2020 CITROEN DISPATCH SPACETOURER Handbook (in English)

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With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
W
ith the remote control in the recognition
zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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o
nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle
;
these fixings must be used,
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n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control
/ speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.
Special case with Keyless
Entry and Starting
Switching the ignition on without
starting
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
electronic key inside the vehicle,
pressing the " START/STOP " button,
without pressing any of the
pedals , allows the ignition to be
switched on.
F

P

ress this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Back-up starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left behind the steering
wheel, to allow starting.
F

W
ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in the neutral position, fully depress
the clutch pedal and keep the pedal down
until the engine starts. F

W
ith an automatic gearbox
, place the
selector in position P then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox
, place the
selector in position N then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
T
hen press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Remote control not recognised
If the remote control is no longer in the
recognition zone, a message appears in the
instrument panel when closing a door or trying
to switch off the engine.
F

T
o confirm switching off the engine, press
and hold the " START/STOP " button for
about 3
seconds, then contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Forced switch-off
In the event of an emergency only and with
the vehicle stationary, you can switch off the
engine.
F

T
o do this, press the “ S TA R T/
STOP ” button for about 3
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
F

P

lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
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Parking brake
Application
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
Release on level ground
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button, then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven,
this warning lamp coming on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicates that the
parking brake is still applied or has
not been fully released.
When parking on a slope or on a steep
slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the
wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake. With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
then switch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in position P then switch off the
ignition.
With an electronic gearbox, place the gear
selector in position A then switch off the
ignition.
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 temporarily by hill start assist.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp lights up fixed on the
instrument panel.
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 .
With an electronic gearbox , if you are in
automatic mode (position A ) or in manual mode
(position M ).
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If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox
and you have to move off on a steep slope
(uphill or downhill) with a loaded vehicle,
press the brake pedal, select position D,
release the parking brake then release the
brake pedal.
Operating fault
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, this
warning lamp comes on associated
with a message. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked as soon as possible.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
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.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th
gear).
F

W

ith the clutch pedal fully down, you must
place the gear lever in neutral.
F

M

ove the gear lever to the right, then pull it
back. F

M

ove the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5
th or 6th g e a r.
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Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring 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 the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping 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. On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions
with manual gearbox, the system
may suggest changing into neutral


(N
is displayed in the instrument
panel) so that the engine can go
into standby (STOP mode of Stop &
Start), in certain driving conditions. With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel, in the form of an
ascending or descending 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:
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e

ngaging first gear,
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enga

ging reverse.
Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox with 6 or 8 speeds, with
e lectronic management of gear changes. It
also offers a manual mode with sequential gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
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Gear selector
To safely operate the gear selector, it is
recommended that you keep your foot on
the brake pedal.
Position N can be used in traffic jams or in
an automatic car wash tunnel.
Steering mounted controls
F Pull the right-hand "+" or left-hand " -"
control paddle towards you to change up or
down.
The steering mounted controls do not
allow neutral to be selected and reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Displays in the instrument
panel
When the selector is moved or button M
is pressed, the indicator lamp and the
corresponding gear are displayed in the
instrument panel. When "
-" is displayed, the value is invalid.
F
I
f the message "
Foot on the
brake " is displayed in the
instrument panel, press the
brake pedal firmly.
Moving off
F With your foot on the brake, select position P .
F

S

tart the engine.
If the conditions are not met, there is an audible
signal, accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
F

R

elease the parking brake.
F

Sel

ect position R , N or D.
When moving off on a steep slope with a
loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal ,
select position D , release the parking
brake, then release the brake pedal.
F

G

radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
P.
Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (automatic operation).
M. Manual (manual operation with sequential
changing of gears).
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If P is displayed on the instrument panel
but the selector is in another position,
place the selector in position P to allow
the engine to be started.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle,
then select position D to accelerate.
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 inside
the vehicle.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle without taking your key or remote
control with you, even for a short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic
changing of the gears. Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Temporary manual control
of gear changes
It is possible to temporarily take control of gear
changes using the "
+" and " -" steering mounted
controls. The gear change instruction is acted
on if the engine speed permits.
This function allows certain situations to be
anticipated, such as overtaking a vehicle or
approaching a bend.
After a few moments with no action on the
controls, the gearbox returns to automatic
operation.
Self-sufficient traction
(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).
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the driving style, the
road profile and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without
touching the selector, press the
accelerator fully down (kick-down).
The gearbox changes down
automatically or holds the gear
selected until the maximum engine
speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If the accelerator pedal is sharply released, the
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.
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As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and the doors closed.
Manual operation
F With the selector in position D,
press button M for sequential
changing of the 6
or 8 gears.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off. In manual mode, it is not necessary
to release the accelerator pedal when
changing gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear
to another if the vehicle speed and engine
speed conditions permit. If the engine speed is too low or too
high, the selected gear flashes for a few
seconds, then the gear actually activated
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 (change down to a
lower gear).
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.
Depending on the road configuration (e.g.
mountainous road), manual operation is
preferable.
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.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, select
position
P then apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on.
F

O

perate the " +" or " -" steering mounted
controls.
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. A point of resistance 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, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
F

R
eturn the gear selector to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
On a steep slope with a loaded vehicle,
press the brake pedal , select position P,
apply the parking brake then release the
brake pedal.
In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position P before leaving
your vehicle.
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Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen to indicate a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd 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.
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 (braking or
acceleration must be done only with
the right foot),
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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, etc.), position
the selector on N and apply the parking
brake. If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
do not try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Electronic gearbox
Electronic gearbox with 6 speeds, with
electronic management of gear changes. It
also offers a manual mode with sequential gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
Gear selector
To safely operate the gear selector, it is
recommended that you keep your foot on
the brake pedal.
Steering mounted controls
R.
Reverse.
N. Neutral. A.
Auto (automatic operation).
M. Manual (manual operation with sequential
changing of gears).
F
P
ull the right-hand "
+" or left-hand " -"
control paddle towards you to change up or
down.
The steering mounted controls do not
allow neutral to be selected and reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
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