Driving
– engaging reverse gear.
the instrument panel, accompanied by the
display of a message.
Operation
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Hill start assist
This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a
hill start, while you transfer your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
The system is only active when:
Stop & Start (Petrol)
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving off 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.
Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the
vehicle is held for a short time when the driver
releases the brake pedal:
– If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual
gearbox.
– If mode D, M or L is selected on an automatic
gearbox.
– If mode D or C is selected on the drive
selector.
– The vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal.
– Certain slope conditions are met.
– The driver’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is
being held temporarily by hill start
assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle
with the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually. Then check that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the electric parking brake control are
on fixed.
The function does not affect the functionalities
of the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
To deactivate/reactivate the function:
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, using the
parking brake to immobilise the vehicle
interrupts its operation.
Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a short time when the driver releases the
brake pedal.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction,
these warning lamps light up on
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