Driving
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily in the hill start assist
phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp is showing fixed on
the instrument panel.
The system never suggests:
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engaging first gear,
engaging reverse gear.
engaging a lower gear.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a short time when you
release the brake pedal.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.
Operating fault
Hill start assist
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a short
time when you release the brake pedal.
With a manual gearbox, if you are in first gear
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in D
or M.
With an electronic gearbox, if you are in D.
If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
System which keeps your vehicle stationary
for a short time (approximately two seconds)
when starting on a gradient, the time it takes
to move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
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Stop & Start
It is only active when:
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the vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The
engine restarts automatically – START mode –
as soon as you want to move off.
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certain conditions of gradient are met,
the driver's door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
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