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C O M F O R T
I t c o n t r o l s t h e t e m p e r a t u r e , a i r fl o w
and intake and distributes the ven-
tilation to the windscreen and front
side windows.
R e s u m i n g m a n u a l c o n t r o l e x i t s f r o m
"Demisting" mode. It must be can-
celled to permit renewal of the air
in the passenger compartment and
demisting.
Once the screen is clear, press-
ing control 1 returns the system to
"AUTO" mode.
Press control 7 , with
the engine running, to
demist the rear screen
and the mirrors. The in-
dicator lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically
t o p r e v e n t a n e x c e s s i v e c o n s u m p t i o n
o f c u r r e n t a n d i n r e l a t i o n t o t h e e x t e r i o r
temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing con-
trol 7 again or when the engine is
switched off.
7. Rear demisting - de-icing
The heated rear screen operates in-
dependently of the air conditioning
system.
8. Intake of exterior air/
Recirculation of interior air
This function enables you to isolate
the passenger compartment from
e x t e r i o r f u m e s a n d o d o u r s . - When starting with the engine
c o l d , t h e fl o w w i l l r e a c h i t s o p -
timum level gradually to pre-
v e n t a n e x c e s s i v e d i s t r i b u t i o n
of cold air.
- When entering the vehicle af- ter it has been parked for a
fairly long period, if the inte-
rior temperature is very differ-
ent from your comfort setting
there is no need to change
the temperature displayed
in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The
system automatically uses its
m a x i m u m p e r f o r m a n c e t o c o r -
rect the difference in tempera-
ture as quickly as possible.
- The water resulting from the air conditioning condensation
is discharged via an open-
ing provided for this purpose;
therefore, a puddle of water
may form underneath the ve-
hicle when stationary.
- In all seasons, if the weather is cool, the air conditioning
is useful as it removes the
humidity from the air and the
condensation. Avoid driving
for prolonged periods with the
air conditioning switched off.
However, demisting resumes when
the engine is switched on again.
S w i t c h o f f t h e r e a r s c r e e n a n d e x t e r i o r
mirrors demisting when you consider
this necessary as low current con-
sumption reduces fuel consumption.
Press control 8 sever-
al times to set the air
intake mode, the indi-
cator lamp comes on.
It must be cancelled as soon as
possible to permit renewal of the
air in the passenger compartment
and demisting.
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C O M F O R T When starting with the engine
c o l d , t h e fl o w w i l l r e a c h i t s o p t i -
mum level gradually to prevent an
e x c e s s i v e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f c o l d a i r .
When entering the vehicle after it
has been parked for a fairly long
period, if the interior temperature
is very different from your comfort
setting there is no need to change
the temperature displayed in or-
der to quickly reach the level of
comfort required. The system
a u t o m a t i c a l l y u s e s i t s m a x i m u m
performance to correct the differ-
ence in temperature as quickly as
possible.
The water resulting from the air
conditioning condensation is dis-
charged via an opening provided
for this purpose; therefore, a pud-
dle of water may form underneath
the vehicle when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is
cool, the air conditioning is use-
ful as it removes the humidity
from the air and the condensa-
tion. Avoid driving for prolonged
periods with the air conditioning
switched off.
9. Front demisting - de-icing
In certain cases, the
"AUTO" mode may not be
s u f fi c i e n t t o d e m i s t o r d e -
ice the windows (humidity,
several passengers, ice).
Press control 9 to clear the win-
dows quickly. The indicator light
comes on.
This system controls the temperature,
a i r fl o w a n d i n t a k e a n d d i s t r i b u t e s t h e
ventilation to the windscreen and front
side windows.
R e s u m i n g m a n u a l c o n t r o l e x i t s f r o m
the "Demisting" mode. It must be
cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of the air in the pas-
senger compartment and demisting.
Pressing one of the controls 1a and
1b returns the system to the "AUTO"
mode.
8. Rear demisting - de-icing
S w i t c h o f f t h e r e a r s c r e e n a n d e x t e r i o r
mirrors demisting when you consider
this necessary as low current con-
sumption reduces fuel consumption. The heated rear screen
operates independently
of the air conditioning
system.
Press control 8 , with the en-
gine running, to demist the rear
screen and the mirrors. The indi-
cator light comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically
t o a v o i d e x c e s s i v e c o n s u m p t i o n o f
c u r r e n t a n d d e p e n d i n g o n t h e e x t e r i o r
temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing con-
trol 8 again or when the engine is
switched off.
In this latter case, the demisting
resumes if the engine is switched on
again within one minute.
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C O M F O R T
Storing driving positions
System which takes into account the
s e t t i n g s o f t h e d r i v e r ' s s e a t , e x t e r i o r
mirrors and air conditioning. It ena-
bles you to store up to two positions
using the buttons on the side of the
driver's seat. Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2
Switch on the ignition.
A d j u s t y o u r s e a t a n d y o u r e x t e -
rior mirrors.
Press button M , then press but-
ton 1 or 2 within four seconds.
An audible signal is heard in- dicating that the settings have
been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
B r i e fl y p r e s s b u t t o n 1 or 2 to re-
call the corresponding position.
An audible signal is heard indicating
the end of the adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few
consecutive position recalls, the
function will be deactivated until the
engine is started, to prevent dis-
charging of the battery. For your safety, avoid storing a
driving position while driving.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints can be
removed and have two positions;
- high, position for use,
- low, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it
upwards.
To lower it, press the lug then the
head restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high
position, push the lug and pull it
upwards.
T o r e fi t i t , e n g a g e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t
rods in the holes taking care to
remain in the centreline of the seat
back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place
and correctly adjusted.
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Storing driving positions
System which takes into account the
s e t t i n g s o f t h e d r i v e r ' s s e a t , e x t e r i o r
mirrors and air conditioning. It ena-
bles you to store up to two positions
using the buttons on the side of the
driver's seat. Storing a position
Using buttons M/1/2
Switch on the ignition.
A d j u s t y o u r s e a t a n d y o u r e x t e -
rior mirrors.
Press button M , then press but-
ton 1 or 2 within four seconds.
An audible signal is heard in- dicating that the settings have
been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the
previous position.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
B r i e fl y p r e s s b u t t o n 1 or 2 to re-
call the corresponding position.
An audible signal is heard indicating
the end of the adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few
consecutive position recalls, the
function will be deactivated until the
engine is started, to prevent dis-
charging of the battery. For your safety, avoid storing a
driving position while driving.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints can be
removed and have two positions;
- high, position for use,
- low, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it
upwards.
To lower it, press the lug then the
head restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high
position, push the lug and pull it
upwards.
T o r e fi t i t , e n g a g e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t
rods in the holes taking care to
remain in the centreline of the seat
back.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place
and correctly adjusted.
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MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
E a c h fi t t e d w i t h a n a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r
glasses providing the lateral rear-
ward vision necessary for overtaking
or parking. They can also be folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:
move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror,
move control B in all four direc-
tions to adjust,
return control A to the central po-
sition. T h e d e - i c i n g / d e m i s t i n g o f t h e e x t e -
rior mirrors is associated with that
of the rear screen.
Folding
from outside; lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.
from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using con-
trol A , they will not unfold when the
vehicle is unlocked. Control A must
be pulled again.
Unfolding
from outside; unlock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
key.
from inside; with the ignition on,
pull control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually, a
long press on control A re-engages
the mirror.
T h e f o l d i n g a n d u n f o l d i n g o f t h e e x t e -
rior mirrors using the remote control
can be deactivated by a CITROËN
dealer. The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the
ground during parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
Programming
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Select and adjust the left-hand
and right-hand mirrors in suc-
cession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Using
With the engine running, engage
reverse gear.
Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the correspond-
ing mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
Stopping
E x i t r e v e r s e g e a r a n d w a i t t w e n t y
seconds.
or
Return control A to the central
position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial
position.
The mirror glass also returns to its
initial position if:
-
t h e s p e e d e x c e e d s 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ) ,
- the engine is switched off.
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Interior mirror
Manual model
T h e m i r r o r i s fi t t e d w i t h a n i g h t - t i m e anti-dazzle device.
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors must be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
Electrochromatic exterior/
interior mirrors
Switching on
Switch on the ignition and press switch 1 .
The indicator light 2 comes on and the mirror operates automatically.
Switching off
Press switch 1 .
The indicator light 2 switches off and the mirror remains in its lightest state.
In order to guarantee optimum visibi-lity during your manoeuvres, the glass o f t h e i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
System which automatically and progressively changes between the day and night uses.
In order to prevent dazzle, the glass o f t h e i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s darkens automatically in relation to the intensity of the light from the rear.
It lightens when the light (light beam of following vehicles, sun...) de-creases, so guaranteeing optimum visibility.
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
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A C C E S S
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central un-
locking or locking of the vehicle us-
ing the lock or from a distance. It
is also used to locate and start the
vehicle and provide guide-me-home
lighting, as well as providing protec-
tion against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key
First press button A to unfold the
key.
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle.
Complete unlocking using the
key
Turn the key to the left in the
driver’s door lock to unlock the
vehicle.
U n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d
fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s
f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o s e c o n d s a n d
lighting of the courtesy lamp (if the
function is activated).
A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n , t h e e x t e r i o r
mirrors unfold at the same time.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver’s
door only.
Press the open padlock again to
unlock the other doors and the
boot. A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n , t h e e x t e r i o r
mirrors unfold at the same time as
t h e fi r s t u n l o c k i n g a c t i o n .
The complete or selective unlocking
parameter is set via the instrument
p a n e l s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u
(see "Instruments and controls" sec-
tion).
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.
Selective unlocking is not possible
using the key.
E a c h u n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y
r a p i d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a -
t o r s f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o s e c o n d s
and by switching on of the courtesy
lamp.
Electric boot opening
Press button B to open
the boot.
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Normal locking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t -
ing of the direction indicators for
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o s e c o n d s a n d b y
switching off of the courtesy lamp.
A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n , t h e e x t e r i o r
mirrors fold at the same time. If one of the doors, the rear screen
or the boot is still open, the central
locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
When stationary with the engine
o f f , l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fl a s h i n g
of the interior locking control indi-
cator lamp.
The folding and unfolding of the
e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s u s i n g t h e r e m o t e
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Deadlocking using the
remote control
Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows and
sunroof automatically in
addition to locking.
Press the closed padlock again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.
Press the closed padlock for
more than two seconds to close
the windows and sunroof auto-
matically in addition to locking. Deadlocking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in
this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows
automatically in addition to locking.
Turn the key to the right again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction indicators for
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o s e c o n d s .
A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n , t h e e x t e r i o r
mirrors fold at the same time.
D e a d l o c k i n g r e n d e r s t h e e x t e r i o r a n d
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
When stationary with the engine
o f f , l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fl a s h i n g
of the indicator lamp on the interior
locking control.
If one of the doors or the boot is open
or has not been closed correctly, the
central locking will not work.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.