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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving stalk A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving stalk A upwards and returning it to
position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A downwards.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- p osition 1 (Stop) : insert and removing
the
key,
-

p
osition 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-

p
osition 3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
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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
F 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
F 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:
-

w

arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
-

d

isplay of a message "Parking brake on" in
the instrument panel screen. -

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arning lamp P in the control
lever A coming on,
-

d
isplay of a message "Parking brake on" in
the instrument panel screen.
-

t

his warning lamp in the
instrument panel coming on, -

t
his 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 fixed
(not flashing).
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 fixed (not flashing).
- AUTOMATIC A
utomatic application when the engine
stops and automatic release on use of
the accelerator (automatic operation by
default),
-

M
ANUAL
M

anual 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 your electric parking
brake.
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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 a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-

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n 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,
-

w
hen the effective gradient you are parked
on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry,
during towing).
-

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n 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
fter a maximum application, the release
time will be longer.
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 off " 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.
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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, etc) 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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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
1 Electric parking brake problem and display of message
"
Parking brake faulty " and 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).
2 Display of the messages "
Parking brake faulty" and
" Anti roll-back fault" and of the following warning
lamps: -

T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

T
he hill start assist is not available.
-

T
he 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: -

M
anual release of the electric parking brake is not available.
-

T
he hill start assist is not available.
-

T
he 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.
Operating faults
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti
roll-back fault" and of the following warning lamps:
and/or
f

lashing-

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he automatic functions are deactivated.
-

T
he hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F

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mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F

P
ull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F

S
witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
are on.
-

A
pplication may take longer than in normal operation.
-

I
f 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

S
witch on the ignition.
F

P
ush the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control faulty –
automatic mode activated " and the following warning
lamps:
and/or
f

lashing-

O
nly the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration are available.
-

M
anual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the
following warning lamp:
flashing -

A
pplication of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
-

T
he parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F

W
ait approximately 3 minutes.
F

A
fter 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 .
7 Battery problem
-

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llumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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Operating fault
With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, indicates
a fault with the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
You must press the brake pedal when starting
the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake when
parking, unless the parking brake is
programmed in automatic mode.
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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.
F
W
ith the gear lever in position D and the
engine running, press button A .
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
driving style.
SNOW programme " T"
F With the gear lever 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.
T appears in the instrument panel.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic operation
F 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 ambient 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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