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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of cer tain functions according to the level of charge remaining in the battery. When the vehicle is being driven, the load reduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen... The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first. Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if it is fitted with the 6 -speed electronic gearbox system.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery. Close the windows and the doors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting to permit initialisation of the electronic systems. However, if problems are encountered following this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. Referring to the corresponding section, you must yourself reinitialise: - the remote control key, - the GPS satellite navigation system.
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On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. Screw the towing eye in fully. Install the towing bar.
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. Screw the towing eye in fully. Install the towing bar. Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles. Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
Place the gear lever in neutral (position N on the electronic gearbox system). Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission...) and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
Unlock the steering by turning the key in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake. Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
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RADIO
By alphabetical list
P r e s s RADIO or LIST , select the station o f y o u r c h o i c e a n d c o n fi r m .
By automatic frequency search
P r e s s or for the automatic search f o r a l o w e r o r h i g h e r r a d i o f r e q u e n c y .
O r t u r n t h e t h u m b w h e e l o n t h e s t e e r i n g mounted control.
By manual frequency search
P r e s s or to adjust the radio frequency step by step.
P r e s s t h e b u t t o n o n t h e n u m e r i c a l keypad to recall a preset station.
Or press then turn the thumb wheel at t h e s t e e r i n g m o u n t e d c o n t r o l s .
SELECTING A STATION
T h e e x t e r n a l e n v i r o n m e n t ( h i l l , b u i l d i n g , t u n n e l , u n d e r g r o u n d c a r p a r k . . . ) m a y i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e r e c e p t i o n , i n c l u d i n g i n R D S s t a t i o n t r a c k i n g m o d e . T h i s phenomenon is a normal result of the way in which r adio waves are transmitted and does not in any way indicate a fault with the audio system.
PRESETTING A STATION
P r e s s o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s o n t h e numerical keypad for 2 seconds to preset the current station.
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 t h e station has been preset.
The quality of reception is represented by this symbol.
