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Electronic gearbox
R. Reverse
F T urn the selector to this position.
N.
N
eutral.
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, turn the
selector to this position for starting.
A.
A
utomatic operation.
F
T
urn the selector to this position.
M.
M
anual operation with sequential gear
changing.
F
T
urn the selector to this position, then use
the steering mounted control paddles to
change gear.
Gear selector
F Pull the right hand " +" control paddle
towards you to change up.
F
P
ull the left hand " -" control paddle towards
you to change down.
Steering mounted control paddlesElectronically controlled gearbox which offers
a choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation and manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-
a
utomatic operation for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action on the part of the driver,
-
m
anual operation for sequential gear
changing by the driver using the steering
mounted paddles.
With automatic operation, you can temporarily
take over control of gear changing at any time.
The steering mounted paddles cannot
be used to select neutral or to select or
come out of reverse gear.
To turn the gear selector in complete
safety, it is recommended that you keep
your foot on the brake.
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Temporary manual control of
gear changes
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the " +" and " -" steering mounted
control paddles. The gear change instruction is
acted on if the engine speed permits.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a bend in the road.
Following a few moments with no action on
the control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
Manual operation
AUTO disappears and the gears
engaged are displayed successively
in the instrument panel.
F
A
fter starting the engine, select position M
for sequential gear changing
The change from one gear to another
takes place only if the conditions of
vehicles speed and engine speed
permit; if not, the automatic operation
laws are applied temporarily.
F
O
perate the "
+" or " -" steering mounted
control paddle. It is not necessary to release the
accelerator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the
correct gear.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N when driving.
Only engage reverse
R with the vehicle
stationary and your foot on the brake.
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With the ignition on, the flashing of A or AUTO,
a ccompanied by an audible signal and a
message, indicates a malfunction of the
gearbox.
Operating fault
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can:
- m ove to position N to engage neutral,
or
-
l
eave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
At low speed, if reverse gear is
requested, the N
indicator flashes
and the gearbox goes into neutral
automatically. To engage reverse,
move the selector to position N , then
position
R . When immobilising the vehicle, with
the engine running, you must move the
selector to neutral N
.
Before doing anything under the bonnet
ensure that the selector is in neutral N
and that the parking brake is applied. Always press the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
In all parking situations, you must apply
the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle.
To engage reverse gear R
, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake pedal.
Reverse
F Select position R .
Engagement of reverse gear is accompanied
by an audible signal.
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Stop & StartGoing into engine
STOP mode
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, its
speed must be below 12 mph (20 km/h) or
stationary (depending on engine); the "ECO"
indicator lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you place the gear lever in
neutral and you release the clutch pedal.
For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
A slight delay between the vehicle
stopping and the engine cutting out may
be noticed.If your vehicle is fitted with
Stop & Start, a time counter
calculates the time spent in
STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Stop & Start time counter
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
t emporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or
other...). The engine restarts automatically -
START mode - as soon as you want to move
off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly
and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox
and the vehicle is stationary, the "ECO"
indicator lamp comes on and the engine goes
into standby automatically when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear selector in
position N .
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox and
the vehicle's speed is below 5 mph (8
km/h),
the "ECO" indicator lamp comes on and the
engine goes into standby automatically when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector in position N . (minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
Never refuel with the engine in
STOP
mode; you must switch off the
ignition with the button.
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Direction indicator side
repeater
Ty p e A, W Y5W-5W (amber)
Daytime running lamps /
sidelamps
If fitted to your vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop for the
replacement of this type of LED lamp and light
guide.
A replacement kit for the LEDs is available from
CITROËN dealers. The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F
u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F
w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F
D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
-
P
ush the repeater towards the rear and
disengage it.
-
W
hen refitting, engage the repeater towards
the front and then bring it towards the rear.
Amber coloured bulbs (direction indicators and
side repeaters) must be replaced with bulbs of
identical specification and colour.
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Battery capacity
Vehicle lengthRating in Ah
(Ampere hours)
C o m p a c t ( L1) 480
Standard (L2) 640
Long (L3) 720 / 800
Always replace the battery by one of
equivalent specification.
To w i n g
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stowed in the tool box. For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
If your vehicle is fitted with a manual
gearbox, put the gear lever into neutral.
If your vehicle has an automatic or
electronic gearbox, place the gear
selector at position N
.
The failure to observe this special point
may lead to damage to components
of the braking system and the lack of
braking assistance on restarting the
engine.
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F On the front bumper, press the cover (as shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing your vehicle
F On the rear bumper, press the cover (as shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
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