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Manual gearboxEnsure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
Do not touch the accelerator.For Diesel engines: Turn the key to the drive position. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the starter (not for more than ten seconds), until the engine starts.
In ambient temperatures lower than 0 °C, depress the clutch while actioning the starter to facilitate starting. Then release the clutch pedal slowly.

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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E LD I E S E L V E R S I O N
A. Control:Lighting rheostatNight driving (Black panel)B. Fuel gaugeC. Rev counterDuring the running-in period, see "Running-in".
D. Red zone of rev counter telling you of the need to change to a higher gear.Sport version: The warning lamp lights up in orange, then in red.
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E. Electronic Gearbox System displayF. Control:Trip mileage recorder resetG. Display:Cruise contol/speed limiterTrip mileage recorderTrip computer
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H. Display of warning lampsI. Speed indicatorJ. Display:Maintenance indicatorEngine oil level indicatorTotal mileage recorder
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W A R N I N G L A M P S
ESP
Operating
It comes on for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition.
While the ESP system is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indicates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Function deactivated
The warning lamp remains con-tinuously on.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
See "Airbags".
It is tested briefl y on starting.
Airbag fault
See "Airbags".
It is tested briefl y on starting.
ABS system
The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If it does not go out, there could be a system malfunction.
See "Brakes".
Diesel engine preheating
See method for starting the engine.
See "Driving".
Left hand direction indicator
See "Signalling".
Right hand direction indicator
See "Signalling".
Foot on brake (Electronic Gearbox System)
The fl ashing of this warn-ing lamp in the instrument panel indicates the need to apply the brake pedal in order to start the engine or engage reverse gear.
Stop & Start
The lighting of this warn-ing lamp indicates that the engine is in shutdown mode.
Sidelamps
See "Signalling".
Front foglamps
See "Signalling".
Dipped beams
See "Signalling".
Foglamps (rear)
See "Signalling".
Main beams
See "Signalling".
If the hazard lamps are activated, this means that the direction indicators fl ash on both sides at the same time.

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M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A YD I S P L A Y A
Personalisation/Confi guration
To activate/deactivate rear screen wipe on engaging reverse gear:Press button A.Select, using B, the sub-menu to personalise-confi gure your vehicle, then confi rm your choice with a press on C.
Select rear screen wipe, using B.
The system tells you the status (active or inactive) of the function. Modify this status with a press on E.Then please wait for the display to disappear.Note: The activation/deactivation registers immediately.

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W I P E R S
Check that the windscreen and rear wipers can operate freely when for example a bicycle-carrier is fi tted, or in freezing conditions.
Remove any accumulation of snow at the base of the windsc reen.
Changing the wiper blades
If you have toreplace them, the wiper blades have to be parked in the maintenance position. For this, switch off the ignition and then within one minute move the wiper control stalk. The wipers stand up in a vertical position.
After replacement, switch on the ignition and move the wiper control stalk so that the wipers resume their normal position.
A. Windscreen wash
To operate the windscreen wash, pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The screen wash is accompanied by a timed wipe of the windscreen, the headlamp wash also activates if the dipped beams are on.
B. Rear screen wipe
First notch
Off.
Second notch
Intermittent rear wipe.
Third notch
Timed rear wash/wipe.
Automatic wipe
When the windscreen wipers are operational and reverse gear is engaged.
Activation/deactivation of this function is possible in the menu "Personalisation/Confi guration" in the "Main menu".
Deactivation may be necessary when a bicycle-carrier is installed on the tailgate.

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Reverse gear
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engag-ing reverse gear.
Manual gearbox gear lever.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L
The Electronic Gearbox System gives you the choice of two driving modes:Automatic mode.
Manual mode with two control possibilities: The controls under the steering wheel 1 and the selection lever 2 on the central console.
Selection lever for Electronic gearbox operating mode:Automatic operation with the gear lever 2 in position A.
Remark: Instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of the controls under the steering wheel 1.
Manual operation with the gear lever 2 in position M.

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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L
Starting the vehicleApply the brake pedal. The lever should be in position N. Switching on the ignition will in any case return you to position N (neutral).
Check the gear engaged on the instrument panel.
As required, select 1 gear or reverse gear (the engine must be at idle).Release the handbrake.
Lift your foot from the brake pedal and accelerate.

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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L
Vehicle stationary, engine running
If the vehicle is stationary for a long time with the engine running, then the gearbox changes automat ically to neutral.
Stopping the engine
Before switching the engine off, you must choose:To leave the vehicle in neutral; for that, place the lever in position N.To leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (1st or 2nd or Rse); for that, place the gear lever in the respective position. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases it is essential to apply the parking brake.
It is possible within a limited time to re-engage a gear, even if the engine is switched off.
Before any operation in the engine compartment, check that the gearbox is in neutral and that the parking brake is applied.
Acceleration
The accelerator pedal may have an end-of-travel switch. If so, to obtain extra acceleration you can action this switch by pressing the pedal hard down.
Starting on a gradient
If starting on a gradient, accelerate gradually while releasing the handbrake.
If you have had to stop on a gradient, you are recommended no t to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s position.

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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MA U T O M A T I C M O D E
To select automatic mode
Place the selection lever in posi-tion A.
"AUTO" displays on the instrument panel to confi rm the selection.
The gearbox then operates in auto-active mode, without intervention on your part.
It constantly selects the gear best adapted to the following parameters:Style of driving.
Road profi le.Vehicle load.
Instant manual mode
Even in automatic mode, if you touch the controls under the steering wheel "+" or "-" you immediately change gear.
The symbol "AUTO" remains lit on the instrument panel.
In the absence of any further action, automatic mode reactivates to cope with the prevailing driving conditions.
Cancellation of automatic mode
Move the gear lever from position Ato select a different position.
The symbol "AUTO" disappears from the instrument panel.