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It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
The "AU TO "
symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the "AU TO "
button.
Manual override
4. Air conditioning on/off
For maximum cooling or heating of the
cabin, it is possible to go beyond the
minimum 14 or maximum 28 values.
)
Press the blue button 2
until "LO"
is displayed or the red button 2
until
"HI"
is displayed. Press this button to switch off the air
conditioning.
Stopping the air conditioning may cause
some problems (humidity, misting).
Automatic operation of the air conditioning is
resumed when the button is pressed again. The
symbol "A /C "
is displayed.
5. Air intake/Air recirculation
Press this button for recirculation of
the interior air. The air recirculation
symbol 5
is displayed.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compar tment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
Press this button again or press the "AU TO "
button to resume automatic management of
the intake of air. The air recirculation symbol 5
goes off.
Avoid prolonged recirculation of interior
air (risk of condensation or deterioration
of the air quality). Switching to manual mode may not be
suitable (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and does not provide
optimum comfort.
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6. Air distribution adjustment
Pressing this button several times in
succession enables the air flow to be
directed in turn towards:
- the windscreen and the side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
- the windscreen, side windows and air
vents,
- the windscreen, the side windows, the air
vents and the footwells,
- the windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,
- the footwells,
- the air vents and the footwells,
- the air vents.
Avoid driving for long periods with the
air conditioning switched off (risk of
misting and reduction of the air quality
in the cabin). Press the "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.
7. Air fl ow adjustment
The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
according to the value requested.
Press the "empty fan"
button to
decrease the air flow.
Switching the system off
Press the air flow "empty fan"
button 7
until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air resulting from the movement
of the vehicle, remains perceptible however.
Pressing the air flow "full fan"
button 7
or on
"AU TO "
reactivates 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 heating or air conditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
)
Press this button to demist /defrost the rear
screen and (depending on version) the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
)
It 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 switches off.
)
Switch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the
demisting/defrosting is switched off
automatically, demisting/defrosting
will resume next time the engine is
switched on.
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Scented air freshener
System permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compar tment in accordance with your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial
and the various fragrance car tridges available.
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance.
)
Turn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance.
)
Turn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the fragrance.
Adjustment dial
This car tridge can be removed easily. The
first time it is used, replace the plug with a real
cartridge.
You can change it at any time and store it in the
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car tridges
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning settings.
Fragrance cartridge
Do not discard the original car tridge
as this ser ves as a plug when no
fragrance car tridge is in use.
In order to preser ve the ser vice life
of the car tridge, turn the dial fully to
the left when you no longer wish to
diffuse the fragrance in the passenger
compartment.
As a safety precaution, do not carry
out any action on the car tridge while
driving.
Do not dismantle the car tridges.
Do not attempt to refill the fragrance
diffuser or the car tridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children and
animals.
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Fuel tank
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel); (Depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
Low fuel level
Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds
you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres,
in order to be taken into account by the fuel
gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise caused by an inrush of air. This
vacuum is entirely normal, resulting
from the sealing of the fuel system. To fill the tank safely:
)
the engine must be switched off,
)
open the fuel filler flap,
)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to the
left,
)
remove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
)
fill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
)
put the cap back in place,
)
turn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
)
close the flap.
When the fuel tank minimum level
is reached this warning lamp comes
on on the instrument panel. When it
first comes on there remains approximately
5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.
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Component which protects against sunlight
from the front or the side, also equipped with an
illuminated cour tesy mirror.
)
With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; the mirror is lit automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Sun visor
Illuminated glove
box
This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's
handbook pack.
)
To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A
.
It provides access to the ventilation nozzle B
,
distributing the same air as the vents in the
passenger compartment.
Centre armrest
Storage
)
For access to the closed storage box, lift
the lever to open the lid.
)
For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest
towards the rear.
These can be used for por table devices (mobile
phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB port /auxiliary socket or charged
from the 12 V socket in the centre console. Comfor t and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.
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1.
Rear parcel shelf
(see the following page for details)
2.
Retaining strap
3.
Location for Hi- Fi amplifier
4.
Stowing rings
5.
Storage box (version equipped with a
temporary puncture repair kit)
(see the following page for details)
or
Tool box (version equipped with a spare
wheel)
(refer to section "Practical Information -
§ Changing a wheel")
Boot fi ttings
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To remove the shelf:
)
unhook the two cords,
)
raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it on
each side.
Rear parcel shelf
)
Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards to gain access to the storage box.
This has areas for storing a temporary puncture
repair kit, a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit,
two warning triangles, ...
Storage box
)
refit the boot floor carpet by folding it
slightly in the middle.
