CITROEN C-Elysee Handbook page 57

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.
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.
6-speed manual gearbox
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Engaging 5 or 6 gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
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engage 5 or 6 gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
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(inadvertent engagement of 3 or 4
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.
Driving
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