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Parking brake
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
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.
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever gently, press the release button then lower the lever
fully.
6-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the pavement, apply the
parking brake and engage a gear. Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
as a s

afety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
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).
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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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Programming
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT"
position: the speed limiter mode
is selected but is not switched on
(P
a
U
S E).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter
on in order to set the speed.
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will not have
any effect unless you press the pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed,
which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or unintentional
deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of the
programmed speed.
Leaving limiter mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "0" position: the speed limiter mode is
deselected. The display returns to the distance recorder.
Operating fault
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

S

et the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3 (e.g.: 55 mph
(90


km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2 and 3 :
-

b

y + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-

b

y + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-

i

n steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
F

S

witch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 .
F

S

witch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4 : the display
confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).
F

S

witch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4 again.
on a s
teep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

d
o not fit one mat on top of another.
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Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure gauge.
2.
S

ealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3.
Spe

ed limit sticker.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the
driver's field of vision, to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.
Complete system consisting of a compressor
and a sealant cartridge which permits
temporary repair
of a tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
Temporary puncture repair kit
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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed under the boot floor.
For access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the box containing the tools,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box.
Other accessories
5. Removable towing eye. R efer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
List of tools
all of these tools are specific to your vehicle. do n ot use them for other purposes.
1.


Wheelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
"bo

lt cover" tool.
F

or removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts (if your vehicle has them).
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Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel, first
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
According to country, the spare wheel may be
steel or of the "space-saver" type.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "
ac

cess
to tools" on the previous page.
Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
it is normal to notice, when tightening
the bolts on fitting, that the washers do
not come into contact with the steel or
"space-saver" type spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical contact
of each bolt.
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Taking out the wheel
F Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and remove it.
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F R efit the yellow central bolt in the centre of
the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly. F
P ut the polystyrene storage box back in
place.
F

P
ut the box back in place and clip it.
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