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FAMILIARISATION
Interior
13. Battery/Fuse box.
14. Passenger air bag.
15. Passenger's lower glove box/CD
changer/Fuse box/RCA sockets.
16. Air conditioning controls.
17. Lighter/
12 V accessories socket.
18. Hazard warning lights switch.
19. Storage compartment or additional
telematics control.
20. Cooled compartment.
21. Ashtray/Can holder.
22. Seat adjustment control.
23. Storage compartment.
24. Handbrake - on the left.
1. Electric mirror controls.
- Electric window controls.
- Deactivation of the rear electric controls.
2. Driver's upper glove box.
3. Central adjustable vents.
4. Audio equipment or GPS
multimedia audio equipment with
fl a p .
5. I n s t r u m e n t p a n e l / L a r g e c o l o u r
display.
6. Sunshine and passenger
compartment temperature sensor.
7. Passenger's upper glove box.
25. Bonnet release under cover - on
the left.
26. Acoustic windscreen.
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
SETTING THE DATE AND
TIME
For more information about
this adjustment, refer to the
"Setting the date and time" section of
t h e " I n - c a r t e c h n o l o g y " c h a p t e r .
ADDITIONAL HEATER
With the engine at idle
or when the vehicle is
stationary, it is normal
to notice a high-pitched
whistling and a slight emission of
smoke and odour.
USB reader.
8. Windscreen demisting vents.
9. Speaker (tweeter).
10. Front window demisting vents.
11. Passenger air bag disarming
s w i t c h , i f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e .
12. Side adjustable vent.
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Seat with manual
adjustment
Seat with
electric
adjustment I f y o u r v e h i c l e
i s fi t t e d w i t h a
version with a
rotating front
seat, pull the
button placed
at the end of
the handbrake
forwards.
The handbrake
lever lowers.
You can now rotate the seat. To return
to normal operation, pull the lever up
until it clicks.
1. Forwards-
backwards
adjustment.
2. Angle.
3. Height.
4. Lumbar.
5. Head restraint
height and angle. Rotating the seat
SIT COMFORTABLY
Driver's seat
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Battery 122
Child monitoring mirror
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Disarming the passenger's front air bag
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Opening control Sliding side doors from the
inside. 25
Handbrake
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Bonnet opening controls The bonnet opening control
is a red handle under a
cover. Release the bonnet
from inside the vehicle then
go to the front and insert
your hand under the badge
to open and raise the bonnet,
place the strut in its location
securely. 116
Safety auto-reverse. 101
106
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Electric windows/Safety auto-reverse
CHILD SAFETY
Monitoring mirror.
Child seats.
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Instruments and controls
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WARNING LIGHTS
Each time the engine is started: a series of warning lights comes on applying a self-test check. They switch off almost
i m m e d i a t e l y . W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g : t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t b e c o m e s a w a r n i n g i f i t r e m a i n s o n c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h e s .
T h i s i n i t i a l w a r n i n g m a y b e 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 m e s s a g e w h i c h a p p e a r s o n t h e d i s p l a y . " D o n o t
ignore these warnings."
Warning light is indicates Solution - action
STOP lit, associated
with another
warning
light and
accompanied
b y a m e s s a g e
on the display. m a j o r f a u l t s l i n k e d w i t h t h e
" B r a k e fl u i d l e v e l " , " E n g i n e
oil pressure", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n " ,
"Power steering" and
"Punctured tyre" warning
lights.
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake/
B r a k e fl u i d
level/EBFD lit.
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r n o t
released correctly. R e l e a s i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e s w i t c h e s o f f t h e w a r n i n g
light. Chapter 2, "Starting and stopping" section.
lit. l o w b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l . T o p u p u s i n g a fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y C I T R O Ë N .
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct
and associated
with the ABS
warning light. failure of the electronic
b r a k e f o r c e d i s t r i b u t i o n .
You must stop, park, switch off the ignition
and call a CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
pressure lit while driving.
i n s u f fi c i e n t p r e s s u r e . Park, switch off the ignition and allow to cool.
Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though
the level is
correct. m a j o r f a u l t .
Call a CITROËN dealer.
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READY TO SET OFF
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting
Handbrake
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a
version with a 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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Steering wheel controls
ERGONOMICS and COMFORT
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Selecting the function
- Place the switch in the CRUISE
position. The cruise control is
s e l e c t e d b u t i s n o t y e t a c t i v e a n d
n o s p e e d h a s b e e n p r o g r a m m e d .
First activation/
programming a
speed
- Reach the chosen s p e e d b y p r e s s i n g
the accelerator.
- Press the SET - or
SET + button .
T h i s p r o g r a m m e s / a c t i v a t e s t h e
r e f e r e n c e s p e e d a n d t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
m a i n t a i n t h i s s p e e d .
Temporary exceeding of the
speed
It is possible to accelerate a n d d r i v e
m o m e n t a r i l y a t a s p e e d g r e a t e r t h a n
t h e p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d . T h e v a l u e
p r o g r a m m e d fl a s h e s .
W h e n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l i s
r e l e a s e d , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l r e t u r n t o t h e
p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d .
Reactivation
- F o l l o w i n g d e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l , p r e s s t h i s b u t t o n .
Y o u r v e h i c l e w i l l r e t u r n t o t h e l a s t
p r o g r a m m e d s p e e d .
A l t e r n a t i v e l y , y o u c a n r e p e a t t h e " fi r s t
a c t i v a t i o n " p r o c e d u r e .
Deactivation (off)
- Press this button or the brake or clutch
p e d a l .
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Driving safety
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
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a v e r s i o n
with a rotating front seat, apply the
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 itself felt by slight vibrations of
t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
In emergency braking, press
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 t h e
pressure.
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 .