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Starting the vehicle
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Star ting)
.
)
When the engine star ts, release the key.
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to
the key and weighing down on its shaft
in the ignition switch, could cause a
malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an aler t
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal, to remind you that
the key is still in the ignition switch at
position 1 (Stop)
.
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on)
,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)
.
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This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Anti-intrusion security
Operation
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
)
With the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal star ts and a
corresponding message is displayed. If one of the doors or the boot is open,
the automatic central locking does not take
place.
This is signalled by the sound of the
locks rebounding, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an aler t message.
Carr ying long and voluminous
objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the the doors. Other wise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.
In the event of a serious impact with
deployment of an airbag, the vehicle's
doors unlock automatically to allow the
exit of occupants and access for the
security services.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this locking is
temporary. The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
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Boot
System allowing the mechanical unlocking of
the boot in the event of a battery or central
locking system malfunction.
Ta i l g a t e r e l e a s e
Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot.
)
Inser t a small screwdriver into hole A
of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
)
Move the latch to the left.
)
After unlocking the boot or the vehicle
using the remote control or the key, press
the opening control, then raise the tailgate.
Opening
Closing
)
Lower the boot lid using the interior grab
handle.
- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of an
aler t message for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
the display of an aler t message for a few
seconds.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
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123Visibility
Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting commands are issued directly
by the driver by means of the ring A
and the
stalk B
.
Sidelamps (luminous signature).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B.
Stalk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
A.
Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
Lamps off.
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam
headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on. Daytime lighting, compulsory in cer tain
countries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is star ted making the vehicle more
visible to other users.
This function is assured:
- in countries where it is imposed by
regulations,
by illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps associated with illumination of
the sidelamps and number plate lamps; this
function cannot be deactivated.
- for other countries where it is provided,
by illumination of dedicated lamps
associated with illumination of the
sidelamps and number plate lamps; this
function can be activated or deactivated via
the vehicle configuration menu.
The instruments and controls (multifunction
screen, air conditioning control panel, ...) are
not illuminated, except in night mode with
manual or automatic illumination of headlamps.
Daytime running lamps
The lighting control must be in position "0"
or
"AU TO "
(day mode).
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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in cer tain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)
Turn the ring to the "AU TO "
position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the screen.
Associated with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides
the "guide-me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration of 15,
30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters
in the vehicle configuration menu,
- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"
lighting when automatic lillumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on, this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
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.
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Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps
Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. This system adjusts the height of the xenon
headlamp beams automatically and when
stationary, according to the load in the vehicle, so
as to avoid causing a nuisance to other road user.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps in the
lowest position.
Manual adjustment
of halogen
headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.
3 people.
1.
5 people.
-.
Intermediate setting.
2.
5 people + maximum authorised load.
-.
Intermediate setting.
3.
Driver + maximum authorised load.
The initial setting is position "0"
.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the par t of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Switching on
Briefly push stalk A
downwards.
The instruction is confirmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel and an
activation message.
Switching off
Briefly push stalk A
downwards again.
The instruction is confirmed by
this warning lamp going off in the
instrument panel and/or the display of
a deactivation message.
The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be reactivated
if the ignition has been off for more than
one minute.
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
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.
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Cigarette lighter/12 V
accessory socket
)
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
USB port/auxiliary
socket
Connected to the USB por t, the
por table device charges automatically
while in use.
The "AU X "
connection box, located in the
centre console, comprises an auxiliary JACK
socket and/or a USB port.
It permits the connection of a por table device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod
® or
USB memory stick type.
It reads cer tain audio file formats allowing them
to be heard via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system control
panel and display them on the multifunction
screen.
For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the "Audio and Telematics"
section.
