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The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the trigger under the knob and move the gear lever to the left, then for wards. Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a
safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by mistake).
Automatic gearbox (EAT6/
E AT 8)
Automatic 6 or 8 -speed gearbox with a push
s elector. It also offers a manual mode with gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.
D. Automatic mode.
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the
steering mounted controls.
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Moving off
From mode P:
F F ully depress the brake pedal.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
F

P
ush once or twice rear ward to select the
automatic mode D , or for ward to engage
reverse R .
From neutral N :
F

F
ully depress the brake pedal.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rear ward to select the automatic mode
D , or while pressing the Unlock button push
forward to engage reverse R .
Then, from D or R :
F

R
elease the brake pedal.
F

A
ccelerate progressively to automatically
release the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), it is recommended that the
engine be allowed to run for a
few minutes
before moving off, to ensure the correct
operation and durability of the engine and
gearbox. If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N
, mode P will be engaged
after a
duration of 5 seconds (allowing for the
process of putting the vehicle to free-wheeling).
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
in the selector and the electric
parking brake control lever must
be on, as well as those in the
instrument panel.
Operating faults
Gearbox operating fault
This is signalled by the illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible
signal, when the ignition is switched on.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w orkshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode
D is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted
control paddles are inoperative, mode M is no
longer available. You may feel a
pronounced
jolt when engaging reverse. This does not
present any risk for the gearbox.
Selector operating fault
Minor malfunction
You are alerted by this warning lamp
lighting up, accompanied by the display
of a
message and an audible signal.
Drive cautiously and go to a CITROËN dealer
o r a qualified workshop.
In certain cases, the selector lamps may not
come on, but the state of the gearbox is still
displayed in the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
You are alerted by the illumination of
this warning lamp.
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Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away
from the traffic, and call a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When the ignition is switched off, the
gearbox goes into mode P automatically.
Driving mode
1. ECO.
Press this button to activate/deactivate
"ECO " mode (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator
lamp).
2.
S P O R T.
Press this button to activate/deactivate
" SPORT " mode (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
When the message disappears, the selected
mode is activated.
Each mode is independent and they cannot
be activated simultaneously. Activation of
one mode deactivates the other.
" SPORT " mode (depending on version)
With the engine running, when SPORT mode is
activated, the gearbox delays changing up for
a
more dynamic driving style.
Activating SPORT mode is not recommended
in the following situations:
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A

SR/DSC deactivated,
-

l
ow fuel level reached,
-

l
ow AdBlue level reached.
In mode D , pressing this button activates the
SPORT programme.
" S " appears in the instrument panel.
Pressing this button again deactivates the
function.
Pressing this button has no effect when
towing a


connected trailer.
" ECO " mode
This allows fuel consumption to be reduced.
With the EAT8
gearbox, "free-wheeling" mode
may activate to save fuel. Take your foot fully
off the accelerator pedal to anticipate slowing
down.
SPORT or ECO mode is automatically
deactivated when the ignition is switched
of f.Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a
gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
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t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
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c
ertain slope conditions are met,
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t
he driver's door is closed.Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. Then check that the parking
brake warning lamp is on fixed on the
instrument panel.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts
its operation.
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Malfunction
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
only optional. In fact, the configuration of the
road, the traffic density and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the
system's advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an
arrow and the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse.
Uphill
, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle
is held for a

short time when you release the
brake pedal.
With a

manual gearbox
, if you are in first gear
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , if you are in
position D or M .
Downhill , with the vehicle stationary and
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for
a

short time when you release the brake pedal. If a
fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
– START mode – as soon as the driver wishes
to move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities
of the vehicle, in particular the braking.
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Special cases:
The engine does not go into standby in the
following cases.
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S
teep slope (rising or falling).
-

V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or
the " START/STOP " b u t to n).
-

N
eeded to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger compartment.
-
D

emisting active. In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then
goes off.
Restarting the engine (START
mode)
F With a manual gearbox : with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox :
•

W
ith the selector in position D or M : with
the brake pedal released.
•

W
ith the selector in position N and the
brake pedal released: with the selector at
D or M .
•

W
ith the selector in position P and the
brake pedal depressed: with the selector
at R , N, D or M .
•
R

everse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically in the
following cases.
-
W
ith a manual gearbox: vehicle speed
exceeds 2.5
mph (4 km/h),
-

W
ith an automatic gearbox:
•

W
ith the gear selector in position N and
the brake pedal released, vehicle speed
exceeds 0.6
mph (1 km/h).
•

A
daptive Cruise Control function
deactivated.
In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then
goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction,
t his warning lamp flashes for
a
few moments, then remains on,
accompanied by the display of
a


message.
F

H

ave the vehicle 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 this fault occurs.The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
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
steering wheel.
The engine automatically restarts as soon as
the driver indicates the intention of moving off
again.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
This system automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which
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must be reinitialised ever y time the tyre
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a
drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.
Under-inflation detection does not 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) as well as
before a


long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
load, high speed, long journey):
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w

orsens road-holding,
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l

engthens braking distances,
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c
auses premature wear of the tyres,
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i
ncreases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
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 when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1
hour or
after a
journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3
bar to the pressures
shown on the label.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by continuous
illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and the display of
a


message.
F

R

educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden
braking.
F

S

top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on just a
visual check. F

I
f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The alert is kept active until the system is
reinitialised.Reinitialisation
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressure of one or more
tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.
F

U

sing a

compressor, such as the one in the
temporary puncture repair kit, check the
pressures of the four tyres when cold. Before reinitialising the system, make
sure that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and conform to the values written
on the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres
before performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a
pressure
is incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
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With the vehicle stationary, the
system is reinitialised via the
Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch
screen.
F

I

n this menu, select the " Driving functions"
tab.
F

I

n the page, select the "

Under-inflation
initialisation " function.
F

Sel

ect " Ye s" to confirm.
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display
of a

message and an audible signal.
Malfunction
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
CITROËN ConnectedCAM®
(Depending on country of sale.)
This camera, installed at the top of the
windscreen and connected wirelessly, allows
you to:
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t
ake photos and videos on demand and
share them,
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s
end the vehicle's GPS coordinates to
a


smartphone,
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r
ecord videos automatically in the event of
a
vehicle impact. Without exception, any action which the
driver takes concerning the camera must
be with the vehicle stopped
.
Operation
To use all camera functions, you must per form
the following operations:
F

do
wnload the " CITROËN ConnectedCAM
®"
application onto a
smartphone,
F

p

air the smartphone with the camera
following the instructions given by the
application.
Pairing is necessary at the first connection.
After this it will be automatic.
The default pairing code is: ConnectedCAM.
Switching on
F Press and hold this button to switch the camera on.
The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
When the camera is switched on, video
recording is automatic and permanent.
The illumination of these warning lamps
indicates a

fault with the system.
A message appears, accompanied by an
audible signal.
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To modify the speed limiter setting using
the speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F

m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F

p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers
immediately.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to
the programmed setting, the speed limiter
functions again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes fixed again.
Switching off
F To temporarily exceed the programmed speed threshold, fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
If it is exceeded for a
prolonged period of time,
an audible warning is triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to below the programmed speed. F

T
urn the thumbwheel 1 to the "
0" position:
the display of information on the speed
limiter disappears.
Malfunction
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
sp eed limiter.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop. On sharp acceleration, as when
descending a
steep hill, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
The speed limiter is deactivated
temporarily and the displayed
programmed speed flashes.
An audible signal accompanies the
flashing of the programmed speed when
exceeding the speed is not due to an
action by the driver.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the operation
of the speed limiter.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The selection screen closes after a

few
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
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