Citroën C4 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

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Safety

Rules:

–  A position that is 

i-Size

 compatible is also 

compatible with 

R1

, 

R2

 and 

F2X

, 

F2

, 

B2

.

–  A position that is 

R3

 compatible is also 

compatible for 

R1

 and 

R2

.

–  A position that is 

F3

 compatible is also 

compatible for 

F2X

 and 

F2

.

–  A position that is 

B3

 compatible is also 

compatible with 

B2

.

(a)

Universal child seat: child seat that can be 

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(b)

To install a "

rearward facing

" child seat at 

this seat position, the front passenger airbag 

must be deactivated ("

OFF

").

(c)

Only a "

forward facing

" child seat is 

authorised at this seat position with the front 

passenger airbag activated ("

ON

").

(d)

For a seat with height adjustment, adjust the 

seat to the highest position and move it fully 

back, with the backrest straightened.

For a seat without height adjustment, 

move the seat fully back, with the backrest 

straightened.

(e)

Never install a child seat with a support leg 

on the centre rear seat.

(f)

Seats not fitted with "ISOFIX" mountings.

(g)

Adjust the front passenger seat to the 

middle longitudinal position with the 

backrest straightened. 

(h)

For a "rearward facing" and/or "forward 

facing" universal child seat (U) in groups 0, 

0+, 1, 2 or 3.

(i)

For a "forward facing" universal child seat 

(UF) in groups 1, 2 or 3.

(j)

Depending on version, refer to the 

legislation in force in your country before 

installing a child in this seat position.

(k)

Adjust the front passenger seat to the fully 

backward position.

 

 

Key

Seat position where the installation of a 

child seat is forbidden.

Front passenger airbag 

deactivated

. 

Front passenger airbag 

activated

. 

Seat position suitable for the installation 

of a child seat secured using the seat belt 

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and 

universally approved "rearward facing" 

and/or "forward facing"

 (

U

) for all sizes and 

weight groups.

Seat position suitable for the installation 

of a child seat secured using the seat belt 

and 

universally approved "forward facing"

 

(

UF

) for groups 

1

, 

2

 & 

3

 only.

Seat position authorised for the 

installation of an 

i-Size

 child seat.

Seat position not suitable for the 

installation of a child seat with support 

leg.

Presence of a 

Top Tether

 anchorage 

point at the rear of the backrest, 

authorising the installation of a 

universal ISOFIX 

child seat

.

"Rearward facing" 

ISOFIX

 child seat: 

– 

R1

: 

ISOFIX

 child seat for a 

baby

.

– 

R2

: 

ISOFIX reduced size

 child seat.

– 

R3

: 

ISOFIX large size

 child seat.

"Forward facing" 

ISOFIX

 child seat: 

– 

F2X

: 

ISOFIX

 child seat 

for toddlers

.

– 

F2

: 

ISOFIX reduced height

 child seat.

– 

F3

: 

ISOFIX full height

 child seat.

Booster

 child seat: 

– 

B2

: 

reduced width booster

 seat.

– 

B3

: 

full width booster

 seat.

Seat position where the installation of an 

ISOFIX

 child seat is forbidden.

For seat adjustments, refer to the table 

"

Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child 

seats

".

Manual child lock

The system prevents a rear door from being 

opened using its interior handle.

The control is located on the edge of each rear 

door (marked by a label on the bodywork).

Activation/Deactivation

 

 

►  To activate, turn the built-in key fully:

•  To the right on the left-hand rear door.

•  To the left on the right-hand rear door.

►  To deactivate, turn it in the opposite direction.

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Driving recommendations

►  Observe the driving regulations and remain 

vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.

►  Monitor your environment and keep your 

hands on the wheel to be able to react to 

anything that may happen any time.

►  Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for 

braking and maintain a longer safety distance, 

especially in bad weather.

►  Stop the vehicle before performing operations 

that require sustained attention (e.g. settings).

►  During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.

Important!

Never leave the engine running in a 

closed space without sufficient 

ventilation.

 Internal combustion engines emit 

toxic exhaust gases such as carbon 

monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

In very severe wintry conditions 

(temperature below -23°C), let the engine 

run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure 

the correct operation and durability of the 

mechanical components of your vehicle 

(engine and gearbox).

Never drive with the parking brake 

applied

. Risk of overheating and 

damaging the braking system!

Never park the vehicle and never 

leave the engine running on a 

flammable surface (e.g. dry grass, dead 

leaves).

The vehicle exhaust system is very 

hot, even several minutes after the engine 

stops. Risk of fire!

Never drive on surfaces covered with 

vegetation (e.g. tall grass, 

accumulated dead leaves, crops, debris) 

such as a field, a country lane overgrown 

with bushes or a grassy verge.

This vegetation could come into contact with 

the vehicle's exhaust system or other systems 

which are very hot. Risk of fire!

Make sure you do not leave any item in 

the passenger compartment which could 

act like a magnifying glass under the effect of 

the sun's rays and cause a fire. Risk of fire or 

damage to interior surfaces!

Never leave the vehicle unattended, 

with the engine running

. If you have to 

leave your vehicle with the engine running, 

apply the parking brake and put the gearbox 

into neutral or position 

N

 or 

P

 (depending on 

the type of gearbox).

Never leave children inside the vehicle 

unsupervised

.

On flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded 

roads, as this could cause serious damage to the 

engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's 

electrical systems.

 

 

If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a 

flooded section of road:

►  Check that the depth of the water does not 

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that 

might be generated by other users.

►  Deactivate the Stop & Start function.

►  Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In 

all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).

►  Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety 

conditions allow, make several light brake 

applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

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Noise (Electric)

On the outside

Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when 

driving, the driver must pay particular attention.

When manoeuvring, the driver must always 

check the vehicle's immediate surroundings.

At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the 

pedestrian horn warns other road users of the 

vehicle’s presence.

Cooling the traction battery

The cooling fan comes on during 

charging to cool the on-board charger and the 

traction battery.

On the inside

During use, you may hear certain perfectly 

normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such 

as:

–  Traction battery relay when starting.

–  Vacuum pump when braking.

–  Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.

–  Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.

Towing

Driving with a trailer places greater 

demands on the towing vehicle and 

particular care must be taken.

Do not exceed the maximum towable 

weights.

At altitude:

 reduce the maximum load by 

10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower 

air density at high altitudes decreases engine 

performance.

New vehicle:

 do not tow a trailer until the 

vehicle has driven at least 620 miles 

(1,000 kilometres).

If the outside temperature is high, let the 

engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the 

vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.

Before setting off

Nose weight

►  Distribute the load in the trailer so that the 

heaviest items are as close as possible to the 

axle and the nose weight (at the point where it 

joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum 

permitted without exceeding it.

Tyres

►  Check the tyre pressures of the towing 

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the 

recommended pressures.

Lighting

►  Check the electrical signalling on the trailer 

and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.

If a genuine CITROËN towing device is 

used, the rear parking sensors will be 

deactivated automatically to avoid the audible 

signal.

When driving

Cooling

Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant 

temperature to increase. The maximum towable 

load depends on the gradient and the exterior 

temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not 

increase with engine speed.

►  Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to 

limit the amount of heating produced.

►  Pay constant attention to the coolant 

temperature.

If this warning lamp and the 

STOP

 

warning lamp come on, stop the 

vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as 

possible.

Brakes

Using the engine brake is recommended to limit 

the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances 

are increased when towing a trailer.

Side wind

Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more 

susceptible to wind when towing.

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Anti-theft protection

Electronic immobiliser

The keys contain a code, which must be 

recognised by the vehicle before starting is 

possible.

If the system malfunctions, indicated by the 

display of a message, the engine will not start.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Starting / Switching off the 

engine with the key

Key ignition switch

 

 

It has 3 positions:

– 

1. Stop

: inserting and removing the key, 

steering column locked.

– 

2. Ignition

: steering column unlocked, ignition 

on, Diesel preheating, engine running.

– 

3. Starting

.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key 

or the remote control. It would weigh 

down on its shaft in the ignition switch and 

could cause a malfunction.

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric 

equipment or the charging of accessories.

Once the state of charge of the battery drops to 

the reserve level, the system switches to energy 

economy mode: the power supply is cut off 

automatically to preserve the remaining battery 

charge. 

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied:

►  With a 

manual gearbox

, place the gear lever 

in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.

►  With an 

automatic gearbox

, place the gear 

selector in mode 

N

 or 

P

 then depress the brake 

pedal.

►  Insert the key into the ignition switch; the 

system recognises the code.

►  Unlock the steering column by simultaneously 

turning the steering wheel and the key.

In certain cases, you may need to apply 

significant force to move the steering 

wheel (e.g. wheels turned to full lock).

►  With a 

petrol engine

, operate the starter 

motor by turning the key to position 

3

 without 

pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine 

starts. Once the engine has started, release the 

key and allow it to return to position 

2

.

Petrol engines

After a cold start, preheating the catalytic 

converter can cause noticeable engine 

vibrations, for anything up to 2 minutes 

(accelerated idle speed).

►  With a 

Diesel engine

, turn the key to position 

2

, to activate the engine preheating system.

Wait until this warning lamp goes off on 

the instrument panel, then turn the key to 

position 

3

 without pressing the accelerator pedal, 

to operate the starter motor. Once the engine 

has started, release the key and allow it to return 

to position 

2

.

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp 

may stay on for a longer period. When 

the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not 

come on.

In mild conditions, do not leave the engine 

to warm up while stationary, but move off 

straight away and drive at moderate speed.

If the engine does not start straight away, 

switch off the ignition. Wait a few 

seconds before operating the starter motor 

again. If the engine does not start after a few 

attempts, do not keep trying - risk of 

damaging the starter motor and the engine!

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

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Switching off the engine

►  Immobilise the vehicle.

►  With the engine at idle, turn the key to 

position 

1

.

►  Remove the key from the ignition switch.

►  To lock the steering column, turn the steering 

wheel until it locks.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering 

column, it is recommended that the 

wheels be returned to the straight ahead 

position before switching off the engine.

Never switch off the ignition before the 

complete immobilisation of the vehicle. 

With the engine off, the braking and steering 

assistance systems are also cut off - risk of 

loss of control of the vehicle!

Check that the parking brake is correctly 

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in 

your possession and lock the vehicle.

Energy economy mode

After the engine has stopped (position 

1. Stop

), 

for a maximum combined duration of 30 minutes, 

you can still use functions such as the audio and 

telematics system, courtesy lamps or dipped 

beam headlamps.

For more information on 

Energy 

economy mode

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Key left in

When the driver's door is opened, a 

message is displayed, accompanied by an 

audible signal, if the key has been left in the 

ignition switch in position 

1

.

If the key has been left in the ignition switch 

in position 

2

, the ignition will be switched off 

automatically after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to 

position 

1

, then back to position 

2

.

Starting/switching off the 

engine with Keyless Entry 

and Start

The electronic key must be present in the 

passenger compartment.

The electronic key is also detected in the 

boot.

If the electronic key is not detected, a 

message is displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine 

can be started or switched off.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key 

not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up 

switch-off" section.

Starting

 

 

►  With a 

manual gearbox

, place the gear lever 

in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.

►  With an 

automatic gearbox

, select mode 

P

 

or 

N

 and press the brake pedal.

►  Press the "

START/STOP

" button while 

maintaining pressure on the pedal until the 

engine starts.

Diesel engines

In negative temperatures and/or when the 

engine is cold, starting takes place only after the 

preheating warning lamp goes out.

If this warning lamp comes on after 

pressing the "

START/STOP

" button:

►  Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not 

press the "

START/STOP

" button again until the 

engine is running.

In all circumstances, if one of the starting 

conditions is not met, a message is displayed.

In some circumstances, a message indicates 

that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel 

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while pressing the "

START/STOP

" button to 

assist unlocking of the steering column.

Petrol engines

With Petrol engines, after a cold start, 

pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause 

noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up 

to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).

If the engine stalls, release the clutch 

pedal and fully depress it again, the 

engine will restart automatically.

Switching off

►  Immobilise the vehicle using the parking 

brake.

►  With a 

manual gearbox

, ideally put the gear 

lever into neutral.

►  With an 

automatic gearbox

, ideally select 

mode 

P

 or 

N

.

►  Press the "

START/STOP

" button.

In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn 

the steering wheel to lock the steering column.

On certain versions with an automatic gearbox 

(EAT8), the steering column does not lock, but 

the gearbox locks in mode 

P

.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 

engine will not stop.

With the engine off, the braking and 

steering assistance systems are also cut 

off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!

Never leave your vehicle with the 

electronic key still inside.

Switching on the ignition 

without starting the engine

 

 

With the electronic key in the passenger 

compartment, pressing the "

START/STOP

" 

button, 

without depressing any of the pedals

, 

allows the ignition to be switched on without 

starting the engine.

►  Press this button again to switch off the 

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Key not detected

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column, 

to enable the engine to be started if the system 

fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or 

if the battery in the electronic key is flat.

 

 

►  Place and hold the remote control against the 

reader.

► 

With a manual gearbox

, place the gear lever 

in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.

► 

With an automatic gearbox or a drive 

selector

, select mode 

P

, then depress the brake 

pedal.

►  Press the "

START/STOP

" button.

The engine starts.

Back-up switch-off

 

 

If the electronic key is not detected or is no 

longer in the recognition zone, a message 

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appears in the instrument panel when closing a 

door or trying to switch off the engine.

►  To confirm the instruction to switch off the 

engine, press the "

START/STOP

" button for 

approximately 5 seconds.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key, 

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Emergency switch-off

In case of emergency only, the engine can be 

switched off without conditions (even when 

driving).

►  Press the "

START/STOP

" button for about 

5 seconds.

In this case, the steering column locks as soon 

as the vehicle stops.

Starting/Switching off the 

electric motor

Starting

The drive selector must be in mode 

P

.

►  If using a remote control key, depress the 

brake pedal and turn the key until it reaches 

position 

3

 (Start).

►  If using Keyless Entry and Start, depress the 

brake pedal and briefly press the "

START/STOP

" 

button.

►  Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the 

READY

 indicator lamp comes on and an audible 

signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is 

ready to drive.

►  With your foot on the brake, select mode 

D

 

or 

R

.

►  Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.

On starting, the instrument panel lights up and 

the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral" 

position. The steering column automatically 

unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the 

steering wheel move).

Switching off

►  If using a remote control key, turn the key 

fully to position 

1 (Stop)

.

►  If using Keyless Entry and Start, press the 

"

START/STOP

" button.

Before exiting the vehicle, check that:

–  The drive selector is in mode 

P

.

– The 

READY

 indicator lamp is off.

The drive selector moves automatically 

to mode 

P

 when the motor is switched off 

or when the driver's door is opened.

If the driver's door is opened while the 

required conditions for switching off are 

not met, an audible signal is emitted, 

accompanied by the display of a warning 

message.

For the procedures for switching on the 

ignition without starting the engine and 

those for back-up starting/switching off using 

the Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to 

the 

Starting/Switching off the engine 

using Keyless Entry and Start section

.

Manual parking brake

Release

 

 

►  Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press 

the release button, then lower the lever fully.

 / 

When driving the vehicle, if this 

warning lamp and the 

STOP

 

warning lamp come on, accompanied by an 

audible signal and the display of a message, this 

means that the parking brake is still applied or 

has not been fully released.

Application

►  Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise 

the vehicle.

When parking on a slope, turn the 

wheels against the kerb, apply the 

parking brake, engage a gear and switch off 

the ignition.

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Electric parking brake

In automatic mode, this system applies the 

parking brake when the engine is switched off 

and releases it when the vehicle moves off.

 

 

 

 

At any time, with the engine running:

►  To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the 

control.

►  To release it, briefly push the control while 

pressing the brake pedal.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

This automatic operation can be temporarily 

deactivated.

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on both on the 

instrument panel and on the control to 

confirm that the parking brake has been applied, 

accompanied by display of the message 

"

Parking brake applied

".

The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the 

release of the parking brake, accompanied by 

the display of the message "

Parking brake 

released

".

The indicator lamp flashes in response to a 

manual request to apply or release the brake. 

In the event of a battery failure, the 

electric parking brake will not operate. 

As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox, 

if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise 

the vehicle by engaging a gear.

As a safety measure, with an automatic 

gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake 

is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by 

placing the supplied chock against one of the 

wheels.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

 

 

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the 

parking brake is applied: the parking 

brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel 

and the control must be on fixed.

If the parking brake is not applied, there is an 

audible signal and a message is displayed on 

opening the driver's door.

Never leave a child alone inside the 

vehicle, as they could release the parking 

brake.

When the vehicle is parked: on a 

steep slope, heavily loaded or during 

towing

With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels 

toward the pavement and engage a gear.

With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector, 

turn the wheels toward the pavement and 

select mode 

P

.

When towing, the vehicle is approved for 

parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Manual operation

Manual release

With the ignition on or engine running:

►  Press the brake pedal.

►  While maintaining pressure on the brake 

pedal, briefly push the control.

If the brake pedal is not depressed, the 

parking brake is not released and a 

message is displayed.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary:

►  Briefly pull the control.

The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the 

application request.

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Automatic operation

Automatic release

First ensure that the engine is running and that 

the driver's door is closed.

The electric parking brake gradually releases 

automatically as the vehicle moves off.

With a manual gearbox

►  Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage 

first gear or reverse.

►  Depress the accelerator pedal and release 

the clutch pedal.

With an automatic gearbox

►  Depress the brake pedal.

►  Select mode 

D

, 

M

 or 

R

.

►  Release the brake pedal and depress the 

accelerator pedal.

With a drive selector

►  Depress the brake pedal.

►  Select mode 

D

, 

B

 or 

R

.

►  Release the brake pedal and depress the 

accelerator pedal.

With an automatic gearbox or drive 

selector, if the brake does not release 

automatically, check that the front doors are 

properly closed.

When stationary with the engine running, 

do not depress the accelerator pedal 

unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.

Automatic application

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake 

is applied automatically when the engine is 

switched off.

It is not applied automatically if the 

engine stalls or enters STOP mode with 

Stop & Start.

In automatic mode, the parking brake 

can be manually applied or released at 

any time using the control.

Special cases

Immobilising the vehicle with the 

engine running

To immobilise the vehicle with the engine 

running, briefly pull the control.

Parking the vehicle with the brake 

released

In very cold conditions (ice), applying the 

parking brake is not recommended.

To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or 

place the chocks against one of the wheels.

With an automatic gearbox or drive 

selector, mode 

P

 is automatically 

selected when the ignition is switched off. The 

wheels are blocked.

For more information on 

Free-wheeling

, refer 

to the corresponding section.

With an automatic gearbox or drive 

selector, while mode 

N

 is selected, 

opening the driver’s door triggers an audible 

signal. It stops when the driver's door closes 

again.

Deactivating automatic 

operation

In some situations, for example when it is 

extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan, 

breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate 

automatic operation of the system.

►  Start the engine.

►  Use the control to apply the parking brake, if 

it is released.

►  Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.

►  Keep the control pushed in the release 

direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds.

►  Release the control.

►  Depress and hold the brake pedal.

►  Pull the control in the application direction for 

2 seconds.

This indicator lamp on the instrument 

panel comes on to confirm deactivation of 

the automatic functions.

►  Release the control and the brake pedal.

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From this point onwards, only the manual 

functions, using the control, allow the parking 

brake to be applied and released.

►  Follow this procedure again to reactivate 

automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator 

lamp on the instrument panel going out).

Emergency braking

If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide 

effective braking or in exceptional circumstances 

(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle 

can be braked by sustained pulling on the 

electric parking brake control. Braking continues 

for as long as the control is kept pulled, and 

ceases when the control is released.

The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle 

during emergency braking.

If emergency braking malfunctions, the message 

"

Parking brake fault

" will be displayed on the 

instrument panel.

If the ABS and DSC systems 

malfunction, indicated by lighting 

one or both warning lamps on the instrument 

panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.

►  In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by 

successive and repeated "pull-release" actions 

on the electric parking brake control until the 

vehicle comes to a complete stop.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5

th

 or 6

th

 gear

►  Move the gear selector fully to the right to 

engage 5

th

 or 6

th

 gear.

Failure to follow this instruction could 

cause permanent damage to the gearbox 

(inadvertent engagement of 3

rd

 or 4

th

 gear).

Engaging reverse gear

 

 

►  Raise the ring under the knob and move the 

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the 

vehicle is stationary with the engine at 

idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate 

starting the engine:

–  Always select neutral.

–  Press the clutch pedal.

Automatic gearbox

Automatic 8-speed gearbox with push selector. 

It also offers a manual mode with gear changes 

via control paddles located behind the steering 

wheel.

Push selector

 

 

P.

Auto Park

Press this button to switch to Parking mode.

For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are 

blocked.

R.

Reverse

N.

Neutral

To free-wheel and move the vehicle, with the 

ignition off.

For more information on 

Free-wheeling

, refer 

to the corresponding section.

D.

Driving in automatic mode

The gearbox manages gear changes 

according to the style of driving, the road 

profile and the vehicle load.

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M.

Driving in manual mode

Press this button to switch to manual mode.

The driver changes gear using the steering-

mounted controls.

►  In mode 

N

, with your foot on the brake pedal, 

push without passing the point of resistance:

•  Forwards, mode 

R

 is selected.

•  Backwards, mode 

D

 is selected.

Release the selector fully after each push; it 

will then return to its initial position.

Special cases

To avoid mode 

N

 (quick change from 

D

 to 

R

 and 

back again):

►  In mode 

R

, push backwards past the point of 

resistance, mode 

D

 is selected.

►  In mode 

D

, push forwards past the point of 

resistance, mode 

R

 is selected.

►  To return to mode 

N

, push without passing 

the point of resistance.

Steering-mounted controls

(Depending on equipment)

In mode 

M

 or 

D

, the steering-mounted control 

paddles can be used to change gear manually.

They cannot be used to select neutral or to 

engage or disengage reverse gear.

 

 

►  Pull the "

+

" or "

-

" paddle towards you and 

release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.

Information displayed on 

the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox 

status is displayed on the instrument panel:

P

Parking

R

Reverse

N

Neutral

D1...8

Automatic forward gear

M1...8

Manual forward gear

The state of the gearbox remains displayed on 

the instrument panel for a few seconds after 

switching off the ignition.

Operation

Only appropriate mode change instructions are 

validated.

With the engine running, if it is necessary to 

depress the brake pedal to change modes, 

an alert message will be displayed on the 

instrument panel.

With the engine running and the brakes 

released, if 

R

, 

D

 or 

M

 is selected, the 

vehicle moves off, even without pressing the 

accelerator pedal.

Never depress the accelerator and brake 

pedals at the same time - risk of damage to 

the gearbox!

If you open the driver's door while mode 

N

 is engaged, an audible signal will 

sound. The audible signal stops when the 

driver's door is closed.

At very low speeds, opening the driver's 

door triggers the gearbox to switch to 

mode 

P

.

In the event of battery failure, it is 

essential to place the chock(s) supplied 

with the tool kit against one of the wheels to 

immobilise the vehicle.

Special aspects of automatic mode

The gearbox selects the gear that provides 

optimal performance based on ambient 

temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and 

driving style.

For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator 

fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes 

down automatically or holds the selected gear 

until the maximum engine speed is reached.

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Steering mounted controls allow the driver to 

temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed 

and engine speed conditions permit.

Special aspects of manual mode

The gearbox only changes from one gear to 

another if the vehicle speed and engine speed 

conditions permit.

Starting the vehicle

►  Fully depress the brake pedal.

►  Start the engine.

►  With your foot on the brake pedal, push once 

or twice backwards to select automatic mode 

D

, 

or forwards to shift into reverse gear 

R

.

►  Release the brake pedal.

►  Accelerate gradually to automatically release 

the electric parking brake.

The vehicle moves off immediately.

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing 

the vehicle.

Switching the vehicle off

Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode 

P

 is immediately engaged automatically when 

the ignition is switched off.

However, in mode 

N

, mode 

P

 will be engaged 

after a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-

wheeling mode).

Check that mode 

P

 has been engaged and 

that the electric parking brake was applied 

automatically; if not, apply it manually.

The corresponding indicator lamps on the 

gear selector and the electric parking 

brake control must be on, as well as the 

indicator lamps on the instrument panel.

Gearbox malfunction

This warning lamp comes on, 

accompanied by an audible signal and 

the display of a message.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h), 

keeping to the speed limit.

Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode

Mode 

D

 locks in third gear.

The paddles on the steering wheel do not work 

and mode 

M

 is no longer accessible.

You may feel a significant jolt on engaging 

reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.

Selector malfunction

Minor malfunction

This warning lamp comes on, 

accompanied by the display of a message 

and an audible signal.

Drive carefully.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may 

no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still 

displayed on the instrument panel.

Major malfunction

This warning lamp comes on, 

accompanied by the display of a 

message.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and 

switch off the ignition.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Drive selector (Electric)

 

 

The drive selector is a pulse selector with a 

regenerative braking function.

The drive selector provides traction control 

based on the driving style, the road profile and 

the vehicle load.

With regenerative braking activated, it also 

manages engine braking when the accelerator 

pedal is released.

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P.

Park

Button for parking the vehicle: the front 

wheels are locked (the button lights up to 

indicate that it is activated).

R.

Reverse

To engage reverse gear, with your foot on the 

brake pedal.

N.

Neutral

To move the vehicle with the ignition off and 

so allow it to free-wheel.

For more information on 

Free-wheeling

, refer 

to the corresponding section.

D.

Drive (automatic forward gear)

B.

Brake (regenerative braking)

Button for changing to Drive/automatic 

forward gear mode with regenerative braking 

function (the button lights up to indicate that it 

is activated).

Information displayed on 

the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on, the drive 

selector status is displayed on the instrument 

panel:

P

 : Park.

R

 : Reverse.

N

 : Neutral.

D

 : Drive (automatic forward gear).

B

 : Brake (automatic forward gear with 

regenerative braking function activated).

Operation

►  In mode 

N

, with your foot on the brake pedal, 

push without passing the point of resistance:

•  Forwards, mode 

R

 is selected.

•  Backwards, mode 

D

 is selected.

Release the selector fully after each push; it 

will then return to its initial position.

Special cases

To avoid mode 

N

 (quick change from 

D

 to 

R

 and 

back again):

►  In mode 

R

, push backwards past the point of 

resistance, mode 

D

 is selected.

►  In mode 

D

, push forwards past the point of 

resistance, mode 

R

 is selected.

►  To return to mode 

N

, push without passing 

the point of resistance.

Regenerative braking

With the Brake function and when 

decelerating

The Brake function emulates engine braking, 

slowing the vehicle with no need to depress the 

brake pedal. The vehicle slows more quickly 

when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.

The energy recovered when the accelerator 

pedal is released is then used to partially 

recharge the traction battery, thereby increasing 

the vehicle's driving range.

The resulting deceleration of the vehicle 

does not cause the brake lamps to come 

on.

►  From mode 

D

, press button 

B

 to activate/

deactivate the function (the button lights up when 

the function is activated).

B

 is displayed on the instrument panel.

The system status is not saved when the ignition 

is switched off.

In some situations (e.g. battery full, 

extreme temperatures), the amount of 

regenerative braking may be temporarily 

limited, resulting in less deceleration.

The driver must remain alert to traffic 

conditions and must always be ready to use 

the brake pedal.

With the brake pedal

When the brake pedal is depressed, the 

intelligent braking system automatically recovers 

some of the energy and uses it to recharge the 

traction battery.

This energy recovery also reduces use of the 

brake pads, thereby limiting their wear.

The driver may experience a different 

sensation when depressing the brake 

pedal compared to a vehicle without 

regenerative braking.

Driving modes

The driving modes available depend on the 

engine and equipment of the vehicle.

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Driving modes are selected using the following 

control:

 

 

 

 

►  Press the control to display the modes on the 

instrument panel.

When the message disappears, the selected 

mode is activated and remains indicated on the 

instrument panel (except 

Normal mode).

Whenever the ignition is switched on, 

Normal

 driving mode is selected by default.

Normal

To restore the default settings.

Eco

To reduce energy consumption by reducing the 

performance of the heating and air conditioning, 

without deactivating them.

Free-wheeling in 

Eco

 mode: depending on 

version, with the EAT8 gearbox, switching 

into "free-wheeling" is encouraged to slow the 

vehicle down without using engine braking. You 

can save fuel by taking your foot gradually and 

fully off the accelerator pedal in anticipation of 

slowing down.

To reduce consumption of the traction battery's 

electrical energy by limiting engine torque.

Sport

To obtain more dynamic driving with action 

on the accelerator and gear changes with an 

automatic gearbox.

Hill start assist

This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary 

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill 

start, while you transfer your foot from the brake 

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

The system is only active when:

–  The vehicle is completely stationary, with your 

foot on the brake pedal.

–  Certain slope conditions are met.

–  The driver’s door is closed.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 

held temporarily by hill start assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle 

with the engine running, apply the parking 

brake manually. Then check that the parking 

brake indicator lamp and the 

P

 indicator lamp 

in the electric parking brake control are on 

fixed.

The hill start assist function cannot be 

deactivated. However, using the parking 

brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its 

operation.

Operation

 

 

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, 

the vehicle is held for a short time when the 

driver releases the brake pedal:

–  If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual 

gearbox.

–  If mode 

D

 or 

M

 is selected on an automatic 

gearbox.

–  If mode 

D

 or 

B

 is selected on the drive 

selector.

 

 

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary 

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held 

for a short time when the driver releases the 

brake pedal.

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Malfunction

If the event of a malfunction, these 

warning lamps light up on the 

instrument panel, accompanied by the display of 

a message.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

Gear shift indicator

(Depending on engine)

This system is designed to reduce fuel 

consumption by recommending the most suitable 

gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and 

the vehicle's equipment, the system may 

recommend skipping one or more gears.

Gear engagement recommendations are 

not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the 

configuration of the road, the traffic density and 

safety remain determining factors when choosing 

the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains 

responsible for deciding whether or not to follow 

the system’s advice.

The system cannot be deactivated.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is 

only active in manual operation.

The information appears on the 

instrument panel, in the form of an arrow 

and the recommended gear.

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;

–  engaging reverse gear.

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start function puts the engine 

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during 

phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red 

lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically 

restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver 

indicates the intention of moving off again.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function 

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and 

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level 

when stationary.

The function does not affect the functionalities of 

the vehicle, in particular the braking.

Deactivation/Reactivation

The function is 

activated

 by default when the 

ignition is switched on.

The settings are changed via the 

Driving

/

Vehicle

 touch screen menu.

A message on the instrument panel confirms the 

change of status.

When the function is deactivated, if the engine 

was in standby, it restarts immediately.

Associated indicator lamps

Function activated. 

Function deactivated or malfunction. 

Opening the bonnet

Before doing anything under the bonnet, 

deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid 

any risk of injury caused by the engine 

restarting automatically.

Driving on flooded roads

Before entering into a flooded area, it is 

strongly recommended that you deactivate 

the Stop & Start system.

For more information on 

Driving 

recommendations

, particularly on flooded 

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

Operation

Main conditions for operation

–  The driver’s door must be closed.

–  The driver's seat belt must be fastened.