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REAR SEATS
Bench seat with fi xed one-piece cush-
ion 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).
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
.
Never drive with the head re-
straints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted. When repositioning the seat
backrest, take care not to trap
the seat belts.
Folding the backrest
)
Move the corresponding front seat
forward if necessary.
)
Position the seat belt between the
outer and centre head restraints to
avoid trapping the belt when reposi-
tioning the seat backrest.
)
Place the head restraints in the low
position.
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release
the seat back 2
.
)
Fold the seat back 2
on to the cushion.
Repositioning the seat backrest
)
Straighten the seat back 2
and se-
cure it.
)
Check that the red indicator, located
next to the control 1
, is no longer
visible.
)
Put the seat belt back in place on
the side of the seat backrest.
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Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures
the light from the rear of the vehicle,
this system automatically and progres-
sively changes between the day and
night uses.
In order to ensure optimum vis-
ibility during your manoeuvres,
the mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
)
When stationary
, pull the control
lever to release the adjustment
mechanism.
)
Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.
)
Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions should only be carried out while
the vehicle is stationary.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system,
which darkens the mirror glass: this
reduces the nuisance to the driver
caused by the headlamps from following
vehicles, low sun...
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position.
)
Push the lever to change to the
normal "day" position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".
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Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
)
Press this button to unfold the key.
)
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.
)
Press the open padlock
once to unlock the driver’s
door only.
)
Press the open padlock again to un-
lock the other doors and the boot.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
)
Maintain the press on the
open padlock until the de-
sired position is obtained.
The windows stop as soon
as you release the button.
Opening the windows using the
remote control
Unlocking using the key
)
Turn the key forwards in the driver’s
door lock to unlock the vehicle com-
pletely.
Programming the unlocking
Each unlocking is confi rmed by rapid
fl ashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to the version of your vehi-
cle, the door mirrors unfold at the same
time.
In low light, unlocking also brings on
the welcome lighting, both interior and
exterior (see "Visibility").
Selective unlocking of the boot
)
Press the central button on
the remote control to unlock
the boot. The doors remain
locked.
The complete or selective boot
unlocking parameter is set
via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
Selective unlocking of the boot is acti-
vated by default.
Programming the unlocking
Complete unlocking using the
remote control If selective unlocking of the boot is
deactivated, pressing this button also
unlocks the doors. The complete or selective door
unlocking parameter is set
via the vehicle confi guration
menu.
Don’t forget to lock the boot
again by pressing the closed
padlock button.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlocking
or locking of the vehicle using the door
lock or from a distance. It is also used
to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.
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Locking the vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle.
Normal locking using the remote
control
Normal locking using the key
)
Turn the key towards the rear in the
driver's door lock to lock the vehicle.
Folding the key
)
First press this button to fold the key.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
In low light, locking also brings on of the
guide-me-home lighting (see "Visibility").
If one of the doors or the boot
is still open, the central locking
does not take place; the vehicle
locks itself then unlocks straight
away, identifi able by the sound
of the locks rebounding.
When the vehicle is locked, if it
is unlocked inadvertently, it will
lock itself again automatically af-
ter thirty seconds unless a door
or the boot is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Closing the windows using the
remote control
)
Press and hold down the
closed padlock until the de-
sired position is obtained.
The windows stop when
you release the button.
When closing the windows using
the remote control you must en-
sure that nothing prevents them
from closing correctly.
If you want to leave the windows
partly open, you must deactivate
the volumetric alarm monitoring.
If you do not press the button when
folding the key, there is a risk of
damage to the mechanism.
Deadlocking using the remote
control
)
Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle completely.
)
Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock the
vehicle.
Deadlocking using the key
)
Turn the key to the rear in the driver’s
door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
)
Turn the key to the rear again within
fi ve seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximate-
ly two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
In low light, deadlocking also brings
on the guide-me-home lighting (see
"Visibility").
Deadlocking renders the exte-
rior and interior door controls
inoperative.
It also deactivates the central
locking control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
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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.
)
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.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your
vehicle from a distance, particularly in
poor light. Your vehicle must be locked.
)
Press the closed padlock
on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps
and the direction indicators will fl ash for
a few seconds.
Starting the vehicle
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PANORAMIC SUNROOF
Your vehicle is fi tted with a tinted glass
panoramic sunroof which increases the
light and visibility in the passenger com-
partment. Its electric blind helps control
the temperature in the passenger com-
partment.
Electric blind
Opening
Turn the dial to the left (four possible
settings).
Closing
Return the dial to the initial position.
Safety anti-pinch
If the blind encounters an obstacle dur-
ing closing, it stops and partially opens
again.
If the blind fails to close at a second at-
tempt, it may be necessary to force the
closing of the blind using the reinitiali-
sation procedure.
The blind is controlled electrically by a
rotary dial.
In the event of contact during op-
eration of the blind, you must re-
verse its movement. To do this,
turn the dial.
When the driver operates the
dial, they must ensure that noth-
ing prevents the blind from clos-
ing correctly.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the blind cor-
rectly.
Be aware of children during
operation of the blind.
Reinitialising the system
Following reconnection of the battery,
or in the event of a malfunction in its
operation, it may be necessary to reini-
tialise the system:
)
turn the dial to the fully closed posi-
tion,
)
then immediately press the dial, clos-
ing starts after about 10 seconds,
)
maintain pressure on the dial until
the blind has fully closed.
The anti-pinch function is inopera-
tive during these operations.
If the position of the blind does not
agree with the position indicated by the
dial, press the dial to open the blind to
this position.
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LIGHTING CONTROLS
System for selection and control of the
various front and rear lamps providing
the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the
vehicle are designed to adapt the driver's
visibility progressively according to the
climatic conditions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see
without dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clear-
ly when the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfi l the re-
quirements of particular driving conditions:
- rear foglamps,
- front fog lamps with cornering lighting,
- directional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering,
- daytime running lamps to be more
visible during the day,
- guide-me-home and welcome light-
ing to facilitate access to the vehicle,
- parking lamps as vehicle position
markers.
Programming
Various automatic lighting control modes
are also available depending on whether
the following options are fi tted:
- guide-me-home lighting,
- welcome lighting,
- daytime running lamps,
- directional lighting,
- automatic illumination of headlamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity),
the presence of misting on the
internal surface of the glass of
the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the
lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
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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.