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Manual parking brake

Mechanical device for immobilising the vehicle when stationary.

This warning lamp comes on if the
parking brake is engaged or not fully
released.

If the parking brake is released, the
illumination of this warning lamp along with
the STOP

warning lamp indicates that the

brake fluid level is low or a fault with the brake
force distributor.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Application

Pull the parking brake lever up to

immobilise your vehicle.

To facilitate the action on the lever, you are
recommended to press the brake pedal at the
same time.

Release

Press on the end of the lever whilst pulling

it then lower it fully.

In all circumstances, as a precautionary
measure, engage first gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering
wheel towards the pavement.

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Electric parking brake

The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:

Automatic operation

Application with the engine off

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

Application with the engine running

With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
you need to manually apply the parking brake
by pulling the control lever A

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- warning lamp P in the control

lever A

coming on,

- display of a message "Parking brake

applied

" in the instrument panel screen.

- warning lamp P in the control

lever A

coming on,

- display of a message "Parking brake

applied

" in the instrument panel screen.

- this warning lamp in the

instrument panel coming on,

- this warning lamp in the

instrument panel coming on,

Before leaving the vehicle, check that
warning lamp P and the warning lamp in
the instrument panel are on.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that
warning lamp P and the warning lamp in
the instrument panel are on.

Automatic

Automatic application when the engine
stops and automatic release on use of the
accelerator (activated by default).

Manual

Manual application / release of the parking
brake is always possible by pulling control
lever A

while pressing the brake pedal.

When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is
heard and a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.

The noise of operation will confirm to you the
application / release of the electric parking
brake.

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Release

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively as the
vehicle moves off:
F with a manual gearbox (first gear or

reverse gear engaged), press down fully
on the clutch pedal, then press on the
accelerator pedal and move off,

F with an automatic gearbox, accelerate

with the selector in position D, M or R

Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- warning lamp P in the control

lever A

going off,

- display of a message "Parking brake

released

" in the instrument panel screen.

Activation / Deactivation of the
automatic functions

Depending on the country of sale, automatic
application when switching off the engine and
automatic release when moving off can be
deactivated. The activation / deactivation is
done in the vehicle parameters menu.

Deactivation of these functions is
signalled by this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.

- this warning lamp in the

instrument panel going off,

In some special circumstances, with
the engine not running, (towing, icy
conditions...) the automatic parking
brake can be released manually, with
the key in the running position.

If the vehicle parameters menu does
not have the option to activate /
deactivate the automatic functions, this
can be done by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

With the automatic functions deactivated, the
parking brake must be applied and released
manually.

When stationary, with the engine

running, do not press the accelerator

pedal unnecessarily (particularly when

starting the engine, including in neutral),

as you may release the parking brake.

Do not place any object (packet of

cigarettes, telephone...) between the

gear lever and the electric parking

brake control.

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Manual operation

Application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
the control lever A

The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- warning lamp P in the control

lever A

coming on,

- display of a message "Parking brake

applied

" in the instrument panel screen.

- this warning lamp in the

instrument panel coming on,

When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the
parking brake has not been applied.

Manual application / release of the parking
brake is always possible.

Release

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal, push then release control lever A

The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:

- warning lamp P in the control

lever A

going off,

- display of a message "Parking brake

released

" in the instrument panel screen.

- this warning lamp in the

instrument panel going off,

When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.

If you push control lever A

without pressing

the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be
released and the message "Foot on brake" will
be displayed in the instrument panel screen.

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Maximum application

If necessary, you can make a maximum
application

of the parking brake. It is obtained

by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message "Max application
of the parking brake

" and an audible signal

is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan

or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,

- when the effective gradient you are parked

on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry,
during towing).

Particular situations

In certain situations (starting the engine...), the
parking brake can automatically alter its level of
application. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasing
control lever A

The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control
lever and the warning lamp in the instrument
panel going off and the display of a message
"Parking brake released

" in the instrument

panel screen.
To ensure correct operation of the parking
brake and therefore your safety, the number of
successive application / release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are warned by
the message "Parking brake faulty" and a
warning lamp flashes.

In the event of a battery failure, it will
not be possible to operate the electric
parking brake.
As a safety measure if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear or by
placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Please note...
- in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or

parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a gear
when you park,

- after a maximum application, the release

time will be longer.

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If a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the illumination of this
warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed. In this event, stability
must be assured by the driver by
repeating alternate "pull - release"
actions on control lever A

The dynamic emergency braking
should only be used in exceptional
circumstances.

If it is not possible to immobilise the
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Dynamic emergency
braking

In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s main
braking system or in an exceptional situation
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction) pull and
hold control lever A

to stop the vehicle.

The dynamic stability control system (DSC)
provides stability during dynamic emergency
braking.
If there is a fault with the dynamic emergency
braking, one of the following messages will be
displayed in the instrument panel screen:
- "Parking brake faulty

- "Parking brake control faulty

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SITUATION

CONSEQUENCES

Electric parking brake problem and display of the
message "Parking brake faulty" and of the following
warning lamps:

If the electric parking brake problem warning lamp and the service warning
lamp come on, position the vehicle in a safe location (on flat ground, with a gear
engaged).

Display of the messages "Parking brake faulty" and
"Anti roll-back fault

" and of the following warning

lamps:

-  The automatic functions are deactivated.
-  The hill start assist is not available.
-  The electric parking brake is only available manually.

Display of the messages "Parking brake faulty" and
"Anti roll-back fault

" and of the following warning

lamp:

-  Manual release of the electric parking brake is not available.
-  The hill start assist is not available.
-  The automatic functions and manual application are still available.

If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

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CONSEQUENCES

Display of the messages "Parking brake faulty" and
"Anti roll-back fault

" and of the following warning lamps:

and/or

flashing

- The automatic functions are deactivated.

- The hill start assist is not available.

To apply the electric parking brake:
F

Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.

Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.

Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps

are on.

- Application may take longer than in normal operation.

- If the warning lamp (!) flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when

the ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

To release the electric parking brake:
F

Switch on the ignition.

Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.

Display of the message "Parking brake control
faulty – automatic mode activated" and of the
following warning lamps:

and/or

flashing

- Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and

automatic release on acceleration are available.

- Manual application / release of the electric parking brake and dynamic

emergency braking are unavailable.

Display of the message "Parking brake faulty" and of
the following warning lamp:
flashing

- Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F

Wait approximately 3 minutes.

After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking

brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A.

Battery problem

- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle

as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time to move your
foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

- in certain conditions on a gradient,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated.

Operation

On an ascending gradient, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a brief
moment when you release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in first gear or neutral on

a manual gearbox,

provided you are in D or M

on an automatic

gearbox.

On a descending gradient, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.

Do not exit 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 and ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp (in the instrument
panel) is on fixed (not flashing).

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6-speed manual gearbox

Move the lever fully to the right to

engage 5

or 6

gear.

Engaging 5

or 6

gear

Engaging reverse
gear

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3

or 4

gear by

mistake).

Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

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Mode selection

Displays in the instrument panel

Automatic mode: gear selector in

position D

Manual mode: gear selector in position M.

F SPORT

programme: gear selector in

position D and button A pressed,

F SNOW

programme: gear selector in

position D and button B

pressed.

The position of the gear selector and the
driving mode are displayed in the right-hand
dial of the instrument panel.
A position grille associated with the gear selector
allows you to view the selected position.

Automatic gearbox

Automatic gearbox which offers a choice
between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by the sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are provided:
-

automatic operation for electronic control
of the gears by the gearbox, associated
with:
● a SPORT programme for a more

dynamic driving style,

● a SNOW programme to improve driving

when the grip is poor,

manual

operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

As a safety measure:
- position

can be disengaged only

by pressing the brake pedal,

when a door is opened, an audible
signal is heard if the gear selector
is not in position P,

- always make sure that the gear

selector is in position P before you
leave your vehicle.

If the gearbox is in position P but the
position of the gear selector is different,
reposition the gear selector at P so that
you can start the vehicle.

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Moving off

To start the engine, the gear selector must

be in position P or N

Operate the starter.

When the engine is running, place the gear

selector at R, D or M

Check in the instrument panel, the position

engaged.

Release the brake pedal and accelerate.

F To avoid a possible difference between the

position of the gear selector and the actual
position of the gearbox, always come out
of position P

with the ignition on and brake

pedal applied.

Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine
is running:
F

reposition the gear selector at position P,

put your foot on the brake pedal and then

select the gear you want.

Park

This position of the gear selector
is used to prevent the vehicle from
moving when you are stationary.

Reverse gear

Only engage this position when the
vehicle is stationary. To prevent
snatching, do not accelerate too soon
after selection.

Neutral

Never select position N if the vehicle
is moving.

F To select position P

, move the gear selector

back to the highest position (towards R),
then push it forwards and then to the left.

To exit position P, move the gear selector to

the right and then to the position you want.

Only engage this position when the vehicle

is completely stationary. In this position,
the front wheels are locked. Make sure that
the gear selector is correctly positioned.

Never select position P or R if the
vehicle is not stationary.
If, while the vehicle is moving,
position N

is engaged inadvertently,

allow the engine to idle before engaging
position D or M

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Automatic operation

Move the gear selector to position D.

The gearbox continuously selects the
gear that is best suited to the following
conditions:
-  driving style,
-  road profile,
-  vehicle load.

When braking, the gearbox may change down
automatically in order to provide effective
engine braking.
If you lift your foot off the accelerator abruptly,
the gearbox will not engage a higher gear.

Manual operation

Position of the gear selector for manual gear
changing.
F

Move the gear selector to position M.

Push the gear selector towards the "+" sign

to change up a gear.

Pull the gear selector towards the "-" sign

to change down a gear.

If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for
example when approaching a stop sign), the
gearbox changes down automatically, to first
gear if the speed drops sufficiently.
In manual mode, it is not necessary to release
the accelerator during gear changes.
Gear change instructions are accepted only if
the engine speed permits it.
The SPORT and SNOW

programmes do not

operate in manual mode.

For certain manoeuvres (for example
overtaking), you can obtain maximum
acceleration by pressing the accelerator pedal
hard down past the point of resistance, which
then produces an automatic change down to a
lower gear.

The gearbox operates without requiring any
intervention on your part.

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SPORT and SNOW
programmes

SPORT programme "S"

These two special programmes supplement
the automatic operation in very particular
conditions of use.

With the gear selector in position D and the

engine running, press button A.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
driving style.

SNOW programme "

With the gear selector in position D and the

engine running, press button B.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme makes moving off easier and
improves traction in conditions of poor grip.

appears in the instrument panel.

Return to automatic
operation

At any time, press the button selected

again to exit from the programme engaged
and return to auto-adaptive mode.

A strong snatch may be felt when
selecting R for reverse gear.
In the event of a fault, the gearbox is
blocked in one gear; do not exceed a
speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).
Do not turn off the engine while the gear
selector is in position D or R

Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals simultaneously. Braking and
acceleration should be done with the
right foot only. Pressing both pedals
simultaneously may damage the
gearbox.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left running at idle
for four minutes, in order to ensure the
correct operation and durability of the
engine and gearbox.

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System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. Indeed, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

Example:

- You are in third gear.

- You press the accelerator pedal.

Gear shift indicator*

Operation

With an automatic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.

* Depending on engine.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear
recommended.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
-  engaging first gear,
-  engaging reverse gear,
-  changing down.

- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

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Stop & Start

Operation

with a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) with BlueHDi Diesel
versions, when you put the gear selector
into neutral and release the clutch pedal,

with an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or place the gear selector in position N.

Going into engine STOP
mode

The "ECO"

warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:

If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the
key.

The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams...).
The engine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key.

For your comfort, when parking, STOP
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering...

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