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In manual mode it is not necessary to
release the accelerator pedal when
changing gear.
F
W
ith the selector in position D ,
press button M for sequential
changing of the six gears. M appears and the gears engaged
appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
F
I
t is possible to return to
automatic operation at any time
by pressing button M again.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed
and engine speed permit.
Manual operation
If the engine speed is too low or too
high, the gear selected flashes for
a few seconds, then the actual gear
engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or
moving very slowly, the gearbox
selects gear M1 automatically. To save the brakes when descending
a steep incline, use engine braking to
reduce your speed (take your foot off
the accelerator pedal or change down).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed
continuously for long periods can
overheat the brakes, with the risk
of damaging the braking system or
making
it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary,
to slow or stop the vehicle.
The indicator associated with the button comes on.
F Operate the "
+" or " -" steering mounted
control paddle. The indicator associated with the button
goes
off.
Depending on the configuration of the
road (for example: mountain pass),
it may be preferable to use manual
operation.
This is because automatic operation
may not be best suited, not allowing the
use of engine braking.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).
F
P
lace the selector "correctly" at a position.
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When the ignition is on, a message
appears in the instrument panel
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
Operating fault
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. You risk damaging the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time
(braking or acceleration must be
done only with the right foot),
-
i
f you force the selector from
position P to another position when
the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the selector at N and apply the parking
brake.
Stopping the vehicle
A stiff point may be noticed when
moving to position P .
If the selector is not in position P ,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F
R
eturn the selector to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
Before switching off the engine, select
position
P then apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle. In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position P before leaving
your vehicle. On a steep slope with a loaded
vehicle, press the brake pedal
, select
position
P
, apply the parking brake then
release the brake pedal.
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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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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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Going into engine
START mode
START mode is invoked automatically in
certain temporary conditions (examples:
battery charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure
correct operation of the system and mainly
when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y
ou open a sliding side door,
-
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on
the engine) with a manual gearbox,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an automatic gearbox.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, the
"
ECO " indicator lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and the engine restarts automatically
when you fully depress the clutch pedal.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, the
" ECO " lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and the engine restarts automatically when:
-
y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position D or M ,
-
y
ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M ,
-
y
ou engage reverse.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, the
" ECO " lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and the engine restarts automatically when:
-
y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position A or M ,
-
y
ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position A or M ,
-
y
ou enegage reverse.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked in certain temporary
conditions (examples: battery charge, engine
temperature, braking assistance, ambient
temperature) to assure correct operation of the
system and mainly when:
-
t
he vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or
falling),
-
t
he driver's door is open,
-
a s
liding side door is open,
-
t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start by
the
d
river,
-
t
he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
-
t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-
d
emisting is active.In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Deactivation / Activation
With the audio system
F Press the button, its indicator lamp comes on, the system is
deactivated.
F
P
ress this button, the indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
activated.
To deactivate the system:
With the touch screen
In the Driving
menu, activate/deactivate
" Stop
& Star t system ".
The system is reactivated automatically
every time the engine is started by
the
d
river.
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately. Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury
related to an automatic change to
START
mode.
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice , particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section.
To activate the system:
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Memorising the speed
setting
This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition .
The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button at the speed
limiter controls, with the standard cruise control
or the dynamic cruise control.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or
dynamic cruise control. For more information on the
Speed limiter , Cruise control or
Dynamic cruise control , refer to the
corresponding sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2. M emorise a speed setting.
Operating limits
The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
-
p
oor weather (rain, snow),
-
a
tmospheric pollution,
-
t
railer, caravan,
-
d
riving with snow chains fitted,
-
p
uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
-
y
oung drivers.
Operation of the system may be disrupted or it
may not work at all in the following situations:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-
w
indscreen area ahead of the camera dirty,
misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged
or masked by a sticker,
-
f
ault with the camera,
-
o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
-
h
idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
-
s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
Clean the area of the windscreen in
front of the camera regularly.
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GAP
MEM
Steering mounted controls
6. Speed limiter on/pause indication.
7. S peed limiter mode selection indication.
8.
S
peed value setting.
Speed limiter ("LIMIT")
System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Once the programmed speed limit is reached,
additional pressure on the accelerator pedal
has no effect.
1.
S
elect speed limiter mode.
2.
L
ower the programmed speed.
3.
R
aise the programmed speed.
4.
S
peed limiter on / pause.
5.
I
f fitted to your vehicle, display the list of
memorised speeds or memorise the speed
suggested by the speed limit recognition
system.
Display in the instrument panel
The programmed speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched off.
For more information on this button
and the Dynamic cruise control ,
refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on
Memorising speeds , refer to the
corresponding section.
Head-up display
For more information on Speed limit
recognition and memorising them in
particular, refer to the corresponding
section.
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