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The control button is
located on the heating
or air conditioningsystem control panel.
Rear screen demist/defrost
Switching on
The rear screen demist/defrost can only
operate when the engine is running. )Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demist /defrost switches off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
) It is possible to stop the demist /defrostoperation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.The indicator lamp associated with thebutton switches off.
)Switch off the demist/defrost of therear screen and door mirrors assoon as you consider this possible as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
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Footwells.
Central and side vents.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing the dial in anintermediate position.
2. Air fl ow adjustment
)Turn the dial from position 1to position 5
to obtain a comfortable air flow. Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
) Turn the dial from blue(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.
Windscreen and side windows.
1. Temperature adjustment
The heating / ventilation or air conditioning systems can only operate with the engine running.
3. Air distribution adjustment
Heating / Ventilation Manual air
conditioning
)If you place the air flow controlin position 0(deactivation of thesystem), the temperature is no longer maintained at a comfortablelevel. However, a slight flow of air, due to the movement of the vehicle,can still be felt.
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The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
The driver and
front passenger can
each adjust the temperature to their
requirements.
)Turn control 2 or 3
to the left or to the right respectively to decrease or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfor t. However, depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 isnormal.
You are advised to avoid a left / right settingdifference of more than 3.
Automatic operation
)Press the "AUTO"button. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
2. Driver's side adjustment
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
We recommend the use of this mode: it permitsautomatic and optimised adjustment of all
of the functions, passenger compartment
temperature, air flow, air distribution and air
recirculation, in accordance with the comfort
value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed. The value indicated on the displa
y corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
de
grees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
1. Automatic comfort programme
3. Passen
ger's side adjustment
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is noneed to change the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required. The system corrects the difference in temperature automatically and asquickly as possible.
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold air, the air flow will reach its optimum levelgradually. In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to thewindscreen, side windows and footwells only.
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Locating your vehicle
)Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message in the screen.
Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to the mechanism.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
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 toposition 3 (Starting). )When the engine starts, release the key. In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.
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Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would haveto be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by theemergency services more difficult in an emergency.
However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbag deployment. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder coderequired to order a new key.
Do not throw the remote controlbatteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
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Doors
From outside
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the door handle.
From inside
)
Pull the front door control to open the door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely. ) Pull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.
Closing
-when the engine is running
, this
warnin
g lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds,
Opening
When a door is not closed correctly:
- when the vehicle is movin
g
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
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)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the handleand raise the tailgate.
Boot
- when the engine is running
, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
)Fold back the rear benchseat to gainaccess to the lock from inside the boot. )Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate.
Closing
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
-when the vehicle is moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comeson, accompanied by an audible signal anda message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
)
Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central lockingmalfunction.
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Fuel tank
Low fuel level
Fillin
g
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on your engine.
Wh
en the low fuel level is reachedthis warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel. When it first comes
on there remains approximately5 litresof fuel in the tank. To fill the tank safel
y: )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 the3rd 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 itfrom the cap,
)
close the flap.
Additions of fuel must be of at least5 litres to be registered by the fuelgauge.
The key cannot be removed from the lock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create anoise caused by an inrush of air. Thisvacuum is entirely normal and results from the sealing of the fuel system. With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switchoff the ignition with the key. Fuel tank capacit
y: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Depending
on version: approximately 30 litres(petrol or Diesel)). For the LPG version: approximately 33 litres.
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.
