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6must turn the steering wheel while pressing 
the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking 
of the steering column. A message is 
displayed.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at 
idle.
►
 
With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear 
lever into neutral.
►
 
With an automatic gearbox, ideally select 
position
 
P
 .
With the conventional key/With the 
remote control key
► Turn the key all the way to position  1 (Stop) 
and remove it from the ignition.
►
 
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.
►
 
Check that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
complete immobilisation of the vehicle. 
With the engine off, the braking and steering 
assistance systems are also turned off: risk of 
loss of control of the vehicle.
As a safety measure, never leave the  vehicle without taking the remote control 
with you, even for a short time.
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.
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 hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key 
to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2 
(Ignition on) .
With Keyless Entry and Start
► With the remote control in the recognition 
zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, the engine stops and 
the steering column locks.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine 
stops.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not stop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals: –  only use mats which are suited to the 
fixings already present in the vehicle; these 
fixings must be used,
–
 
never place one mat on top of another
 .
The use of mats not approved by CITROËN 
may interfere 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.
Starting/Switching off the 
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode  P.
►  If using a conventional or remote control 
key
, depress the brake pedal and turn the key 
to position 3 until the motor starts, without 
depressing the accelerator. As soon as the motor 
starts, release the key so it returns to position 2. 
►
 
If using
   Keyless Entry and Start, depress the 
brake pedal and briefly press the "START/STOP" 
button.
►
 
Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the 
READY
 indicator lamp comes on and an audible 
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is 
ready to drive.   

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► With your foot on the brake, select mode  D 
or R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and 
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral" 
position. 
The steering column automatically 
unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the 
steering wheel move).
Switching off
► If using a conventional or remote control 
key ,   turn the key fully to position 1 (Stop).
►
 
If using Keyless Entry and Start, press the 
"
START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–
 
The drive selector is in mode  P
.
–
  The  READY indicator lamp is off.
The drive selector moves automatically 
to mode P when the motor is switched off 
or when the driver's door is opened.
If the driver's door is opened while the 
required conditions for switching off are 
not met, an audible signal is emitted, 
accompanied by the display of a warning 
message.
Special case with Keyless 
Entry and Start
Switching on the ignition with 
Keyless Entry and Start
 
 
With the "Keyless Entry and Start" 
electronic key inside the vehicle, pressing 
the "START/STOP" button, without depressing 
any of the pedals , allows the ignition to be 
switched on.
►
 
Press this button again to switch off the 
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column, 
to enable the engine to be started if the system 
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or 
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.
 
 
► Place and hold the remote control against the 
back-up reader .
►
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox or a drive 
selector, select mode
  P, then depress the brake 
pedal.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Remote control not recognised 
with   Keyless Entry and Start
If the remote control is no longer in the 
recognition zone, a message appears on the 
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to 
switch off the engine.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button for about 
3 seconds to confirm switching off the engine, 
then contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Forced switch-off with Keyless Entry 
and Start
In case of emergency only, the engine can be 
switched off without conditions (even when 
driving).   

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The indicator lamp flashes in response to a 
manual request to apply or release the brake. 
In the event of a battery failure, the 
electric parking brake will not operate. 
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox, 
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise 
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic 
gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake 
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by 
placing the supplied chock against one of the 
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
 
 
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the 
parking brake is applied: the parking 
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel 
and the control must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an 
audible signal and a message is displayed on 
opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle, as they could release the parking 
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a 
steep slope, heavily loaded or during 
towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels 
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector, 
turn the wheels toward the pavement and 
select mode
  P.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for 
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Press the brake pedal.
►
 
While maintaining pressure on the brake 
pedal, briefly push the control.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the 
parking brake is not released and a 
message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Briefly pull the control.
The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the 
application request.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and that 
the driver's door is closed.
The electric parking brake gradually releases 
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
►
 
Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage 
first gear or reverse.
►
 
Depress the accelerator pedal and release 
the clutch pedal.
W
ith an automatic gearbox
►
 
Depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Select position
  
D
 , M or   R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal and depress the 
accelerator pedal.
W
ith a drive selector
►
 
Depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Select mode
   D, B or   R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal and depress the 
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox or drive 
selector, if the brake does not release 
automatically, check that the front doors are 
properly closed.
When stationary with the engine running, 
do not depress the accelerator pedal 
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.   

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Hill start assist
This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary 
(for approximately 2  seconds) when making a hill 
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake 
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
The system is only active when:
–
 
The vehicle is completely stationary
 , with your 
foot on the brake pedal.
–
 
Certain slope conditions are met.
–
 
The driver
 ’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle 
with the engine running, apply the parking 
brake manually. Then check that the parking 
brake indicator lamp and the  P indicator lamp 
in the electric parking brake control are on 
fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be  deactivated. However, using the parking 
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its 
operation.
Operation 
 
Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, 
the vehicle is held for a short time when the 
driver releases the brake pedal:
–
 
If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual 
gearbox.
–
 
If mode 
 D or M is selected on an automatic 
gearbox.
–
 
If mode 
 D or B is selected on the drive 
selector.
 
 
Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary 
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held 
for a short time when the driver releases the 
brake pedal.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, these 
warning lamps light up on the 
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of 
a message.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear 
 
► With the clutch pedal fully depressed, you 
must place the gear lever in neutral.
►
 
Move the gear lever to the right, then pull it 
back.
Only engage reverse gear when the 
vehicle is stationary with the engine at 
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate  engine starting:
–
 
always select neutral,
–
 
depress the clutch pedal.   

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6This function allows you to anticipate certain 
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or 
approaching a bend in the road. 
After a few seconds with no inputs via the control 
paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic 
operation.
Creeping (moving without 
using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the 
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic 
jams, etc.).
When the engine is at idle, with the parking 
brake released and gear position D, M or R 
selected, the vehicle begins to creep forward 
as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal 
(even without pressing the accelerator).
As a safety precaution, never leave the  vehicle with the engine running and the 
doors closed.
Manual operation
► With the selector in position  D , press 
button M to enable 6-speed  sequential 
gear changing.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on.
►
 
Operate the "
 +" or "-" steering mounted 
controls. 
M appears and the engaged gears are 
shown in succession on the instrument 
panel.
► You can revert to automatic operation at any 
time by pressing button  M again.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off.
In manual mode, there is no need to 
release the accelerator pedal while 
changing gear.
It is only possible to change from one 
gear to another if the vehicle speed and 
engine speed permit.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, 
the selected gear flashes for a few 
seconds, then the gear actually engaged is 
shown.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very 
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 
M1.
To preserve the brakes while descending  a steep incline, use engine braking to 
reduce your speed (change down or select 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 may be preferable.
Automatic operation may not always be 
suitable, and does not enable engine braking.
Invalid value during manual 
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not  engaged correctly (gear selector between 
two positions).
►
 
Place the selector "correctly" at a position.
Switching off the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, select position 
P then apply the parking brake to immobilise 
the vehicle, unless this is set to automatic mode 
(with electric parking brake).
Check that mode
  P has been engaged and that 
the electric parking brake has been 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 on the 
instrument panel.
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 
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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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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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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.