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6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOx
- automatic mode: gear selector in position
A.
-
manual
mode: gear selector in
position
M.
For
safety:
It
is only possible to come out
of position
N if the brake pedal is
pressed.
The
change from position A (driving in
automatic
mode) to position M (driving
in
manual mode) or vice versa can be
made
at any time.
The
warning lamp A
goes
off in the instrument panel.
Mode selection Moving off
- To start the engine, the gear
selector must be in position N.
-
Press
firmly on the brake pedal.
-
Operate
the starter.
-
When the engine is running, place
the gear selector on
R, A or M as
desired.
-
Release
the brake pedal and
accelerate.
If the gear selector is not in position
N,
and/or
if the brake pedal is not
pressed,
the engine will not start.
Repeat
the above procedure.
Reverse gear Engaging reverse gear
Move the gear selector to R.
Only attempt to select reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral Changing to neutral
Move the gear selector to N.
If the
vehicle
is moving, do not select this
position
even momentarily.
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Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to overtake another vehicle), simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
pressing
down firmly.
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N.
Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, put the
gear selector in position N.
In all cases, it is essential to apply
the
parking brake. Check that the
parking
brake warning lamp is on in the
instrument
panel.
Before doing anything in the
engine
compartment, check that
the gear selector is in neutral
N.
Changing gear
In situations of high engine speeds
(heavy acceleration), a change
up will not occur unless the driver
operates the electronic gearbox control
paddle. Pull on the "+" control
paddle
to change up.
Pull on the "-" control
paddle to change
down.
-
If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed
(for example when
approaching a stop sign),
the gearbox changes down
automatically
, to first gear if
needed.
-
It is not necessary to release the
accelerator
completely during gear
changes.
-
a
gear change instruction is
accepted only if the engine speed
permits.
-
For safety reasons, depending on
the engine speed, a change down
may
be performed automatically.
Manual mode
Changing to manual mode
Move the gear selector to M. Automatic mode Changing to automatic
mode
Move the gear selector to A.
The gearbox then operates in
automatic
mode,
without
any
action
on
your
part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best
suited
to
the
following
conditions:
-
driving style,
-
road
profile,
-
optimum
fuel
consumption.
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STOP & START
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily on standby - STOP mode
- during stops in the traffic (red
lights,
traffic jams, or other...).
The
engine
restarts automatically - START
mode
- as soon as you want to move
of
f.
The
restart takes place instantly,
quickly
and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start
system
reduces fuel consumption and
exhaust
emissions as well as the noise
level
when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
- with a manual gearbox , at speeds
below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you
put the gear lever into neutral and
release the clutch pedal,
-
with
a 6-speed electronic
gearbox,
at speeds below 5 mph
(8
km/h), when you press the brake
pedal or put the gear lever into
position
N. If
your vehicle is fitted with the system,
a
time counter calculates the sum of
the
periods in STOP
mode during a
journey
. It rests itself to zero every time
the
ignition is switched on with the key.
With a 6-speed electronic
gearbox,
for your comfort during
parking
manoeuvres, STOP
mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming
out of reverse gear.
STOP
mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking,
power steering, for example.
n
ever refuel with the engine in
STOP
mode; you must switch off
the
ignition with the key.Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
STOP
mode is not invoked when:
-
the driver's door is open,
-
the driver's seat belt is not
fastened,
-
the vehicle has not exceeded
6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last
engine
start using the key,
-
the
engine is needed to maintain
a
comfortable temperature in the
passenger
compartment,
-
demisting
is on,
-
some
special conditions (battery
charge,
engine temperature,
braking
assistance, ambient
temperature...)
where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.
In this case, the
"ECO"
warning lamp flashes for a
few
seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Going into engine START mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off and the engine starts:
- with a manual gearbox , when you
fully depress the clutch pedal,
-
with
a 6-speed electronic
gearbox:
●
gear
lever in position A or M,
when
you release the brake
pedal,
●
or
gear lever in position N and
the
brake pedal released, when
you
move the gear lever to
position
A or M,
●
or
when you engage reverse
gear
.
With
a manual gearbox in STOP
mode,
if a gear is engaged without
fully depressing the clutch pedal, a
warning
lamp comes on or a message
is
displayed asking you to depress the
clutch
pedal to restart the engine.Special cases: START invoked
automatically
For
your safety and comfort, START
is
invoked
automatically when:
-
you open the driver's door
,
-
you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
the speed of the vehicle exceeds
15
mph (25 km/h) with a manual
gearbox
or 7 mph (11 km/h) with
the
6-speed electronic gearbox
system,
-
some
special conditions (battery
charge,
engine temperature,
braking
assistance, ambient
temperature...)
where the engine
is needed to assure control of a
system.In this case the
"ECO"
warning
lamp flashes for few
seconds,
then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Deactivation
At any time, press the "ECO
OFF" switch to deactivate the
system.
This
is
confirmed by the switch warning
lamp
coming on accompanied by a
message
in the screen.
If
the
system has been deactivated
in
STOP
mode, the engine restarts
immediately
.
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Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is
confirmed
by the switch warning
lamp
going off and a message in the
instrument
panel.
The
system is reactivated
automatically
at every new start
using
the key.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction with the system, the "ECO
OFF"
switch warning lamp
flashes,
then comes on
continuously
.
Maintenance
Before working under the bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start system
to
avoid any risk of injury resulting
from
automatic operation of START
mode.
This
system requires a specific
battery
with a special specification
and
technology (reference numbers
available
from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces
the risk of
malfunction
of the system.
The
Stop & Start system makes
use
of advanced technology.
All
work
on this type of battery must
be done only by a CITR
o Ë n dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
have
it
checked
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
In
the
event
of
a
fault
in
STOP
mode,
the
vehicle
may
stall.
All
of
the
warning
lamps
in
the
instrument
panel
come
on.
It
is
then
necessary
to
switch
off
the ignition and start the engine again
using
the
key.
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Good practice when stopping Good practice when starting
Diesel pre-heating warning
lamp
If the temperature is high
enough,
the warning lamp
comes
on for less than
one
second, you can start
without
waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
lamp
to
go off then operate the starter
(Starting position) until the engine
starts.
Door or bonnet open warning lamp
If this comes on, a door or the bonnet
is
not closed correctly, check!
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (
d iesel engine) to
return
to idle.
d
o not press the accelerator when
switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after
parking the vehicle.
STARTING AND ST OPPING
Running and accessories position.
To
unlock the steering, turn the
steering wheel gently while turning the
key
, without forcing. In this position,
certain
accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine
turns
over, release the key.
STOP position:
steering lock.
The
ignition is off.
T
urn the steering
wheel
until the steering locks. Remove
the
key.
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HILL START ASSIST
This system (also called HHC - Hill Holder
Control), linked to the dynamic
stability
control system, makes hill
starts easier and is activated in the
following
conditions:
-
the
vehicle must be stationary,
engine
running, foot on the brake,
-
the
gradient of the road must be
steeper than 5%,
-
uphill,
the gearbox must be in
neutral or in a gear other than
reverse,
-
downhill,
reverse gear must be
engaged.
The
Hill Start
Assist
system is a driving
aid.
It is not an automatic vehicle
parking
function or an automatic
parking
brake.
Operation
With the brake pedal and clutch pedal pressed, from the time you release
the
brake pedal, without using the
parking
brake, you have approximately
2 seconds
to move off before the
vehicle
starts to roll back.
During
the moving off phase, the
function
is deactivated automatically,
gradually
releasing the braking
pressure.
During this phase, the
characteristic
noise of mechanical
release
of the brakes may be heard,
indicating
the imminent movement of
the
vehicle.
Operating fault
Hill start assist is deactivated in the
following situations:
-
when the clutch pedal is released,
-
when
the parking brake is applied,
-
when the engine is switched of
f,
-
when
the engine stalls.
If
a malfunction of the
system
occurs, this
warning
lamp comes on
accompanied
by an audible
signal
and confirmed by
a
message in the screen. Have the
system
checked by at a CITROËN
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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A FEW DRIVING
RECOMMENDA
TIONS
observe the driving regulations at all
times and remain vigilant whatever the
traffic
conditions.
Pay
close attention to the traffic and
keep
your hands on the wheel so that
you
are ready to react at any time to
any
eventuality.
On
a long journey, a break every two
hours
is strongly recommended.
In
difficult weather, drive smoothly,
anticipate
the need to brake and
increase
the distance from other
vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving
on flooded roads, as this could cause
serious
damage to the engine or
gearbox, as well as to the electrical
systems
of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through
water:
-
check
that the depth of water does
not
exceed 15 cm, taking account
of
waves that might be generated
by other users,
-
deactivate
the Stop & Start system,
-
drive as slowly as possible without
stallin
g. In all cases, do not exceed 6
mph (10 km/h),
- do not stop and do not switch of f
the
engine.
On
leaving the flooded road, as soon
as
circumstances allow, make several
light
brake applications to dry the brake
discs
and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle,
contact a CITR
o Ë n dealer or a
qualified
workshop.Never
drive with the parking brake
applied
- Risk of overheating and
damage
to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary
in areas where inflammable
substances
and materials (dry grass,
dead
leaves...) might come into contact
with
the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!
n
ever leave a vehicle
unsupervised with the engine
running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running,
apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral or position
N or P,
depending
on the type of gearbox.
Important!
Starting and stopping