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4. Air conditioning on/off
Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Stopping the air conditioning may cause
some problems (humidity, misting).
Automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning is resumed when the button is
pressed again. The symbol "A/C"
is
displayed.
5. Air intake/Air recirculation
Press this button for recircula-
tion of the interior air. The air
recirculation symbol 5
is dis-
played.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
6. Air distribution adjustment Avoid prolonged recirculation of
interior air (risk of condensation
or deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing this button several
times in succession enables
the air fl ow to be directed in
turn towards:
- the windscreen and the side win-
dows (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.
7. Air fl ow adjustment
Press the "full fan"
button to
increase the air fl ow.
The air fl ow symbol, the fan, fi lls pro-
gressively according to the value re-
quested.
Switching the system off
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 air fl ow "empty fan"
button 7
until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the func-
tions of the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled.
A slight fl ow of air resulting from the
movement of the vehicle, remains per-
ceptible however.
Pressing the air fl ow "full fan"
button 7
or
on "AUTO"
reactivates the system with
the values set before it was switched off. Press the "empty fan"
button
to decrease the air fl ow. For maximum cooling or heating
of the cabin, it is possible to go
beyond the minimum 14 or maxi-
mum 28 values.
)
Press the blue button 2
un-
til "LO"
is displayed or the
red button 2
until "HI"
is dis-
played. Press this button again or press the
"AUTO"
button to resume automatic
management of the intake of air. The air
recirculation symbol 5
goes off.
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REAR SCREEN DEMIST -DEFROST
Switchin
g 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 indi-
cator lamp associated with the but-
ton comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.
)
It is possible to stop the demisting/de-
frosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the but-
ton again. The indicator lamp associ-
ated with the button switches off. The control button is located on
the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
If the engine is switched off be-
fore the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, dem-
isting/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.
)
Switch off the demisting/de-
frosting of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as
appropriate as lower current
consumption results in re-
duced fuel consumption.
With Stop & Start, when dem-
isting has been activated, the
STOP mode is not available.
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SCENTED AIR FRESHENER
System permitting the diffusion of a fra-
grance in the passenger compartment
in accordance with your requirements,
by means of the adjustment dial and the
various fragrance cartridges available.
Adjustment dial
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 diffu-
sion of the fragrance.
Fragrance cartridge
This cartridge can be removed easily.
The fi rst 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
qualifi ed workshop.
Removing the cartridge
)
Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn anti-clockwise.
)
Remove the cartridge.
)
Refi t its sealing case.
Fitting the cartridge
)
Remove the cartridge from the seal-
ing case.
)
Install the cartridge (fl ower at top
left).
)
Press the dial and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning
settings. Do not discard the original car-
tridge as this serves as a plug
when no fragrance cartridge is
in use.
In order to preserve the service
life of the cartridge, turn the dial
fully to the left when you no lon-
ger 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 cartridges.
Do not attempt to refi ll the fra-
grance diffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin
and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children
and animals.
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REAR SEATS
Bench seat with fi xed one-piece cushion
and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand
1/3) which can be folded individually to
adapt the load space in the boot.
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up)
and a stowed position (down).
Folding the backrest
)
Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.
)
Check that the seat belt is posi-
tioned correctly on the side of the
seat backrest.
)
Place the head restraints in the low
position.
Repositioning the seat backrest
)
Straighten the seat backrest 2
and
secure it.
)
Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1
, is no longer
visible. They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
)
release the backrest using control 1
,
)
tilt the backrest 2
slightly forwards,
)
pull the head restraint upwards to
the stop,
)
then, press the lug A
.
When repositioning the seat
backrest, take care not to trap
the seat belts. Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release
the seat backrest 2
.
)
Fold the seat backrest 2
on to the
cushion.
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Anti-theft protection
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
the engine 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.
In the event of a fault, you
are informed by illumina-
tion of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in the
screen.
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.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting
code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board to position 3 (Starting)
.
)
When the engine starts, release
the key.
Switching the vehicle off
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to po-
sition 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Do not attach any heavy objects
to the key as this could weigh
down on it when in the ignition
switch and cause a fault.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the igni-
tion switch, an audible signal
sounds when the driver's door is
opened.
Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed pad-
lock to locate your locked
vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
tesy lamps and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds.
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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your per-
sonal identifi cation documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to fi nd the key code and the transponder
code required to order a new key.
Do not throw the remote con-
trol batteries away, they contain
metals which are harmful to the
environment.
Take them to an approved col-
lection point.
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 ve-
hicle, 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 have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not 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 compart-
ment by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the
ignition switch when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations 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.
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WINDOW CONTROLS
System which opens or closes a window
manually or automatically. It is fi tted with
a system which provides protection if an
obstacle is detected on the one-touch
models and a deactivation system to pre-
vent misuse of the rear switches on all
models.
1.
Driver's electric window switch.
2.
Passenger's electric window switch.
3.
Rear right electric window switch.
4.
Rear left electric window switch.
5.
Deactivating the rear electric win-
dow and door switches.
Electric windows
)
Press or pull the switch.
The window stops as soon
as the switch is released.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approxi-
mately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched off or until a front
door is opened.
During this period of 45 sec-
onds, if you open a door while
opening a window, the window
stops. The ignition must then be
switched on again to operate the
windows.
One-touch electric windows
There are two methods
of operation:
- manual mode
)
Press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
- automatic mode
)
Press or pull the switch fully. The
window opens or closes completely
when the switch is released.
)
Pressing the switch again stops
the movement of the window.
Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch front electric windows
are fi tted with a safety anti-pinch func-
tion.
When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again.
In the event of unwanted open-
ing of the window on closing
(for example in the presence of
frost):
)
press the switch beyond the
point of resistance and then
release it: the window opens
completely,
)
then pull it immediately with-
out passing the point of resis-
tance until the window closes
completely,
)
continue to hold the switch for
approximately one second af-
ter the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch func-
tion is not active during these
operations.
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Emergency control
System allowing the doors to be locked
and unlocked manually in the event of a
fault with the central locking system or
a battery failure.
Locking the driver's door
)
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the right.
Unlocking the driver's door
)
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
)
Remove the black cap, located on
the edge of the door, using the key.
)
Insert the key in the socket, then
turn it to the stop.
)
Remove the key and refi t the cap.
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
)
Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of failure of the cen-
tral locking system, the battery
must be disconnected to lock
the boot and so ensure that the
vehicle is locked completely. Check that the rear doors child
lock is not on.