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11 7Visibility
Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwells and the
central dashboard storage compartment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually using the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button.
)
With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard
lighting level.
)
Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.
Boot lamp
Different lighting times are provided:
- when the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running, no limit.
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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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125Fittings
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.
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Direction indicators
Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.
)
Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
)
Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)
Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3 times.
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to aler t other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
)
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
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Braking assistance systems
Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery sur faces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, it indicates a malfunction
of the electronic brake force distribution which
could result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, it indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could result in loss
of control of the vehicle when braking.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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147Safety
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an iner tia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper par t must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The iner tia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling firmly on the strap and
releasing it so that it reels in slightly. In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- be tightened as close to the body as
possible,
- be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
- be used to restrain only one person,
- not bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
- not be conver ted or modified to avoid
affecting its per formance.
In accordance with current safety regulations,
for all repairs on your vehicle, go to a
qualified workshop with the skills and
equipment needed, which a CITROËN dealer
is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
par ticularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shor ter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact
, the pretensioning device may
be deployed before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic car tridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Airbags
System designed to maximise the safety of the
occupants (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger) in the event of violent collisions.
It supplements the action of the force-limiting
seat belts (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and protect the
occupants of the vehicle (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger); immediately
after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly
so that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact or in
cer tain roll-over conditions, the airbags
will not be deployed; the seat belt alone is
sufficient to provide optimum protection in
these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B.
Side impact zone.
Deployment of the airbag(s) is
accompanied by a slight emission
of harmless smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
car tridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
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Displays in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N
. Neutral.
R
. Reverse.
1 2 3 4 5.
Gears engaged.
AUTO.
This comes on when the automated
mode is selected. It switches off on
changing to sequential mode.
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In the automated mode, if the gearbox
detects poor grip, this warning lamp comes on.
)
Place your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).
There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.
Moving off
)
Select position N
.
)
Press the brake pedal firmly.
)
Star t the engine.
N
appears in the instrument panel.
N
flashes in the instrument panel
screen if the gear lever is not in position
N
on star ting.
)
Select first gear (position M
or A
) or
reverse (position R
)
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Take your foot off the brake pedal, then
accelerate.
AUTO
and 1
or R
appear in the
instrument panel.
Stopping - Moving off on a slope
When stopping on a slope, do not use the
accelerator to immobilise the vehicle; apply the
parking brake.
When moving off on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking brake.
Sequential mode
)
After star ting the vehicle, select position M
to change to sequential mode.
AUTO
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
When driving at low speed, on approaching
a stop sign or traffic lights for example,
the gearbox changes down to first gear
automatically.
Automated mode
)
Following use of the sequential mode,
select position A
to return to the automated
mode.
AUTO
and the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the par t of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear in relation to the following parameters:
- driving style,
- road conditions,
- vehicle load.