch pedal.
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Mode selectionDisplays in the instrument panel
F Automatic mode: gear selector in position D.
F

M
anual mode: gear selector in position M .
F

S
PORT programme: gear selector in
position D and button A pressed,
F

S
NOW programme: gear selector in
position D and button B pressed. The position of the gear selector and the
driving mode are displayed in the right-hand
dial of the instrument panel.
A position grille associated with the gear selector
allows you to view the selected position.
Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox which offers a choice
between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by the sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are provided:
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a
utomatic operation for electronic control
of the gears by the gearbox, associated
with:
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a
SPORT programme for a more
dynamic driving style,
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a
SNOW programme to improve driving
when the grip is poor,
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m
anual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver. As a safety measure:
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position P can be disengaged only
by pressing the brake pedal,
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hen a door is opened, an audible
signal is heard if the gear selector
is not in position P ,
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a
lways make sure that the gear
selector is in position P before you
leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but the
position of the gear selector is different,
reposition the gear selector at P so that
you can start the vehicle.
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Moving off
F To start the engine, the gear selector must be in position P or N .
F

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perate the starter.
F

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hen the engine is running, place the gear
selector at R , D or M.
F

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heck in the instrument panel, the position
engaged.
F

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elease the brake pedal and accelerate.
F

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o avoid a possible difference between the
position of the gear selector and the actual
position of the gearbox, always come out
of position P with the ignition on and brake
pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine
is running:
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eposition the gear selector at position P ,
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p
ut your foot on the brake pedal and then
select the gear you want.
Park
This position of the gear selector
is used to prevent the vehicle from
moving when you are stationary.
Reverse gear
Only engage this position when the
vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral
Never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.
F

T

o select position P
, move the gear selector
back to the highest position (towards R ),
then push it for wards and then to the left.
F

T

o exit position
P, move the gear selector to
the right and then to the position you want.
F
O
nly engage this position when the vehicle
is completely stationary. In this position,
the front wheels are locked. Make sure that
the gear selector is correctly positioned.
Never select position P or R if the
vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving,
position


N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before engaging
position D or M .
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Automatic operation
F Move the gear selector to position D. T
he gearbox continuously selects the
gear that is best suited to the following
conditions:
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riving style,
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ad profile,
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ehicle load. 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 selector for manual gear
changing.
F

M
ove the gear selector to position M .
F

P
ush the gear selector towards the " +" sign
to change up a gear.
F

P
ull the gear selector towards the " -" sign
to change down a gear.
If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for
example when approaching a stop sign), the
gearbox changes down automatically, to first
gear if the speed drops sufficiently.
In manual mode, it is not necessary to release
the accelerator during gear changes.
Gear change instructions are accepted only if
the engine speed permits it.
The SPORT and SNOW programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
For certain manoeuvres (for example
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.
The gearbox operates without requiring any
intervention on your part.
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SPORT and SNOW
programmes
SPORT programme "S"
These two special programmes supplement
the automatic operation in very particular
conditions of use.
F
W
ith the gear selector in position D and the
engine running, press button A .
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
driving style.
SNOW programme " T"
F With the gear selector 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 conditions of poor grip.
T appears in the instrument panel.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
F At any time, press the button selected again to exit from the programme 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 pedals
simultaneously may damage the
gearbox.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left running at idle
for four minutes, in order to ensure the
correct operation and durability of the
engine and gearbox.
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System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. Indeed, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.Example:
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ou are in third gear.
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ou press the accelerator pedal.
Gear shift indicator*
Operation
With an automatic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.
* Depending on engine. The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear
recommended.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
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ngaging first gear,
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ging reverse gear,
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he system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.
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