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35Monitoring
Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few seconds
when you turn on the ignition,then switches off.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
fixed then flashing accompanied by an increasing audible signal.
The driver and/or the front passenger has not fastened or has unfastened their seat belt.
Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
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77Comfort
These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down). They can also be removed. To remove a head restraint: release the backrest using control 1 , tilt the backrest 2 slightly for wards,
pull the head restraint upwards to the stop, then, press the lug A .
R e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s
Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and correctly adjusted.
Steering wheel adjustment
W h e n s t a t i o n a r y , pull the control lever to W h e n s t a t i o n a r y W h e n s t a t i o n a r yrelease the steering wheel. Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position. Push the control lever to lock the steering wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
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77Comfort
These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down). They can also be removed. To remove a head restraint: release the backrest using control 1 , tilt the backrest 2 slightly for wards,
pull the head restraint upwards to the stop, then, press the lug A .
R e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s
Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and correctly adjusted.
Steering wheel adjustment
W h e n s t a t i o n a r y , pull the control lever to W h e n s t a t i o n a r y W h e n s t a t i o n a r yrelease the steering wheel. Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position. Push the control lever to lock the steering wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
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Auxiliary socket
The auxiliary socket is located in the " AUX "box on the centre console. It permits the connection of a por table device, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ® type, to listen to your music files using the vehicle's speakers.
USB Player
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the MyWay or Audio system
par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
When it is in use, the por table device charges automatically.
The USB por t is located in the "AUX" box on the centre console. It permits the connection of a por table device, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ®
generation 5 and later type or USB memory stick type. It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted to your audio equipment and played via the vehicle's speakers. You can manage these files using the steering mounted controls or the audio equipment control panel and display them on the multifunction screen.
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the Audio system par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
12 V accessory
socket
To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), lift the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.
The management of the files is done using your por table device.
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Auxiliary socket
The auxiliary socket is located in the " AUX "box on the centre console. It permits the connection of a por table device, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ® type, to listen to your music files using the vehicle's speakers.
USB Player
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the MyWay or Audio system
par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
When it is in use, the por table device charges automatically.
The USB por t is located in the "AUX" box on the centre console. It permits the connection of a por table device, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ®
generation 5 and later type or USB memory stick type. It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted to your audio equipment and played via the vehicle's speakers. You can manage these files using the steering mounted controls or the audio equipment control panel and display them on the multifunction screen.
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the Audio system par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
12 V accessory
socket
To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), lift the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.
The management of the files is done using your por table device.
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SOS
131Safety
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically. They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate. You can also switch them off by pressing the button.
Horn
Audible warning to aler t other road users to an imminent danger. Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in the following cases: - immediate danger, - over taking a cyclist or pedestrian - when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency or assistance call to the emergency ser vices or to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice. For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics" section.
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SOS
131Safety
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically. They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate. You can also switch them off by pressing the button.
Horn
Audible warning to aler t other road users to an imminent danger. Press one of the spokes of the steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in the following cases: - immediate danger, - over taking a cyclist or pedestrian - when approaching an area where there is no visibility.
Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency or assistance call to the emergency ser vices or to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice. For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics" section.
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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (star ting 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, located on the left below the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the indicator lamp on the button comes on, this indicates that the ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h) (except 1.6 litreTHP 150 petrol engine).
Press the "ESP OFF" button again to reactivate them manually.
Operating fault
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed. The correct functioning of these systems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations 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.
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen, this
indicates a malfunction of these systems. Have the systems checked by a CITROËN dealer.
