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Driving
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear ashes for a few seconds, then the
gear actually engaged is shown.
It is possible to change from position D to
position M at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very
slowly, the gearbox selects gear 1 automatically.
The Sport and Snow programmes are inactive
in manual operation.
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not
engaged correctly (gear selector between
two positions).
Switching o󰀨 the vehicle
Before switching o󰀨 the engine, it is possible to
engage position
P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
If the gear selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is
switched o󰀨, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
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Return the gear selector to P; the audible
signal stops and the message disappears.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by an
audible signal and a message is displayed, when
the ignition is switched on.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd
gear. You may feel a
signicant jolt (without risk to the gearbox) when
changing from P to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100
km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualied workshop.
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:
–
If the accelerator and brake pedals are
depressed simultaneously.
– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position P to another position.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine)
This system is designed to reduce fuel
consumption by recommending the most suitable
gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and
the vehicle's equipment, the system may
recommend skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the
conguration of the road, the tra󰀩c density and
safety remain determining factors when choosing
the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not to follow
the system’s advice.
The system cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears on the
instrument panel, in the form of an arrow
and the recommended gear.
The system adapts the gear change
instructions according to the driving
conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style
(e.g.
power demand, acceleration, braking).
The system never suggests:
– engaging rst gear.
–
engaging reverse gear.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red
lights, tra󰀩c jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving o󰀨 again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not a󰀨ect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.