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an audible signal sounds and a message 
appears.
► 
Return the drive selector to position  P
; 
the audible signal stops and the message 
disappears.
When positioned on a steep slope with a 
loaded vehicle,  depress the brake 
pedal, select position P, apply the parking 
brake, unless it is set to automatic mode (with 
electric parking brake), then release the brake 
pedal.
In all circumstances, ensure that the 
selector is in position  P before leaving 
your vehicle.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp comes on and a message is 
displayed, when the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up 
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel a 
significant jolt (without risk to the gearbox) when 
changing from
 
P
 to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100
  km/h), local speed 
restrictions permitting.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox: –  If the accelerator and brake pedals are 
depressed simultaneously
.
–
 
In the event of a battery failure, forcing the 
selector from position  P
 to another position.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing 
the vehicle.
Automatic gearbox (Type  2)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector. 
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes 
via control paddles located
  behind the steering 
wheel.
Push selector 
 
P. Auto Park
Press this button to switch to Parking mode.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are 
blocked.
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the 
ignition off.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer 
to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes 
according to the style of driving, the road 
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode (Petrol/Diesel)
Press this button to switch to manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
►
 
In mode 
 N, with your foot on the brake pedal, 
push without passing the point of resistance: •
 
Forwards, mode 
 R is selected.
•
 
Backwards, mode  D
 is selected.
Release the selector fully after each push; it 
will then return to its initial position.
Special cases
To avoid mode  N (quick change from D to R and 
back again):
►
 
In mode 
 R, push backwards past the point of 
resistance, mode  D is selected.
►
 
In mode 
 D, push forwards past the point of 
resistance,
  mode R is selected.   

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6► To return to mode N, push without passing 
the point of resistance.
Steering-mounted controls
(Depending on equipment)
In mode  M or   D, the steering-mounted control 
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to 
engage or disengage reverse gear.
 
 
► Pull the " +" or "-" paddle towards you and 
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox 
status is displayed on the instrument panel:
P Parking
R Reverse
N Neutral
D1...8 Automatic forward gear
M1...8 Manual forward gear
The state of the gearbox remains displayed on 
the instrument panel for a few seconds after 
switching off the ignition.
Operation
Only appropriate mode change instructions are 
validated.
With the engine running, if it is necessary to 
depress the brake pedal to change modes, 
an alert message will be displayed on the 
instrument panel.
With the engine running and the brakes 
released, if R, D or M is selected, the 
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the 
accelerator pedal.
Never depress the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time - risk of damage to 
the gearbox!
If you open the driver's door while mode 
N is engaged, an audible signal will 
sound and mode  P will be engaged. The 
audible signal stops when the driver's door is 
closed.
At speeds below 3 mph (5 km/h), 
opening the driver ’s door will engage 
mode P
  - risk of sudden braking!
In the event of battery failure, it is 
essential to place the chock(s) supplied 
with the tool kit against one of the wheels to 
immobilise the vehicle.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides 
optimal performance based on ambient 
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and 
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator 
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes 
down automatically or holds the selected gear 
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to 
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed 
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to 
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed 
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►
 
With your foot on the brake pedal, push once 
or twice backwards to select automatic mode  D
, 
or forwards to shift into reverse gear  R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal.
►
 
Accelerate gradually to automatically release 
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing 
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Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode 
P is immediately engaged automatically when 
the ignition is switched off.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged 
after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-
wheeling mode).
Check that mode  P has been engaged and 
that the electric parking brake was applied 
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps on the  gear selector and the electric parking 
brake control must be on, as well as the 
indicator
  lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and 
the display of a message.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
  mph (100   km/h), 
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work 
and mode  M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging 
reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal.
Drive carefully.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may 
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still 
displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a 
message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and 
switch off the ignition.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Drive selector (Electric) 
 
The drive selector is a pulse selector with a 
regenerative braking function.
The drive selector provides traction control 
based on the driving style, the road profile and 
the vehicle load.
With regenerative braking activated, it also 
manages engine braking when the accelerator 
pedal is released.
P. Park
Button for parking the vehicle: the front 
wheels are locked (the button lights up to 
indicate that it is activated).
R. Reverse
To engage reverse gear, with your foot on the 
brake pedal.   

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6N.Neutral
To move the vehicle with the ignition off and 
so allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer 
to the corresponding section.
D. Drive (automatic forward gear)
B. Brake (regenerative braking)
Regenerative braking (the button lights up to 
indicate its activation).
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on, the drive 
selector status is displayed on the instrument 
panel:
P : Park.
R : Reverse.
N : Neutral.
D : Drive (automatic forward gear).
B : Brake (regenerative braking activated).
Operation
► Move the selector by pressing it forwards 
( N or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, 
passing the point of resistance if necessary.
For example, to change from
  P to   R (with your 
foot on the brake pedal), either push forwards 
twice without passing the point of resistance or 
push just once, passing the point of resistance.
Regenerative braking
With the Brake function and when 
decelerating
The Brake function emulates engine braking, 
slowing the vehicle with no need to depress the 
brake pedal. The vehicle slows more quickly 
when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
The energy recovered when the accelerator 
pedal is released is then used to partially 
recharge the traction battery, thereby increasing 
the vehicle's driving range.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle  does not cause the brake lamps to come 
on.
►
 
From mode 
 D/R, press button B to activate/
deactivate the function (the button lights up when 
the function is activated).
D/R on the instrument panel is replaced with  B.
The system status is not saved when the ignition 
is switched off.
In some situations (e.g. battery full, 
extreme temperatures), the amount of 
regenerative braking may be temporarily 
limited, resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic 
conditions and must always be ready to use 
the brake pedal.
With the brake pedal
When the brake pedal is depressed, the 
intelligent braking system automatically recovers 
some of the energy and uses it to recharge the 
traction battery.
This energy recovery also reduces use of the 
brake pads, thereby limiting their wear.
The driver may experience a different  sensation when depressing the brake 
pedal compared to a vehicle without 
regenerative braking.
Driving modes
Driving modes are selected using the following 
control:
 
 
 
 
1.Pressing the control activates  Eco mode. The 
indicator lamp comes on. (Petrol or Diesel)   

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6Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is 
strongly recommended that you deactivate 
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on  Driving 
recommendations, particularly on flooded 
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation/Activation
With button
 
 
 
 
► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press 
this button.
The indicator lamp is  on when the system is 
deactivated.
With touch screen
The system is activated/ deactivated via the  Vehicle/
Driving touch screen menu.
If the system has been deactivated in 
STOP mode, the engine restarts 
immediately.
The system is reactivated automatically  whenever the engine is started by the 
driver.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.
–  The sliding side door must be closed.
–
 
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–
 
The level of charge in the battery must be 
sufficient.
–
 
The temperature of the engine must be within 
its nominal operating range.
–
 
The outside temperature must be between 
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby 
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode 
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to 
stop:
–
 
With a 
 manual gearbox: at a speed below 
2 mph (3
  km/h) or with the vehicle stationary 
(depending on engine), with the gear lever in 
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
–
 
With an 
 automatic gearbox: at a speed below 
2 mph (3 km/h) or with the vehicle stationary 
(depending on engine), with the brake pedal 
depressed or the gear selector in position
 
N
 .
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby 
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time 
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if the 
conditions for operation are not met and in the 
following cases:
– 
Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–
 
V
 ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10   km/h) 
since the last engine start (with the key or the 
START/STOP button).
–
 
Electric parking brake applied or being 
applied.
–
 
Needed 
 to maintain a comfortable temperature 
in the passenger compartment.
–
 
Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle 
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
  km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode 
is not available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear or turning the 
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Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the 
driver indicates the intention of moving off again:
With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal 
fully depressed.
With an automatic gearbox:
– 
With the selector in position  D
 or M: with the 
brake pedal released.
–
 
With the selector in position  N
 and the brake 
pedal released: with the selector at  D or M.
–
 
With the selector in position  P
 and the brake 
pedal depressed: with the selector at  R, N, D 
or M.
–
 
Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if the 
conditions for operation are met again and in the 
following case:
– 
V
 ehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3   km/h) 
(depending on engine).
In this case, this indicator lamp flashes for 
a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:In the event of a system malfunction, this 
warning lamp flashes on the instrument 
panel.
The warning lamp in this button flashes  and a message appears, accompanied by 
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come 
on if there is a fault.
Depending on version, a warning message 
may also be displayed, prompting you to place 
the gear selector in position  N and depress the 
brake pedal.
►
 
Switch off the ignition then start the engine 
again with the key or the " ST
ART/STOP" button.
12 V battery
The Stop & Start system requires a 
12 V battery of specific technology and 
specification.
All work must be carried out only by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
Tyre under-inflation  detection
This system alerts the driver if one or more tyres 
suffer a drop in pressure.
The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving, 
not when stationary.
It compares the information given by the wheel 
speed sensors with  reference values, which 
must be reinitialised every time the tyre 
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
It takes into account the last values stored 
during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore 
essential that the tyre pressure is correct during 
the operation. This operation is the driver’s 
responsibility.
The tyre under-inflation detection cannot,  in any circumstances, replace the need 
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to 
regularly check the tyre pressures (including 
the spare wheel), especially before a long 
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly 
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high 
speed, long journey):
–
 
worsens road-holding.
–
 
lengthens braking distances.
–
 
causes premature wear of the tyres.
–
 
increases energy consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the  vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure 
label.
For more information on the  Identification 
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done monthly 
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 
1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles 
(10
 
km) at moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures 
shown on the label.   

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6► Press button  5 to display the memorised 
speed settings.
►
 
Press the touch screen button for the desired 
speed setting.
The selection screen closes after a few 
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
T
o modify the cruise speed setting based on the 
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition, 
as shown on the instrument panel:
►
 
Press button
   5 once; a message is displayed 
to confirm the memorisation request.
►
 
Press button
   5 again to save the suggested 
speed.
The speed is immediately shown on the 
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the 
speed setting
► Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and 
the displayed speed setting flashes.
►
 
Release the accelerator pedal to return to 
below the speed setting.
When exceeding the speed is not due to the 
driver's action (e.g.
  in case of a steep slope), an 
audible signal is triggered immediately.
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 speed setting.
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your 
vehicle’s speed.
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed 
setting level, the speed limiter operates again: 
the speed setting display becomes fixed again.
Switching off
► Turn the thumbwheel  1 to the "0" position: 
the display of information on the speed limiter 
disappears.
Malfunction 
 
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are 
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the 
speed setting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Fixed speed limiter 
 
If fitted to your vehicle, its speed can be limited 
to a fixed setting.
A label located in the passenger compartment 
indicates this maximum speed.
The fixed speed limiter is not a cruise control 
type function. It cannot be activated or 
deactivated by the driver during the trip.
The maximum speed is originally set  according to the regulations in force in 
the country of sale.
This maximum speed cannot be changed by 
the driver.
If you wish to modify this maximum speed, 
contact a CITROËN dealer.   

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Cruise control - Specific 
recommendations
The cruise control function does not guarantee compliance with the maximum 
authorised speed and the safety distance 
between vehicles, the driver remains 
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise 
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles 
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an 
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is 
activated. If you press and hold one of the 
speed setting modification buttons, your 
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill , the cruise 
control system cannot prevent the vehicle 
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if 
necessary to control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set 
speed may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed 
setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed 
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the 
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the 
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is 
reached again, the displayed speed stops 
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following 
situations:
–
 
In an urban area with the risk of 
pedestrians crossing the road.
–
 
In heavy traffic (except versions with the 
Stop & Go function).
–
 
On winding or steep roads.
–
 
On slippery or flooded roads.
–
 
In poor weather conditions.
–
 
In the event of restricted visibility for the 
driver
.
–
 
Driving on a speed circuit.
–
 
Driving on a rolling road.
–
 
When using a ‘space-saver
 ’ type spare 
wheel.
–
 
When using snow chains, non-slip covers 
or studded tyres.
Programmable cruise 
control
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids  and the 
Cruise control - particular 
recommendations.
This system automatically maintains the  vehicle’s speed at the value programmed 
by the driver (speed setting), without the use of 
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph 
(40
  km/h).
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must 
be engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, mode
 
D
  or second 
gear or higher in mode
 
M
  must be engaged.
With a drive selector, mode
  D or B must be 
engaged.
Cruise control remains active after 
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox 
type, on engines fitted with the Stop & Start 
function.
Switching off the ignition cancels any 
speed setting.
Steering-mounted control 
 
1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF (position 0)
2. Activate cruise control at the current speed/
decrease speed setting