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ACCESS
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BOOT
Unlocking the boot
)
Press this button to unlock
the boot.
As a safety measure, this action does
not unlock the doors.
Opening
)
After unlocking the boot or the ve-
hicle using the remote control or the
key, press the opening control, then
raise the tailgate.
Closing
)
Lower the boot lid using the interior
grab handle.
-
when the engine is running
, this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
in the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
-
when the vehicle is moving
(speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
When the selective unlocking
is activated, the boot can be
opened at the second press
of the unlocking button on the
remote control.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.
Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside the
boot.
)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
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PANORAMIC SUNROOF
Your vehicle is fi tted with a tinted glass
panoramic sunroof which increases the
light and visibility in the passenger com-
partment. Its electric blind helps control
the temperature in the passenger com-
partment.
Electric blind
Opening
Turn the dial to the left (four possible
settings).
Closing
Return the dial to the initial position.
Safety anti-pinch
If the blind encounters an obstacle dur-
ing closing, it stops and partially opens
again.
If the blind fails to close at a second
attempt, it may be necessary to force
the closing of the blind using the reini-
tialisation procedure.
The blind is controlled electrically by a
rotary dial.
In the event of contact during op-
eration of the blind, you must re-
verse its movement. To do this,
turn the dial.
When the driver operates the
dial, they must ensure that noth-
ing prevents the blind from closing
correctly.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the blind cor-
rectly.
Be aware of children during op-
eration of the blind.
Reinitialising the system
Following reconnection of the battery,
or in the event of a malfunction in its
operation, it may be necessary to reini-
tialise the system:
)
turn the dial to the fully closed
position,
)
then immediately press the dial, clos-
ing starts after about 10 seconds,
)
maintain pressure on the dial until
the blind has fully closed.
The anti-pinch function is inoperative
during these operations.
If the position of the blind does not
agree with the position indicated by the
dial, press the dial to open the blind to
this position.
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VISIBILITY
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Switching off the lighting when
switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off,
all of the lamps switch off immedi-
ately, except for the dipped beam
headlamps if automatic guide-
me-home lighting is activated.
In some weather conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the
internal surface of the glass of
the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the
lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain
countries, which comes on automati-
cally when the engine is started making
the vehicle more visible to other users.
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is poor.
Switching on
)
With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps using the lighting stalk.
)
A further "headlamp fl ash" switches
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set time.
This function is assured:
- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
by illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps with the sidelamps and
number plate lamps; this function
cannot be deactivated.
- for other countries where it is pro-
vided,
by the use of dedicated lamps; this
function can be activated or deac-
tivated via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
illuminated, except in night mode with
manual or automatic illumination of
headlamps.
Switching on the lighting
when switching on the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control stalk, turn the ring A
to position "0"
- lighting off, then to the position of
your choice.
If the lighting is switched on manually
after switching off the ignition, there is
an audible signal when a front door
is opened to warn the driver that they
have forgotten to switch off the vehi-
cle's lighting, with the ignition off.
They switch off automatically after a
period which depends on the state
of charge of the battery (entry to en-
ergy economy mode).
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FITTINGS
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This is a removable lamp, fi tted in the
boot wall, which can be used to light the
boot or as a torch.
For the boot lamp function, refer to the
"Visibility - § Boot lamp" section.
Torch
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has an battery life of approximately
45 minutes and charges while you are
driving.
Use
)
Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards.
)
Press the switch, located on the
back, to switch the torch on or off.
)
Unfold the support, located on the
back, to set down and raise the
torch; for example, when changing
a wheel.
Storing
)
Put the torch back in place in its lo-
cation starting with the lower part.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.
)
Raise the boot carpet for access to
the storage box.
This has areas for the storage a box of
spare bulbs, a fi rst aid kit, two warning
triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the
temporary puncture repair kit...
Storage box
Observe the polarities when fi t-
ting the rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal batteries. It the torch is not engaged cor-
rectly, it may not charge and may
not come on when the boot is
opened.
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Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively
when
you press the accelerator:
)
Manual gearbox:
press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst
gear or reverse, press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
)
6-speed electronic gearbox system
:
select position A
, M
or R
then press on
the accelerator pedal.
)
Automatic gearbox:
select position D
,
M
or R
then press on the accelerator
pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is
connsfi rmed by:
- extinction of braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning
lamp in the control lever A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the ac-
celerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking
brake.
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the
vehicle it is essential to manually
ap-
ply the parking brake by pulling
control
lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P
warn-
ing lamp in the control lever A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
on the instrument panel is on
fi xed, not fl ashing.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the
engine), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its force. This is normal
operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centime-
tres without starting the engine, but with
the ignition on, press on the brake pedal
and release the parking brake by pull-
ing
then releasing
the control lever A
.
The full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by the warning lamps in the
control lever A
and in the instrument
panel going off and display of the mes-
sage "Handbrake off".
If the parking brake malfunctions while
applied
or if the battery runs fl at, an
emergency release is always possible.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
loud beep is heard and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied, unless the selector lever
is in position P
(Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox.
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Emergency braking
If a failure of the ESP system is
signalled by the illumination of
this warning lamp, then braking
stability is not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured
by the driver by repeating alternate
"pull-release" actions on the control
lever A
.
In the event of a failure of the main ser-
vice brake or in an exceptional situation
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction,
etc) a continuous pull on the control
lever A
will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during emer-
gency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will
be displayed.
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional
circumstances.
Emergency release
In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running
fl at, an emergency manual device can
release the parking brake.
)
Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it sta-
tionary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engaging
fi rst gear (manual gearbox), position P
(automatic gearbox) or M
or R
(6-speed
electronic gearbox system).
)
Switch off the engine but leave the igni-
tion on. If it is not possible to immobilise
the vehicle, do not operate the control
and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
)
Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and the
release device C
, located under the
boot carpet.
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Situations
Consequences
To apply the electric parking brake:
)
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
)
pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application
is complete.
)
switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the
electric parking brake warning lamps.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
)
switch on the ignition.
)
pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds
then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is fl ashing or if the warning
lamps do not come on with the ignition on, these procedures
will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. and possibly
fl ashing
Display of the message " Parking brake fault
" and of the
following warning lamps:
- Only the automatic application on switching off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration functions
are available.
- The manual application/release of the electric parking
brake and the emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
fl ashing
Battery fault:
- If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop imme-
diately as soon as the traffi c allows. Stop and immobilise
your vehicle (if necessary, place the two chocks under the
wheels).
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the
engine.
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Manual operation
)
Select position M
for sequential
changing of the six gears.
)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.
)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed
and engine speed permit; otherwise,
the gearbox will operate temporarily in
automatic mode.
D
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion in the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the ac-
tual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M
(manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do
not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P
or N
to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened
or approximately 45 seconds af-
ter the ignition is switched off,
there is an audible signal and a
message appears.
)
Return the lever to position P
;
the audible signal stops and
the message disappears.
You risk damaging the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator
and brake pedals at the same
time,
- if you force the lever from po-
sition P
to another position
when the battery is fl at. When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear.
You may feel a substantial knock when
changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
.
This will not cause any damage to the
gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if
a door is opened.
Operating fault
To reduce fuel consumption
when stationary for long periods
with the engine running (traffi c
jam...), position the gear lever at
N
and apply the parking brake,
unless it is programmed in auto-
matic mode.