Citroen C4 Dag (2013 year). Manual — part 10

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Seat belt not fastened / unfastened

warning lamp in the instrument panel

When the ignition is switched on,

this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel if the driver

and/or the front passenger has

not fastened their seat belt.

1. Driver's seat belt not fastened / un-

fastened warning lamp.

2. Front passenger's seat belt not fas-

tened / unfastened warning lamp.

Seat belt not fastened / unfastened

warning lamps display

 To lower the attachment point,

squeeze the control A and slide it

downwards.

 To raise the attachment point, slide

the control A upwards.

Height adjustment

SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fi tted with a pre-

tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front

seats in the event of a front or side im-

pact. Depending on the severity of the

impact, the pretensioning system in-

stantly tightens the seat belts against

the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active

when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure

of the seat belt on the chest of the oc-

cupant, so improving their protection.

Fastening
 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue

in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening
 Press the red button on the buckle.
 Guide the seat belt as it reels in.

The corresponding warning lamp 1 or

2 comes on in red on the seat belt and

passenger's front airbag warning lamps

display, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message in the screen, if

the seat belt is not fastened or is un-

fastened.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)

this warning lamp fl ashes for two min-

utes accompanied by an audible signal

of increasing volume. Once these two

minutes have elapsed, this warning lamp

remains on until the driver and/or the front

passenger fastens their seat belt.

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Rear seat belts

The rear seats are each fi tted with a

three-point seat belt, with force limiter

and, for the outer seats, an effort limiter.

Fastening
 Pull the strap, then insert the tongue

in the buckle.

 Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening
 Press the red button on the buckle.
 Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
 On the outer seat belts, raise the

bar to the top of the backrest to

prevent the tongue from knocking

against the side trim.

This warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel when one

or more rear passengers unfas-

ten their seat belt.

Seat belt unfastened warning lamp

in the instrument panel

3. Right hand rear seat belt warning

lamp.

4. Centre rear seat belt warning lamp.
5. Left hand rear seat belt warning lamp.

Seat belt unfastened warning lamps

display

When the ignition is switched on, with

the engine running or when the ve-

hicle is moving at less than 12 mph

(20 km/h), the corresponding warning

lamps 3 , 4 and 5 come on in red for ap-

proximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt

is not fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at more

than 12 mph (20 km/h), the correspond-

ing warning lamps 3 , 4 and 5 come on

in red, accompanied by an audible sig-

nal and a message in the screen, if a

rear passenger has unfastened their

seat belt.

From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),

this warning lamp fl ashes for two min-

utes accompanied by an audible signal

of increasing volume. Once these two

minutes have elapsed, this warning

lamp remains on until the one or more

rear passengers fasten their seat belt.

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The driver must ensure that passen-

gers use the seat belts correctly and

that they are all restrained securely

before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the ve-

hicle, always fasten your seat belt,

even for short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt

buckles as they will not fulfi l their role

fully.
The seat belts are fi tted with an inertia

reel permitting automatic adjustment

of the length of the strap to your size.

The seat belt is stowed automatically

when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the

seat belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the

pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in

the hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fi tted with an au-

tomatic locking device which comes

into operation in the event of a col-

lision, emergency braking or if the

vehicle rolls over. You can release

the device by pulling fi rmly on the

strap and releasing it so that it reels

in slightly.

In order to be effective, a seat belt

must:
- be tightened as close to the body

as possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a

smooth movement, checking that

it does not twist,

-

be used to restrain only one person,

-

not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,

- not be converted or modifi ed to

avoid affecting its performance.

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all repairs on your ve-

hicle, go to a qualifi ed workshop with

the skills and equipment needed,

which a CITROËN dealer is able to

provide.
Have your seat belts checked regu-

larly by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop, particularly if the

straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy

water or a textile cleaning product,

sold by CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear

bench seat, ensure that the seat belt

is positioned and reeled in correctly.

Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the pas-

senger is less than 12 years old or

shorter than one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to se-

cure more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your

lap.

In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and se-

riousness of the impact , the pre-

tensioning device may be deployed

before and independently of the

airbags. Deployment of the preten-

sioners is accompanied by a slight

discharge of harmless smoke and

a noise, due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in

the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp

comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat

belts system checked, and if neces-

sary replaced, by a CITROËN dealer

or a qualifi ed workshop.

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AIRBAGS

System designed to maximise the safe-

ty of the occupants (with the exception

of the rear centre passenger) in the

event of violent collisions. The airbags

supplement the action of the force-limit-

ing seat belts (with the exception of the

centre rear passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-

tectors record and analyse the front

and side impacts sustained in the im-

pact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the

airbags are deployed instantly and

contribute towards better protection

of the occupants of the vehicle (with

the exception of the rear centre pas-

senger); immediately after the im-

pact, the airbags defl ate rapidly so

that they do not hinder visibility or

the exit of the occupants,

-

in the case of a minor or rear impact

or in certain roll-over conditions, the

airbags will not be deployed; the

seat belt alone contributes towards

ensuring your protection in these

situations.

The airbags do not operate

when the ignition is switched

off.
This equipment will only deploy

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subse-

quent accident), the airbag will

not be deployed again.

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Impact detection zones

Deployment of the airbag(s) is

accompanied by a slight emis-

sion of smoke and a noise, due

to the activation of the pyrotech-

nic cartridge incorporated in the

system.
This smoke is not harmful, but

sensitive individuals may experi-

ence slight irritation.
The noise of the detonation may

result in a slight loss of hearing

for a short time.

Front airbags

System which protects the driver and

front passenger in the event of a seri-

ous front impact in order to limit the risk

of injury to the head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre

of the steering wheel; the front passen-

ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard

above the glove box.

Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the

passenger's front airbag if it is deactivat-

ed, in the event of a serious front impact

to all or part of the front impact zone A , in

the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle

on a horizontal plane and directed from

the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the tho-

rax and head of the front occupant of the

vehicle and the steering wheel, driver's

side, and the dashboard, passenger's

side to cushion their forward movement.

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Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can

be deactivated:
 insert the key in the passenger air-

bag deactivation switch,

 turn it to the "OFF" position,
 then, remove the key keeping the

switch in the new position.

According to version, this warn-

ing lamp comes on in the in-

strument panel and/or in the

seat belt and passenger's front

airbag warning lamps display when the

ignition is on and until the airbag is re-

activated.

To assure the safety of your

child, the passenger's front air-

bag must be deactivated when

you install a "rear facing" child

seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk

being seriously injured or killed if

the airbag were deployed.

Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, turn

the switch to the "ON" position to re-

activate the airbag and so assure the

safety of your front passenger in the

event of an impact.

With the ignition on, this warn-

ing lamp comes on in the seat

belt and passenger's front air-

bag warning lamps display for

approximately one minute, if the pas-

senger's front airbag is activated.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel, con-

tact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop to have the

system checked. The airbags may no

longer be deployed in the event of a se-

rious impact.

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Lateral airbags

System which protects the driver and

front passenger in the event of a seri-

ous side impact in order to limit the risk

of injury to the chest, between the hip

and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fi tted in the seat

backrest frame, door side.

Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed uni-

laterally in the event of a serious side

impact applied to all or part of the side

impact zone

B , perpendicular to the

longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on

a horizontal plane and directed from

the outside towards the inside of the

vehicle.
The lateral airbag infl ates between the

hip and shoulder of the front occupant

of the vehicle and the corresponding

door trim panel.

A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.

Impact detection zones

Curtain airbags

System which protects the driver and

passengers (with the exception of the

rear centre passenger) in the event of

a serious side impact in order to limit

the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pil-

lars and the upper passenger compart-

ment area.

Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the

same time as the corresponding lateral

airbag in the event of a serious side

impact applied to all or part of the side

impact zone

B , perpendicular to the

longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on

a horizontal plane and directed from

the outside towards the inside of the

vehicle.
The curtain airbag infl ates between the

front or rear occupant of the vehicle and

the windows.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel, accom-

panied by an audible signal and

a message in the screen, con-

tact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop to have the system checked.

The airbags may no longer be deployed

in the event of a serious impact.

In the event of a minor impact or

bump on the side of the vehicle

or if the vehicle rolls over, the air-

bag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front col-

lision, the airbag is not deployed.

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For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the

following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat

belt.
Do not leave anything between

the occupants and the airbags

(a child, pet, object...). This could

hamper the operation of the air-

bags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the ve-

hicle has been stolen or broken

into, have the airbag systems

checked.
All work on the airbag system must

be carried out by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions

mentioned are observed, a risk

of injury or of minor burns to the

head, chest or arms when an air-

bag is deployed cannot be ruled

out. The bag infl ates almost in-

stantly (within a few milliseconds)

then defl ates within the same

time discharging the hot gas via

openings provided for this pur-

pose.

Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on

the centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the

risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.

Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment the lat-

eral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your vehicle,

you can contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories").
Do not fi x or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause

injury to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.

Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the roof. This could cause injury to the head if the

curtain airbag is deployed.
If fi tted on your vehicle, do not remove the grab handles installed on the roof, they

play a part in securing the curtain airbags.

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The electric parking brake combines

2 operational modes:
-

Automatic Application/Release

Application is automatic when the

engine stops, release is automatic

on use of the accelerator (activated

by default),

-

Manual Application/Release

The parking brake can be applied /

released manually by pulling control

lever A .

If this warning lamp comes on

in the instrument panel, the au-

tomatic mode is deactivated.

Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the

vehicle, the automatic application when

the engine is switched off and the auto-

matic release when you press the ac-

celerator can be deactivated.

It is recommended that you do

not apply the parking brake in

very cold conditions (ice) and

during towing (breakdown, cara-

van...). Deactivate the automatic

functions and release the park-

ing brake manually.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the

parking brake whether the engine is

running or off, pull control lever A .

The application of the parking brake is

confi rmed by:

-

illumination of the braking warn-

ing lamp and of the P warning

lamp in the control lever A ,

- display of the message

"Parking brake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, en-

sure that parking brake warning

lamp in the instrument panel is

on fi xed, not fl ashing.

When the driver’s door is opened with

the engine running, a message is dis-

played accompanied by an audible sig-

nal if the parking brake has not been

applied.

Activation / deactivation is done

using the vehicle confi guration

menu; refer to the section cov-

ering the confi guration of your

vehicle's systems.

The parking brake is then applied and

released manually. When the driver's

door is opened, there is an audible sig-

nal and a message is displayed if the

brake is not applied.

Do not place any object (packet

of cigarettes, telephone...) be-

tween the gear lever and the

electric parking brake control

lever.

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Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine run-

ning, to release the parking brake,

press on the brake pedal or the accel-

erator, pull then release control A .

The full application of the parking brake

is confi rmed by:

- the braking warning lamp

and the P warning lamp in

the control lever A going off,

- display of the message

"Parking brake off".

If you pull control lever A with-

out pressing the brake pedal,

the parking brake will not be

released and a warning lamp

will come on in the instrument

panel.

Maximum application

If necessary, you can make a

maxi-

mum application of the parking brake.

This is obtained by means of a

long

pull on the control lever A , until you see

the message "Parking brake on maxi-

mum" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a

caravan or a trailer, if the automatic

functions are activated but you are

applying the parking brake manu-

ally,

- when the gradient you are parked

on may vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a

lorry, during towing),

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle

or parking on a gradient, make a maxi-

mum application of the parking brake

then turn the front wheels towards the

pavement and engage a gear when you

park.
After a maximum application, the re-

lease time will be longer.

Automatic application,

engine off

With the vehicle stationary, the parking

brake is automatically applied when

the engine is switched off.

-

illumination of the braking warn-

ing lamp and of the P warning

lamp in the control lever A ,

- display of the message

"Parking brake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, en-

sure that parking brake warning

lamp in the instrument panel is

on fi xed (not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside

the vehicle with the ignition on,

as they could release the park-

ing brake.

In the case of towing, a loaded

vehicle or parking on a gradient,

turn the front wheels towards the

pavement and engage a gear

when you park.

The application of the parking brake is

confi rmed by:

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Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases auto-

matically and progressively when you

press the accelerator:
 Manual gearbox: press down fully

on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst

gear or reverse, press on the accel-

erator pedal and move off.

 Electronic gearbox : select position A ,

M or R then press on the accelerator

pedal.

Full release of the parking brake is con-

fi rmed by:

- the braking warning lamp

and the P warning lamp in

the control lever A going off,

- display of the message

"Parking brake off".

When stationary, with the engine

running, do not press the ac-

celerator pedal unnecessarily,

as you may release the parking

brake.

Immobilising the vehicle,

engine running

With the engine running and the vehi-

cle stationary, in order to immobilise the

vehicle it is essential to manually ap-

ply the parking brake by pulling control

lever A .

- illumination of the braking

warning lamp and the P warn-

ing lamp in the control lever A ,

- display of the message

"Parking brake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, en-

sure that parking brake warning

lamp in the instrument panel is

on fi xed, not fl ashing.

Particular situations

In certain situations (e.g. starting the

engine), the parking brake can auto-

matically alter its force. This is normal

operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centime-

tres without starting the engine, but with

the ignition on, press on the brake pedal

and release the parking brake by pull-

ing then releasing the control lever A .

The full release of the parking brake is

confi rmed by the warning lamps in the

control lever

A and in the instrument

panel going off and display of the mes-

sage "Parking brake off".
If the parking brake develops a fault

while applied or if the battery runs fl at,

an emergency release is always pos-

sible.

When the driver’s door is opened, a

message is displayed accompanied by

an audible signal, if the parking brake

has not been applied.

The application of the parking brake is

confi rmed by:

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Emergency braking

In the event of failure of the

electronic stability control sys-

tem, signalled by the illumi-

nation of this warning lamp,

braking stability is then not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured

by the driver by repeating alternate

"pull-release" actions on the control

lever A .

In the event of a failure of the main ser-

vice brake or in an exceptional situation

(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction,

etc) a continuous pull on the control

lever A will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides

stability during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,

the message "Parking brake faulty" will

be displayed.

The emergency braking must

only be used in exceptional cir-

cumstances.

Emergency release

In the event of the electric parking brake

malfunctioning or the battery running

fl at, an emergency device can be used

to release the parking brake manually.

Access to tools
The tools are stowed in the storage box

under the boot carpet.

* Available according to equipment: if

these tools are not present, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-

shop to obtain them.

B Chocks*.
C Release

crank*.

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 Immobilise the vehicle (or keep

it stationary, if the brake pedal is

pressed), with the engine running,

by engaging fi

rst gear (manual

gearbox) or position M or R (elec-

tronic gearbox).

 Switch off the engine but leave the

ignition on. If it is not possible to im-

mobilise the vehicle, do not operate

the control and contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualifi ed workshop with-

out delay.

 Immobilise the vehicle by placing

the blocks in front or behind the two

front wheels, opposite to the direc-

tion of the slope.

For safety reasons, after this op-

eration it is essential to contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop without delay to re-

place the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlock-

ing, immobilisation of the vehicle

is no longer assured once the

manual emergency release has

been deployed and the manual

control does not allow the re-ap-

plication of your parking brake.
Take no action, either on the

control lever A , or stopping start-

ing the engine while the release

crank is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture

or dust in the proximity of the

protective cover.

 Remove the storage box under the

boot carpet for access to the emer-

gency release device.

 Pierce the protective cover D on the

tube E with the release crank.

 Introduce the release crank into the

tube.

 Turn the release device clockwise .

For safety reasons , it is essential

to continue turning the device until it

reaches its stop. The parking brake

is released.

 Remove the release crank and stow

it with the chocks in the storage box

under the boot carpet.

- Switch the ignition off and then on

to reinitialise the parking brake. If

the reinitialisation of the parking

brake proves impossible, contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop.

- The subsequent time required for

application may be longer than dur-

ing normal operation.

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Operating faults

If the electric parking brake malfunction warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented

in these tables, place the vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop without delay.

Situations

Consequences

Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the

following warning lamps:

-

The automatic functions are deactivated.

-

Hill start assist is not available.

-

The electric parking brake can only be used manually.

Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the

following warning lamps:

-

Manual release of the electric parking brake is only avail-

able by pressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the

control.

-

Hill start assist is not available.

- The automatic functions and the manual application are

still available.

Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the

following warning lamps:

-

The automatic functions are deactivated.

-

Hill start assist is not available.

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Situations

Consequences

To apply the electric parking brake:
 immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
 pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application

is complete.

 switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the

electric parking brake warning lamps.

The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
 switch on the ignition.
 pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds

then release it.

If the braking warning lamp is fl ashing or if the warning

lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures

will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and have it

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

and possibly

fl ashing

Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the

following warning lamps:

- Only the automatic application on switching off the en-

gine and automatic release on acceleration functions are

available.

- The manual application/release of the electric parking

brake and the emergency braking are not available.

and possibly

fl ashing

Battery fault:

-

If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop imme-

diately as soon as the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise

your vehicle (if necessary, place the two chocks under the

wheels).

- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the

engine.

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MANUAL PARKING BRAKE

Applying
 Pull the parking brake lever fully up

to immobilise your vehicle.

Releasing
 Pull the parking brake lever up gently,

press the release button then lower

the lever fully.

When the vehicle is being driven, if this

warning lamp and the STOP warning

lamp come on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message in the mul-

tifunction screen, this indicates that the parking

brake is still on or has not been properly released.

When parking on a slope, direct

your wheels against the kerb,

apply the parking brake, engage

a gear and switch off the ignition.

6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX

Engaging 5

th

or 6

th

gear

 Move the lever fully to the right to

engage 5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Only engage reverse gear when

the vehicle is stationary with the

engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to fa-

cilitate starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

-

press the clutch pedal.

Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring under the knob and

move the gear lever to the left then

forwards.

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ELECTRONIC GEARBOX

Six-speed electronic gearbox which of-

fers a choice between the comfort of

fully automatic operation or the pleas-

ure of manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-

automated mode for automatic

control of the gears by the gearbox,

without any action on the part of the

driver

-

manual mode for sequential gear

changing by the driver using the

steering mounted paddles.

R. Reverse
 With your foot on the brake, lift the

lever and push forwards.

N. Neutral.
 With your foot on the brake, select

this position to start.

A. Automated mode.
 Move the lever backwards to select

this mode.

M. Sequential mode with manual gear

changing.

 Move the lever backwards then to

the left to select this mode, then use

the steering mounted control pad-

dles to change gear.

Gear lever

+. Change up paddle to the right of the

steering wheel.

 Press the back of the "+" steering

mounted paddle to change up a

gear.

-. Change down paddle to the left of

the steering wheel.

 Press the back of the "-" steering

mounted paddle to change down a

gear.

Steering mounted control paddles

The steering mounted paddles

cannot be used to select neutral

or to engage or disengage re-

verse gear.

In automated mode, you can temporar-

ily take over control of gear changing.