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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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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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Tyre under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the 
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system continuously monitors the 
pressures of the four tyres, as soon as the 
vehicle is moving.The tyre under-inflation detection 
system is an aid to driving which does 
not replace the need for vigilance on 
the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the need 
to check the tyre pressures regularly 
(including the spare wheel) and before 
a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
adversely affects road holding, 
extends braking distances and causes 
premature tyre wear, particularly under 
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded, 
high speed, long journey).
The tyre pressures for your vehicle can 
be found on the tyre pressure label (see 
the "Identification markings" section).
The tyre pressures must be checked 
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped 
for 1 hour or after driving for less then 
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed). 
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the values 
indicated on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
increases fuel consumption.
a pressure sensor is located in the valve of 
each tyre (except the spare wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop in 
pressure is detected in one or more tyres.
Maintenance
Before doing any work under the 
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start 
system to avoid the risk of injury related 
to an automatic change to START 
mode.
This system requires the use of a 12 V battery 
of specific technology and characteristics 
(reference numbers available from a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by CITROËN would 
introduces the risk of faults with the system.
The Stop & Start system makes use of 
an advanced technology. All work on 
this type of battery must only be carried 
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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The loss of pressure detected does not 
always lead to visible deformation of the 
tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.The alert is maintained until the tyre or 
tyres concerned is reinflated, repaired 
or replaced.
The spare wheel (space-saver type or a 
steel rim) does not have a sensor.
Under-inflation alert
The aler t is given by the fixed illumination 
of this warning lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal, and depending on 
equipment, the display of a message.
In the event of a problem on one of the tyres, 
the symbol or the message appears, according 
to equipment, to identify it.
F 
Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering 
movements or harsh brake applications.
F  Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. F 
If you have a compressor (the one in the 
temporary puncture repair kit for example), 
check the four tyre pressures when cold.
  If it is not possible to check the tyre 
pressures at the time, drive carefully at 
reduced speed.
 or
F  In the event of a puncture, use the 
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare 
wheel (according to equipment).
Operating fault
The flashing and then fixed 
illumination of the under-inflation 
warning lamp accompanied by 
the illumination of the service warning lamp 
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is 
not assured.
This alert is also displayed when one or more 
wheels is not fitted with a sensor (for example, 
a space-saver or steel spare wheel).
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked 
or, following the repair of a puncture, to 
have the original wheel, equipped with a 
sensor, refitted.
Any tyre repair or replacement on a 
wheel fitted with this system must be 
carried out by a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If after changing a tyre, a wheel is not 
detected by your vehicle (fitting snow 
tyres for example), you must have the 
system reinitialised by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Fixed centred controls steering wheel
1Rotate
● 
Scroll the various pages of information in the instrument panel screen.
●  Move through the various menus in the instrument panel screen.
●  Increase / Decrease values.
Short press ● 
Open the main menu in the instrument panel screen ( only when stationary).
●  Select and confirm information.
Long press Reset the trip data for the trip selected (if the corresponding trip computer page is 
displayed).
2 Short press
● 
Cancel the current operation.
●  Return to the previous screen in the instrument panel screen.
Long press Return to the initial page in the instrument panel screen.
3 Short press
Increase the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / Store the speed.
Press and hold Increase the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
4 Short press
Decrease the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h) / Store the speed.
Press and hold Decrease the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
5 Short press Suspend or resume cruise control/speed limiter (depending on the mode 
selected).
6 Short press Select cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle on this button will always 
begin with selection of the speed limiter).
7 Short press Deactivate cruise control/speed limiter.
8 Short press ● 
Accept an incoming call.
●  End the current call.
●  Open the telephone short-cut menu.
●  Confirm in the list and in the telephone menu.
Long press Reject an incoming call.
9 Short press / Long press Horn.
10 Short press Activate / Deactivate Black Panel mode (comfortable night driving display).
11 Long press Activate voice recognition on the telephone via MirrorLink. 
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Speed limiter
Steering mounted controls
The speed limiter switches are located on the 
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
1.  Increase the programmed speed.
2.   Decrease the programmed speed.
3.   Speed limiter On / Pause.
4.   Select speed limiter mode.
5.   Deactivate the speed limiter.
Displays in the instrument panel
The information related to the speed limiter is 
grouped together in zone A of the instrument 
panel.
System which prevents the vehicle from 
exceeding the speed programmed by the 
driver.
When the limit speed is reached, the 
accelerator pedal no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on manually: a 
speed of at least 20 mph (approx. 30 km/h) 
must be programmed.
The speed limiter can in no circumstances 
replace keeping to speed limits or the 
need for vigilance on the part of the driver. 
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Cruise control
Displays in the instrument panel
The information related to the cruise control is 
grouped together in zone A of the instrument 
panel.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control switches are located on the 
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
1.  a ctivate the cruise control at the current 
speed of the vehicle, then increase the 
programmed speed.
2.   a ctivate the cruise control at the current 
speed of the vehicle, then decrease the 
programmed speed.
3.   Pause / Restore the cruise control.
4.   Select cruise control mode.
5.   Deactivate the cruise control.
System which automatically maintains the 
vehicle speed programmed by the driver, 
without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually: 
the vehicle speed must be at least 25 mph 
(40 km/h) and you must be in at least:
- 
4th gear for a manual gearbox,
-  2nd gear for an automatic gearbox.
The driver must remain attentive and in 
complete control of the vehicle .
You are recommended to keep your feet 
within range of the pedals .
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