Citroen C2 (2008 year). Instruction

R E A R V I E W M I R R O R S

Electric exterior rear view
mirrors

Your vehicle is equipped with elec-
tric door mirrors.
Set the position of the selected
door mirror:

1. Left hand door mirror.
2. Right hand door mirror.

Move the control in the four direc-
tions to set the position.
The defrosting of the exterior rear
view mirrors is linked to the electri-
cal demisting of the rear window.

Fold-back of door mirrors

When  the  vehicle  is  parked,  the
door  mirrors  can  be  folded  back
either manually or electrically.
Turn  the  control  to  position  3  for
electric  foldback  of  the  rear  view
mirrors.
Quit  position  3  to  deploy  the  rear
view mirrors.
The  end  of  the  glass  in  the  exte-
rior rear view mirrors is aspherical,

so as to enlarge the lateral ﬁ eld of

vision.
Objects observed in the aspherical
part of the rear view mirrors are in
reality closer than they appear.
You must take this into account in
order to be properly aware of the
distances involved.

Interior rear view mirror

The  lever  on  the  lower  edge
enables you to place the rear view
mirror in either of two positions:
Day  position:  the  lever  is  not
visible.
Night  position  (anti-dazzle):  the
lever is visible.

W I N D O W S

Electric operation

The switches on the console allow
the vehicle’s electric windows to
be controlled from the driver’s
position.

Sequential control on
driver's side

An action on the control to the ﬁ rst

notch causes a window movement
which stops as soon as the control
is released.
An  action  on  the  control  to  the
second  notch  causes  the  window
to close or open completely, a fur-
ther press on the control stops the
movement.
Note:  The  window  controls  also
operate for a limited time after you
have switched off the ignition.

ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN
OPENING OR CLOSING THE WINDOWS

Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle, even if for a
short time.
If there is an obstruction when operating a window, you must immedi-
ately reverse the window movement. To do that, reverse the position of
the control concerned.
If the driver is operating the electric window controls for passengers, he
or she should ensure that no passenger is obstructing the window from
closing.
The driver must ensure that the electric windows are used properly by
passengers.

Anti-pinch on driver's window

An anti-pinch device stops the window from rising. If it meets an obstacle, it
goes back down.
After a battery disconnection or if there has been a malfunction, you
have to re-initialise the anti-pinch function:

Use the control to fully open the window, then reclose. It will rise only a
few centimetres.
Press again on the control until the window closes fully.

During this operation, the anti-pinch protection does not work.

Manual operation

Turn the handle to raise or lower the window.

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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 M

G 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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Dashboard display

The gear engaged and the
mode "AUTO" are displayed
on the instrument panel, even
if the ignition is switched off,
when for example a door is
opened.
The foot-on-brake warning

lamp ﬂ ashes to indicate the

necessity to press the brake
pedal, in order to start the
engine or to engage reverse
gear.

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With the ignition switched on, simultaneous ﬂ ashing of the
warning lamps "

" and "AUTO" indicates a fault, contact a

CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

G E N E R A L

Starting the vehicle

Apply 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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Using the Electronic Gearbox System

Neutral

While the vehicle is moving, do not select this position, even
momentarily.

Reverse gear

Engaging reverse gear R:
Only the lever permits you to engage reverse gear.
Only place the lever in position R if the vehicle is stationary, foot on
the brake.

Automatic mode

Manual forward drive

Selector position for manual gear changing:

Push the lever to change up a gear.
Pull the lever to change down a gear.

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The engine can only be started, and reverse gear can only be
engaged, if the brake pedal is pressed.
The foot-on-brake warning lamp ﬂ ashes on the display for

approx. 5 seconds to indicate the necessity to press the brake
pedal in order to start the vehicle or engage reverse gear.

E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

G 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 automatically 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 not to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s
position.

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In the event of prolonged slipping of the clutch, the driver
is alerted by the vehicle vibrating. It is necessary to use the
brakes to hold the vehicle.

E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M

A 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 A
to select a different position.
The symbol "AUTO" disappears
from the instrument panel.

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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 M

M A N U A L M O D E

Gear controls under the
steering wheel

Place the gear lever in position M,
and then the controls under the
steering wheel will give you access

to the ﬁ ve gears in forward drive.
To change gear:

Pull the control "+" towards
you to engage a higher gear.
Pull the control "-" towards you
to change down.

These controls do not permit you to
select neutral or reverse gear, nor
do they enable you to quit reverse
gear.

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Commands using the gear
lever

Place the gear lever in position M,
then:

Push the lever to change to a
higher gear.
Pull the lever to change down.

Remarks:

When the vehicle reduces
speed, for example
approaching a stop sign or

trafﬁ c lights, the gearbox

changes down automatically to
1st gear.
In manual mode, it is not
necessary to release the
accelerator during changes of
gear.

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A command to change gear
is accepted only if the engine
speed permits this.
As the engine reaches
maximum revs and conditions
permit, the system will
automatically engage a higher
gear.

Re-initialisation

The Electronic Gearbox System
requires a re-initialisation after one
of the following events:

Change of battery or
disconnection of battery.
Starting the engine with an
assisting battery.
A system malfunction.

To re-initialise the system:

Switch on the ignition. A dash
and "AUTO" will display in the
instrument panel.
Apply the brake pedal.
Wait until you see N, or a gear
engaged, in the instrument

panel (about 30 seconds).
Release the brake.

Starting is again possible.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a "Stop & Start" system, in association with an Electronic Gearbox System; this

shuts down the engine during stopping phases (red lights, trafﬁ c jams, temporary halts, etc.).
During these phases, your vehicle uses no fuel, emits no pollutants and is completely silent.
The engine restarts instantly when you want to move forward again.

Functioning of the "Stop & Start" system:

If you brake to stop your vehicle, the engine shuts down just before the vehicle comes to a complete halt; the green
"ECO" warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel. The engine remains shut down for as long as you keep your
foot, even lightly, on the brake pedal.
As you release the brake pedal, the engine restarts automatically and instantly. The green "ECO" warning lamp goes
out. You can then accelerate to move forward again.

S T O P & S T A R T

Situations where the engine does not shut down:

Before shutting down the engine, the system automatically and instantly checks that a certain number of conditions
touching on safety, cabin comfort or engine protection are met.
For example, the engine will not shut down, or it will restart by itself:

Within the few minutes following ﬁ rst starting (engine cold).

If the temperature in the passenger compartment is insufﬁ cient:

In conditions of extreme outside temperatures (lower than -10 °C, higher than +30 °C), provided the air

conditioning is operating.
More generally, if the ambient conditions and the temperature programmed for the air conditioning make it
necessary for the engine to be running in order to produce either warm or cold air.

If you have activated windscreen demisting/deicing.
In the event of a prolonged stop on a steep incline, in order to maintain the vehicle's braking capability.

After you have engaged reverse gear, engine shutdown is suspended for approx. ﬁ fteen seconds.

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Deactivation of the "Stop & Start" system:

You can if you wish deactivate the "Stop & Start" system, by pressing the
"ECO OFF" button located on the left hand side on the central panel.
The warning lamp on the button then comes on, and your vehicle functions
like an ordinary vehicle.
You can reactivate the system with another press on the "ECO OFF" button:
The warning lamp on the button goes out.
Note: The "Stop & Start" system reactivates automatically each time you
restart the vehicle.

Batteries

To operate correctly, the system requires a speciﬁ c battery and also a small additional battery which is situated under

one of the front seats.
For a change of battery, consult a CITROËN dealer.

Remark:

If there is a malfunction of the "Stop & Start" system, the "ECO" warning lamp ﬂ ashes brieﬂ y, accompanied by an

audible alert. The "ECO OFF" warning lamp lights up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.

If the engine is in shutdown mode, it can restart at any moment.

Before taking any action under the bonnet, it is imperative

to switch off the ignition.

Before leaving the vehicle, it is also essential to switch off the ignition.

S T O P & S T A R T

B R A K E S

Parking brake

The parking brake is actioned by pulling on the lever with a force appropriate to
any slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended to press the brake
pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage ﬁ rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the
lever and return the lever to the fully down position.

Parking brake released

The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the brake ﬂ uid level is insufﬁ cient or that the braking distributor

is malfunctionning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.

Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Note: The warning lamp comes on if the parking brake is on or not fully released when you switch the ignition on.
Note: The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not fully released while the engine is
running (at a speed above approximately 5 km/h).

ABS system

The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking
or in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically

before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out
after a few seconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault.
Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on during the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive.

In both cases, the normal braking system remains efﬁ cient, exactly as on a vehicle without ABS. However, in order

for the security associated with the correct functioning of the ABS to be restored, the vehicle should be examined as
soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer.

for the security associated with the correct

associated with the

On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is always imperative to drive with prudence.

System of emergency braking assistance

(For vehicles with the ABS system)
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the required braking pressure more rapidly, thus to
reduce the stopping distance. It operates as a function of the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing the
resistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emergency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot
on the brake pedal.
Emergency braking or sudden deceleration automatically operates the hazard warning lamps. They will cease to
operate automatically, or manually if you press the hazard lamps button on the dashboard.
When braking in an emergency, press down ﬁ rmly on the brake pedal and do not release any force.

B R A K E S

This system is associated with the ABS and in addition to the ABS. In the
event of a loss of control of the vehicle by the driver, the ESP system acts
automatically on one or more wheels and also on the engine to bring the
vehicle back on trajectory.

Operation

The ESP warning lamp ﬂ ashes in the instrument panel if the ESP system is

correcting the vehicle's trajectory.

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (vehicle stuck in snow, soft ground, etc.) it may
prove useful to deactivate the ESP systems to allow the wheels to spin and
thus regain traction.

Press button A.
The warning lamp associated with control A (ESP Off) lights up, as
does the ESP warning lamp on the instrument panel.

The ESP system is no longer active.
The ESP system reactivates:

Automatically after the ignition has been switched off.
Automatically when you drive at above approx. 50

km/h (approx. 30 mph) (According to version).

Manually with another press on button A.

Operational anomaly

If the system is malfunctioning, the warning lamp ESP lights up in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the system checked.

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The ESP system offers increased driving safety but is not in place to encourage the driver to take
additional risks or to drive at excessive speeds.
The functioning of this system is subject to compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic components, as well as with the assembly
and repair procedures approved by CITROËN.

on wheels (tyres and rims), brake parts and electronic

parts and electronic

After any collision, have this system checked by a CITROËN dealer.

E L E C T R O N I C S T A B I L I T Y

P R O G R A M M E ( E S P )

D I E S E L P A R T I C U L A T E F I L T E R S Y S T E M

In addition to the catalytic converter, this ﬁ lter contributes actively to the preserving of air quality, by collecting the

polluting particles that have not been burnt off. Black exhaust fumes are thus eliminated.

Clogging of the particle ﬁ lter

This alert is caused by the particle ﬁ lter starting to be saturated (in exceptionally prolonged urban driving, for example:

reduced speed, trafﬁ c jams, etc.).
To regenerate the ﬁ lter, it is advised to drive, as soon as possible when trafﬁ c conditions permit, at a speed of 60 km / h

or more for at least 5 minutes, until the alert message disappears. If this alert persists, contact a CITROËN dealer.

To regenerate the ﬁ lter, it is advised to drive, as soon as possible when trafﬁ c conditions permit, at a speed of 60 km / h

Note: If the vehicle has been running for long periods at very low speeds or at idle, vapour emissions may be seen
coming from the exhaust under acceleration. These have no consequences for the running of the vehicle or for the
environment.

DIESEL additive level

If the additive level is low, it is necessary to top up the additive level.
Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

O V E R S P E E D A L E R T

Overspeed alert

Function for keeping to a desired maximum speed.
A short press on control E activates this function (the warning lamp lights up).
To pre-set or modify the desired alert speed, when you have reached this
speed, give a long press on control E (located on the dashboard central

panel) until you hear a conﬁ rmation gong.
An audible signal indicates that the programmed speed is being exceeded.

To cancel

Give another short press on control E to deactivate this function (the warning
lamp goes out).
Note:

The overspeed alert only functions for speeds above around 30 km/h

(around 18 mph).

Citroen C2 (2008 year). Instruction - part 3