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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
Key
Take care to prevent the key from coming
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing the key down in the ignition
switch may cause a malfunction.
Good practice when starting
Door or bonnet open warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly,
check!
Diesel pre-heating warning light If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light comes
on for less than one second, you
can start without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning light to
switch off then operate the starter (Starting
position) until the engine starts. Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow the
turbocharger (Diesel engine) to return to
idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the steering
wheel gently while turning the key, without
forcing. In this position, certain accessories
can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine turns
over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering locks. Remove the key.
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Steering wheel controls
ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic lights
if your vehicle is fitted with a
brightness sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver ’s door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
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Steering wheel controls
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic lights
if your vehicle is fitted with a
brightness sensor.
Lights off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lights on the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Side lights
Lights-on buzzer
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver ’s door is opened, a buzzer sounds if
you have left your lights on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lights
Selection is by turning ring A .
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Steering wheel controls Front fog lights (green)
and rear fog lights (amber,
2nd rotation of the ring
forwards).
To switch off the front and rear fog
lights, turn the ring rearwards twice in
succession.
In clear weather or in rain, both day
and night, rear fog lights dazzle and
are prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer needed.
Automatic switching on of the lights switches
off the rear fog lamps, but the front fog
lamps remain on. Daytime lights
Depending on the country in which the
vehicle is sold, the vehicle may be equipped
with daytime lights. The dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, display, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are only lit
on switching to the automatic switching on
of the lights mode or when the lights are
switched on manually.
Front and rear fog lights
Rotate ring
B forwards to switch on and
rearwards to switch off. The status is
confirmed by the light on the instrument
panel.
These operate with the side lights and the
dipped beam headlamps.
Front fog lights (green,
1st rotation of the ring forwards). This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel.
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Steering wheel controls
ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT
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Automatic switching on of the lights Activation
Turn the ring to the
AUTO position. The
activation of this function is accompanied by
a message on the display.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly , the lights come on
accompanied by the service warning light,
an audible signal and a message on the
display.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
HEADLAMP BEAM
Depending on the load in your vehicle, the
beam setting must be adjusted.
0 - No load.
1 - Partial load.
2 - Average load.
3 - Maximum authorised load.
Do not cover the brightness sensor
located on the windscreen, behind the
mirror. It is used for the automatic switching
on of the lights and for the automatic wipers. The side lights and dipped
beam headlamps switch
on automatically if the light
is poor, or during operation
of the windscreen wipers. They switch off as
soon as the light becomes bright enough or
the windscreen wipers stop.
This function is not compatible with the
daytime lights. Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards. The
deactivation of this function is accompanied
by a message on the display.
The function is deactivated temporarily when
you use the manual lights stalk.
Initial setting is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect sufficient
light. As a consequence, the lights will
not come on automatically. If necessary,
you must switch on the dipped headlamps
manually.
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Ventilation
De-icing the rear screen and/or
mirrors
Pressing this button, with the engine
running, activates the rapid demisting -
de-icing of the rear screen and/or electric
mirrors.
This function switches off:
- when the button is pressed,
- when the engine is switched off,
- automatically to prevent excessive energy consumption. Automatic air conditioning: visibility
programme
The comfort programme (AUTO) may not
be sufficient to quickly demist or de-ice the
windows (humidity, several passengers, ice).
In this case, select the visibility programme.
The visibility programme indicator light
comes on.
It activates the air conditioning, the air flow,
the de-icing of the rear screen and provides
optimum distribution of the ventilation to the
windscreen and side windows.
It deactivates the air recirculation.
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Ventilation Good practice
To avoid any risk of poisoning or
asphyxiation, the heater must not be used,
even for short periods, in an enclosed space
such as a garage or workshop which is not
fitted with an exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on an inflammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper…),
there is a risk of fire. The temperature near the heater must not
exceed 120 °C. A temperature higher than
this (for example in the case of painting in
an oven) could damage the components of
the electronic circuits.
The heater is supplied by the vehicle’s fuel
tank. Ensure that the fuel gauge indicator
light is not at reserve.
Coolant circuit heater
This is an additional and autonomous
system which heats the diesel engine hot
coolant loop to make starting easier.
It improves the de-icing and demisting
performance.
Vehicles fitted with an HDi engine may be
fitted with a heater. When the engine is at
idle or the vehicle is stationary, it is normal
to notice a high-pitched whistling noise and
a slight emission of smoke and odour.
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Practical information
Ashtray Storage tray and bottle holder (1.5 L) Cup holder
Any liquid transported in the vehicle in
a cup (mug or similar) , which may spill,
presents a risk of damage on contact with
the instrument panel and centre console
controls. "Take care".
12 volt socket
The maximum power of the socket, which is
of the lighter type, is 120 W.