Get Driving -> Automatic gearbox Guide for Citroen Spacetourer Van First Generation (2019-2024)

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Only engage reverse gear when the

P. Park.

To move the selector, switch on the

ignition or start the engine.

When the battery charge is too low, it will

not be possible to move the selector.

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking

vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

brake applied or released.

Starting the engine.

R. Reverse.

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle

stationary, engine at idle.

N. Neutral.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting the engine:

always select neutral,

press the clutch pedal.

Steering mounted controls

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking

brake applied.

Starting the engine.

Automatic gearbox

D. Automatic operation.

Six or eight-speed automatic gearbox with

steering wheel-mounted selector. It also offers

a manual mode with gear changes via steering

mounted paddles located behind the steering

wheel.

M. Manual operation with sequential

changing of the gears.

To come out of position P, shift the

selector to the right to the required

position, while pressing the brake pedal to

the floor.

+. Control paddle to change up, to the right

of the steering wheel.

Gear selector

F Pull the "+" control paddle towards you to

change up.

To select position P, move the selector to

the uppermost position (towards R), then

push it forwards, then to the left.

-. Control paddle to change down, to the left

of the steering wheel.

Only engage it when the vehicle is

completely stationary. In this position, the

front wheels are locked. Ensure that the

selector is positioned correctly.

F Pull the "-" control paddle towards you to

change down.

The steering mounted paddles do not

allow neutral to be selected, nor reverse

gear to be engaged or disengaged.

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F If the parking brake is released, the vehicle

moves off.

Displays on the instrument panel

If these conditions are not met, an audible

signal is issued together with a message.

If the parking brake is applied and automatic

mode is activated, accelerate gradually.

If P is displayed on the instrument panel

but the gear selector is in another position,

move the selector to position P to allow

the engine to be started.

If the parking brake does not release

automatically, check that the front doors

are properly closed.

F With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

F Select automatic mode (position D),

sequential mode (position M) or reverse

(position R).

Never press the brake and accelerator

pedals at the same time. Braking or

accelerating must be done with the

right foot only. Pressing the two pedals

simultaneously risks damaging the

gearbox.

When you move the selector, the indicator

corresponding to its position is displayed on the

instrument panel.

Parking.

If you do not press the brake

pedal when trying to move

the gear selector out of

position P, this warning lamp

or this symbol appears on

the instrument panel with the

message "Shift automatic

gearbox to P", the P symbol

flashes and a beep sounds.

Reverse.

Neutral.

If position R, D or M is selected when the

engine is running at idle, with the brakes

released, the vehicle moves even without

the accelerator being pressed.

Drive (Automatic operation).

1 to 6 or 8. Gears engaged during manual

operation.

Invalid value during manual

operation.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle when the engine is running.

When carrying out maintenance with the

engine running, apply the parking brake

and select position P.

Starting the vehicle

F With your foot on the brake pedal, select

position P or N.

F Check that the display on the instrument

panel agrees with the position engaged.

F Gradually release the brake pedal.

F Start the engine.

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Never select position N while the vehicle

Temporary control of gear

changing

Automatic mode

is moving. If position N is selected by

mistake while driving, allow the engine

to return to idle, then select position D to

accelerate.

Select position D.

D and the gear engaged appear in the

instrument panel.

Never select position P or R unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

If you wish to engage reverse gear,

to prevent jolting, do not accelerate

immediately after selecting R.

The gearbox operates in auto-adaptive mode,

without any action by the driver. It continuously

selects the gear best suited to the following

parameters:

optimisation of fuel consumption,

style of driving,

road conditions,

You can temporarily take control of gear

changes using the steering mounted control

paddles "+" and "-". The gear change

instruction is acted on if the engine speed

permits.

This function allows you to anticipate certain

situations, such as overtaking another vehicle

or approaching a bend in the road.

After a few moments with no action on the

control paddles, the gearbox returns to

automatic operation.

Selection of position R is accompanied by

the sound of a beep.

vehicle load.

For maximum acceleration without touching

the selector, press the accelerator fully down

(kick-down). The gearbox changes down

automatically or holds the gear selected until

the maximum engine speed is reached.

When braking, the gearbox changes down

automatically to provide effective engine

braking.

In the event of a battery failure, you

must place the chocks supplied with the

vehicle tools against one of the wheels to

immobilise the vehicle.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not change to a higher gear for

safety reasons.

Manual mode

F Select position M.

F Use the steering mounted control paddles

"+" and "-" to change gears.

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

The gears engaged are displayed in sequence

in the instrument panel.

When the vehicle is stationary or moving very

slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 1.

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In sequential mode, it is not necessary to

release the accelerator pedal when changing

gear.

Changing from one gear to another only

occurs if the vehicle speed and engine speed

conditions allow; otherwise the gearbox will

operate temporarily in automatic mode.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the

gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then

the gear actually engaged is displayed.

door is opened or approximately 45 seconds

after the ignition is switched off, an audible

signal sounds and a message appears:

F reposition the lever to position P; the

audible signal stops and the message

disappears.

Whatever the parking circumstances, you must

apply the parking brake manually to immobilise

the vehicle if automatic operation has been

deactivated.

Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Gear efﬁciency indicator

This system reduces fuel consumption by

recommending the most appropriate gear.

Operation

In all circumstances, ensure that the

selector is in position P before leaving

your vehicle.

Depending on the driving situation and your

vehicle's equipment, the system may advise

you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can

follow this instruction without engaging the

intermediate gears.

Gear efficiency recommendations are for

information only. 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.

Invalid value during manual operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear

is not engaged correctly (selector

between two positions).

In the event of a battery failure, use the

chock to immobilise your vehicle.

You can change mode at any time by

moving the gear selector from D to M or

vice versa.

Operating fault

If the gearbox malfunctions, the

Service warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, accompanied

by a message and an audible signal.

This function cannot be deactivated.

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can

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.

In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up

mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may then

feel a substantial jolt when changing from P to

R and from N to R. This jolt will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is

only active in manual mode.

If the lever is not in position P, when the driver's

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