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Switching the system off
Avoid prolonged operation in in-
terior air recirculation mode or
driving for long periods with the
system off (risk of condensation
and deterioration of air quality).
9. "REST" function: ventilation with
the engine off
On switching on the engine
- The control screens come on: the
function is available.
- Pressing the REST
button activates
the ventilation for a few minutes.
Activation of the function is con-
fi rmed by the display of two dashes
in the control screens and four air
fl ow level indicator lamps.
- The function can be deactivated and
reactivated if the control screens
are on.
- The screens go off at the end of this
period.
On stopping the engine
- While the control screens remain
on: the function is available.
- Pressing the REST
button activates
the ventilation for a few minutes.
Activation of the function is con-
fi rmed by the display of two dashes
in the control screens and four air
fl ow level indicator lamps.
Locking the vehicle has no effect on
this function.
- The control screens go off at the
end of this period.
Pressing again before the end of
the period interrupts off the ventila-
tion defi nitively: the control screens
go off and the function is no longer
available.
)
Turn the air fl ow control to
the left until all of the indi-
cator lamps go off.
This action switches off the air condi-
tioning and the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
assured but a slight fl ow of air, due to
the movement of the vehicle, can still
be felt.
)
Modify the settings (temperature,
air fl ow or air distribution) or press
the "AUTO"
button to reactivate the
system with the values set before it
was switched off.
This switch does not operate the
air conditioning, only the air fan.
When the "REST" function is ac-
tivated, you cannot modify the
temperature, air fl ow and distri-
bution settings: these are con-
trolled automatically according
to the ambient temperature.
This function is not available in
the STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Even with the engine is off,
you can operate the ventila-
tion for a few minutes.
For example, while you are
away from the vehicle, the
passengers can still enjoy some air cir-
culation without having the engine run-
ning.
This function is available after switching
on the ignition, as well as after stopping
the engine.
The period that the function is available
depends on the state of charge of the
battery.
You can activate the "REST" func-
tion while the air conditioning control
screens are on.
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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.
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.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on
its shaft in the ignition switch, could
cause a malfunction.
Switching the vehicle off
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an
alert message is displayed, ac-
companied 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 auto-
matically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn
the key to position 1 (Stop)
, then
back to position 2 (Ignition on)
.
Keep safely the label attached to
the keys given to you on acquisi-
tion of the vehicle.
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CENTRAL LOCKING CONTROL
Locking
)
Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button
comes on. If the vehicle is locked from the
outside, this button is inactive.
)
In this case, use the remote
control or the key to unlock
the vehicle or pull an interior
door handle to open a door.
If one of the doors is open, cen-
tral locking from the inside does
not take place.
Unlocking
)
Press the button again to unlock the
vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
ANTI-INTRUSION SECURITY
Operation
If one of the doors or the boot is open,
the automatic central locking does not
take place.
This control allows the simultaneous
locking or unlocking of the doors and
boot from inside the vehicle.
This system allows automatic simulta-
neous locking of the doors and boot as
soon as the speed of the vehicle ex-
ceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Carrying long and voluminous
objects
If you want to drive with the boot
open, you should press the cen-
tral locking button to lock the the
doors. Otherwise, every time the
speed of the vehicle exceeds
6 mph (10 km/h), the locks will
rebound and the alerts men-
tioned above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button un-
locks the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this locking is
temporary.
This is signalled by the sound of the
locks rebounding, accompanied by il-
lumination of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
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BOOT
Opening
)
After unlocking the boot or the ve-
hicle using the remote control or the
key, press the opening control, then
raise the tailgate.
Closing
)
Lower the tailgate using the interior
grab handle.
)
If necessary, press down on the tail-
gate to fully close it.
Tailgate release
System allowing the mechanical unlock-
ing of the boot in the event of a battery or
central locking system malfunction.
Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear seats to gain
access to the lock from inside the
boot.
)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.
)
Move the latch to the left.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display
of an alert message for a few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of
an alert message for a few seconds.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again,
the boot will remain locked.
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
A.
Main lighting mode selection ring:
turn it to position the symbol re-
quired facing the mark.
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the
driver by means of the ring A
and the
stalk B
.
Lamps off.
Automatic illumination of head-
lamps.
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 head-
lamps temporarily ("headlamp fl ash") by
maintaining a pull on the stalk. Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indica-
tor lamp in the instrument panel confi rms
that the lighting selected is on.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain
countries, which comes on automati-
cally when the engine is started 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 with the sidelamps and
number plate lamps; this function
cannot be deactivated.
- for other countries where it is pro-
vided,
by the use of dedicated lamps; this
function can be activated or deac-
tivated via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are not
illuminated, except in night mode with
manual or automatic illumination of
headlamps.
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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
)
Turn ring A
to the "AUTO"
position.
The automatic illumination of head-
lamps is accompanied by a mes-
sage in the screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AUTO"
. Deactivation is accompa-
nied by a message in the screen.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps provides "guide-
me-home" lighting with the following
additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the settings
in the vehicle confi guration menu
(except in the case of the mono-
chrome screen A, for which the
duration is set: 60 seconds),
- automatic activation of "guide-me-
home" lighting when automatic illumi-
nation of headlamps is in operation.
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp is
displayed on the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen, accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN or a qualifi ed work-
shop workshop.
Operating fault
In fog or snow, the sunshine sen-
sor may detect suffi cient light.
Therefore, the lighting will not
come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sen-
sor, 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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To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted accord-
ing 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.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
The initial setting is position "0"
.
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF
XENON HEADLAMPS
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 caus-
ing a nuisance to other road user.
If a malfunction occurs, this
warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel, ac-
companied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
The system then places your headlam-
ps in the lowest position.
Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automat-
ically, without any action on the part of
the driver, if rain is detected (sensor be-
hind the rear view mirror), adapting their
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Briefl y push stalk A
down-
wards.
The instruction is confi rmed by
a wiping cycle, accompanied
by illumination of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel and an activation
message.
Switching on
Switching off
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper mal-
function occurs, the wipers will operate
in intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed 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.
The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be re-
activated if the ignition has been
off for more than one minute.
Briefl y push stalk A
downwards
again.
The instruction is confi rmed by
this warning lamp going off in
the instrument panel and/or the display
of a deactivation message.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicle fi tted with headlamp wash-
ers, the low level of this fl uid is indicated
by gauge in the reservoir fi ller neck un-
der the bonnet.
Checking and topping up this fl uid can
only be done when stationary with the
engine off.
The driver should check the level of this
fl uid regularly, particularly during winter.
Refer to "Checks - § Screenwash/head-
lamp wash level" for the procedure on
checking the level.
Low screenwash/headlamp wash
level
)
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to-
wards you. The windscreen wash
then the windscreen wipers operate
for a fi xed period.
The headlamp washers only operate
when the dipped beam headlamps
are on
.