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Automatic gearbox

Mode selection

Displays in the instrument panel

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The position of the gear selector and the

driving mode are displayed in the right-hand

dial of the instrument panel.

A position grille associated with the gear selector

allows you to view the selected position.

Automatic gearbox which offers a choice

between the comfort of fully automatic

operation, enhanced by the sport and snow

programmes, or manual gear changing.

Two driving modes are provided:

F

Automatic mode: gear selector in

position D.

As a safety measure:

-

position P can be disengaged only

by pressing the brake pedal,

when a door is opened, an audible

signal is heard if the gear selector

is not in position P,

F

Manual mode: gear selector in position M.

SPORT programme: gear selector in

position D and button A pressed,

SNOW programme: gear selector in

position D and button B pressed.

-

automatic operation for electronic control

of the gears by the gearbox, associated

with:

F

-

always make sure that the gear

selector is in position P before you

leave your vehicle.

● a SPORT programme for a more

dynamic driving style,

● a SNOW programme to improve driving

when the grip is poor,

If the gearbox is in position P but the

position of the gear selector is different,

reposition the gear selector at P so that

you can start the vehicle.

-

manual operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

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Moving off

Park

Reverse gear

This position of the gear selector

is used to prevent the vehicle from

moving when you are stationary.

Only engage this position when the

F

To start the engine, the gear selector must

be in position P or N.

Operate the starter.

When the engine is running, place the gear

selector at R, D or M.

vehicle is stationary. To prevent

snatching, do not accelerate too soon

after selection.

F

To select position P, move the gear selector

back to the highest position (towards R),

then push it forwards and then to the left.

To exit position P, move the gear selector to

the right and then to the position you want.

Only engage this position when the vehicle

is completely stationary. In this position,

the front wheels are locked. Make sure that

the gear selector is correctly positioned.

F

Check in the instrument panel, the position

engaged.

F

Release the brake pedal and accelerate.

To avoid a possible difference between the

position of the gear selector and the actual

position of the gearbox, always come out

of position P with the ignition on and brake

pedal applied.

Neutral

Never select position N if the vehicle

is moving.

Otherwise, when the ignition is on or the engine

is running:

Never select position P or R if the

vehicle is not stationary.

If, while the vehicle is moving,

position N is engaged inadvertently,

allow the engine to idle before engaging

position D or M.

F

reposition the gear selector at position P,

put your foot on the brake pedal and then

select the gear you want.

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Automatic operation

Manual operation

For certain manoeuvres (for example

overtaking), you can obtain maximum

acceleration by pressing the accelerator pedal

hard down past the point of resistance, which

then produces an automatic change down to a

lower gear.

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When braking, the gearbox may change down

automatically in order to provide effective

engine braking.

If you lift your foot off the accelerator abruptly,

the gearbox will not engage a higher gear.

Position of the gear selector for manual gear

changing.

F

Move the gear selector to position D.

The gearbox continuously selects the

gear that is best suited to the following

conditions:

F

Move the gear selector to position M.

Push the gear selector towards the "+" sign

to change up a gear.

F

Pull the gear selector towards the "-" sign

to change down a gear.

-

driving style,

road profile,

vehicle load.

If the vehicle stops or reduces speed (for

example when approaching a stop sign), the

gearbox changes down automatically, to first

gear if the speed drops sufficiently.

The gearbox operates without requiring any

intervention on your part.

In manual mode, it is not necessary to release

the accelerator during gear changes.

Gear change instructions are accepted only if

the engine speed permits it.

The SPORT and SNOW programmes do not

operate in manual mode.

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SPORT and SNOW

programmes

SNOW programme "T"

A strong snatch may be felt when

selecting R for reverse gear.

F

With the gear selector in position D and the

engine running, press button B.

In the event of a fault, the gearbox is

blocked in one gear; do not exceed a

speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).

Do not turn off the engine while the gear

selector is in position D or R.

Never press the accelerator and brake

pedals simultaneously. Braking and

acceleration should be done with the

right foot only. Pressing both pedals

simultaneously may damage the

gearbox.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery

roads.

This programme makes moving off easier and

improves traction in conditions of poor grip.

T appears in the instrument panel.

These two special programmes supplement

the automatic operation in very particular

conditions of use.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Return to automatic

operation

F

At any time, press the button selected

again to exit from the programme engaged

and return to auto-adaptive mode.

SPORT programme "S"

F

With the gear selector in position D and the

engine running, press button A.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic

driving style.

If the temperature is below -23°C, the

engine should be left running at idle

for four minutes, in order to ensure the

correct operation and durability of the

engine and gearbox.

S appears in the instrument panel.

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