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Starting-switching off the
engine
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to permit the
engine to start.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Key ignition switch
Ignition on position
This permits use of the vehicle's electrical
equipment or charging of portable devices.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Starting the engine
The parking brake must be applied.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then press the clutch pedal fully.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, select
position P , then press the brake pedal firmly.
F

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nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
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nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
In certain cases, you may have to turn the
steering wheel with some force to move
the wheels (for example if the wheels are
braced against a kerb).
It has 3

positions:
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position 1


(Stop) : to insert and remove the
key, steering column locked,
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position 2


(Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, diesel preheating,
engine running,
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position 3


(Starting) .
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F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
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W
ith a diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes
off in the instrument cluster then
operate the starter motor by
turning the key to position 3
without
pressing the accelerator pedal until
the engine starts. Once the engine
is running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp can
stay on for a longer period. If the engine is
hot, the warning lamp does not come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Risk of intoxication and death.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), the engine should be left
at idle for 4
minutes before moving off to
ensure the correct operation and life of the
mechanical parts of your vehicle, engine
and gearbox.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle. F
W
ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
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T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight-ahead
position before switching off the engine. F
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heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly on
sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also switched off:
risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
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When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Key left in the ignition
When opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1
(Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2


(Ignition on) , the ignition will
be switched off automatically after one
h o u r.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1


(Stop), then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Energy economy mode
For more information on the Energy
economy mode refer to the
corresponding section.
After switching off the engine (position 1 – Stop
),
for a maximum combined duration of 30 minutes
you can still use functions such as the audio
and telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
Parking brake
Application
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the screen, this
indicates that the parking brake
is still on or has not been fully
released.
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P
ull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
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Manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Press the clutch pedal fully.As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
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a
lways select neutral,
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p
ress the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Six-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
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a
utomatic operation for electronic control
of the gears by the gearbox, with a spor t
programme for a more dynamic style of
driving and a snow programme to improve
driving when traction is poor,
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man
ual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Gearbox deck Gear selector positions
P.
Park.
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V ehicle immobilised, parking
brake on or off.
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tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
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R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle
stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
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V
ehicle immobilised, parking
brake on.
-
S

tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M + / -. Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F

P
ush for wards to change up through the
gears.
or
F

P
ull backwards to change down through the
gears.
1
Gear selector.
2 "S " (spor t) button.
3 "T " (snow) button.
F

P

ush the gear lever fully to the right then
towards the rear.
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Displays in the instrument panelFoot on the brake pedal
F Press the brake pedal when this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g. starting
the engine).
Moving off
Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic changing of
the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action needed from the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear according to the style of driving, the profile
of the road and the load in the vehicle.
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pply the parking brake.
F

Sel

ect position P or N
.
F

S

tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, you will hear an
audible signal, associated with the display of a
warning message.
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ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R

elease the parking brake.
F

Sel

ect position R
, D or M.
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radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle
then select position D before accelerating. If the exterior temperature is below -23°C,
the engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
When the engine is running at idle with the
brakes released, if position R
, D or M is
selected, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unsuper vised in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.
Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive.
S. Sport programme.
T . Snow
programme.
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6.
Gears engaged during manual
operation.
-. Invalid value during manual
operation.
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Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Reverse gear
When selecting reverse R with the ignition
on, the rear parking sensors are activated
automatically.
For more information on the Rear parking
sensors, refer to the corresponding section.
Autonomous traction function
(moving without using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D , M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
Sport and snow
programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport programme "S"
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
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P
ress button S, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.Snow programme T
F Press the " T" button, after starting the
engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and traction
when grip is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
At any time, press the selected button
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F

M
ove the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F

M
ove the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Malfunction
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, indicates a gearbox
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. There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
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f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
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i
f you force the movement of the
selector from position P to another
position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are
inactive in manual mode. Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to keep
the vehicle stationary.
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, a warning message appears on the
screen.
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R

eturn the selector to position P
; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace. Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
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o not fit one mat on top of another.Cruise control
System which automatically
maintains the speed of the vehicle
at the value programmed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25
mph
(40


km/h).
As well as the engagement of:
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F

ourth gear on a manual gearbox.
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S

econd gear on an automatic gearbox, in
sequential mode.
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Position D with an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually
or by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the trajectory control systems for
safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
Cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
1 Cruise control mode selection wheel.
2 Value decrease button.
3 Value increase button.
4 Cruise control off/resume button.
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