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DEFLATIONDETECTION
System which automatically checks
the pressure of the tyres while driving. Tyres OK display
Choice of detection
This function warns you of tyres that
a r e d e fl a t e d o r p u n c t u r e d .
Automatic detection
Sensors monitor the tyre pressures.
In the event of an anomaly, a message
will appear on the instrument panel
screen.
Driver request detection
You can check the tyre pressures at
any given moment.
Press on button A (CHECK); the
information will be displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
Press on button A (CHECK).
The system indicates to you that the
t y r e s a r e c o r r e c t l y i n fl a t e d .
This information is only available on
the request of the driver. Deflated tyre
automatic detection
detection on request
Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which
t y r e i s d e fl a t e d .
Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
d e fl a t e d t y r e ( s ) .
The message is accompanied by
the SERVICE warning lamp lighting
up and a beep.
Check the tyre pressures as
soon as possible.
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ELECTRICPARKINGBRAKE
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Manual application/release of the parking brake is always pos-
sible by pulling control A while
pressing the brake pedal. 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
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobi-
lise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by
pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of the warning
lamp on control A and on
the instrument panel,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message "parking
brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
T h e n o i s e o f o p e r a t i o n w i l l c o n fi r m t o
you the application/ release of your
electric parking brake. - the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "parking brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox
( fi r s t gear or reverse gear engaged) ,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accelera-
tor pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the in-
strument panel going out,
- the display of a message "parking brake released" on the instrument
panel screen.
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. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the en-
gine is switched off and the automatic re-
lease when you press the accelerator can
be deactivated. Activation/deactivation is
p e r f o r m e d u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
of the instrument panel screen. To do so,
s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the application and release
of the parking brake are done manu-
ally.
The deactivation of the auto-
matic functions is recommend-
ed in particularly cold conditions
(ice) and during towing (break-
down, caravan...).
Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "parking brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and
a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
with a manual gearbox
( fi r s t gear or reverse gear engaged) ,
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accelera-
tor pedal and move off.
with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y : - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the in-
strument panel going out,
- the display of a message "parking brake released" on the instrument
panel screen.
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. Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions
The automatic application when the en-
gine is switched off and the automatic re-
lease when you press the accelerator can
be deactivated. Activation/deactivation is
p e r f o r m e d u s i n g t h e c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
of the instrument panel screen. To do so,
s e l e c t " P e r s o n a l i s a t i o n / C o n fi g u r a t i o n /
D e fi n e t h e V e h i c l e p a r a m e t e r s / D r i v i n g
assistance/Automatic handbrake".
The deactivation of these
f u n c t i o n s i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the application and release
of the parking brake are done manu-
ally.
The deactivation of the auto-
matic functions is recommend-
ed in particularly cold conditions
(ice) and during towing (break-
down, caravan...).
Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is
running or off, pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
- the display of a message "parking brake applied" on the instrument
panel screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and
a message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
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Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,
push then release control A .
The full application of the parking
b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the warning lamp on con-trol A and the warning
lamp P on the instrument
panel going off,
- the display of a message "parking brake released" on the instrument
panel screen.
If you push control A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake
will not be released and the message
"Foot on brake necessary" will be
displayed on the instrument panel.
When stationary, with the
engine running, do not
press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, as you may
release the parking brake. Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a
long pull on control A , until you see
t h e m e s s a g e " M a x a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e
parking brake" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the auto-
matic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- 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.
- a f t e r a m a x i m u m a p p l i c a t i o n , t h e release time will be longer. Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the en-
gine...), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its level of application.
This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the parking
brake
by pushing then releasing
control A .
The full release of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e w a r n i n g l a m p P
(red) on the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"parking brake released" on the in-
strument panel screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied or if the battery runs
fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y r e l e a s e i s a l w a y s
possible.
To guarantee correct operation of
the parking brake and therefore
your safety, the number of succes-
sive application/release operations
is limited to eight.
I f t h i s n u m b e r i s e x c e e d e d , y o u a r e
warned by the message "Parking
brake faulty" and a warning lamp
fl a s h e s .
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Dynamic emergency
braking
In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s
m a i n b r a k i n g s y s t e m o r i n a n e x c e p -
tional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
under instruction, etc) pull and hold
control A to stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dynamic
emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed on the
instrument panel display:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting
of this warning lamp, then
braking stability is not guar-
anteed. In this event, stability must
be assured by the driver by repeat-
ing alternate "pull release" actions on
control A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used in
e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . Emergency parking brake
release
In the event of the electric parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery
r u n n i n g fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m a n u a l
device can unlock the parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y e n g a g i n g fi r s t
g e a r ( m a n u a l g e a r b o x ) o r p o s i -
tion P ( a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) , t h e n
switch off the engine.
If it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not action the
control and contact a CITROËN
dealer urgently.
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Operating anomalies If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
1 Electric parking brake fault and display of
message "
Parking brake faulty " and the
following warning lamps: If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the servi
ce
w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t u p , p o s i t i o n t h e v e h i c l e i n a s a f e l o c a t i o n ( o n fl a t
ground, with a gear engaged).
2 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 unavailable.
- The electric parking brake is only available manually.
3 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty "
and " Anti roll-back fault " and of the following
warning lamp: - Manual release of the electric parking brake is unavailabl
e.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
- The automatic functions and manual application are still available.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
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Display of messages " Parking brake faulty " ultyand " Anti roll-back fault " and of the following faultwarning lamps:
a n d / o r fl a s h i n g
- The automatic functions are deactivated.- The hill start assist is unavailable. To apply the electric parking brake: Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition P u l l t h e c o n t r o l l e v e r f o r a t l e a s t 5 s e c o n d s o r u n t i l m a x i m u m 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 warning lamp (!) fl a s h e s o r i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s d o n o t c o m e on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. on when the ignition is switched on, this method switched
To release the electric parking brake: Switch on the ignition. P u s h t h e c o n t r o l l e v e r a n d h o l d i t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 s e c o n d s .
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Display of message " Parking brake control faulty – automatic mode activated " and the following warning lamps:
a n d / o r fl a s h i n g
- 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 anddynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
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Display of message " Parking brake faulty " and of the following warning lamp:
fl a s h i n g
- Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
W a i t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s .
A f t e r 3 m i n u t e s , i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s s t i l l fl a s h i n g , t r y t o r e i n i -tialise the parking brake, either by pushing and releasing th e control A while pressing the brake pedal or by means of a long pull on control A .
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Battery fault-Lighting of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop t h e v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s t r a f fi c a l l o w s . S t o p a n d i m m o b i l i s e y o u r v e h i c l e .
-Apply the electric parking brake before switching o ff the engine.
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Mode selection
Displays on the instrument panel
automatic mode: selector in posi-
tion D ,
sequential mode: selector in posi-
tion M ,
SPORT mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button A pressed,
SNOW mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button B pressed.
The position of the selector and the
driving mode are displayed on the
instrument panel dial C .
A position grille relating to the selector
allows you to view the position that is
selected. For safety:
- position P can be dis-
engaged only if you
press the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, an audi- ble signal is heard if the selector
is not in position P ,
- always make sure that the selector is in position P before
you leave your vehicle.
I f t h e g e a r b o x i s i n p o s i t i o n P but the
position of the selector is different,
reposition the selector on P so that
you can start the vehicle.
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FIXED CENTRED CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
1
Rotation - Scrolling of the various pages of information on the in
strument panel
screen.
- Movement through the various menus on the instrument panel screen.
- Increasing/decreasing of the values.
Short press - Opening of the menu on the instrument panel sc
reen (only when stationary).
- S e l e c t i o n a n d c o n fi r m a t i o n o f t h e i n f o r m a t i o n .
Long press Trip computer zero reset (if the trip computer page is displayed).
2 Short press - Cancellation of the current operation.
- Return to the previous screen on the instrument panel screen
.
Long press Return to the initial page on the instrumen t panel screen.
3 Short press Increasing of the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h)/ storing of the speed.
Maintained press Increasing of the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
4 Short press Decreasing of the speed in steps of 1 mph (1 km/h)/ storing of the speed.
Maintained press Decreasing of the speed in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
5 Short press Suspension or resumption of the cruise control/speed limiter (depe
nding on
the mode selected).
6 Short press Selection of the cruise control or speed limiter mode (the cycle o
n this
button will always begin with selection of the speed limi ter).
7 Short press Deactivation of the cruise control/speed limiter.
8 Short press - Pick up an incoming call.
- Hang up the current call.
- Opening of the telephone short-cut menu.
- C o n fi r m a t i o n o n t h e l i s t a n d t h e t e l e p h o n e m e n u .
Long press Refuse an incoming call.
9 Short press/Long press Horn.
10 Short press Activation/deactivation of the Black Panel mode (ni ght driving).
11 Short press Activation of the voice command.
Long press Navigation instruction repeat.