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Never drive with the parking brake

applied. Risk of overheating and

damage to the braking system!

Driving

recommendations

►ꢀ Observe the driving regulations and remain

vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.

►ꢀ Monitor your environment and keep your

hands on the wheel to be able to react to

anything that may happen any time.

►ꢀ Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for

braking and maintain a longer safety distance,

especially in bad weather.

Do not park the vehicle or leave the

engine running on a flammable

surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The

exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot,

even several minutes after the engine stops.

Risk of fire!

If you have to drive on a flooded road:

►ꢀ drive as slowly as possible without stalling.

In all cases, do not exceed 10 km/h,

►ꢀ do not stop and do not switch off the

engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety

conditions allow, make several light brake

applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

►ꢀ Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that

require close attention (such as adjustments).

►ꢀ During long trips, take a break every two

hours.

Never leave a vehicle unattended

with the engine running. If you have

to leave your vehicle with the engine

running, apply the parking brake and put the

gearbox into neutral.

Important!

Never leave children inside the

vehicle unsupervised.

Never leave the engine running in a

closed space without sufficient

ventilation. Internal combustion engines

emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon

monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

Starting / Switching off

the engine

On flooded roads

Key ignition switch

We strongly advise against driving on flooded

roads, as this could cause serious damage

to the engine and gearbox, as well as to the

electrical systems of your vehicle.

In severe wintry conditions, let the

engine run for 4 minutes before

moving off, to ensure the correct operation

and durability of the mechanical

components of your vehicle (engine and

gearbox).

It has 4 positions:

Driving

A warning pop-up is displayed on the

cluster if the user does not press the

clutch pedal to start the engine.

6-speed manual gearbox

1. Stop

Inserting and removing the key, steering

column locked.

2. ACC

Steering column unlocked, use of the

vehicle's electric equipment.

3. ON (Ignition)

Steering column unlocked, ignition on,

engine running.

4. Starting

Engaging 5^thor 6^thgear

►ꢀ Move the gear selector fully to the right to

In certain cases, you may have to apply

significant force to move the steering

wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).

engage 5^thor 6^thgear.

Failure to follow this instruction could

cause permanent damage to the

gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3^rdor

4^thgear).

►ꢀ Operate the starter motor by turning the key

to position 4 without pressing the accelerator

pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine

starts, release the key.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the

key or the remote control. It would

weigh down on its shaft in the ignition

switch and could cause a malfunction.

Engaging reverse gear

After a cold start, preheating the

catalytic converter can cause

noticeable engine vibrations for anything up

to 2 minutes while stationary with the

engine running (accelerated idle speed).

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or portable devices to be charged.

If the engine does not start straight

away, switch off the ignition. Wait a

few seconds before operating the starter

motor again. If the engine does not start

after a few attempts, do not keep trying - risk

of damaging the starter motor, the battery

and the engine.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied:

►ꢀ Place the gear lever in neutral then fully

press the clutch pedal.

►ꢀ Raise the ring under the knob and move the

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

►ꢀ Insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code.

►ꢀ Unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering wheel and

the key.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

In mild conditions, do not leave the

engine at idle to warm up but move off

straight away and drive at moderate speed.

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