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Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines 2 operating
modes:
Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
you need to manually apply the parking brake
by pulling the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
w
arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
-
d
isplay of a message "Parking brake on" in
the instrument panel screen. -
w
arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
-
d
isplay of a message "Parking brake on" in
the instrument panel screen.
-
t
his warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on, -
t
his warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on,
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
warning lamp P and the warning lamp in
the instrument panel are on fixed
(not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
warning lamp P and the warning lamp in the
instrument panel are on fixed (not flashing).
- AUTOMATIC A
utomatic application when the engine
stops and automatic release on use of
the accelerator (automatic operation by
default),
-
M
ANUAL
M
anual application / release of the parking
brake is always possible by pulling control
lever A while pressing the brake pedal. When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is
heard and a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
The noise of operation will confirm to you the
application/ release of your electric parking
brake.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti
roll-back fault" and of the following warning lamps:
and/or
f
lashing-
T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-
T
he hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F
I
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F
P
ull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F
S
witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
are on.
-
A
pplication may take longer than in normal operation.
-
I
f warning lamp (!) flashes 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 qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F
S
witch on the ignition.
F
P
ush 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
f
lashing-
O
nly the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration are available.
-
M
anual 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:
flashing -
A
pplication of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
-
T
he parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F
W
ait approximately 3 minutes.
F
A
fter 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, 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 problem
-
I
llumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
-
A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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5-speed manual gearbox
F Check that the gear lever is in neutral.
F D o not touch the accelerator.
F
F
or Diesel engines: turn the key to
position
M and wait until the pre-heating
warning lamp switches off if it has come
on.
F
O
perate the starter, turning the key until the
engine starts (no more than ten seconds).
F
A
t temperatures below 0°C, declutch while
operating the starter to facilitate starting.
Engaging reverse gear
F Move the gear lever to the right then back.
Starting the vehicle
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
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SPORT programmeStopping the vehicle
F Wit the gear lever at A and the engine
running, press button S to activate
the
SPORT programme, which provides a
more dynamic driving style.
S appears in the instrument panel.
F
P
ress the S button again to switch it off.
S then disappears from the instrument panel
screen.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
ne
ver select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.
When immobilising the vehicle, with
the engine running, you must place the
gear lever in neutral N.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that the
gear lever is in neutral N and that the
parking brake is applied.
Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
-
m
ove to position N to engage neutral,
-
l
eave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
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Operating fault
With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a fault with the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
You must press the brake pedal when starting
the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake when
parking, unless the parking brake is
programmed in automatic mode.
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Reactivation
In the event of a fault with the system,
the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes
then comes on continuously.
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 the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key.
Operating fault Maintenance
This system requires a 12 V battery with a
special specification and technology (reference
numbers available from CITROËN dealers).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
To charge the battery, use a 12 V charger and
observe the polarity. Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
START mode.
The Stop & Start system makes use of
advanced technology. For any work on
the system go to a qualified workshop
with the skills and equipment required,
which a CITROËN dealer is able to
provide.
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
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 screen.
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The accelerator pedal has an end-of-travel
switch. In order to exceed the memorised
maximum speed at any time, you can press
the pedal all the way down. While the speed
is being exceeded, the speed displayed in
zone A will flash. You have only to release the
accelerator pedal to return below the maximum
speed, to restore the function.
Return to normal driving
F Either press on button 5.
F O r select the speed limiter function.
F
O
r stop the engine.
Operating fault
If there is a fault, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal and
illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Overriding the programmed
speed
In the event of a steep descent or
under excessive acceleration, the
speed limiter (which does not act
on the brakes) may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
Use of a floor mat other than that
recommended by CITROËN may affect
the normal operation of the accelerator
pedal and hamper the operation of the
speed limiter.
Floor mats approved by CITROËN
are fitted with a 3rd fixing located in
the pedal area to avoid any risk of
inter ference with the pedals.
The speed will also flash if the speed limiter is
not able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed (e.g. on a steep
descent or under excessive acceleration).
To reactivate the speed limiter, release the
accelerator to slow to a speed lower than the
programmed speed.
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Reactivation
- By recalling the memorised speed After deactivation, press button 3. Your
vehicle automatically returns to the
memorised cruising speed. The memorised
speed and " ON" are displayed in zone A .
I
f the memorised cruising speed is higher
than the current speed, the vehicle will
accelerate strongly to reach the current
speed.
-
B
y selecting the current speed
P
ress button 1 or 2 once the desired speed
has been reached.
T
he new speed and " ON" will appear in
zone A .
Return to normal driving
F Either press on button 5 .
F O r select the cruise control function.
F
O
r stop the engine.
The speed that was chosen is no longer
memorised.
" PAUS E "
will be displayed in zone A of the
instrument panel.
These actions do not cancel the cruising speed
which remains displayed on the instrument
panel.
Operating fault
If there is a fault, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal and
illumination of the SERVICE warning lamp.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Cruise control must only be used where
the traffic conditions permit driving at a
constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or
when the weather or the road conditions
are poor.
The driver must remain attentive and in
complete control of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet
within range of the pedals.
Suspension / Resumption
F Either by pressing the brake pedal or the clutch pedal.
F
O
r by pressing button 3 .
F
O
r by the DSC or ASR systems being
active.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, cruise
control is deactivated if the gear lever is in
neutral.
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