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5. Air conditioning On / Off
Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
Press this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp on the "A /C "
button
comes on.
6. Air distribution adjustment
Press one or more buttons to
direct the air flow towards:
- the windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
- the outer and centre air vents,
- the footwells.
You can combine the three orientations to
obtain the desired air distribution.
7. Air fl ow adjustment
Turn this control to the left to
decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.
8. Air intake / Air recirculation
Press this button for
recirculation of the interior
air. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on. The air flow indicator lamps, between the two
fans, come on progressively in relation to the
value requested.
9. "REST" function: ventilation
with the engine off
Even with the engine is off, you can
operate the ventilation for a few
minutes.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
For example, while you are away from the
vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air
circulation without having the engine running.
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" function while the
air conditioning control screens are on.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
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89Comfort
Front seats
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat backrest and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to
adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.
Driver's seat electric adjustments
Forwards-backwards
Push the control for wards or rear wards to
slide the seat.
Cushion height and angle
Tilt the rear part of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.
Tilt the front part of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required angle.
Seat backrest angle
Tilt the control for wards or rear wards to
adjust the angle of the seat backrest.
The electrical functions of the driver's seat
are deactivated approximately one minute
after the ignition is switched off.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
Adjustment
Move control A
to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
Move control B
in all four directions to
adjust.
Return control A
to the central position.
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Folding
From outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A
in the central position rear wards.
Unfolding
From outside: unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A
in the central position rear wards. If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A
.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.
If your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates by switching on the heated
rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen
demist-defrost" page).
The rear screen demist - defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
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Press the closed padlock on the remote
control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance,
particularly in poor light. Your vehicle
must be locked.
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 illumination 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.
Folding the key
First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when
folding the key, there is a risk of
damage to the mechanism.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
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105Access
Starting the vehicle
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Star ting)
.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Immobilise the vehicle.
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to
the key and weighing down on its shaft
in the ignition switch, could cause a
malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied
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
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back to
position 2 (Ignition on)
.
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In the event of a malfunction with the remote
control, you can no longer unlock, lock or
locate your vehicle.
First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
Fault with the remote
control
Reinitialisation
Switch off the ignition and remove the
ignition key.
Press the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
.
Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the two cutouts.
Lift off the cover.
Remove the flat battery from its location.
Fit the new battery into its location
obser ving the original direction of fitment.
Clip the cover onto the casing.
If the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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107Access
Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.
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 vehicle, 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.
No remote control can 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 compartment by the
emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications 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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109Access
This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Anti-intrusion security
Operation
Activation / Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
With the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal starts and a
corresponding message is displayed. If one of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
Carr ying long and voluminous
objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the the doors. Other wise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks the
vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this locking is
temporary. The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
