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Your vehicle will be fi tted with only some of the
equipment described in this document, depen-
ding on the trim level, version and the specifi -
cation applicable to the country of sale.

The fi tting of electrical equipment or accessories which are
not recommended by CITROËN may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system. Please note this specifi c
warning and contact a CITROËN dealer to be shown the
recommended equipment and accessories.

CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.


Happy motoring!
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safety warning
We draw your attention to the following...

additional information

refer to the page indicated.




At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

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1. Controls - Windows/Rear view mirrors/Child safety
2.Driver's seat adjustment controls and memories
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Controls - Lighting/Direction indicators/Rear
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glamps/Voice recognition
4.Horn
5.Instrument panel
6. Head-up display cavity
7. Ignition switch
8. Controls - Wipers
9. Controls - Radio controls under the steering wheel
10. Controls at the steering wheel - Speed limiter and
Cruise control
11 .Driver's airbag
12. Gear lever
13.
Electric parking brake
14. Automatic gearbox SPORT/SNOW mode controls
15.
Steering column adjustment
16. Head-up display controls
17. Fuel
fl ap control
18. Oddments tray/Fusebox access fl ap
DASHBOARD

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
Adjustment of air distribution on driver's side
Adjustment of air distribution on passenger's side
Adjustment of temperatureon driver's side
Adjustment of temperature on passenger's side
Automatic operation
Air recirculation – Entry of air from outsideDeicing – Demisting of rear screenand exterior rear view mirrors
Front demisting – deicing
Adjusting the air fl ow
Note:It is recommended to use automatic mode by pressing on the "AUTO"button.
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VENTILATION

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Deactivation of passenger's airbag
When you switch on the ignition, the airbag warninglamp M lights up if the passenger's airbag has beendeactivated.
Hazard warning lamps
Driver's seat belt fastening sensor
When you switch on the ignition, seat belt warning lamp L lights up accompanied by a sound signal if the driver has not fastened his seat belt.
Warning lampLgoes out when the seat belt has been fastened.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The hazard lamps can also be used with the ignition switched off.
MONITORING
A.Signalling warning lamps.B. Operational warning lamps.C. Cruise control/speed limiter information.D. Fuel gauge.E.Trip mileage recorder.F. Total mileage recorder, maintenance indicator.
G.Speed indicator.H.Display of automatic gearbox information.
I. Display of suspension sport mode.
J. Rev counter.K.Reset button for trip mileage recorder and mainte-
nance indicator.
Note:When the ignition is switched on, the orange and red warning lamps light up.
When the engine is running, these warning lamps should go out.
If any warning lamps remain lit, refer to the relevant page.
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STEERING LOCK – IGNITION – STA R T ER
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
IT IS ESSENTIAL ALWAYS TO DRIVE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, SO AS TO RETAIN STEERING AND BRAKING ASSISTANCE (risk of the steering lock engaging and loss of safety features).
Do not hang a heavy object on the key; it could pull the key out of alignment in the switch and could cause a malfunction.
When stationary, having removed the key, carefully turn the steering wheel if you wish to lock the steering.
S: STEERING LOCK
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
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When you remove the key, turn
your steering wheel to lock the
steering. The key can only beremoved when in positionS.
M: DRIVE POSITION
The steering is unlocked (by turningthe key in positionM, if necessarymove the steering wheel).
STARTING AND STOPPINGTHE ENGINE
See "Driving".
ECONOMY MODE
In order not to discharge the bat-
tery while the engine is stopped,your vehicle goes automaticallyinto economy mode after a maxi-mum of 30 minutes. Economymode is indicated by a messageon the screen.
The electrical components relatin
gto comfort and also the headlamps(not sidelamps or hazard warninglamps) cut out automatically. Toreactivate them, it is necessary tostart the engine.
Depending on your vehicle ver-
sion, the following warning lamps are tested:
If one of these warning lamps does
not light up, this indicates a mal-
function.
D: STARTING
Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Never turn it while
the engine is running.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Note: Certain types of spectacles may adversely affect the readability of the instrument panel.
ASignalling warning lampsBOperational warning lampsC Cruise control/speed limiter informationDFuel gaugeETrip mileage recorderFTotal mileage recorder, maintenance indicator
GSpeed indicator
H Display of automatic gearbox informationI Display of suspension sport modeJRev counterKReset button for trip mileage recorder and mainte-
nance indicator
INSTRUMENT PANEL

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HEAD-UP DISPLAY
CONTENT OF THE HEAD-UPDISPLAYA"Fuel low" alertB"STOP" warning lampC "ESP" warning lampDNavigation instructionsE "SERVICE" warning lampFMain beams warning lampG Vehicle speed
To be aware of the signifi cance of
the information projected on thescreen, see "Warning lamps".
Note: when navigation is in opera-
tion, direction arrows will
fl ash. See
the NaviDrive chapter.
To suspend display of a certain type of information:Press button 4.
Rotate the control1 to select
the type of information you
wish to suspend.
Press button 1.
The information fl ashes; it will no longer be displayed.
To
quit the selection mode, press button4.Note: The vehicle speed informa-tion, the "STOP" warning lamp and the "ESP" warning lamp can-not be suspended.
To restore display of a type of information:Press button 4.
Rotate the control to select theinformation you wish to restore,
which fl ashes.
Press button 1.
The information stops fl ashing: it
will be displayed.
To quit the selection mode, press
button4.
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ADVICE
The windscreen of the vehicle guarantees that the Head-up
display operates correctly. It is recommended that it be changed by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
No ob
ject must ever be placed
in or over the cavity situated on
top of the dashboard between
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e windscreen and the rear of
the dashboard.To clean the glass, use anon-abrasivecloth.
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Note: All the adjustments and selections you made before stop-ping the engine are retained whenyou restart. If there is a change of
driver, check whether these adjust-ments are suitable, alter them if necessary.
You are advised to adjustthese controls only whenthe vehicle is stationary.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Operation of the interior rear-view mirror
Switch on the ignition and press button1.Warning lamp 2on (switch on):automatic mode.Warning lamp 2off: automaticmode off. The mirror stays at
its lightest setting.Note: For optimal vision, the inte-rior rear-view mirror lightens when reverse gear is engaged.


AUTOMATIC INTERIORREAR-VIEW MIRROR
This provides an automatic andprogressive transition between dayand night use.
To prevent glare, the mirror auto-matically darkens in relation to the
intensity of light coming from therear. It becomes lighter as soon as
the brightness diminishes, there-
fore ensuring optimum visibility.