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The vehicle can be stopped whatever the position of the gear selector (N , E or R ).
However,
there is an audible signal on opening
t
he driver's door if the gear selector is not at
p
osition N .
Switching off
When the vehicle is stopped with the e
ngine running, always put the gear
s
elector to neutral N .
There
is a continuous audible signal
i
f you turn the ignition switch to "OFF "
with
the vehicle in 2
nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th ge a r.
In
this
case
return
the
ignition
switch
t
o " ON ",
move
the
gear
selector
to
p
osition
N , then to position E , M or R,
then
turn
the
ignition
switch
to
" OFF ".
On
a
slope,
use
the
brakes
to
i
mmobilise
the
vehicle
and
place
the
g
ear
selector
in
position
N , E or R . With
the ignition on, illumination
o
f this warning lamp indicates a
g
earbox fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Operating faults
In all cases, it is essential
that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
t
he vehicle.
Before
doing anything under the
b
onnet, check that the gear selector is
i
n neutral N and the parking brake is
a
pplied.
Limits of operation
On a gradient, or when hill start assist is activated, n ever hold the vehicle using the
accelerator :
you could damage the clutch.
In
these situations there is an audible signal.
F
M
ove the gear selector to position N.
F
W
ait 15 minutes to allow the clutch to cool
d
own before setting off. -
c
heck that the ignition switch is at the
"
O
N
"
position,
-
p
lace the gear selector at N
, then move it
t
o E
, M or R .
If 1 is flashing in the instrument panel:
- p lace the gear selector at E or M
, then
move it to N.
If R
is flashing in the instrument panel:
-
p
lace the gear selector at R,
then move it
t
o N.
If
N is flashing in the instrument panel
a
ccompanied by an audible signal for a long time:
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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
s
tarting on a gradient, the time it takes to
m
ove your foot from the brake pedal to the
a
ccelerator
ped
al.
This
system only operates when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
y
our foot on the brake pedal,
-
c
ertain conditions of slope are met,
-
w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The
hill start assist system cannot be
d
eactivated. On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:
-
i
f you are in first gear or neutral with a
m
anual
g
earbox,
-
i
f you are in position E or M with an ETG
electronic
ge
arbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged,
the vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning lamp comes on. Contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop to have the system
c
hecked.
Do
not
exit
the
vehicle
while
it
is
being
h
eld
in
the
hill
start
assist
phase.
If
you
need
to
exit
the
vehicle
with
the
e
ngine
running,
apply
the
parking
brake
m
anually.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions":
boot carpet, boot liner,
transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
r
oof boxes, boot dividers, ...
"Styling":
rear diffuser, aluminium gear knob,
a
lloy wheels, exterior expressive stickers,
c
hrome mirror shells, door sill finishers, ...
"Comfort":
door deflectors, insulated module,
s
un blinds, scented air freshener, portable
a
shtray, coat hanger fitted to head restraint,
r
eading lamp, front and rear parking sensors,
c
entre armrest, cigarette lighter, ..."Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm,
v
ehicle tracking system, snow chains, wheel
n
on-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child
s
eats, first aid kit, warning triangle, high
v
isibility vest, breathalyzer, fire extinguisher,
p
et seat belt, foglamp kit, seat belt cutter/glass
h
ammer,
...
"
Protection":
mats, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
s
eat covers, side protective mouldings, bumper
p
rotectors,
...
T
o prevent the mat from becoming caught
u
nder the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another."Multimedia":
audio
system, speaker, semi-
integral
navigation systems, hands-free kit,
d
riving assistance systems, 230 V socket, rear
m
ulti-media support, DVD players, portable
s
atellite navigation system, smartphone
s
upport, digital radio, ...
Practical information
