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Manual parking brake
Mechanical device for immobilising the vehicle when stationary.This warning lamp comes on if the
parking brake is engaged or not fully
released.
If the parking brake is released, the
illumination of this warning lamp along with
the STOP warning lamp indicates that the
brake fluid level is low or a fault with the brake
force distributor.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are
recommended to press the brake pedal at the
same time.
Release
F Press on the end of the lever whilst pulling
it then lower it fully.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary
measure, engage first gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering
wheel towards the pavement.
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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 CITR
oËn 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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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 CITR
oËn 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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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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Reactivation
Deactivation
The system will be deactivated
automatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is fitted
(towbar or bicycle carrier recommended
by CITROËN).
With the control on the
dashboard
F Press control A to deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the illumination of the
indicator lamp in the control.
With the touch screen tablet
F Press the MENU button.
F In the main menu, select the " Driving"
menu.
F Go to the secondary page, then select
"Vehicle settings ".
F Uncheck the " Parking sensors " line to
deactivate the system.
F Press on " Confirm" to save the
modification and quit.
With the control on the
dashboard
F Press control A again to reactivate the
system.
This is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
control going off.
With the touch screen tablet
F Press the MENU button again
F In the main menu, select the " Driving"
menu.
F Go to the secondary page, then select
"Vehicle settings ".
F Check the " Parking sensors " line to
reactivate the system.
F Press on " Confirm" to save the
modification and quit.
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Manual controls
Lighting off (ignition off)
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
B. Stalk for switching headlamps: pull
the stalk towards you to switch the
lighting between dipped and main beam
headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B .A.
Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
C. Foglamps selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the sidelamps and
the dipped and main beam headlamps.
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
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Rear wiper (Tourer)
B. rear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear
wiper operates if the windscreen wipers are
operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle parameters menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
The headlamp washers only operate when
the dipped beam headlamps are on .
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the vehicle parameters
menu.
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