Citroën Berlingo (2022 year). Manual in english - page 8

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Locations for ISOFIX child seats

In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX mountings.

In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from 

A

 to 

G

, is indicated on the child seat 

next to the ISOFIX logo.

Weight of the child/indicative age

Under 10 kg

(group 0)

Up to about 6 

months old

Under 10 kg

(group 0)

Under 13 kg

(group 0+)

Up to about 1 year old

From 9 - 18 kg

(group 1)

From about 1 to 3 years old

Type of ISOFIX child seat

Carrycot

"rearward facing"

"rearward 

facing"

"forward facing"

ISOFIX size category

F

G

C

D

E

C

D

A

B

B1

B2

B3

Row 1 

(a)

Not ISOFIX

Row 2 

(b)

Rear seat 

behind the 

driver

IL (c)

IL

IUF/IL

Centre rear 

seat 

(f)

 and 

seat behind the 

front passenger

IL (d)

Row 3 

(b) (e)

Not ISOFIX

Key

(a)

 Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are driving before placing a child in this seat position.

(b)

 To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat, adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest straightened.

(c)

 Installing a carrycot on this seat may prevent the use of one or more of the other seats in this row.

(d)

 Adjust the front passenger seat without height adjuster to the fully back position.

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(e)

 Installing child seats with a support leg is prohibited in the third row.

(f)

 On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mountings.

IUF

 Seat suitable for installing a forward-facing ISOFIX Universal seat secured using the upper strap.

IL

 Seat suitable for an ISOFIX Semi-Universal child seat, which may be either:

–  rearward-facing, fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.

–  "forward facing" fitted with a support leg.

–  a carrycot fitted with an upper strap or a support leg.

For more information on 

ISOFIX child seats

 and in particular on securing the upper strap, refer to the corresponding section.

i-Size child seats

 

 

i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings 

A

.

These i-Size child seats also have:

–  either an upper strap that is attached to ring 

B

.

–  or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.

Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the 

ISOFIX mountings

, refer to the corresponding section.

Locations for i-Size child seats

In accordance with the new European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with i-Size 

approved ISOFIX mountings.

Seat position

i-Size child restraint system

Row 1 

(a)

Passenger seat

Not i-Size

Row 2 

(b) (c) (d)

i-U

Row 3 

(b)

Not i-Size

Key

(a)

 Refer to the current legislation in the country in which you are driving before placing a child in this seat position.

(b)

 To install a rearward-facing or forward-facing child seat on a rear seat, adjust the rear seat to the fully back position with the backrest straightened.

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(c)

 Adjust the front seat to its maximum height.

(d)

 On some versions, the central seat is not equipped with ISOFIX mountings.

i-U

 Suitable for forward-facing and rearward-facing "Universal" i-Size restraint systems.

i-UF

 Only suitable for forward-facing "Universal" i-Size restraint systems.

Manual child lock

 

 

 

 

Mechanical system to prevent opening of the 

sliding side door using its interior lever.

 

 

Locking/Unlocking

►  Rotate the control located on the edge of the 

side door 

up

 to 

lock

 it, or 

down

 to 

unlock

 it.

Electric child lock

 

 

 

 

Remote control system to prevent opening of 

the rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged 

doors or tailgate) using their interior controls.

Activation/Deactivation

 

 

 

 

 

 

►  With the ignition on, press this button to 

activate/deactivate the child lock.

When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is 

activated.

Any other status of the indicator lamp 

indicates a malfunction of the electric 

child lock.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

With the child lock activated, it is still 

possible to open the doors from outside.

This system is independent and in no 

circumstances does it take the place of 

the central locking control.

Check the status of the child lock each time 

you switch on the ignition.

Always keep the electronic key with you when 

leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.

In the event of a serious impact, the electric 

child lock is switched off automatically to 

permit the exit of the rear passengers.

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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 remote control contains an electronic chip 

which has a special code. When the ignition is 

switched on, this code must be recognised in 

order for starting to be possible.

A few seconds after switching off the ignition, 

this system locks the engine control system, 

therefore preventing the engine from being 

started in the event of a break-in.

In the event of a fault, you are informed 

by illumination of this warning lamp, an 

audible signal and a message on the screen.

The vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN 

dealer as soon as possible.

Starting/switching off the 

engine

Starting

The parking brake must be applied. 

► 

With a manual gearbox

, place the gear 

lever in neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal 

and keep the pedal down until the engine starts.

► 

With an automatic gearbox

, place the 

selector in position 

P

 then depress the brake 

pedal.

With the conventional key / With the 

remote control key

1. Stop

 position.

2. Ignition on

 position.

3. Starting

 position.

►  Insert the key into the ignition switch. The 

system recognises the starting code.

►  Unlock the steering column by simultaneously 

turning the steering wheel and the key.

In certain circumstances, you may have 

to turn the steering wheel firmly to move 

the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, 

for example).

►  Turn the key to position 

2

, Ignition On, to 

activate the engine pre-heating system.

►  Wait until this warning lamp goes off in 

the instrument panel, then turn the key to 

position 

3

 without pressing the accelerator pedal, 

to operate the starter motor until the engine 

starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the 

key so it returns to position 

2

.

The warning lamp does not come on if 

the engine is already warm. In some 

climatic conditions, the following 

recommendations should be followed:

–  In mild conditions, do not leave the engine 

at idle to warm up but move off straight away 

and drive at moderate speed.

–  Depending on version, if the air 

conditioning is activated and the exterior 

temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’s 

idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm, 

depending on the cooling requirements.

–  In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning 

lamp will stay on for a longer period after 

switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off 

before starting.

– In 

very severe wintry 

conditions

 (temperature below -23 °C), to 

ensure correct operation and durability of your 

vehicle’s mechanical components (engine 

and gearbox), 

leave the engine running for 

4 minutes

 before moving off.

Never leave the engine running in an 

enclosed area without adequate ventilation: 

internal combustion engines emit toxic 

exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. 

Danger of poisoning and death!

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With 

Petrol engines

, after a cold start, 

pre-heating the catalytic converter can 

cause noticeable engine vibrations when 

stationary, with the engine running, for 

anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle 

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 several attempts, do not keep 

trying: you risk damaging the starter motor 

and the engine.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

With the Keyless Entry and Start

 

 

►  Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in 

the recognition zone.

►  Press the "

START/STOP

" button. 

With a manual gearbox, the steering column 

unlocks and the engine starts more or less 

instantly.

With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine 

starts more or less instantly.

The warning lamp does not come on if 

the engine is already warm. In some 

climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the 

recommendations below:

–  In mild conditions, do not leave the engine 

to warm up while stationary, but move off 

straight away and drive at moderate speed.

–  Depending on version, if the air 

conditioning is activated and when the 

exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, the idle 

engine speed can accelerate up to 1,300 

rpm depending on the air conditioning 

requirements.

–  In wintry conditions, when the ignition is 

switched on, the duration of lighting of the 

preheating indicator lamp is extended. Wait 

until it goes off before starting the engine.

– In 

very severe wintry 

conditions

 (temperature below -23°C), 

to ensure correct operation and preserve 

the lifespan of the vehicle's mechanical 

components, engine and gearbox, 

leave the 

engine running for 4 minutes

 before moving 

off.

Never leave the engine running in an 

enclosed area without adequate ventilation: 

internal combustion engines emit toxic 

exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. 

Danger of poisoning and death!

With 

Petrol engines

, after a cold start, 

pre-heating the catalytic converter can 

cause noticeable engine vibrations when 

stationary, with the engine running, for 

anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle 

speed).

For 

Diesel vehicles

, when the 

temperature is below zero, 

starting will only occur once the pre-heating 

warning lamp goes off.

If this warning lamp comes on after pressing 

the "START/STOP" button, keep the brake 

or clutch pedal depressed until the warning 

lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/

STOP" button again, until the engine starts 

and is running. 

The "Keyless Entry and Start" system 

remote control must be within the 

recognition zone.

Never leave the vehicle with the engine 

running and with the remote control on your 

person.

If the remote control leaves the recognition 

zone, a message is displayed.

Move the remote control into the zone in 

order to be able to start the engine.

If one of the starting conditions is not 

met, a message is displayed on the 

instrument panel. In some circumstances, you 

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must turn the steering wheel while pressing 

the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking 

of the steering column. A message is 

displayed.

Switching off

►  Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at 

idle.

►  With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear 

lever into neutral.

►  With an automatic gearbox, ideally select 

position 

P

.

With the conventional key/With the 

remote control key

►  Turn the key all the way to position 

1 (Stop)

 

and remove it from the ignition.

►  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.

►  Check that the parking brake is correctly 

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Never switch off the ignition before the 

complete immobilisation of the vehicle. 

With the engine off, the braking and steering 

assistance systems are also turned off: risk of 

loss of control of the vehicle.

As a safety measure, never leave the 

vehicle without taking the remote control 

with you, even for a short time.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key 

or the remote control, which would weigh 

down on its blade in the ignition switch and 

could cause a malfunction.

Key left in the ignition

When opening the driver's door, an alert 

message is displayed, accompanied by 

an audible signal, to remind you that the key 

is still in the ignition switch at position 

1 

(Stop)

.

If the key has been left in the ignition switch 

at position 

2 (Ignition on)

, the ignition will be 

switched off automatically after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key 

to position 

1 (Stop)

, then back to position 

2 

(Ignition on)

.

With Keyless Entry and Start

►  With the remote control in the recognition 

zone, press the "

START/STOP

" button.

With a manual gearbox, the engine stops and 

the steering column locks.

With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine 

stops.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 

engine will not stop.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

–  only use mats which are suited to the 

fixings already present in the vehicle; these 

fixings must be used,

–  never place one mat on top of another.

The use of mats not approved by CITROËN 

may interfere with access to the pedals and 

hinder the operation of the cruise control / 

speed limiter.

The mats approved by CITROËN have two 

fixings located below the seat.

Starting/Switching off the 

electric motor

Starting

The drive selector must be in mode 

P

.

►  If using a conventional or remote control 

key, depress the brake pedal and turn the key 

to position 

3

 until the motor starts, without 

depressing the accelerator. As soon as the motor 

starts, release the key so it returns to position 

2

. 

►  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.

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►  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 conventional or 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.

Special case with Keyless 

Entry and Start

Switching on the ignition with 

Keyless Entry and Start

 

 

With the "Keyless Entry and Start" 

electronic key inside the vehicle, pressing 

the "

START/STOP

" button, 

without depressing 

any of the pedals

, allows the ignition to be 

switched on.

►  Press this button again to switch off the 

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

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 

back-up 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.

Remote control not recognised 

with Keyless Entry and Start

If the remote control is no longer in the 

recognition zone, a message appears on the 

instrument panel when closing a door or trying to 

switch off the engine.

►  Press the "

START/STOP

" button for about 

3 seconds to confirm switching off the engine, 

then contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Forced switch-off with Keyless Entry 

and Start

In case of emergency only, the engine can be 

switched off without conditions (even when 

driving).

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►  To do this, press and hold the "

START/

STOP

" button for about 5 seconds.

In this case, the steering column locks as soon 

as the vehicle stops.

"Key off" mode

"

Key off

" mode allows you to lock the vehicle 

while leaving the engine running without the 

key or Keyless Entry and Start being inside the 

vehicle.

This mode allows electrical devices to continue 

operating to ensure thermal comfort, vehicle 

security and operation of the vehicle systems 

needed for the task.

 

 

 

KEY

OFF

 

►  To activate or deactivate this mode, press this 

button (the button's indicator lamp is on when 

the mode is activated).

With an electric motor, this mode remains 

active for about 10 minutes after the 

vehicle is locked.

Manual parking brake

Application

►  With your foot on the brake pedal, pull 

the parking brake lever up to immobilise your 

vehicle.

Release on level ground

►  With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the 

parking brake lever up gently, press the release 

button, then lower the lever fully.

When the vehicle is being driven, this 

warning lamp coming on, accompanied 

by an audible signal and a message, indicates 

that the parking brake is still applied or has not 

been fully released.

When parking on a slope or on a steep 

slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the 

wheels against the kerb then apply the 

parking brake.

Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the 

application and release of the manual 

parking brake.

With a manual gearbox, engage a gear 

and then switch off the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, place the 

gear selector in position 

P

, then switch 

off the ignition.

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 deactivated in 

certain situations.

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

".

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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.

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 position 

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.

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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 a drive 

selector, if you open the driver's 

door while mode 

N

 is engaged, an audible 

signal will sound and mode 

P

 will be 

engaged. The audible signal stops when the 

driver's door is closed.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear

 

 

►  With the clutch pedal fully depressed, you 

must place the gear lever in neutral.

►  Move the gear lever to the right, then pull it 

back.

Only engage reverse gear when the 

vehicle is stationary with the engine at 

idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate 

engine starting:

–  always select neutral,

–  depress the clutch pedal.

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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 lever 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 

engine starting:

–  always select neutral,

–  depress the clutch pedal.

Automatic gearbox (Type 

1)

8-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice 

between the comfort of automatic operation or 

manual gear changing.

Two driving modes are available:

– 

Automatic

 operation for electronic 

management of the gears by the gearbox:

– 

Manual

 operation for sequential changing of 

the gears by the driver.

In automatic mode, you can still change gear 

manually using the steering-mounted controls 

(e.g. when overtaking).

Gear selector

To turn the gear selector in complete 

safety, it is recommended that you keep 

your foot on the brake pedal.

P.

Park.

R.

Reverse.

N.

Neutral.

D.

Drive (automatic operation).

M.

Manual (manual operation with sequential 

changing of the gears).

Position 

N

 can be used in traffic jams or 

in a car wash tunnel.

Steering mounted controls

 

 

►  Pull the right-hand "

+

" or left-hand "

-

" control 

paddle towards you to change up or down. 

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The steering mounted controls do not 

allow neutral to be selected and reverse 

gear to be engaged or disengaged.

Information displayed on 

the instrument panel

When you move the selector or press button 

M

, 

the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are 

shown on the instrument panel.

The "

-

" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.

►  If the message "

Foot on the brake

" is 

displayed on the instrument panel, press 

the brake pedal firmly.

Starting the vehicle

►  With your foot on the brake, select 

position 

P

.

►  Start the engine.

If the conditions are not met, there is an audible 

signal, accompanied by a message on the 

instrument panel screen.

►  Release the parking brake, unless it is set to 

automatic mode (with electric parking brake).

►  Select position 

R

, 

N

 or 

D

.

If you are setting off from a steep slope 

with a loaded vehicle, 

depress the 

brake pedal

, select position 

D

, release the 

parking brake, unless it is set to automatic 

mode (with electric parking brake), then 

release the brake pedal.

►  Gradually release the brake pedal.

Or

►  Accelerate gradually in order to release the 

electric parking brake (if it is set to automatic 

mode).

The vehicle moves off immediately.

If 

P

 is displayed on the instrument panel 

but the selector is in another position, 

place the selector in position 

P

 to allow the 

engine to be started.

If position 

N

 is selected inadvertently while 

driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then 

select position 

D

 to accelerate.

When the engine is running at idle with 

the brakes released, if position 

R

, 

D

 or 

M

 

is selected, the vehicle moves even without 

the accelerator being pressed.

Never leave children inside the vehicle 

unsupervised.

As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle 

without taking your key or remote control with 

you, even for a short time.

When carrying out maintenance with the 

engine running, apply the parking brake and 

select position 

P

.

With an automatic gearbox, never try to 

start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

Automatic operation

►  Select position 

D

 for 

automatic

 

changing of the gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive 

mode, without any intervention on the part of the 

driver. It continuously selects the most suitable 

gear according to the driving style, the road 

profile and the load in the vehicle.

►  For maximum acceleration without 

touching the selector, fully depress the 

accelerator pedal (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.

If you release the accelerator sharply, the 

gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety 

reasons.

Never select position 

N

 while the vehicle 

is moving.

Never select positions 

P

 or 

R

 unless the 

vehicle is completely stationary.

Temporary manual control 

of gear changes

You can temporarily assume control of gear 

changing using the "

+

" et "

-

” steering-mounted 

controls. The gear change request will be 

executed if the engine speed permits. 

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This function allows you to anticipate certain 

situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or 

approaching a bend in the road. 

After a few seconds with no inputs via the control 

paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic 

operation.

Creeping (moving without 

using the accelerator)

This function facilitates manoeuvring of the 

vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic 

jams, etc.).

When the engine is at idle, with the parking 

brake released and gear position 

D

, 

M

 or 

R

 

selected, the 

vehicle begins to creep forward

 

as soon as you take your foot off the brake pedal 

(even without pressing the accelerator).

As a safety precaution, never leave the 

vehicle with the engine running and the 

doors closed.

Manual operation

►  With the selector in position 

D

, press 

button 

M

 to enable 6-speed 

sequential

 

gear changing.

The indicator lamp for the button comes on.

►  Operate the "

+

" or "

-

" steering mounted 

controls. 

M

 appears and the engaged gears are 

shown in succession on the instrument 

panel.

►  You can revert to automatic operation at any 

time by pressing button 

M

 again.

The indicator lamp for the button goes off.

In manual mode, there is no need to 

release the accelerator pedal while 

changing gear.

It is only possible to change from one 

gear to another if the vehicle speed and 

engine speed permit.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, 

the selected gear flashes for a few 

seconds, then the gear actually engaged is 

shown.

When the vehicle is stationary or moving very 

slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 

M1

.

To preserve the brakes while descending 

a steep incline, use engine braking to 

reduce your speed (change down or select a 

lower gear).

Keeping the brake pedal pressed 

continuously for long periods can overheat 

the brakes, with the risk of damaging the 

braking system or making it inoperative.

Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow 

or stop the vehicle.

Depending on the road configuration 

(e.g. mountainous road), manual 

operation may be preferable.

Automatic operation may not always be 

suitable, and does not enable engine braking.

Invalid value during manual 

operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear is not 

engaged correctly (gear selector between 

two positions).

►  Place the selector "correctly" at a position.

Switching off the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, select position 

P

 then apply the parking brake to immobilise 

the vehicle, unless this is set to automatic mode 

(with electric parking brake).

Check that mode 

P

 has been engaged and that 

the electric parking brake has been applied 

automatically; if not, apply it manually.

The corresponding indicator lamps in the 

selector and the electric parking brake control 

lever must be on, as well as those on the 

instrument panel.

A point of resistance may be noticed 

when moving to position 

P

.

If the selector is not in position 

P

, when the 

driver's door is opened or approximately 45 

seconds after the ignition is switched off,