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Front armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
Adjustment
To optimise your driving position:
F l ift the control A ,
F

p
ush the armrest for wards.
The armrest returns to its initial position when
you push it rear wards.
USB port
The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as a digital player of the
iPod
® type or a USB memory stick.
The USB player reads your audio files, which
are sent to the audio system so that they can
be heard via the vehicle's speakers.
Compartment
The front armrest includes a cup holder and a
USB port and/or auxiliary JACK socket*.
F

L
ift the armrest for access to the cup
holder, USB port and/or auxiliary JACK
socket.
* Depending on equipment. When connected to the USB port,
the portable device is recharged
automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the
portable device exceeds the rating of
the vehicle's port.
Auxiliary Jack socket
The auxiliary Jack socket allows the connection
of a portable device, such as a digital player,
so that your audio files can be heard via the
vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from your
portable device.
For more information on " Audio and
telematics ", refer to the corresponding
section.
The USB also allows a telephone to be
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet
of certain applications on the telephone. The management of these files is with the
steering mounted controls or from the audio
system.
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Rear armrest
Comfort and storage system for the rear passengers.
Cup-holder
The rear cup-holder A is located in the rear
central armrest.
F
L
ower the rear armrest.
F

P
ull for wards to extract the cup-holder.
Storage
F Lift up the upper part of the rear central armrest to access storage space B .
12 V accessory socket
This is located in the rear ashtray.
Max power: 100 W.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
Rear fittings
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Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
you need to manually apply the parking brake
by pulling the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
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arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
-

d

isplay of a message " Parking brake
applied " in the instrument panel screen. -

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arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
-

d
isplay of a message " Parking brake
applied " in the instrument panel screen.
-

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his warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on, -

t
his warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on,
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
warning lamp P and the warning lamp in
the instrument panel are on.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake. Before leaving the vehicle, check that
warning lamp
P and the warning lamp in
the instrument panel are on.
-

A

utomatic
A

utomatic application when the engine
stops and automatic release on use of the
accelerator (activated by default).
-

M

anual
M

anual application / release of the parking
brake is always possible by pulling control
lever A while pressing the brake pedal. When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is
heard and a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
The noise of operation will confirm to you the
application / release of the electric parking
brake.
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Manual operation
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-

w
arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
-

d
isplay of a message " Parking brake
applied " in the instrument panel screen.
-

t
his warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on,
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the
parking brake has not been applied.
Manual application / release of the parking
brake is always possible.
Release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal, push then release
control lever A.
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by: -

w
arning lamp P in the control
lever A going off,
-

d
isplay of a message " Parking brake
released " in the instrument panel screen.
-

t
his warning lamp in the
instrument panel going off,
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
If you push control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be
released and the message " Foot on brake" will
be displayed in the instrument panel screen.
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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:
-

i
n 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,
-

w
hen 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 CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Please note...
-

i

n 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,
-

a

fter a maximum application, the release
time will be longer.
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If a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the illumination of this
warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed. In this event, stability
must be assured by the driver by
repeating alternate "pull - release"
actions on control lever A.
The dynamic emergency braking
should only be used in exceptional
circumstances.
If it is not possible to immobilise the
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic emergency
braking
In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s main
braking system or in an exceptional situation
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction) pull and
hold control lever A to stop the vehicle.
The dynamic stability control system (DSC)
provides stability during dynamic emergency
braking.
If there is a fault with the dynamic emergency
braking, one of the following messages will be
displayed in the instrument panel screen:
-
"Parking brake faulty ".
-
"Parking brake control faulty ".
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
1 Electric parking brake problem and display of the
message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the following
warning lamps: If the electric parking brake problem warning lamp and the service warning
lamp come on, position the vehicle in a safe location (on flat ground, with a gear
engaged).
2 Display of the messages "
Parking brake faulty" and
" Anti roll-back fault" and of the following warning
lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

T
he hill start assist is not available.
-

T
he electric parking brake is only available manually.
3 Display of the messages "
Parking brake faulty" and
" Anti roll-back fault" and of the following warning
lamp: -

M
anual release of the electric parking brake is not available.
-

T
he hill start assist is not available.
-

T
he automatic functions and manual application are still available.
If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Operating faults
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4 Display of the messages "
Parking brake faulty" and
" Anti roll-back fault " and of the following warning lamps:
and/or
f

lashing-

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he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

T
he hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F

I
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F

P
ull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F

S
witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
are on.
-

A
pplication may take longer than in normal operation.
-

I
f the warning lamp (!) flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when
the ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F

S
witch on the ignition.
F

P
ush the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of the message "
Parking brake control
faulty
– automatic mode activated " and of the
following warning lamps:
and/or
f

lashing-

O
nly the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration are available.
-

M
anual application / release of the electric parking brake and dynamic
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of the message "
Parking brake faulty" and of
the following warning lamp:
flashing -

A
pplication of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
-

T
he parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F

W
ait approximately 3 minutes.
F

A
fter 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking
brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A .
7 Battery problem
-

I
llumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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