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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the
control lever 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 with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake. When towing, parking on a
steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn
the wheels towards the kerb and engage
a gear (with a manual gearbox) or place
the gear selector at position P with an
automatic gearbox.
For towing, you vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F

p
ress the brake pedal,
F

w
hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message
is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
F p ull briefly on the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off .
With a
manual gearbox
F

F
ully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1
st
gear or reverse.
F

P

ress the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
F

P

ress the brake pedal.
F

R

elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
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With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check that
the front doors are correctly closed.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off .
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Automatic application does not take place
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP
mode of Stop & Start. With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake at any time using the control lever.
Special cases
In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In very cold conditions (ice), it is
recommended that the parking brake not
be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear
or fit the chocks against one of the wheels. Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F

S
witch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the
control lever.
F
S
witch on the ignition again, without starting
the engine.
F
R
elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
F
S
witch off the ignition.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or during towing (caravan,
recovery), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

A
pply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
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F Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
F P ush and hold the control lever in the
release direction for at least 10
seconds and
no more than 15
seconds.
F

R
elease the control lever.
F

P
ress and hold the brake pedal.
F

P
ull the control lever in the application
direction for 2


seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions is confirmed by
illumination of this indicator lamp in
the instrument panel.
F

R
elease the control lever and the brake
pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel going off.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be
used in an exceptional situation. In the event of a
failure of the main ser vice
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc.), a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Braking takes place while the control lever is
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever
is released.
The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake fault" will be
displayed.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a
gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal. This system only operates when:
-

t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
c
ertain slope conditions are met,
-
t
he driver's door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If you need to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually. Then verify that the
parking brake warning lamp (and the
warning lamp P on the electric parking
brake control lever) are on continuously.
Operation
Uphill, with the vehicle stationar y, the
vehicle is held for a shor t time when you
release the brake pedal:
-

p
rovided you are in first gear or neutral with
a


manual gearbox.
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5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
s tarting of the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
Downhill, with the vehicle stationary and
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a

shor t time when you release the brake
pedal.
Operating fault
- provided you are in mode D or M with an automatic gearbox.
If a
fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on, accompanied by an alert
message. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop to have the system
checked.6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice could cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th
gear).
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
F

W

ith the clutch pedal fully down, place the
gear lever in neutral.
F

M

ove the gear lever to the right then pull it
back.
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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
s tarting the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox
Six or eight-speed automatic gearbox with
steering wheel-mounted selector. It also offers
a manual mode with gear changes via steering
mounted paddles located behind the steering
wheel.
Gear selector
P. Park.
-
I mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake applied or released.
-
S

tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
-

R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle
stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking
brake applied.
-
S

tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M. Manual operation with sequential
changing of the gears.
To come out of position P , shift the
selector to the right to the required
position, while pressing the brake pedal to
t h e f l o o r.
Steering mounted controls
To select position P , move the selector to
the uppermost position (towards R ), then
push it for wards, then to the left.
Only engage it when the vehicle is
completely stationary. In this position, the
front wheels are locked. Ensure that the
selector is positioned correctly. To move the selector, switch on the
ignition or start the engine.
When the battery charge is too low, it will
not be possible to move the selector.
+. Control paddle to change up, to the right
of the steering wheel.
F
P
ull the "
+" control paddle towards you to
change up.
-. Control paddle to change down, to the left
of the steering wheel.
F

P
ull the "-" control paddle towards you to
change down.
The steering mounted paddles do not
allow neutral to be selected, nor reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
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Displays on the instrument panel
Starting the vehicle
F With your foot on the brake pedal, select position P or N.
F

S
tart the engine. If these conditions are not met, an audible
signal is issued together with a
message.
If P is displayed on the instrument panel
but the gear selector is in another position,
move the selector to position P to allow
the engine to be started.
F
W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F
Sel
ect automatic mode (position D
),
sequential mode (position M ) or reverse
(position R ).
If you do not press the brake
pedal when trying to move
the gear selector out of
position P , this warning lamp
or this symbol appears on
the instrument panel with the
message "Shift automatic
gearbox to P", the P symbol
flashes and a

beep sounds.F
I
f the parking brake is released, the vehicle
moves off.
If the parking brake is applied and automatic
mode is activated, accelerate gradually.
If the parking brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors
are properly closed.
Never press the brake and accelerator
pedals at the same time. Braking or
accelerating must be done with the
right foot only. Pressing the two pedals
simultaneously risks damaging the
gearbox.
If position R , D or M is selected when the
engine is running at idle, with the brakes
released, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
When you move the selector, the indicator
corresponding to its position is displayed on the
instrument panel.
F C heck that the display on the instrument
panel agrees with the position engaged.
F

G
radually release the brake pedal.
P.
Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (Automatic operation).
1 to 6 or 8.
Gears engaged during manual
operation.
-. Invalid value during manual
operation.
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In sequential mode, it is not necessary to
release the accelerator pedal when changing
g e a r.
Changing from one gear to another only
occurs if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions allow; other wise the gearbox will
operate temporarily in automatic mode.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the gear actually engaged is displayed.
Invalid value during manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from D to M or
vice versa.
Stopping the vehicle
door is opened or approximately 45 seconds
a fter the ignition is switched off, an audible
signal sounds and a


message appears:
F

r
eposition the lever to position P ; the
audible signal stops and the message
disappears.
Whatever the parking circumstances, you must
apply the parking brake manually to immobilise
the vehicle if automatic operation has been
deactivated.
In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position P before leaving
your vehicle.
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox
in neutral. In both cases, apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
If the lever is not in position P , when the driver's In the event of a
battery failure, use the
chock to immobilise your vehicle.
Operating fault
If the gearbox malfunctions, the
Ser vice warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by a
message and an audible signal. Do not exceed 62
mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a

qualified workshop.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may then
feel a

substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R . This jolt will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Gear efficiency indicator
This system reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
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.
Gear efficiency recommendations are for
information only. In fact, the road layout, the
traffic density and safety remain the deciding
factors when choosing the best gear. The driver
therefore remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the indications issued
by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual mode.
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The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an
ar row.
With a
manual gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear recommended.
This arrow may be pointing up or down,
depending on the context.
The system adapts its gear efficiency
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
-
e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear.
Stop & Start
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or
other, etc.). The engine restarts automatically –
START mode – as soon as you wish to move off
again.
Restarting occurs instantaneously, quickly and
silently.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically.
-

W

ith a manual gearbox , at speeds below
12

mph (20 km/h), or with the vehicle
stationary (with the PureTech 110, 130
and
BlueHDi 100, 130
versions), when you place
the gear lever in neutral and you release the
clutch pedal,
-

W

ith an automatic gearbox , at speeds
below 2
mph (3 km/h), or when the vehicle
is stationary (depending on version), when
you press the brake pedal or place the gear
selector into position N .
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, a time
counter calculates the sum of the periods in
STOP mode during a
journey. It resets to zero
every time the ignition is switched on with the
"START/STOP" button. For your convenience, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a
few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not modify
the vehicle's functions, such as, for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the "START/STOP" button.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start using
the "START/STOP" button,
-

t
he electric parking brake is applied or being
applied,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain
a


comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-

d
emisting is active,
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Going into engine START mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine restarts automatically.
-

W

ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.
-

W

ith an automatic gearbox :
•

g

ear selector in position D or M , when
you release the brake pedal,
•

o

r gear selector in position N and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M ,
•
o

r when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
START mode is activated automatically if:
- y ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25
km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph
(3
km/h) with PureTech 110, 130, THP 165,
180
and BlueHDi 100, 130 versions), 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
-

t
he electric parking brake is being applied,
-
c

ertain specific conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
air conditioning setting, etc.) where the
engine is needed for control of the system
or vehicle.
Deactivation/Manual
reactivation
- certain special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the engine
is needed for control of the
system.
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a
few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
In certain circumstances, such as to
maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be necessary to
deactivate the Stop & Start system. The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
The Stop & Start is deactivated in the Driving

menu of the touch screen.
Select "Stop & Start" to deactivate the system.
It is indicated by this warning lamp
coming on.
Select "Stop & Start" again to reactivate the
function. It is indicated by this indicator lamp
coming on.
Use of the adaptive cruise control
deactivates the Stop & Start function.
Operating fault
If the system fails, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds before
lighting up continuously, associated
with a


message.
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Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
If a
fault occurs in STOP mode, the engine may
stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on.
Depending on version, an alert message may also
be displayed, asking you to place the gear lever in
position N and press the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and
start the engine again using the "START/STOP"
button.
The Stop & Start requires the use of
a 12 V battery of special specification and
technology.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12
V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
the risk of injury related to an automatic
change to START mode. Driving on flooded roads
Before driving in a
flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving advice ,
particularly on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure of the four
tyres when the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised after ever y tyre
pressure adjustment or wheel change .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a
drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres. The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a


long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Driving