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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:
-
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, 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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It is not necessary to release the
accelerator when changing gear.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically
to allow the vehicle to accelerate in the
correct gear.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle is
moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stopped and the brake pedal is
pressed.
Reverse gear
To engage reverse gear, the vehicle must be
stationary with your foot on the brake pedal.
F
Sel
ect position R .
There is an audible signal upon engagement of
reverse.
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N indicator lamp flashes and the
gearbox goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, with your foot on
the brake pedal, move the selector to
position
N, then to position R .
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, it is possible to:
-
m ove to position N to engage neutral,
or
-
l
eave the vehicle in gear ; in this case, the
vehicle cannot be moved.
In both cases, you must apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must move the
selector to neutral N .
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
ensure that the selector is in neutral N and
that the parking brake is applied.
Malfunction
With the ignition on, the flashing of A or
AUTO , accompanied by an audible signal and
a message, indicates a malfunction of the
gearbox.
Have the vehicle checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. You must keep your foot on the brake
pedal while starting the engine.
In all parking situations, you must apply
the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle.
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.
Driving 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.
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Deactivation/Activation
With / Without audio system
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
- T he driver’s door must be closed.
-
T
he sliding side door must be closed.
-
T
he driver's seat belt must be fastened.
-
T
he state of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
-
T
he temperature of the engine must be
within its nominal operating range.
-
T
he outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35
°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
With a manual gearbox : at a speed below
12 mph (20
km/h) or the vehicle stopped
(depending on engine), with the gear lever in
neutral and clutch pedal released.
With an automatic gearbox : with the brake
pedal depressed or the gear selector in
position
N, with the vehicle stopped.
With an electronic gearbox : at a speed
below 12 mph (20
km/h), with the brake pedal
depressed or the gear selector in position N ,
with the vehicle stopped.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in
standby during a journey. It resets to zero every
time the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine does not go into standby if one of
the operating conditions is not met and in the
following cases.
-
S
teep slope (rising or falling).
-
V
ehicle speed 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
of f.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available as long as the
vehicle has not 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.
F
T
o deactivate or reactivate the system,
press this button.
The indicator lamp is lit when the system is
deactivated .
With touch screen
Activation or deactivation is done via
the vehicle configuration menu.
The system reactivates automatically
every time the engine is started by the
driver.
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Engine restarting (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 :
-
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.
With an electronic gearbox :
-
W
ith the selector in position A or M : with the
brake pedal released.
-
W
ith the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at A or M .
-
R
everse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
-
W
ith a manual gearbox : vehicle speed
exceeds 16
mph (25 km/h) or 2 mph
(3
km/h) (depending on engine).
-
W
ith an automatic gearbox : vehicle speed
exceeds 2.5
mph (3 km/h). In these cases, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
Malfunctions
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:
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.
Depending on version, a warning message may
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear
selector in position N and to press the brake
pedal.
F
Switch off the ignition then start the engine again with the key or the " START/STOP"
button. 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.
In the event of a fault with the system,
this warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel.
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
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
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.
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Speed displayOperating limitsMemorising the speed
setting
For more information on the Speed
limiter, Cruise control or Adaptive
cruise control , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Steering mounted controls
1. Select speed limiter/cruise control mode.
2. Memorise a speed setting.
The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.
On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.
The driver can, if desired, adjust the
speed of the vehicle according to the
information given by the system. The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
-
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered 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. In addition to Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation
, the driver can select the
speed displayed as a speed setting for the
speed limiter or cruise control using the speed
limiter or cruise control memorisation button.
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,
-
w
hen towing,
-
d
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
-
p
uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
-
y
oung drivers, etc.
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Steering mounted controlFor more information on Memorising speeds
or on the Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation , refer to the corresponding
sections.
Displays in the instrument
panel
Head-up display
6. Speed limiter on/pause indication.
7. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
8. Value of the speed setting.
Switching on / pausing
Adjusting the Speed
Limit recognition and
recommendation setting
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
To modify the limit speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle :
F
i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F
c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2 or 3 .
To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F
p
ress button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings,
F
p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
1.
ON (LIMIT position)/OFF ( 0 position).
2. Reduce the speed setting.
3. Increase the speed setting.
4. Pause/resume speed limiter with the
speed setting previously stored.
5. Depending on version:
Display of speed thresholds recorded
using Memorising speeds.
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation
(MEM display).
6. Display and adjustment of the
programmed inter-vehicle distance. F
T
urn the thumbwheel 1 to the LIMIT
position
to select the speed limiter ; the function is
paused.
F
I
f the speed setting is suitable (last speed
setting programmed in the system), press
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.
F
P
ressing button 4 again temporarily
interrupts the function (pause).
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Exceeding the programmed speed
setting
The speed setting can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator
pedal (the programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release
the accelerator pedal (when this speed is
reached again, the display of the speed
stops flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
-
i
n an urban area with the risk of
pedestrians crossing the road,
-
i
n heavy traffic,
-
o
n winding or steep roads,
-
o
n slippery or flooded roads,
-
i
n unfavourable climatic conditions,
-
d
riving on a speed circuit,
-
d
riving on a rolling road,
-
u
se of snow chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.Cruise control
Refer to the General recommendations
on the use of driving and manoeuvring
aids and to Cruise control - par ticular
recommendations .
This system automatically keeps the
vehicle’s speed at the cruise value
programmed by the driver (speed
setting), without using the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40
km/h).
With a manual gearbox, it requires the
engagement of third gear or higher.
With an automatic gearbox, it requires the
engagement of mode D or of second gear or
higher in mode M .
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
second gear or higher must be engaged.
The cruise control remains active after
changing gear regardless of the gearbox
type on engines fitted with Stop & Start. Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.
Steering mounted control
1.
ON (CRUISE position)/OFF ( 0 position).
2. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/decrease speed setting.
3. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/increase speed setting.
4. Pausing/resumption of cruise control with
the speed setting previously stored.
5. Depending on version:
Display of speed thresholds recorded
using Memorising speeds.
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed
Limit recognition and recommendation
(MEM display).
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