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85Comfort
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditionin g system control panel.
S w i t c h i n g o n
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running. Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current. It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button goes off.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass permitting the lateral rear ward vision necessary for over taking or parking. They can also be folded for parking in confined spaces.
D e m i s t i n g - D e f r o s t i n g
Adjustment
Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. Move control B in all four directions to adjust. Return control A to the central position.
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear. Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Folding
From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. From inside: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.
Unfolding
From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key. From inside: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer.
Never fold or unfold the electric folding mirrors manually.
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the demisting-defrosting operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist-
defrost" page).
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93Comfort
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the ground during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
Programming
With the engine running, engage reverse gear. Select and adjust the left-hand and right-hand mirrors in succession. The adjustment is stored immediately.
S w i t c h i n g o n
With the engine running, engage reverse gear. Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. The glass of the mirror selected tilts downwards, in accordance with its programming.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds. or Return control A to the central position. The mirror glass returns to its initial position. The mirror glass also returns to its initial position: - if the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), - if the engine is switched off.
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R e a r v i e w m i r r o r
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view. Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens t he mirror glass: this reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the headlamps from following vehic les, low sun...
M a n u a l d a y / n i g h t m o d e l
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
D a y / n i g h t p o s i t i o n
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position. Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes between the day and night uses.
A u t o m a t i c d a y / n i g h t m o d e l
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
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99Access
Complete unlocking using the key
Selective unlocking using the key
Each unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to the version of your vehicle, the door mirrors unfold at the same time. It also brings on the timed operation of the welcome lighting, the cour tesy lamps and exterior side spotlamps for around 30 seconds.
Selective unlocking of the boot
Press this button to unlock the boot. The doors remain locked.
If selective unlocking of the boot is deactivated,
pressing this button also unlocks the doors.
Programming
The complete or selective unlocking parameter is set via the vehicle configuration menu. Only selective unlocking of the boot is activated by default.
Turn the key for wards in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle completely.
Turn the key towards the front in the driver's door lock once to unlock the driver's door only. Turn the key towards the front in the driver's door lock again to unlock the other doors and the boot.
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Normal locking using the remote
control
Normal locking using the key
Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle.
Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle. If one of the doors or the boot is still open, the central locking does not take place. When the vehicle is locked, if it is unlocked inadver tently, it will relock automatically after thir ty seconds unless a door is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time. It also brings on of the timed operation of the exterior side spotlamps and the guide-me-home lighting, if this is activated.
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101Access
Closing the windows using the
remote control
Press and hold down the closed padlock until the desired position is obtained. The windows stop when you release the button.
When closing the windows using the remote control you must ensure that nothing prevents them from closing correctly. If you want to leave the windows par tly open, you must deactivate the volumetric alarm monitoring.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and interior door controls inoperative. It also deactivates the central locking control button. Therefore, never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking using the remote
control
Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely. Press the closed padlock again within five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking using the key
Turn the key to the rear in the driver’s door lock to lock the vehicle completely. Turn the key to the rear again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time. It also triggers the timed illumination of the exterior side spot lamps and the guide-me-home lighting if this is activated.
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127Visibility
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, the lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting and side spotlamps makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated depending on the light level detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time, when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
Press the open padlock on the remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on, as well as the side spotlamps, located under the door mirrors; your vehicle is also unlocked.
The lighting duration is selected via the vehicle configuration menu.
