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6-speed electronic gearbox system
Six-speed electronic gearbox system which
offers a choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-
a
utomated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action on the part of the driver
-

m
anual mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the gear lever or the
steering mounted paddles.
In automated mode, you can temporarily take
over control of gear changing.Gear lever
R. Reverse
F W ith your foot on the brake, move the gear
lever for wards to select this position.
N.


n
e
utral.
F

W
ith your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.


a
u
tomated mode.
F

M
ove the lever backwards to select this
mode.
M + /.

M
anual mode with sequential gear
changing.
F

M
ove the lever backwards then to the left
to select this mode, then:
●

g
ive a push for wards to change up,
●

o
r give a push rear wards to change
down. +. P
addle to the right of the steering wheel for
changing up.
F

P
ress the back of the "+" steering mounted
paddle to change up a gear.
-.
P

addle to the left of the steering wheel for
changing down.
F

P
ress 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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Speed limiter
The controls of this system are grouped
together on stalk A.
1.
S

peed limiter mode selection thumb wheel.
2.
V

alue decrease button.
3.
V

alue increase button.
4.
S

peed limiter on / off button. The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.
S

peed limiter on / off indication.
6.
Spe

ed limiter mode selection indication.
7.
P

rogrammed speed value.
Steering mounted controlsDisplays in the instrument panel
The speed limiter is switched on manually:
it requires a programmed speed of at least
20
mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed.
The programmed speed remains in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to respect speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal in the normal
manner no longer has any effect.
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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to fuses
F refer to the paragraph "access to tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°Rating Functions
FH36 5 ATrailer relay unit.
FH37 15 ATrailer accessories socket supply.
FH38 20 A
af

termarket navigation.
FH39 20 AHeated seats.
FH40 30 ATrailer relay unit.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 15 ARear wiper.
F2 -
no

t used.
F3 5 A
ai

rbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 ASteering wheel angle sensor, air conditioning, clutch switch,
particle filter pump, diagnostic socket, air flow meter.
F5 30 AElectric window switch panel, passenger's electric window
control, front electric window motor.
F6 30 ARear electric window motor and driver's electric window motor.
F7 5 ACourtesy and front map reading lamps, glove box lighting,
torch, rear reading lamps.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio.
F9 30 A
au

dio system (aftermarket), 12 V socket.
F10 15 ASteering wheel controls.
F11 15 AIgnition, diagnostic socket.
F12 15 ARain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F13 5 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 AParking assistance control unit, seat belt unfastened warning
lamp, airbag control unit, instrument panel, air conditioning,
USB Box.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -
no

t used.
F17 40 ARear screen and door mirrors demist/defrost.
SH -P
aR

C shunt.
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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the boot floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the adjustable boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the tool holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insulated
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, head
restraint-mounted coat hanger, centre armrest,
air deflector, scented air freshener cartridges,
portable ashtray, solar films for windows...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, mudflaps, bumper
protectors, vehicle protective cover, dog guard,
pet seat and boot covers...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wiring
harness, transverse and longitudinal roof
bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof box, boot
spacers, boot net, business/commercial vehicle
conversion kit, sliding boot floor...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit, snow chains,
non-skid covers, security wheel bolts, vehicle
tracking system, child seats, fire extinguisher,
caravan mirror, glass security films...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium
footrest, wheel caps...
accessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.*

T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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By alphabetical list
Press RADIO, select the station of your
choice and confirm.
By automatic frequency search
Press 7 or 8 for the automatic search
for a lower or higher radio frequency.
Or turn the thumb wheel at the steering
mounted controls.
By manual frequency search
Press 5 or 6 to adjust the radio
frequency step by step.
Selecting a station
The external environment (hill, building, tunnel, underground car park...) may interfere with the reception, including in RDS station tracking mode. This
phenomenon is a normal result of the way in which radio waves are transmitted and does not in any way indicate a fault with the audio system.The quality of reception is represented by the number of
active waves in this symbol.
Press RADIO or OK to display the
contextual menu.
Changing waveband
Select "Change waveband".
Select "AM / FM" and confirm.
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Press the button on the numerical keypad to recall a
preset station.
Or press then turn the thumb wheel at the steering
mounted controls.
Presetting a station
after selecting a station, press one of the buttons
on the numerical keypad for 2 seconds to preset the
current station.
An audible signal confirms that the station has been
preset. Press
RADIO.
Activate / Deactivate RDS
RDS, if activated, allows you to continue listening to the same station
by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However, in certain
conditions, coverage of an R
d S station may not be assured throughout
the entire country as radio stations do not cover 100 % of the territory\
.
This explains the loss of reception of the station during a journey.
Select "Guidance options " then
confirm.
a

ctivate or deactivate "RDS" then
confirm.
RADIO