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Steering wheel controls
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Automatic "Follow-Me-Home"
lighting
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , w h e n y o u l e a v e
your vehicle with the automatic
switching on of the lights function
activated , t h e s i d e l i g h t s a n d d i p p e d
h e a d l a m p s r e m a i n o n f o r t h e s e l e c t e d
d u r a t i o n .
T o d e a c t i v a t e o r a c t i v a t e t h i s
f u n c t i o n , g o t o t h e d i s p l a y
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
T h e d u r a t i o n o f t h e t i m e d p e r i o d m u s t
a l s o b e s e t ( 1 5 , 3 0 , 6 0 s e c o n d s ) , v i a
t h e d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Carry out these operations when the
vehicle is stationary.
HEADLAMPS BEAM
D e p e n d i n g o n t h e l o a d i n y o u r
v e h i c l e , t h e b e a m s e t t i n g m u s t b e
a d j u s t e d .
0 - 1 o r 2 p e o p l e i n t h e f r o n t s e a t s .
1 - 5 people.
2 - 6 to 8 people.
3 - D r i v e r + m a x i m u m a u t h o r i s e d
l o a d s .
Initial setting is position 0.
I n f o g g y w e a t h e r o r i n s n o w ,
the brightness sensor can
d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t . A s a
c o n s e q u e n c e , t h e l i g h t s w i l l n o t c o m e
on automatically.
Automatic switching on of the lights Deactivation
T u r n t h e r i n g f o r w a r d s o r r e a r w a r d s .
T h e d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h i s f u n c t i o n i s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y .
T h e f u n c t i o n i s d e a c t i v a t e d t e m p o r a r i l y
when you use the manual lights stalk.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly , t h e l i g h t s c o m e o n
a c c o m p a n i e d b y t h e s e r v i c e w a r n i n g
l i g h t , a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d a m e s s a g e
o n t h e d i s p l a y .
C o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
Do not cover the brightness
s e n s o r l o c a t e d i n t h e c e n t r e o f t h e
f a s c i a . I t i s u s e d f o r t h e a u t o m a t i c
s w i t c h i n g o n o f t h e l i g h t s a n d f o r t h e
automatic wipers.
Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO position.
The activation of this function is
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y .
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
THE XENON HEADLAMPS
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h x e n o n
h e a d l a m p s , t h i s s y s t e m a u t o m a t i c a l l y
c o r r e c t s t h e h e i g h t o f t h e l i g h t b e a m ,
r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e .
T h e d r i v e r i s t h e n g u a r a n t e e d o p t i m u m
l i g h t i n g w i t h o u t d a z z l i n g o t h e r r o a d
users.
Cancelling:
" fl a s h " t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
g e t o u t o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d l o c k i t .
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d
with a brightness
s e n s o r , t h e s i d e l i g h t s
a n d d i p p e d b e a m
h e a d l a m p s s w i t c h o n
automatically if the
l i g h t i s p o o r , o r d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s . T h e y s w i t c h o f f
as soon as the light becomes bright
e n o u g h o r t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s s t o p .
This function is not compatible with the
d a y t i m e l i g h t s .
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Ventilation 3 - S e t t i n g t h e a i r fl o w
Turn control knob 3 to the
right or to the left respectively
t o i n c r e a s e o r r e d u c e t h e fl o w
of air.
4 - Intake of exterior air/ Recirculation of
interior air
Press button 4 to recirculate
t h e a i r i n s i d e .
T h e a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n i n d i c a t o r
light 4 comes on.
Recirculation insulates the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t f r o m e x t e r n a l o d o u r s a n d
fumes.
U s e d s i m u l t a n e o u s l y w i t h t h e a i r
c o n d i t i o n i n g 1 , r e c i r c u l a t i o n i m p r o v e s
the performance of the system when
s e t t o h o t a s w e l l a s t o c o l d .
A v o i d p r o l o n g e d o p e r a t i o n i n
i n t e r i o r a i r r e c i r c u l a t i o n m o d e
( r i s k o f m i s t i n g o f t h e w i n d o w s a n d
o f d e t e r i o r a t i o n o f t h e a i r q u a l i t y ) . Recommended settings for the air conditioning
F o r o p t i m u m o p e r a t i o n o f t h e m a n u a l s y s t e m , i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d :
W i t h A u t o m a t i c A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g , o p e r a t i o n i n A U T O m o d e i s r e c o m m e n d e d ,
irrespective of the requirement.
Remember to switch it off when the ambient air suits your
requirements.
If I require...
Air
d i s t r i b u t i o n
Temperature A i r fl o w Air
recirculation AC
Heating
–
Cooling
De-icing
Demisting
5 - Air conditioning
ON/OFF
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g i s
i n t e n d e d t o o p e r a t e i n a l l
seasons. In summer it allows
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e t o b e r e d u c e d a n d i n
w i n t e r , a b o v e 0 ° C , i t i n c r e a s e s t h e
e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f t h e d e m i s t i n g .
Press switch 5 .
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g i n d i c a t o r l i g h t
5 c o m e s o n i f t h e a i r fl o w i s s u f fi c i e n t .
Pressing this button again switches off
t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g .
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Practical information
1. Driver's upper glove box
FRONT INTERIOR LAYOUT
T h i s i s fi t t e d w i t h a l o c k .
T o o p e n t h e g l o v e b o x , l i f t t h e h a n d l e .
The light comes on when the cover is
o p e n e d .
It contains three sockets for the
c o n n e c t i o n o f v i d e o e q u i p m e n t a n d
access to the fascia fuse box.
I t i n c l u d e s s p e c i a l c o m p a r t m e n t s f o r
s t o r i n g m a p s , a p a c k e t o f c i g a r e t t e s ,
a n A 4 d o c u m e n t e t c .
This permits the connection of a mobile
t e l e p h o n e c h a r g e r , a b a b y ’ s b o t t l e
w a r m e r , e t c .
T o o p e n , p r e s s t h e b u t t o n .
T o c l o s e , p r e s s t h e c o v e r .
I t i n c l u d e s s p e c i a l c o m p a r t m e n t s f o r
s t o r i n g a p e n , a m o b i l e t e l e p h o n e ,
c o i n s o r t o k e n s a n d c r e d i t c a r d s .
2 . A u d i o e q u i p m e n t c o n c e a l i n g fl a p
L o w e r t h e fl a p f u l l y t o l o c k i t i n p l a c e .
P r e s s t h e fl a p t o r a i s e i t .
3. Central storage compartment
4. Passenger's upper glove box
T o o p e n , p r e s s t h e b u t t o n .
T o c l o s e , p r e s s t h e c o v e r .
I t i n c l u d e s s p e c i a l c o m p a r t m e n t s f o r
s t o r i n g a p a i r o f s p e c t a c l e s , k e y s , fi v e
C D s a n d f o u r a u d i o c a s s e t t e s o r n i n e
a u d i o C D s . 5. Passenger's lower glove box
6. Lighter or 12 V socket for
accessories (120 W) 1 2 . M a t fi t t i n g / r e m o v a l
W h e n r e m o v i n g t h e f r o n t m a t , p u s h
t h e s e a t s a s f a r b a c k a s p o s s i b l e a n d
r e m o v e t h e fi x i n g s .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , p o s i t i o n t h e m a t
c o r r e c t l y o n t h e p i n s a n d c l i p t h e
fi x i n g s .
C h e c k t h a t t h e m a t i s s e c u r e d
correctly.
To prevent the mat from becoming
c a u g h t u n d e r t h e p e d a l s :
- o n l y u s e m a t s s u i t e d t o t h e fi x i n g s
a l r e a d y p r e s e n t i n t h e v e h i c l e . I t
i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t t h e s e fi x i n g s a r e
u s e d .
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
7. Cooled compartment
I t c a n h o l d u p t o t h r e e c a n s .
S l i d e t h e c l o s e r , l o c a t e d o n t h e r i g h t , t o
o p e n ( u p w a r d s ) o r c l o s e ( d o w n w a r d s )
the air inlet.
8. Can holder and ashtray
T h i s r e t r a c t a b l e a n d l i t s u p p o r t c o n t a i n s
u p t o t w o c a n h o l d e r s , a r e m o v a b l e
a s h t r a y a n d a l o c a t i o n f o r t h e l i g h t e r
w h e n i t i s u s e d a s a 1 2 V s o c k e t
( 1 2 0 W ) . 9. Storage compartment
or additional telematics
control
The storage compartment must not be
u s e d a s a n a s h t r a y .
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e a d d i t i o n a l
t e l e m a t i c s c o n t r o l i s l o c a t e d o n t h e
centre console.
10. Storage compartment
11. Door tray with space for a bottle of water
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Practical information Front courtesy light
Automatic switching on/off
The front courtesy light comes on
w h e n t h e k e y i s r e m o v e d f r o m t h e
i g n i t i o n , w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s u n l o c k e d ,
w h e n o n e o f t h e f r o n t d o o r s i s o p e n e d
or for location of the vehicle using the
remote control.
I t s w i t c h e s o f f g r a d u a l l y a f t e r t h e
i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n a n d w h e n t h e
v e h i c l e i s l o c k e d . P e r m a n e n t l y o n , i g n i t i o n o n .
Front: comes on when one
o f t h e f r o n t o r r e a r d o o r s i s
o p e n e d .
Permanently off. I n d i v i d u a l r e a d i n g l i g h t
Rear courtesy light rows 2 and 3
T h e s e a r e s w i t c h e d o n a n d o f f b y
means of a manual switch.
COURTESY LIGHTS
R o w s 2 a n d 3 : c o m e s o n
w h e n o n e o f t h e r e a r d o o r s i s
o p e n e d . Rear courtesy light
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Parking assistance
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FRONT AND/OR REAR
PARKING ASSISTANCE
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e s y s t e m i s
audible and/or visual and consists of
four proximity sensors, located in the
front and/or rear bumper. The sensors
detect any obstacle which enters
t h e fi e l d : p e r s o n , v e h i c l e , t r e e , g a t e ,
located in front of or behind the vehicle
during the manoeuvre.
Objects the size or thickness of which
is detected at the beginning of the
manoeuvre, may no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre: due to
blind spots between and below the
sensors. Examples: stake, roadworks
cone, kerbstone.
This system does not take the place of
the vigilance and responsibility of the
driver. Switching the system on
The system is activated as soon as:
- reverse gear is engaged,
- the speed falls below 6 mph
(10 km/h) in forward gear.
This is accompanied by an audible
signal and displaying of the vehicle,
depending on the display.
The proximity information is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle,
- a graphic on the display, with blocks which become progressively
closer to the vehicle.
The obstacle is located in relation to
the emission of the audible signal from
the speakers, front or rear and right or
left. Switching the system off
Press the button again to re-activate
the system. The indicator light on the
button switches off.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, frost or snow.
In this case (e.g. sensors dirty), when
reverse gear is engaged, the indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n
audible signal and a message on the
display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
Press the button on the
fascia to deactivate the
system (to avoid waking a
child...). The indicator light on
the button comes on.
The system returns to the inactive
status:
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed increases to above
6 mph (10 km/h),
- at the end of the manoeuvre, when the vehicle becomes stationary
(front parking assistance only).
Re-activation
When the distance between the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous and the "Danger"
symbol appears depending on the display.
This function will be deactivated
automatically when the vehicle is
towing a trailer or when a bicycle
c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h
towing attachment or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN ).
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HANDBRAKE
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction
i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h .
T h e y c a n o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
Automatic lighting of hazard
warning lights
Equipment conditioned according
to country: when braking in an
emergency, depending on the
deceleration, the hazard warning lights
c o m e o n a u t o m a t i c a l l y . T h e y s w i t c h
o f f a u t o m a t i c a l l y t h e fi r s t t i m e y o u
a c c e l e r a t e .
It is also possible to switch them off by
p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n .
DRIVING SAFETY
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
i m m o b i l i z e y o u r v e h i c l e . W h e n p a r k i n g
on a slope, direct your wheels towards
t h e p a v e m e n t a n d p u l l t h e h a n d b r a k e .
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
t o r e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e . Pull the button located at the end of the
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
Y o u c a n n o w p i v o t t h e s e a t .
To return to normal operation, pull the
l e v e r u p w a r d s u n t i l a c l i c k i s h e a r d .
If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by:
Disengaging
A p p l y t h e h a n d b r a k e . a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
an audible signal,
a m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
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Driving safety
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS) AND ELECTRONIC
BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION
(EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or
s l i p p e r y r o a d s u r f a c e s .
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steering
w h e e l . When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), make sure that these are
a p p r o v e d .
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when there
i s a r i s k o f w h e e l l o c k .
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by
a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the ABS, which
can cause a loss of control of the
v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
When this warning light comes
on, connected to the STOP
warning light, accompanied
by a buzzer and a message,
it indicates that there is a
malfunction of the electronic brake force
distribution, which can cause a loss of
c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e w h e n b r a k i n g .
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN
d e a l e r .
Normal operation of the ABS may
make it self felt by slight vibrations of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
In emergency braking, press very
fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e p r e s s u r e .
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables
the optimum braking pressure to be
reached more quickly, press the pedal
fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g i t .
It is triggered by the speed at which the
b r a k e p e d a l i s a c t i v a t e d .
This alters the resistance of the brake
p e d a l u n d e r y o u r f o o t .
To prolong the operation of the
emergency braking assistance system:
k e e p y o u r f o o t o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
Activation of the ASR and ESP
systems
When the ignition is on, the ASR and
E S P s y s t e m s a r e a l w a y s a c t i v e . Disarming the ASR/ESP
systems
In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
m u d o r s n o w , o r o n l o o s e g r o u n d . . . ) , i t
could prove useful to disarm the ASR
and ESP systems to make the wheels
s p i n a n d r e g a i n g r i p .
- Press the switch, situated under
the steering wheel on the left of the
f a s c i a .
The indicator light comes on
accompanied by a message:
the ESP and ASR systems
no longer act on the engine
operation, but continue to act
o n t h e b r a k e s . Operating check
The ASR/ESP systems offer
increased safety during normal
driving, but should not incite the
driver to take risks or to drive at high
s p e e d .
The operation of these systems is
ensured if the recommendations
of the manufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and rims), the
braking components, the electronic
c o m p o n e n t s a n d t h e fi t t i n g a n d r e p a i r
procedures within the CITROËN
n e t w o r k a r e o b s e r v e d .
After an impact, have these systems
c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
They engage again:
- automatically above 30 mph
(50 km/h),
- manually by pressing the switch a g a i n .
Operation of the ASR and
ESP systems
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s i f
t h e A S R o r E S P i s a c t i v a t e d .
These systems are linked and
c o m p l e m e n t t h e A B S .
The ASR system optimises drive to
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting
on the brakes of the drive wheels
a n d o n t h e e n g i n e . I t a l s o a l l o w s t h e
directional stability of the vehicle to be
i m p r o v e d o n a c c e l e r a t i o n .
If there is a variation between the
trajectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the
ESP system automatically acts on the
engine and the brake of one or more
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back
on course, within the limits of the laws
o f p h y s i c s .
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator
light comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
m e s s a g e o n t h e d i s p l a y .
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
s y s t e m c h e c k e d .