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USB port / Jack auxiliary socket
This "AUX " connection box, consisting of a JACK
auxiliary socket and a USB port, is located on the
centre console.
It allows the connection of portable device, such
as a digital audio player of the iPod
® type or a
USB memory stick.
It reads the audio file formats (MP3, OGG, WMA,
WAV, ...) which are transmitted to your audio
system and played via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the audio
system control panel and display them in the
multifunction screen.
When connected to the USB port, the portable
device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed if the
power consumption of the portable device
exceeds the amperage supplied by the vehicle.
Front armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.
Storage
F For access to the closed storage box, lift
the lever to open the lid.
F
F
or access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest
towards the rear.
Cigarette lighter /
12 V accessory socket
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F
T
o connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter
back into
place straight away.
For more information on the use of
this system, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.
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Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode". When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine
F Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
F
S
top the vehicle.
F
W
ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) ,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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Gear lever
Electronic gearbox
Displays in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. neutral
R. R everse
1 2 3 4 5. Gears in manual mode.
AUTO.
T
his comes on when automated mode
is selected. It goes off when changing
to manual mode.
R.
R
everse
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, move the lever
for wards to select this position.
N.
N
eutral.
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, select this
position to start the engine.
A.
A
utomated 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:
-
p
ush for wards to change up a gear,
-
o
r push backwards to change down a gear.
Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automated operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-
a
utomated
mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action by the driver,
-
m
anual
mode for the sequential changing
of the gears by the driver, using the gear
l eve r.
F
P
lace your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).
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N appears in the instrument panel.
You must keep your foot on the brake
pedal while starting the engine.
The vehicle then moves off on its own
(refer to the section on the "Creep
function").
F
S
elect automated mode (position A
),
manual mode (position M) or reverse
(position R )
AUTO and 1, 1 or R appear in the
instrument panel.
F
R
elease the parking brake.
F
P
rogressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
Moving off
F Select position N .
F P ress the brake pedal fully.
F
S
tart the engine.
Do not press the brake and clutch
pedals simultaneously. This can cause
rapid clutch wear.The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is
too high or the slope too steep. Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle when the engine is
running.
F
A
ccelerate away.Creep function
This function allows the vehicle to be
manoeuvred more easily at low speeds (when
parking, in traffic jams...).
With the gear lever in position A, M or R, the
vehicle moves as soon as you take your
foot off the brake pedal , at low speed and
with the engine at idle.
If the engine does not start:
-
I
f N is flashing in the instrument
panel, move the lever to position A
then to position N .
-
I
f the message "Foot on the brake"
is displayed, press the brake pedal
f i r m l y.
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Four-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
There are therefore four driving modes:
-
a
utomatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
-
sp
ort programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,
-
s
now programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,
-
m
anual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Automatic gearbox
1. Gear lever.
2. bu tton "S" (spor t) .
3.
bu
tton "T " (snow) .
Gear selection gate Gear lever
P.
Park.
-
I mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
-
S
tarting the engine.
R.
R
everse.
-
R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
N.
N
eutral.
-
I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
-
S
tarting the engine.
D.
A
utomatic operation.
M + / -.
M
anual operation with sequential
changing of the four gears.
F
P
ush for wards to change up through the
gears.
or
F
P
ull backwards to change down through
the gears.
Displays in the instrument panel
When you move the lever in the gate to select
a position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.
Pa
rk
R.
Reverse
N.
n
e
utral
D.
D
rive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sp
ort programme
T .
S
now programme
1 2 3 4.
G
ears engaged during manual
operation
-.
I
nvalid value during manual operation
Foot on brake
F Press the brake pedal when this indicator lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).
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F Apply the parking brake.
F Sel ect position P or N .
F
S
tart the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
F
W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F
R
elease the parking brake.
F
Sel
ect position R , D or M.
F
G
radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Moving off
When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position R ,
D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then select position D to
accelerate.
ne
ver select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
ne
ver select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic changing
of the four gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching the
gear lever, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
If the ambient temperature is
below
-23°C, the engine should be left
at idle for four minutes, to ensure the
correct operation and life of the engine
and gearbox.
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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the four gears.
F
P
ush the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F
P
ull the lever towards the - sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S" , after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
F At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the movement of the
gear lever from the P position to
another position when the battery is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever
in the N position and apply the parking
brake.
If the lever is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F
R
eturn the lever to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.
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