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Good practice when stopping Good practice when starting
Diesel pre-heating warning
lamp
If the temperature is high
enough, the warning lamp
comes on for less than one
second, you can start without
waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
lamp to go off then operate the starter
(Starting position) until the engine
starts. Door or bonnet open
warning lamp
If this comes on, a door or the bonnet
is not closed correctly, check!
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to
return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the
steering wheel gently while turning the
key, without forcing. In this position,
certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine
turns over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering locks. Remove
the key.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
"Motorway" function
Press the control up or down to fl ash
the corresponding direction indicator
three times.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Left : downwards passing the
point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing the
point of resistance. Front and rear lighting
Selection is by turning ring
A . Lighting off
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Sidelamps
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Lighting-on audible warning
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off, except dipped beam if
automatic guide-me-home lighting has
been activated.
To activate the lighting control, turn
ring A to the lighting off position "0"
then to the selection of your choice.
On opening the driver's door, there is
an audible warning if you have left the
lighting on.
Checking by means of the
indicator lamps on the instrument
panel is described in the
"Instruments and controls" section
of chapter 2.
Direction indicators
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If the sunshine sensor
does not function correctly ,
the lighting comes on
accompanied by the service
warning lamp, an audible
signal and a message in the screen.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Guide-me-home lighting
Keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on temporarily with the ignition off,
makes the driver's exit easier when the
light is poor.
HEADLAMP BEAM
Depending on the load in your vehicle,
the beam setting must be adjusted.
0 - No load.
1 - Partial load.
2 - Average load.
3 - Maximum authorised load.
Manual operation
- With the ignition off, "fl ash" the
headlamps within one minute after
switching off the ignition.
The guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Automatic operation
Refer to the "Screen menu map"
section of chapter 9. Initial setting is position 0.
Activate the function via the
vehicle confi guration menu.
Programming
The system is activated or deactivated
in the vehicle confi guration menu.
The system is activated by default. Switching off
The system does not operate:
- below a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel,
- above 25 mph (40 km/h),
- when reverse gear is engaged, Switching on
This function starts:
- when the corresponding direction indicator is switched on,
or
- from a certain angle of rotation of the steering wheel.
With dipped or main beam headlamps,
this function makes use of the beam
from a front foglamp to illuminate the
inside of a bend, when the vehicle
speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manouevres...).
Cornering lighting
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the
road, the headlamps must be adjusted
to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
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2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.
Single wipe
(press downwards).
In the I ntermittent position, the wiping
speed is in proportion to the vehicle
speed.
WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Manual windscreen wipers Whenever the ignition has been
switched off for more than one minute,
with the windscreen wiper stalk in
position 2, 1 or I, the stalk must be
reactivated:
- move the stalk to any position,
- then move it back to the required position.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
located in the centre of the
windscreen, behind the mirror. Activation
Press the control downwards.
Activation of the function is
accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Deactivation / Switching off
Place the windscreen wipers stalk in
position
I , 1 or 2 . Deactivation of the
function is accompanied by a message
in the screen.
In the event of malfunction of the
automatic windscreen wipers, the
windscreen wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop to have the system
checked. In the AUTO position, the windscreen
wipers operate automatically and
adapt their speed to the intensity of the
rainfall.
When not in AUTO mode, for the
other positions, refer to the manual
windscreen wipers section.
The automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers function must
be reactivated by pressing the stalk
downwards, if the ignition has been
switched off for more than one minute.
When using an automatic car
wash, switch off the ignition to
avoid triggering the automatic
wiping.
In winter, it is advisable to wait for the
windscreen to completely clear of ice
before operating automatic wipe.
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
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Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-
wipe is accompanied by a timed sweep
of the wipers.
The headlamp wash is linked with the
wash-wipe, it is triggered if the dipped
headlamps are on. Turn the ring past the fi rst
position: the rear screenwash
then the rear wiper operates
for a fi xed time.
In winter, in the event of a
considerable amount of snow
or ice, switch on the heated
rear screen. Once the screen is
clear, remove the snow or ice which
has accumulated on the rear wiper
blade. You can then operate the rear
windscreen wiper.
To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 6.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching
off of the ignition, any action on the
stalk positions the wipers against the
windscreen uprights.
This action enables you to position
the wiper blades for winter parking,
cleaning or replacement.
Refer to the "Changing a
windscreen wiper blade" section of
chapter 7.
To park the wipers in their normal
position after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and move the
stalk. Turn the ring to the fi rst
position.
Rear wiper
Rear screenwash
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Changing the
programmed
speed Switching the function off
Operating fault
The programmed speed is cleared then
replaced by three dashes. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop to have the system checked.
Cancelling the programmed
reference speed
When the vehicle becomes stationary,
after switching off the ignition, the
system no longer memorises a speed.
There are two methods of memorising
a speed higher than the previous one:
Without using the accelerator:
- press the Set + button.
A brief press increases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press increases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h).
Using the accelerator:
- exceed the memorised speed until
the speed required is reached,
- press the Set + or Set - button.
To memorise a speed lower than the
previous one:
- press the Set - button.
A brief press decreases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press decreases the
speed in steps of 5 mph (km/h). - Place the dial in position
0 or switch
off the ignition to switch everything
off.
Good practice
When changing the programmed
reference speed by means of a
maintained press, pay attention as
the speed can increase or decrease
rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffi c.
In the event of a steep slope, the cruise
control cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
In any event, the cruise control cannot
replace the need to observe the speed
limits, nor can it replace the need for
vigilance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
It is advisable to leave your feet near
the pedals.
To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fi xings on the fl oor are positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
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Exceeding the programmed
speed
Pressing the accelerator pedal in order
to exceed the programmed speed
will have no effect unless you press
the pedal fi rmly beyond the point of
resistance .
The limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the programmed speed fl ashes.
To return to the limiter function, reduce
your speed to below the programmed
speed. Switching the function off
- Place the switch in position 0 or
switch off the ignition to switch the
system off.
The last programmed speed remains in
the memory.
Operating fault
The programmed speed is cleared
then replaced by three dashes.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop to have the system
checked.
Good practice
Flashing of the speed
The speed fl ashes:
- following forcing of the accelerator point of resistance,
- when the limiter cannot prevent an increase in the vehicle speed due
to the profi le of the road or on a
steep descent,
- in the event of sharp acceleration. In any event, the speed limiter cannot
replace the need to observe speed
limits, nor can it replace the need for
vigilance and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
Always pay attention to the profi le
of the road and sharp acceleration
and stay in complete control of your
vehicle.
To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:
- ensure that the mat and its fi xings
on the fl oor are positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
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Good practice
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the value 15 by turning until
LO is displayed or the value 27 by
turning until HI is displayed.
On entering the vehicle, the inside
temperature may be much colder (or
warmer) than is comfortable. There is
no advantage in changing the value
displayed in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The system
will use its maximum performance to
reach the comfort value set.
DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEPARATE SETTINGS
Automatic operation
AUTO comfort programme
This is the normal air conditioning
system operating mode. Driver or passenger side comfort
value
The value indicated in the screen
corresponds to a level of comfort and
not a temperature in degrees Celsius
or Fahrenheit.
Turn this control to the left
or to the right to decrease or
increase the value. A setting
around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However,
depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor
located on the dashboard.
Press this button, the AUTO
symbol is displayed.
In accordance with the
comfort value selected,
the system controls the
distribution, the fl ow and the intake
of air to guarantee comfort and a
suffi cient circulation of air in the
passenger compartment. No further
action on your part is required.
When the engine is cold, to prevent an
excessive diffusion of cold air, the air diffuser
will reach its optimum level gradually.
For your comfort, the settings are stored
when the ignition is switched off and are
reinstated the next time the vehicle is
started.
The automatic function will no longer be
maintained if you change a setting manually
(AUTO is cleared).
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