Driving
If the selector is not in position P, when
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.
► Selecting position M enables sequential
shifting between the six gears.
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the driver's door is opened or
► Push backwards to shift up a gear.
► Push forwards to shift down a gear.
The gearbox only changes gear if the road
speed and engine speed permit; apart from
this condition, the rules for automatic operation
temporarily apply.
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
► Return the gear selector to P; the audible
signal stops and the message disappears.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
D disappears, and the gears engaged appear in
succession on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the
gearactually activated is displayed.
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 M1
automatically.
The Sport programme is inactive in manual
operation.
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not
engaged correctly (gear selector between
two positions).
Malfunction
"Sport" programme
This special programme supplements the
automatic operation in specific conditions of use.
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on 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 3rd gear. It is possible to
feel a significant jolt (without risk for the gearbox)
while changing from P to R and from N to R.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
"Sport"
► Press this button, once the engine has
started.
"S" appears on the instrument panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Return to automatic operation
► At any time, press the selected button again
to quit the activated programme and return to
auto-adaptive mode.
There is a risk of damaging the gearbox:
– If the accelerator and brake pedals are
pressed simultaneously.
– In the event of a battery failure, forcing the
selector from position P to another position.
Switching the vehicle off
Before switching off 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, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
Manual operation
To limit fuel consumption during an
extended standstill with the engine
running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the
gear selector to N and apply the parking
brake.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
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