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STOP warning lamp
When the warning lamp comes on, you must stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. Contact a CITROËN dealer.switch off the engineswitch off
Parking brake
The permanent lighting of this warning lamp confi rms that the parking brake is applied.
If this warning lamp fl ashes, it indi-cates a fault with its application or release. Consult a CITROËN cates a fault with its application cates a fault with its application
dealer as soon as possible.
See “Brakes”.
With the engine running, and when displayed at the same time as the STOP warning lamp, it indi-cates that the brake fl uid level is too low.
If this warning lamp comes on, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.stop immediately and contact stop immediately and contact
See “Brakes”.
Battery charge
This warning lamp comes on temporarily when the engine is switched on. If it remains on permanently, contact a CITROËN dealer.remains on permanently, remains on permanently,
In the event of a battery failure, the application of the electronic parking brake when the engine is switched off is not guaranteed. You must therefore apply the parking brake before switching off the engine.
I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
W A R N I N G L A M P S
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on perma-nently, as long as the fault displayed on the instru-ment panel screen is present (for serious faults).
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lamp remains on only for a short time for faults that are minor.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
ESP/ASR
Operating
If either of the ESP or ASR systems is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
With the engine running, the light-ing of this warning lamp along with a message on the instrument panel screen, the lighting of the SERVICE warning lamp and a sound signal, indicates a system fault.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Deactivation
The lighting of this warning lamp and the light on the ESP deactiva-tion button confi rms that the sys-tem is deactivated.
See “Dynamic stability control” (ESP).
Coolant temperature
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the coolant temperature is rising abnormally.
This warning lamp is linked with the STOP warning lamp.
It is essential to stop the vehi-cle.
Check the coolant level.
If the level is too low, contact a CITROËN dealer.If the level is too low, contact If the level is too low, contact

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I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
C H E C K S / O I L L E V E L
Engine oil level indicator
When you switch the ignition on, the engine oil check is displayed for a few seconds on the instru-ment panel screen.
Note: to ensure that this meas-urement is accurate, check the oil level on horizontal ground after the engine has been switched off for at least 15 minutes. An incorrect engine oil level can seriously dam-age your engine.
“Oil level incorrect” indicates that the oil level is too low.
Check using the manual dipstick. See “Levels”.
If, after topping up, the message re-appears, contact a CITROËN If, after topping up, the message If, after topping up, the message
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“Oil level measurement invalid” indicates a malfunctioning of the indicator.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
“Oil level correct” indicates nor-mal operating.
Log of alerts
This function allows you to display the log of alerts.
Press on button A. The following messages appear consecutively on the instrument panel screen:
Tyre pressure check.
Maintenance indicator reminder.
Display of message alerts.
Oil level check.

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F R O N T S E A T S
M A N U A L A D J U S T M E N T S
1. Adjustments to the height and angle of the head restraint
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, press on the control A to unlock it, and simultaneously on the head restraint itself. The adjustment is correct when the top edge of the head restraint is at the same height as the top of the head. It is also tilt-adjustable.
To raise it, press control A to unlock it, then pull it upwards.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle
Use the control to adjust the backrest angle.
It is possible to recline the backrest angle to 45° by pushing it until it locks.
3. Adjustment of the seat height and angle
Raise or lower the control the number of times required to obtain the desired posi-tion.
4. Longitudinal adjustment of seat
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired position.
5. Adjustment of lumbar support
Turn the control and adjust to the desired position.
6. Heated seat controls
Note: The heated seats only operate when the engine is running.
0: Off.
1: Gentle.
2: Medium.
3: Strong.
For your safety, do not d r i v e w i t h t h e h e a d restraints removed ; t h e s e m u s t b e i n p l a c e a n d c o r r e c t l y adjusted.

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F R O N T S E A T S
E L E C T R I C A L A D J U S T M E N T S
The Welcome function
When the driver's door is opened and the ignition is off, the seat moves to ease accessing or leav-ing the vehicle.
Take care not to hinder the for-wards or backwards movement of the seat.
You may activate or deactivate this function using the “Main Menu” on the instrument panel screen. To do so, select “Vehicle parameters / Comfort / Driver welcome”.
Head restraint height and angle adjustments on electric seats
To adjust the angle of the head restraint, push back or pull forward section C of the head restraint until you reach the desired position.
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, press on the control Dto unlock it, and simultaneously on the head restraint itself.
To raise it, press control D to unlock it, then pull it upwards.
0: Off.
1: Gentle.
2: Medium.
3: Strong.
Controls for the heated seats
The front seats can be heated indi-vidually. With the engine running, use control A, located beside the seats to choose between three heating levels:
Massage function
This function provides the driver with a back massage.
To activate the massage, with the engine runnuing, press on but-ton B. The warning lamp comes on and the massage function is acti-vated for a period of 1 hour. During this time, massage is performed in cycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the system will per-form 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deacti-vated. The warning lamp goes out.
You can deactivate the massage function at any time by pressing on button B.

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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
The engine can only be started when the lever is at position P or N.
A safety device ensures that start-ing is impossible in the other posi-tions.
Once the engine has been started, with the gear lever at P, press on the brake pedal then place the lever at:D for automatic mode.
R for reverse gear.M to change to manual mode.
The change from position D (driv-ing in automatic mode) to posi-tion M (driving in sequential mode) or vice versa can be made at any time.
The gear selected is displayed on the instrument panel.

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A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic mode
Lever at D:
Press on button A to select the SPORT driving mode.
Press on button B to select the SNOW driving mode.
Pressing again on button A or Breturns you to NORMAL driving mode.
NORMAL mode is selected by default when the engine is started. This driving mode is suitable for normal driving conditions.
No warning lamp will light up in the instrument panel.
SNOW mode facilitates starting and smooth driving when road adherence con-ditions are poor.
The instrument panel display lights up.
SPORT mode is for more responsive driving, to pro-vide maximum perform-ance and acceleration.
The instrument panel display lights up.
Remark: The driving mode selected before you switched off the engine will be retained the next time you start up.
If there is an operat-ing fault, the gearbox is stuck in a gear, do not exceed 100 km/h (approx. 60 mph).
Juddering may be felt when selecting R for reverse gear or when returning to posi-tion D.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Do not stop your engine if the gear selector lever is in position D or R.

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“ H Y D R A C T I V E I I I + ” S U S P E N S I O N
Normal mode, for maximum comfort
“Hydractive III +” suspension auto-matically adjusts to road surface conditions and driving style.
It allows you to alternate between soft and fi rm suspension settings, maximising comfort at the same time as permanently guaranteeing the highest level of safety. It also automatically corrects road hold-ing, according to the vehicle load and driving conditions.
Also, the “Hydractive III +” suspen-sion gives you the possibility of choosing between two modes of suspension.
A change of suspension mode can be made either when the vehicle is moving or when stationary, by pressing on button A.
Signalling
Sport mode, more suited for a sporty style of driving
Note: Sport mode is retained when you switch off the engine.
Note: If the speed authorised for a particular position is exceeded, the vehicle reverts automatically to the normal road position.
Note: Automatic variation of ground clearance
If your speed exceeds 110 km/h (approx. 70 mph), on a good road surface, ground clearance is lowered. The vehicle returns to its normal position if the road surface deteriorates or if your speed is lower than 90 km/h (approx. 55 mph)
At low or medium speed, if the road surface is poor, ground clearance is increased. The vehicle returns to its normal position as soon as conditions allow.

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Position changes may only be made when the engine is run-ning.
Adjustable ground clearance responds to all types of situation. Apart from a few specifi c situa-tions, driving in the normal road position is imperative.
To change the position
Press once on one of the adjust-ment controls. The change in posi-tion is indicated by a message on the instrument panel screen:
Maximum height
Changing a wheel (Not possible if speed > 10 km/h).
Intermediate position
For an increased ground clearance (Not possible if speed > 40 km/h).
For use on diffi cult roads when travelling at reduced speed, as well as on carpark ramps.
Normal road position
Note: If the speed authorised for a particular position is exceeded, the vehicle reverts automatically to the normal road position.
Minimum height
To facilitate loading or unloading the vehicle.
For workshop inspections.
Not to be used in normal driving (Not possible if speed > 10 km/h).
For your safety if you are operating underneath the vehicle, it is obliga-tory to support the vehi-cle with axle stands.
Viewing of the position of the vehicle
Once the adjustment has been made, a message is displayed on the instrument panel screen.