Driving
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Operation
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
The information appears in the in-
strument panel in the form of an as-
cending or descending arrow.
Warning
There is a risk of damaging the
gearbox:
The number displayed is the current gear.
Gear shift recommendations should not be
considered compulsory. In fact, the road layout,
the traffic density and safety remain the
deciding factors when choosing the best
gear. The driver therefore remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the
indications issued by the system.
– 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.
In this case, the following steps will allow you to
take manually the gear selector out of mode P:
Apply the parking brake.
Warning
Do not try to start the engine by
pushing the vehicle.
This system cannot be deactivated.
► Insert a flat tip screwdriver into the lower
part of the gear selector plate to unclip its
cover (take care not to scratch the plastic
parts).
Emergency unlocking of gear selector
Tip
With an automatic gearbox, the
system is only active in manual operation.
Vehicles with automatic gearbox are equipped
with an electrically controlled parking lock
system.
The vehicle may be locked in Park mode or
unable to switch from mode P to other modes:
► Remove the gear selector cover by pulling
upwards.
Tip
► Press the solenoid switch downwards and
move the gear selector from P to N or to
another mode.
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 first gear.
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If the vehicle's battery is discharged.
Or if another electrical fault occurs.
Or if an accident occurs while the vehicle is
in Park mode.
Warning
If you have any problems carrying out
the procedure, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a towing professional to have the vehicle
towed.
– engaging reverse gear.
Hill start assist
This system keeps your vehicle briefly
Gear efficiency indicator
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
stationary (for approximately 2 seconds) when
making a hill start, while you transfer your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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