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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.
Switching on
)
With the engine running, engage re-
verse 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.
Switching off
)
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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COMFORT
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Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures
the light from the rear of the vehicle,
this system automatically and progres-
sively changes between the day and
night uses.
In order to ensure optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres,
the mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
)
When stationary
, pull the control
lever to release the adjustment
mechanism.
)
Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.
)
Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these op-
erations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
which darkens the mirror glass: this re-
duces the nuisance to the driver caused
by the headlamps from following vehicles,
low sun...
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is di-
rected correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.
)
Push the lever to change to the nor-
mal "day" position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".
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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlocking
or locking of the vehicle using the door
lock or from a distance. It is also used
to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.
)
Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver's
door only.
)
Press the open padlock again to un-
lock the other doors and the boot.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
)
Turn the key towards the front in the
driver's door lock to unlock the ve-
hicle completely.
The complete or selective un-
locking parameter is set via the
vehicle confi guration menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by de-
fault.
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
)
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.
Opening the vehicle using the
2-button remote control
Unfolding the key
)
Press this button to unfold the key.
Complete unlocking using the key
Selective unlocking using the key
)
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.
Each unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to the version of your vehi-
cle, the door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
It also brings on the timed operation
of the welcome lighting, the courtesy
lamps and exterior side spotlamps for
around 30 seconds.
Programming
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ACCESS
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Unlocking the vehicle using the 3-button remote control
Unfolding the key
)
Press this button to unfold the key.
)
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.
)
Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver's
door only.
)
Press the open padlock again to
unlock the other doors and the
boot.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
)
Maintain the press on the
open padlock until the de-
sired opening is obtained.
The windows stop as soon
as you release the button.
Opening the windows using the
remote control
Complete unlocking using the key
)
Turn the key forwards in the driver's
door lock to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.
Selective unlocking using the key
)
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.
Each unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to the version of your vehi-
cle, the door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
It also brings on the timed operation
of the welcome lighting, the courtesy
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.
The complete or selective un-
locking parameter is set via the
vehicle confi guration menu.
Only selective unlocking of the boot is
activated by default.
Programming
Complete unlocking using the
remote control If selective unlocking of the boot is
deactivated, pressing this button also
unlocks the doors.
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Locking the vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.
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.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your
vehicle from a distance, particularly in
poor light. Your vehicle must be locked.
Folding the key
)
First press this button to fold the key.
)
Press the closed padlock
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps
and the direction indicators will fl ash for
a few seconds.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code must
be recognised in order for starting to be
possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
minutes after the ignition is switched off
and prevents starting of the engine by
anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a fault, you
are informed by illumina-
tion of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in the
screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately 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 acti-
vated.
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 inadvertently, it
will relock automatically after
thirty 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.
Closing the windows using the
3-button remote control
)
Press and hold down the
closed padlock until the
level of closing is achieved.
The windows stop when
you release the button.
When closing the windows using
the remote control you must en-
sure that nothing prevents their
correct closing.
If you want to leave the windows
partly open, it is necessary to
deactivate the volumetric alarm
protection.
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VISIBILITY
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the screen.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the settings
in the vehicle confi guration menu
(except in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, for which the du-
ration is set: 60 seconds),
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps is in operation.
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp
is displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN or a qualifi ed work-
shop workshop.
Operating fault
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, 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.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumi-
nation of the sidelamps on the traffi c
side only.
)
Within one minute of switching off
the ignition, operate the lighting con-
trol stalk up or down depending on
the traffi c side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control
stalk upwards; the right hand side-
lamps are on).
This is confi rmed 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.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automat-
ically, without any action on the part of
the driver, if rain is detected (sensor be-
hind the rear view mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Briefl y push stalk A
downwards.
The instruction is confi rmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel and an activation
message.
Switching on
Switching off
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper mal-
function occurs, the wipers will operate
in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the
windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain
sensitive wipers when using an
automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait
until the windscreen is completely
clear of ice before activating the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute.
Briefl y push stalk A
downwards
again.
The instruction is confi rmed by
this warning lamp going off in
the instrument panel and/or the display
of a deactivation message.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicle fi tted with headlamp wash-
ers, the low level of this fl uid is indicated
by gauge in the reservoir fi ller neck un-
der the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fl uid can
only be done when stationary with the
engine off.
The driver should check the level of this
fl uid regularly, particularly during winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/head-
lamp wash level" for the procedure on
checking the level.
Low screenwash/headlamp wash
level
)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.
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FITTINGS
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Component which protects against
sunlight from the front or the side, also
equipped with an illuminated courtesy
mirror.
)
With the ignition on, raise the con-
cealing fl ap; the mirror is lit auto-
matically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder.
SUN VISOR ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
It has dedicated locations for storing
a water bottle, the vehicle’s handbook
pack...
Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a
pair of glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...
)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A
.
If the vehicle is fi tted with air condition-
ing, it provides access to the ventilation
nozzle B
, distributing the same condi-
tioned air as the vents in the passenger
compartment.
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
)
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
)
To empty it, remove the ashtray by
pulling it upwards.
To avoid any problem of interfer-
ence or risk of overturning, do
not place the ashtray near the
gear lever.