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F I T T I N G S
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
T o e m p t y i t , r e m o v e t h e a s h t r a y
by pulling it upwards.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
T o u s e t h e l i g h t e r , p r e s s i t i n a n d
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory
( m a x p o w e r : 1 2 0 W a t t s ) , c o n n e c t
a suitable adaptor to the socket
on the centre console.
Operates with the ignition on.
USB BOX
T h i s c o n n e c t i o n b o x , c o n s i s t i n g o f
a J A C K s o c k e t a n d a U S B p o r t , i s
located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s a d i g i t a l a u d i o
player of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
I t r e a d s t h e a u d i o fi l e f o r m a t s w h i c h
are transmitted to your audio equip-
ment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
Y o u c a n m a n a g e t h e s e fi l e s u s i n g
the steering wheel controls or the
audio equipment control panel and
display them on the multifunction
screen.
W h e n i t i s i n u s e , t h e p o r t a b l e e q u i p -
ment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the
u s e o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r t o t h e
"Audio and Telematics" section.
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F I T T I N G S
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
T o e m p t y i t , r e m o v e t h e a s h t r a y
by pulling it upwards.
LIGHTER/12 V ACCESSORIES SOCKET
T o u s e t h e l i g h t e r , p r e s s i t i n a n d
wait a few seconds until it pops
out automatically.
To connect a 12 V accessory
( m a x p o w e r : 1 2 0 W a t t s ) , c o n n e c t
a suitable adaptor to the socket
on the centre console.
Operates with the ignition on.
USB BOX
T h i s c o n n e c t i o n b o x , c o n s i s t i n g o f
a J A C K s o c k e t a n d a U S B p o r t , i s
located on the centre console.
It permits the connection of portable
e q u i p m e n t , s u c h a s a d i g i t a l a u d i o
player of the iPod ®
or USB stick type.
I t r e a d s t h e a u d i o fi l e f o r m a t s w h i c h
are transmitted to your audio equip-
ment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
Y o u c a n m a n a g e t h e s e fi l e s u s i n g
the steering wheel controls or the
audio equipment control panel and
display them on the multifunction
screen.
W h e n i t i s i n u s e , t h e p o r t a b l e e q u i p -
ment charges automatically.
For further details concerning the
u s e o f t h i s e q u i p m e n t , r e f e r t o t h e
"Audio and Telematics" section.
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C H I L D S A F E T Y
"ISOFIX" MOUNTINGS
Y o u r v e h i c l e h a s b e e n a p p r o v e d i n
accordance with the new ISOFIX
regulation .
T h e o u t e r r e a r s e a t s o f y o u r v e h i -
c l e a r e fi t t e d w i t h r e g u l a t i o n I S O F I X
m o u n t i n g s .
The incorrect installation of a child
s e a t i n a v e h i c l e c o m p r o m i s e s t h e
c h i l d ' s p r o t e c t i o n i n t h e e v e n t o f a n
a c c i d e n t .
F o r i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e
I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s w h i c h c a n b e
i n s t a l l e d i n y o u r v e h i c l e , c o n s u l t
t h e s u m m a r y t a b l e f o r t h e l o c a t i o n
o f t h e I S O F I X c h i l d s e a t s .
These are three rings for each seat:
- t w o r i n g s
A , l o c a t e d b e t w e e n t h e
v e h i c l e s e a t b a c k a n d c u s h i o n ,
i n d i c a t e d b y a l a b e l ,
- a r i n g B , referred to as the TOP
TETHER , l o c a t e d i n t h e b o o t b e -
tween the wheel arch and the
s e a t b a c k . T h i s I S O F I X m o u n t i n g s y s t e m g u a r -
a n t e e s y o u f a s t , r e l i a b l e a n d s a f e fi t -
t i n g o f t h e c h i l d s e a t i n y o u r v e h i c l e .
The
ISOFIX child seats a r e fi t t e d
w i t h t w o l o c k s w h i c h a r e s e c u r e d
e a s i l y o n t h e t w o r i n g s A .
S o m e a l s o h a v e a n upper strap
which is attached to the ring B .
T o a t t a c h t h i s s t r a p , r e m o v e t h e v e -
h i c l e s e a t ' s h e a d r e s t r a i n t a n d t h e
c o v e r a t t h e t o p o f t h e s e a t b a c k .
T h e n fi x t h e h o o k o n t h e r i n g B and
t i g h t e n t h e u p p e r s t r a p .
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Lower the lighting stalk fully
when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting stalk fully when
moving to the right.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the
direction indicators to alert other
road users to a vehicle breakdown,
towing or accident.
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on.
They will switch off automatically the
fi r s t t i m e y o u a c c e l e r a t e .
If they do not, press button A to
switch the direction indicators off. HORN
Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
Selection of the left or right direc-
tion indicators to signal a change of
direction of the vehicle.
Press the button A, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
They can operate with the ignition off.
A s a s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n i n a t r a f fi c j a m ,
switch on the hazard warning lamps
if you are the last in the queue.
Press at the lower part of the
fi x e d c e n t r e d c o n t r o l s s t e e r i n g
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking visibility.
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TYRE UNDER-INFLATION DETECTION
S e n s o r s fi t t e d i n e a c h v a l v e c h e c k
the tyre pressure during driving and
trigger a warning in the event of
malfunction (speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h)).
Flat tyre T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is an aid to driving which
does not replace the vigilance or
responsibility of the driver. Puncture
The service warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-
function screen locating
the wheel concerned.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as
possible. This check must be carried
out when the tyres are cold. The
STOP warning lamp
comes on in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and
a message on the multi-
function screen locating
the wheel concerned.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sud-
den movement of the steering wheel
and the brakes.
Change the damaged wheel (punc-
t u r e d o r v e r y d e fl a t e d t y r e ) , a n d
have the tyre pressure checked as
soon as possible.
Sensor(s) not detected or faulty
The service warning
lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible
signal and a message on
the multifunction screen
locating the wheel or wheels which
are not detected or indicating a fault
in the system.
Have the faulty sensor(s) checked
by a CITROËN dealer. All repairs and changing of tyres
o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s s y s t e m
must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
If, when changing a tyre, you in-
stall a wheel which is not detected
b y y o u r v e h i c l e ( e x a m p l e : fi t t i n g
of snow tyres), you must have the
system reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer.
This system does not eliminate
the need to have the tyre pres-
sure checked regularly (refer to the
" T e c h n i c a l d a t a - § I d e n t i fi c a t i o n
markings" section) to ensure that
the optimum dynamic performance
of the vehicle is maintained and
prevent premature wear of the
tyres, particularly in arduous driv-
ing conditions (heavy load, high
speed).
The tyre pressures must be
checked cold, at least once a
month. Remember to check the
pressure of the spare wheel.
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
s y s t e m m a y e x p e r i e n c e t e m p o r a r y
interference due to radio-electric
emissions on a frequency close to
that used by the system.
This message is also displayed
when one of the wheels is away
from the vehicle (being repaired) or
when one or more wheels without a
s e n s o r a r e fi t t e d .
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t fi t t e d w i t h a
sensor.
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems
which help you to obtain optimum
braking in complete safety in emer-
gency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribu-tion (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the
stability and manoeuvrability of your
vehicle when braking, in particular
on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibration of
the brake pedal. Operating fault
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g
the pressure. If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multi-function screen,
it indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could re-
sult in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning lamp comes
on, together with the STOP
and ABS warning lamps,
accompanied by an audi-
ble signal and a message on the
multifunction screen, it indicates a
malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result
in loss of control of the vehicle when
braking.
You MUST stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to
the manufacturer's recommenda-
tions. Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency,
enables you to obtain the optimum
braking pressure more quickly, thus
reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in
the resistance of the pedal and an
i n c r e a s e i n b r a k i n g e f fi c i e n c y .
When braking in an emergency,
p r e s s fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
pressure.
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TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR) and
electronic stability programme
(ESP)
The anti-skid regulation (also known
as Traction Control) optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme
acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to keep
t h e v e h i c l e o n t h e t r a j e c t o r y r e q u i r e d
by the driver.
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
o f a g r i p o r t r a j e c t o r y p r o b l e m . T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel. Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.
Press the "ESP OFF" button, lo-
cated in the centre of the dash-
board. Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" but-
ton again to reactivate them
manually.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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AIRBAGS
S y s t e m d e s i g n e d t o m a x i m i s e t h e
safety of the occupants (with the
e x c e p t i o n o f t h e r e a r c e n t r e p a s -
senger) in the event of violent col-
lisions. It supplements the action of
the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic
detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in
the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the airbags are triggered instant-
ly and protect the occupants of
t h e v e h i c l e ( w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n
of the rear centre passenger);
immediately after the impact, the
a i r b a g s d e fl a t e r a p i d l y s o t h a t
they do not hinder visibility or the
e x i t o f t h e o c c u p a n t s ,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact or in certain roll-over
conditions, the airbags will not
be triggered; the seat belt alone
i s s u f fi c i e n t t o p r o v i d e o p t i m u m
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when
the ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only operate
once. If a second impact occurs (dur-
ing the same or a subsequent acci-
dent), the air bag will not operate. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Triggering of the air bag(s) is accom-
panied by a slight emission of harm-
less smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
s i t i v e i n d i v i d u a l s m a y e x p e r i e n c e
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 head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver’s airbag is incorporated
in the centre of the steering wheel;
the front passenger’s airbag is incor-
porated in the dashboard above the
g l o v e b o x .
Operation
The airbags are triggered simultane-
ously, unless the passenger’s front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact to all or part of
the front impact zone
A , in the lon-
gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
T h e f r o n t a i r b a g i n fl a t e s b e t w e e n
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion their forward
movement.