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Special position of
the windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the
windscreen wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement
of the blades. It can also be useful,
in winter, to detach the blades from
the windscreen.
In the moment following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers vertically
on the windscreen.
To park the wipers after this has
been done, switch on the ignition
and operate the stalk. For maintain the effectiveness of
t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r b l a d e s , i t i s
advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
- r e p l a c e t h e m a t t h e fi r s t s i g n s of wear. COURTESY LAMPS
Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps
Front courtesy lamp In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "Permanent lighting" mode, the
duration of lighting varies accord-
ing to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approxi- mately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap- proximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unli- mited.
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door or the boot is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle. It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Map reading lamps
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
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This comes on automatically when
the boot is opened and switches
off automatically when the boot is
closed.
Different lighting times are avai-
lable:
- when the ignition is off, approxi-mately ten minutes,
-
in energy economy mode, approxi-mately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
The sill lighting is at the bottom of
each door panel.
The lamps come on automatically
when a door is opened and switch
off automatically when all of the
doors are closed.
Sill illumination
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F I T T I N G S
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
I t s l i d h a s a r e a s f o r s t o r i n g a p e n , a
p a i r o f s p e c t a c l e s , t o k e n s , c a r d s , a
c u p , f r a g r a n c e c a r t r i d g e s . . .
T o o p e n t h e g l o v e b o x , r a i s e t h e
handle and lower the lid.
COOLED GLOVE BOX
I t m a y b e c o o l e d , d e p e n d i n g o n y o u r
v e h i c l e ’ s e q u i p m e n t , b y a v e n t i l a t i o n
duct that can be closed off manually.
W i t h a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h i s d u c t d i s -
tributes the same cooled air as the
vents in the passenger compart-
ment.
T h e c o o l i n g o f y o u r g l o v e b o x o n l y
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
The lamp comes on au-
tomatically when the lid is
opened. F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , t h e
g l o v e b o x s h o u l d r e m a i n
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
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ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
I t s l i d h a s a r e a s f o r s t o r i n g a p e n , a
p a i r o f s p e c t a c l e s , t o k e n s , c a r d s , a
c u p , f r a g r a n c e c a r t r i d g e s . . .
T o o p e n t h e g l o v e b o x , r a i s e t h e
handle and lower the lid.
COOLED GLOVE BOX
I t m a y b e c o o l e d , d e p e n d i n g o n y o u r
v e h i c l e ’ s e q u i p m e n t , b y a v e n t i l a t i o n
duct that can be closed off manually.
W i t h a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h i s d u c t d i s -
tributes the same cooled air as the
vents in the passenger compart-
ment.
T h e c o o l i n g o f y o u r g l o v e b o x o n l y
operates when the engine is running
and the air conditioning is on.
The lamp comes on au-
tomatically when the lid is
opened. F o r s a f e t y r e a s o n s , t h e
g l o v e b o x s h o u l d r e m a i n
closed when the vehicle is
moving.
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TRAJECTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Anti-skid regulation (ASR)
a n d e l e c t r o n i c s t a b i l i t y
programme (ESP)
Activation
These systems are activated auto-
matically each time the vehicle is
started.
They come into operation in the event
of a grip or trajectory problem. T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y fl a s h i n g
of this warning lamp on the
instrument panel. Deactivation
I n e x c e p t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s ( s t a r t i n g a
vehicle which is bogged down, stuck
in snow, on soft ground...), it may be
advisable to deactivate the ASR and
ESP systems, so that the wheels
can move freely and regain grip.
Press the "ESP OFF" button, lo-
cated in the centre of the dash-
board. Reactivation
These systems are reactivated au-
tomatically each time the ignition is
switched back on or from 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again
to reactivate them manually.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp on the
button comes on, this indi-
cates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen,
this indicates a malfunction of these
systems.
Have the systems checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e E S P / A S R s y s t e m s o f f e r e x -
ceptional safety in normal driving,
but this should not encourage the
d r i v e r t o t a k e e x t r a r i s k s o r d r i v e a t
high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation
of the manufacturer's recommen-
dations regarding the wheels (tyres
and rims), the braking components,
the electronic components and the
CITROËN assembly and operation
procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
The anti-skid regulation (also known
as Traction Control) optimises trac-
tion to prevent skidding of the wheels,
by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts
on the brake of one or more wheels
and on the engine to keep the vehicle
on the trajectory required by the driver,
within the limits of the laws of physics.
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PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake lever fully
up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull the parking brake lever gently,
press the release button then lower
the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen,
this indicates that the parking brake
is still on or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the pavement,
apply the parking brake and engage
a gear.
5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle
Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.
Do not touch the accelerator.
For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.
Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).
In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch while operating the
starter to facilitate starting. Engaging reverse gear
Push the gear lever to the
right then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
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6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
You have a choice of two driving
modes:
- the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the sequential mode for manual
changing of the gears by the driver.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob
(indicated by the arrow) and
push the gear lever to the left
then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle. Mode selection
automatic mode: selector 2 in
position A .
manual mode: selector 2 in posi-
tion M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
action one of the paddles 1 .
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
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6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
The 6-speed electronic gearbox of-
fers a choice between the comfort of
fully automatic operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing.
You have a choice of two driving
modes:
- the automatic mode for auto-
matic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the sequential mode for manual
changing of the gears by the driver.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob
(indicated by the arrow) and
push the gear lever to the left
then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle. Mode selection
automatic mode: selector 2 in
position A .
manual mode: selector 2 in posi-
tion M .
In automatic mode, instant manual
operation is possible any time you
action one of the paddles 1 .
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
