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Accesses
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DOORS
Automatic central
locking
The doors can lock automatically when
you are driving (at a speed of more
than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
You can activate or deactivate this
function. To deactivate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Deactivation of the function is accom-
p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Opening the doors from outside Opening the doors
from inside
If the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the
r e d w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s a n d t h e
padlock does not function. In this case,
use the key or the remote control to
unlock from the outside.
The door opening switches do
not function when the vehicle is
deadlocked. Locking/Unlocking from
the inside
Press the padlock, the red
warning light comes on when
the vehicle is locked and switches off
when it is unlocked.
This locks/unlocks the doors and the
tailgate.
To activate
With the ignition on, press
and hold the padlock.
Activation of the function is
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l a n d
a message on the display . "Door open" alert
If a door or the tailgate is not closed
properly:
-
when the engine is running, you
a r e w a r n e d b y a g r a p h i c a n d a
message on the display for a few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
( s p e e d a b o v e 6 m p h ( 1 0 k m / h ) ) ,
the service warning light comes on.
I t i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e
signal, a message and a graphic on
the display for a few seconds.
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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:
- electric windows,
- sliding side doors,
- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , p r e s s b u t t o n B .
A message appears on the display,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . I t
indicates the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
A l w a y s c h e c k t h e s t a t u s b e f o r e s e t t i n g
off.
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
t o p e r m i t a c c e s s b y t h e e m e r g e n c y
services. Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
T h e t a i l g a t e i s l o c k e d o r u n l o c k e d b y
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle
C and lift
the tailgate. Tailgate release
The tailgate locks automatically
w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h)
and unlocks when one of the front
doors is opened.
TAILGATE
"Tailgate open" warning
When the engine is running or the
v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , y o u a r e w a r n e d
i f t h e t a i l g a t e i s n o t c l o s e d c o r r e c t l y b y
a diagram on the display, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h i s e n a b l e s t h e t a i l g a t e t o b e
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.
-
F o l d b a c k a r o w 2 r e a r s e a t ,
- F o l d b a c k a r o w 3 r e a r s e a t o r t h e
b e n c h s e a t t o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e
l o c k f r o m i n s i d e t h e b o o t ,
- Insert a small screwdriver into hole
D in the lock and push it towards
the left to unlock the tailgate.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting Handbrake
On the version with rotating front seat,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
the vehicle then lowering the lever
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
rotation of the driver’s seat.
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
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 .
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a warning light which comes on on the instrument panel,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a message on the display.
Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.
Running and accessories position.
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
Starting position.
The starter is operated. Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting. Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
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Seats
Memorising seat positions
T w o d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n s c a n b e m e m o r i s e d , u s i n g buttons M/1 a n d M/2 .
T h e s e a r e l o c a t e d o n t h e s i d e o f t h e seat:
Place the ignition key in the " r u n n i n g " p o s i t i o n ( 2 n d n o t c h ) ,
A d j u s t y o u r s e a t ,
Press button M , t h e n b u t t o n 1 for a fi r s t d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n w i t h i n f o u r s e c o n d s .
Repeat the same actions on buttons M a n d 2 t o s t o r e a n o t h e r d r i v i n g p o s i t i o n .
A n a u d i b l e s i g n a l c o n fi r m s t h a t a p o s i t i o n h a s b e e n m e m o r i s e d .
Memorising a new position cancels the
previous one.
Activating a memorised driving
position
Front heated seat controls
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g , t h e f r o n t s e a t s c a n b e h e a t e d s e p a r a t e l y .
U s e t h e a d j u s t m e n t c o n t r o l s l o c a t e d o n t h e s i d e o f e a c h f r o n t s e a t t o s w i t c h o n a n d s e l e c t t h e s e l f - r e g u l a t e d l e v e l o f heating:
1: Low.
2: M e d i u m .
3: High.
0: Off. A f t e r r e c a l l i n g a m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n fi v e t i m e s i n s u c c e s s i o n , t h e f u n c t i o n w i l l b e c a n c e l l e d u n t i l t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
Engine running
Keep button 1 or 2 p r e s s e d d o w n u n t i l t h e e n d o f s e t t i n g o f t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d p o s i t i o n .
Engine off
B r i e fl y p r e s s b u t t o n 1 or 2 to recall t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g m e m o r i s e d position.
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Mirrors and windows Manual interior mirror
The interior mirror has two positions:
- d a y ( n o r m a l ) ,
- n i g h t ( a n t i - d a z z l e ) .
T o c h a n g e f r o m o n e t o t h e o t h e r ,
push or pull the lever on the lower
e d g e o f t h e m i r r o r .
Automatic day/night interior
mirror
T h i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y a n d g r a d u a l l y
c h a n g e s b e t w e e n t h e d a y a n d n i g h t
p o s i t i o n s . T o p r e v e n t d a z z l i n g ,
t h e g l a s s o f t h e m i r r o r d a r k e n s
a u t o m a t i c a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e
i n t e n s i t y o f t h e l i g h t f r o m b e h i n d .
I t c l e a r s a s t h e l i g h t ( h e a d l a m p s o f
f o l l o w i n g v e h i c l e s , s u n l i g h t ) d e c r e a s e s ,
ensuring maximum visibility.
S w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d p r e s s s w i t c h 1 :
- I n d i c a t o r l i g h t 2 l i t ( s w i t c h p r e s s e d ) : automatic operation.
- I n d i c a t o r l i g h t 2 off: automatic system off. The mirror remains at its most clear.
MIRRORS
MIRRORS AND WINDOWS
Special feature
T o e n s u r e m a x i m u m v i s i b i l i t y d u r i n g m a n o e u v r e s , t h e m i r r o r c l e a r s automatically when reverse gear is e n g a g e d .
Electric exterior mirrors
- Move switch A to the right or to t h e l e f t t o s e l e c t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g mirror.
- Move knob B i n a l l f o u r d i r e c t i o n s t o a d j u s t .
- Return switch A to the centre position.
W h e n p a r k e d , t h e m i r r o r s c a n b e
f o l d e d b a c k m a n u a l l y , o r e l e c t r i c a l l y b y
pulling switch
A r e a r w a r d s .
E l e c t r i c u n f o l d i n g o f t h e m i r r o r s i s
possible with the key on unlocking
the vehicle.
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Mirrors and windows REAR WINDOWS
T o p a r t i a l l y o p e n t h e r e a r w i n d o w s ,
t i l t t h e l e v e r a n d p u s h i t f u l l y t o l o c k t h e
w i n d o w s i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n .
Safety auto-reverse
W h e n t h e w i n d o w r i s e s a n d m e e t s a n
o b s t a c l e , i t s t o p s a n d p a r t i a l l y l o w e r s
again.
I n t h e e v e n t o f c o n t a c t d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n
o f t h e w i n d o w s , y o u m u s t r e v e r s e t h e
m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w . T o d o t h i s ,
p r e s s t h e s w i t c h c o n c e r n e d .
Reinitialising the window
I n t h e e v e n t o f u n w a n t e d o p e n i n g o f t h e w i n d o w o n c l o s i n g ( f o r e x a m p l e , i n t h e p r e s e n c e o f i c e ) , i n t h e e v e n t o f a malfunction or following reconnection of the b a t t e r y , t h e w i n d o w m u s t b e r e i n i t i a l i s e d :
- p r e s s t h e s w i t c h u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s
f u l l y o p e n ,
- t h e n p u l l i t a g a i n u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s
f u l l y c l o s e d ,
- c o n t i n u e t o h o l d t h e s w i t c h f o r
a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e s e c o n d a f t e r t h e
w i n d o w h a s c l o s e d .
The safety auto-reverse function is not active during these operations.
Always remove the key from the i g n i t i o n w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e , even for a short time.
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t :
- no one is preventing correct closing o f t h e w i n d o w s ,
- the passengers use the electric w i n d o w s c o r r e c t l y ,
- c h i l d r e n d o n o t h i n d e r t h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w s .
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T o p a r t i a l l y o p e n t h e r e a r w i n d o w s ,
t i l t t h e l e v e r a n d p u s h i t f u l l y t o l o c k t h e
w i n d o w s i n t h e o p e n p o s i t i o n .
Safety auto-reverse
W h e n t h e w i n d o w r i s e s a n d m e e t s a n
o b s t a c l e , i t s t o p s a n d p a r t i a l l y l o w e r s
again.
I n t h e e v e n t o f c o n t a c t d u r i n g o p e r a t i o n
o f t h e w i n d o w s , y o u m u s t r e v e r s e t h e
m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w . T o d o t h i s ,
p r e s s t h e s w i t c h c o n c e r n e d .
Reinitialising the window
I n t h e e v e n t o f u n w a n t e d o p e n i n g o f t h e w i n d o w o n c l o s i n g ( f o r e x a m p l e , i n t h e p r e s e n c e o f i c e ) , i n t h e e v e n t o f a malfunction or following reconnection of the b a t t e r y , t h e w i n d o w m u s t b e r e i n i t i a l i s e d :
- p r e s s t h e s w i t c h u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s
f u l l y o p e n ,
- t h e n p u l l i t a g a i n u n t i l t h e w i n d o w i s
f u l l y c l o s e d ,
- c o n t i n u e t o h o l d t h e s w i t c h f o r
a p p r o x i m a t e l y o n e s e c o n d a f t e r t h e
w i n d o w h a s c l o s e d .
The safety auto-reverse function is not active during these operations.
Always remove the key from the i g n i t i o n w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e , even for a short time.
T h e d r i v e r m u s t e n s u r e t h a t :
- no one is preventing correct closing o f t h e w i n d o w s ,
- the passengers use the electric w i n d o w s c o r r e c t l y ,
- c h i l d r e n d o n o t h i n d e r t h e m o v e m e n t o f t h e w i n d o w s .
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01 FIRST STEPS
CD/DVD eject
On - Off Volume dial
S o u r c e : s e l e c t i o n o f t h e r a d i o , J u k e b o x , C D / D V D , C D c h a n g e r a n d a u x i l i a r y ( A U X i f a c t i v a t e d o n t h e C o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ) . Copy CD to hard disc
M o d e : s e l e c t i o n w i t h d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e T R I P , T E L , N A V o r A U D I O mode chosen D a r k : hide the screen display, until completely black, b y s u c c e s s i v e p r e s s e s . P r e s s i n g a g a i n r e a c t i v a t e sthe display. Reinitialisation of the system
B a n d : selection of the FM1, FM2, FMast, AM wavebands. T A : T A T r a f fi c A n n o u n c e m e n t s f u n c t i o n o n / o f f P T Y : T y p e s o f P r o g r a m m e f u n c t i o n o n / o f f b y m e a n s o f a l o n g p r e s s
Alpha-numeric telephone keypad for the same u s e s , d i a l , c a l l , h a n g u p , e n t e r . L i o n : Direct access to the " CITROËN " services. E S C : clears the current selection return to the previous selection
M e n u : d i s p l a y s t h e g e n e r a l s c r e e n : s o u n d s e t t i n g s
L i s t : displays the list of radio stations received t h e l i s t o f C D / D V D t r a c k s o r M P 3 / J u k e b o x d i r e c t o r i e s u p d a t i n g o f t h e s t a t i o n s r e c e i v e d .
N a v i g a t o r w h i c h selects the choices above or the step by step or rapid advances.
P r e s s i n g t h e n a v i g a t i o n d i a l c o n fi r m s t h e c h o i c e , but does not store it.
A l o n g p r e s s i s r e q u i r e d .
F o r a d e t a i l e d g l o b a l v i e w o f the menus available, refer to t h e " D i s p l a y fl o w c h a r t " s e c t i o n of this chapter.