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Starting-switching off the engine with the electronic key

Place the gear selector lever at P or N

for vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral with a manual gearbox.

Insert the electronic key in the reader.

Press the brake pedal for vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.

Starting the engine

For Diesel vehicles, in
temperatures below zero the
engine will not start until the
preheater warning lamp has
gone off.

If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.

F Briefly press the "START/STOP"

button.

The steering column unlocks and
the engine starts more or less
immediately (see the advice for
Diesel versions).

If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and
do not press the START/STOP button
again before the engine starts.

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Electronic key left in the
reader

If the electronic key is left in the reader,
on opening the driver's door a message
appears to warn you.

In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without any conditions. To do this,
press the "START/STOP" button for
about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks
as soon as the vehicle stops.

Emergency stop

Immobilise the vehicle.

Place the gear selector lever at P or N for

vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral with a manual gearbox.

Switching off the engine

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

F Briefly press the "START/STOP"

button

The engine stops and the
steering column locks.

Remove the electronic key from the reader.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

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Starting-switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

F With a manual gearbox

, place the gear

lever in neutral.

Press the clutch pedal fully.

or
F With an automatic gearbox, place the

gear selector on P or N.

Press the brake pedal fully.

Diesel vehicles

In temperatures below zero,
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp has
gone off.

Starting the engine

The presence of the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key in the recognition zone
is essential.
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the back-up reader.

If the electronic key is not detected,
a message is displayed. Move the
electronic key into the recognition zone
so that the engine can be started.
In the event of a problem, refer to the
section "Key not detected / Back-up
starting".

F Briefly press the "START/

STOP

" button while maintaining

pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.

If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in the
instrument panel screen.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering; a
message warns you when this is needed.

As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.

The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel versions.

If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the "START/STOP" button
again before the engine starts.

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Key not detected

When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and, after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, the engine does not start:
F

Place the gear selector at P or N for

vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.

Insert the electronic key in the back-up

reader.

With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP

" button.

The engine stops and the steering
column locks.

Immobilise the vehicle.

Place the gear selector at P or N for

vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral with a manual gearbox.

Switching off the engine

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

Do not leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.

Press the brake pedal on vehicles with an

automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
manual gearbox.

Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.

Back-up starting

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When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.

Emergency switch-off

In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without conditions.
Press the "START/STOP" button for
about 3 seconds.

In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

To confirm the instruction to

switch off the engine, press the
"START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds.

Back-up switch off

In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Switching the ignition on

(without starting)

With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.

With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on.

Press the "START/STOP" button,

the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.

Press the button again to switch off the

ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.

Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
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.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer if required.

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Electric parking brake

In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a
manual gearbox) or placing a chock at
one of the wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of the
parking brake.

The system provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake on
switching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever:
-

by briefly pulling the control lever to apply
the brake,

by briefly pushing the control lever, while
pressing the foot brake, to release.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment
of 15 inch wheels.

It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
during manual application or release.
After the parking brake has been applied, the
simultaneous flashing of the two indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the control
lever alerts you to the need to fully secure your
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual
gearbox) or by placing the gear selector
in position P

with an automatic gearbox,

or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels.
(E.g. parking on a very steep slope or on a
slope with a low battery).

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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,
not flashing.
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, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Manual operation

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".

Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F

press the brake pedal,

while 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: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the command is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
lever.

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With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine
is switched off

by pressing the START/STOP

button.

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".

With the engine stalled or in STOP
mode of Stop & Start, automatic
application does not take place.

In automatic mode, you can manually
apply or release the parking brake using
the control lever.

Automatic operation

Automatic release

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.

Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F

Manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch

pedal, engage 1

or reverse gear; press

the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pedal.

Automatic gearbox: select position D, M or

then press the accelerator.

Automatic application

With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check
that the front doors are correctly closed.

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Special cases

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".

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.

Parking the vehicle with the
brake released

In very cold conditions, it is
recommended that the parking brake
not be applied (risk of freezing).
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.

Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F

Switch off the engine.

Illumination of the warning lamps in the
instrument panel and control lever confirm
application of the parking brake,

Switch on the ignition again, without

starting the engine.

Release the parking brake manually by

pushing the control lever while keeping
your foot on the brake.

Switch off the ignition.

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Emergency braking

In the event of a failure of the main service
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 provide stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.

If a failure of the ABS and DSC systems occurs,
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.

The emergency braking should only be
used in an exceptional situation.

Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel going off.

Deactivating automatic operation

In some situations, such as very cold weather
or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be
necessary to deactivate automatic operation of
the system.
F

Start the engine.

Apply the parking brake with the control

lever, if it is released.

Take your foot off the brake pedal.

Push and hold the control lever in the

release direction for at least 10 seconds
and no more than 15 seconds.

Release the control lever.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Pull the control lever in the apply direction

for 2 seconds.

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

Release the control lever and the brake

pedal.

From this point the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.

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Operating faults

The various alert situations are described in the table below.
In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Situations

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and this
warning lamp:

- Automatic release is not available.
- If you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on acceleration

when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps:

- Secondary braking does not have full power.
- If automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on acceleration

when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps:

-  Automatic application is not available: use the control lever.
-  The electric parking brake can only be used manually.
-  If automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed on

acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual
release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps:

- If manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty.
- The automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are

automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.

- You can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running.

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Situations

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps:

The parking brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.
When stationary

, to immobilise your vehicle:

- Pull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel.

If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:
- Park on a level surface.
- Engage a gear with a manual gearbox, or place the gear selector at position P

with an automatic gearbox.

- If possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps:

- The parking brake does not have its full performance to securely hold the vehicle

in all situations.

You should make your vehicle safe:
- Park on a level surface.
- Engage a gear with a manual gearbox, or place the gear selector at position P

with an automatic gearbox.

- If possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the parking
brake is not correctly applied.
As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake,
using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.

Display of the message "Battery fault" and this warning lamp: - The state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the

vehicle in a safe place: engage a gear with a manual gearbox or fit a chock to
one of the wheels.

- Once the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to

release the parking brake, call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
moving off on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This system only operates when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

- certain conditions of slope are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in first gear or neutral with

a manual gearbox,

- provided you are in position D or M with an

automatic gearbox.

Operation

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.

Operating fault

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.

Do not get out of the vehicle while it is
being held in the hill start assist phase.
If you have to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp (and the
warning lamp P in the lever of the
electric parking brake) are on fixed (not
flashing).

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5-speed manual

gearbox

Engaging reverse gear

With the clutch pedal fully down, place the

gear lever in neutral.

Push the gear lever to the right then

backwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

6-speed manual

gearbox

Engaging 5

or 6

gear

Move the lever fully to the right to

engage 5

or 6

gear.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

Engaging reverse gear

Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3

or 4

gear by

mistake).

Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

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Automatic gearbox

This gearbox offers two driving modes.
-

automated

mode for automatic

management of the gears by the gearbox,
without any action on the part of the driver,

manual

mode for sequential gear changing

by the driver using the steering mounted
paddles.

Park.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

applied or released.

- Starting the engine.
R.

Reverse.

- Reversing, vehicle stationary and engine at

idle.

Neutral.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

applied.

- Starting the engine.
D.

Automatic operation.

Manual operation with sequential changing

of the six gears.

Gear selector lever

To select position P

, move the gear

selector to the highest position
(towards R), then push it forwards and
then to the left.
Only engage it when the vehicle is at a
complete stop. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Ensure that the gear
selector is correctly positioned.

To move the gear selector, switch on
the ignition or start the engine.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
it is not possible to move the gear
selector.

To come out of position P, move the
gear selector to the right to the desired
position, while keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.

It is possible to change from one mode
to the other at any time.
With the automated mode, you can
temporarily take control of the gear
changes at any time.

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