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Switching the system off
F Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator
lamps go off.
This switch does not operate the air conditioning, only the air fan.
When the "REST" function is activated, you cannot modify the temperature, air flow
and distribution settings: these are controlled automatically according to the ambient
temperature.
This function is not available in the STOP mode of Stop & Start. Avoid prolonged operation in interior
air recirculation mode or driving for
long periods with the system off (risk of
misting and deterioration of air quality).
On switching on the engine
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he control screens come on: the function
is available.
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ressing the REST button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
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he function can be deactivated and
reactivated if the control screens are on.
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he screens go off at the end of this
period. On stopping the engine
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hile the control screens remain on: the
function is available.
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ressing the REST button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
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ocking the vehicle has no effect on this
function.
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he control screens go off at the end of this
period.
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ressing again before the end of the period
interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the
control screens go off and the function is
no longer available. This action switches off the air conditioning and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
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odify the settings
(temperature, air flow or air
distribution) or press the
"AUTO" button to reactivate
the system with the values set
before it was switched off.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.F
S witch 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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ress this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the
door mirrors. The indicator
lamp associated with the button
comes on. F

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t 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
of f.
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230 V / 50 Hz power socket
Connect only one device at a time to
the socket (no extension or multi-way
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when
required by the vehicle's electrical
system (particular weather conditions,
electrical overload...), the power supply
to the socket will be cut off; the green
warning lamp goes off.
A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power:
120

W) is fitted to the centre console.
To use the socket:
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ift the front armrest cover for access to its
compartment,
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heck that the warning lamp is on green,
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onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop
computer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).
This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode on Stop & Start.
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Lighting controlSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.
Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
Main lighting
Selection of main lighting mode
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Turn the ring to place the desired symbol
against the mark.Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and
main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
Travelling abroad
Halogen and xenon headlamps
If planning to use your vehicle in a
country that drives on the other side of
the road, the headlamp dipped beams
must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-
coming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Operation of the selected lighting is
confirmed by the illumination of the
corresponding indicator lamp.
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The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
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ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting stalk.
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urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
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epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (e.g. when parking on
the left, lighting control stalk upwards, the
right-hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is started making the vehicle
more visible to other users.
This function is assured by dedicated lamps.
Switching on
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Windscreen and headlamp wash
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
It operates only when the headlamps are off or
the vehicle is stationary.
Low screenwash / headlamp wash
fluid level
On vehicle fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by gauge in
the reservoir filler neck under the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fluid can should
be done with the engine off.
The level of this fluid should be
checked regularly, particularly during
w i n t e r.
For more information on Checking the levels
and in particular the screenwash / headlamp
wash, refer to the corresponding section.
Associated with the windscreen wash, the
headlamp washers operate with the vehicle
moving, when the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on
.
To reduce the consumption of the fluid
by the headlamp washers, they operate
only with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25 miles (40 km)
during a given journey.
Windscreen wash Headlamp wash
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1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
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ear courtesy lamp
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ear map reading lamps
Courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
Front and rear courtesy lamps
- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- w hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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n opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
used to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.Permanently off.
Permanent lighting. In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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w ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
When the courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if
it is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,
put it in the "permanently off " position.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to
the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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hen the engine is running, no limit.
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