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VISIBILITY
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INTERIOR MOOD LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, two interior mood lamps in the front courtesy lamp come on automatically
when the sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjust-
ing the instrument panel lighting rheostat
button to one of the lowest settings.
This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LAMP
The lighting time varies according
to the circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,
- when the engine is running,
no limit.
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Component which protects against sunlight
from the front or the side, also equipped with
an illuminated courtesy mirror.
)
With the ignition on, raise the con-
cealing fl ap; the mirror is lit auto-
matically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket holder.
SUN VISOR
ILLUMINATED GLOVE BOX
Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a
pair of glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...
)
To open the glove box, raise the
handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A
.
If the vehicle is fi tted with air condition-
ing, it provides access to the ventilation
nozzle B
, distributing the same cooled
air as the vents in the passenger com-
partment.
It gives access to the dashboard fuse-
box (see “Practical information - §
Changing a fuse”).
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
)
Pull the cover to open the ashtray.
)
To empty it, remove the ashtray by
pulling it upwards.
To avoid any problem of interfer-
ence or risk of overturning, do
not place the ashtray near the
gear lever.
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To remove the shelf:
)
unhook the two cords,
)
raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing
the shelf:
- either upright behind the front
seats,
- or fl at at the base of the boot.
Rear parcel shelf
The hooks can be used to secure shop-
ping bags.
Hooks
An additional hook under the
shelf is used to hold up the boot
fl oor using its cord, to facilitate
access to the tools and spare
wheel or the temporary puncture
repair kit...
Access to the storage box
)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.
)
Turn the key to the ignition on posi-
tion.
12 V accessory socket
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CHILD SAFETY
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ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
Remote control system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their in-
terior controls and use of the rear elec-
tric windows .
The control is located on the dash-
board, driver’s side.
)
Press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on, accompanied by a message in the
screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the
child lock is switched off.
Switching on
Switching off
)
Press this button again.
The indicator lamp on button A
goes
off, accompanied by a message in the
screen.
This indicator lamp remains on while
child lock is switched on.
Any other status of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
This system is independent and
in no circumstances does it take
the place of the central locking
control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehi-
cle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is switched
off automatically to permit the
exit of the rear passengers.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
)
Left: lower the lighting stalk passing
the point of resistance.
)
Right: raise the lighting stalk pass-
ing the point of resistance.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
)
Press this button, the direction indi-
cators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, de-
pending on the deceleration, the hazard
warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the fi rst
time you accelerate.
)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
HORN
A visual warning by means of the direc-
tion indicators to alert other road users to
a vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
"Motorway" function
)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction in-
dicators will fl ash 3 times.
If you forget to cancel the di-
rection indicators for more than
twenty seconds, the volume of
the audible signal will increase
if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h). Audible warning system to alert other
road users to an imminent danger.
)
Press the central part of the mutli-
function steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following circumstances:
- immediate danger,
- approaching a location lacking
visibility.
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The trajectory control systems
offer increased safety in normal
driving, but this should not en-
courage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided
that manufacturer's recommen-
dations are observed on:
- wheels (tyres and rims),
- braking components,
- electronic components,
- assembly and repair proce-
dures.
After an impact, have these sys-
tems checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automati-
cally each time the ignition is switched
back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).
)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again
to reactivate them manually.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the
screen, this indicates a fault
with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Operating fault
EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE
CALL
This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedicated
CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio and tele-
matics" section.
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Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp in the instrument panel
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel if the driver
and/or the front passenger has
not fastened their seat belt.
1.
Driver's seat belt not fastened/un-
fastened warning lamp.
2.
Front passenger's seat belt not fas-
tened/unfastened warning lamp.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamps display
)
To lower the attachment point,
squeeze the control A
and slide it
downwards.
)
To raise the attachment point, slide
the control A
upwards.
Height adjustment
SEAT BELTS
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fi tted with a pre-
tensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side im-
pact. Depending on the severity of the
impact, the pretensioning system in-
stantly tightens the seat belts against
the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active
when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt on the chest of the oc-
cupant, so improving their protection.
Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.
)
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle.
)
Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
The corresponding warning lamp 1
or 2
comes on in red on the seat belt and pas-
senger's front airbag warning lamps dis-
play, accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, if the seat
belt is not fastened or is unfastened.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp fl ashes for two min-
utes accompanied by an audible signal
of increasing volume. Once these two
minutes have elapsed, this warning
lamp remains on until the driver and/or
the front passenger fastens their seat
belt.
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Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fi tted with a
three-point seat belt, with force limiter
and, for the outer seats, an effort limiter.
Fastening
)
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue
in the buckle.
)
Check that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle.
)
Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
)
On the outer seat belts, raise the bar
to the top of the backrest to prevent
the tongue from knocking against
the side trim.
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel when one
or more rear passengers unfas-
ten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
in the instrument panel
3.
Right hand rear seat belt warning
lamp.
4.
Centre rear seat belt warning lamp.
5.
Left hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamps
display
When the ignition is switched on, with
the engine running or when the vehicle
is moving at less than 12 mph (20 km/h),
the corresponding warning lamps 3
, 4
and 5
come on in red for approximately
30 seconds, if the seat belt is not fas-
tened.
When the vehicle is moving at more than
12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding
warning lamps 3
, 4
and 5
come on in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen, if a rear passen-
ger has unfastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp fl ashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of in-
creasing volume. Once these two minutes
have elapsed, this warning lamp remains
on until the one or more rear passengers
fasten their seat belt.
