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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F with 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 with an automatic gearbox , accelerate
with the selector in position D , M or R.
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by: - warning lamp P in the control
lever A going off,
- display 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.
- this 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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Manual operation
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- warning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
- display of a message " Parking brake
applied " in the instrument panel screen.
-
this warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on,
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the
parking brake has not been applied.
Manual application / release of the parking
brake is always possible.
Release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal,
push then release control lever A.
The full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by: - warning lamp P in the control
lever A going off,
- display of a message " Parking brake
released " in the instrument panel screen.
-
this warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off,
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
If you push control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be
released and the message " Foot on brake" will
be displayed in the instrument panel screen.
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Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message " Max application
of the parking brake " and an audible signal
is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the effective gradient you are parked
on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry,
during towing).
Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the engine...), the
parking brake can automatically alter its level of
application. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasing
control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control
lever and the warning lamp in the instrument
panel going off and the display of a message
" Parking brake released" in the instrument
panel screen.
To ensure correct operation of the parking
brake and therefore your safety, the number of
successive application/release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are warned by
the message " Parking brake faulty " and a
warning lamp flashes. In the event of a battery failure, it will
not be possible to operate the electric
parking brake.
As a safety measure if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or by
placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Please note...
- in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
- after a maximum application, the release
time will be longer.
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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 flashing -
The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If 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 Switch on the ignition.
F Push 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 flashing -
Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual 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 -
Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F Wait approximately 3 minutes.
F After 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
- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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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:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
- in certain conditions on a gradient,
- with 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:
- provided you are in first gear or neutral on
a manual gearbox,
- provided 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 Raise 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:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
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Moving off
F To start the engine, the gear selector must
be in position P or N .
F Operate the starter.
F When the engine is running, place the gear
selector at R , D or M.
F Check in the instrument panel, the position
engaged.
F Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
F To 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:
F reposition the gear selector at position P ,
F put 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
To 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 To exit position P, move the gear selector to
the right and then to the position you want.
F Only 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 .
The gearbox continuously selects the
gear that is best suited to the following
conditions:
- driving style,
- road profile,
- vehicle 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
Move the gear selector to position M .
F Push the gear selector towards the " +" sign
to change up a gear.
F Pull 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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