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Monitoring
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System which measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life.
The total and trip distances are displa
yed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
v
ehicle is locked or unlocked.
) With the ignition on, press the button until
zeros appear.
Tr ip distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelledduring a day or other period since it was reset
to zero by the driver.
Clock
Adjusting the time - Choice of units
To a djust the time of the clock and choose the
units used by the screen, use the right-hand
button on the instrument panel, carrying out the
operations in the following order: )press the button for more than two seconds:
the minutes flash, )press the button to increase the minutes, )press the button for more than two seconds:
the hours flash, )press the button to increase the hours, )press the button for more than two seconds:
24H or 12H is displayed, )press the button to select 24H or 12H, )press the button for more than two seconds:
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Scented air freshener System permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compar tment in accordance with your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial and the various fragrance car tridges available.
Thi
s dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance. )Turn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance. )Turn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the
fragrance.
Leave the central vents open.
Fragrance cartridge
Removing the cartridge
)Press the dial and turn it a quarter of a turnanti-clockwise. )Remove the cartridge.
)Refit its sealing case.
Fitting the cartridge
)
Remove the cartridge from the sealingcase. )
Install the car tridge (flower at top left). )
Press the dial and turn it a quar ter of a turnclockwise.
As a safety precaution, do not carry out any action on the car tridge whiledriving. Do not dismantle the car tridges.Do not attempt to refill the fragrancediffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.Keep out of reach of children and
animals.
Do not discard the original cartridge as this ser ves as a plug when no fragrance cartridge is in use. In order to preser ve the ser vice life of the cartridge, turn the dial fully to the leftwhen you no longer wish to diffuse the fragrance in the passenger compartment.
The intensity of diffusion of the fragrance may depend on the ventilationor air conditioning settings.
Adjustment dial
This car tridge can be removed easily. Thefirst time it is used, replace the plug with a real cartridge.
You can change it at any time and store it in the
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car tridges
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop.
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glasspermitting the lateral rearward vision necessary for overtaking or parking. They can also befolded for parking in confined spaces.
Adjustment
)
Move control Ato the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. )
Move control Bin all four directions toadjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.
Folding
)From outside: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, with the control A
in the central position, pull itdownwards.
Unfolding
)From outside: unlock the vehicle using theremote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, with the control A
in the central position, pull itdownwards.Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the
demisting-defrosting operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"page).
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.
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 bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric foldingmirrors manually.
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Steering wheel adjustment
)
When stationary, pull the control lever to yrelease the adjustment mechanism. )
Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position. )
Push the control lever to lock theadjustment mechanism.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, whichdarkens the mirror glass and reduces thenuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
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.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Manual day/night model
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
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Access
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Remote control key System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
)First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking using the remote control
)
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
)Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control
)Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.
Locking using the key
)
Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Lockin
g is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time. Unlockin
g is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at
th
e same time.
If one of the doors or the boot is stillopen, the central locking does not takeplace.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadvertently, it will relock automatically after thir ty secondsunless a door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to themechanism.
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
startin
g 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 o
f a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal anda message in the screen.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. ) Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting). )
When the engine star ts, release the key.
Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
This is indicated b
y lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds. In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.
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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition. )
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
. )
Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds. )
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is full
y operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the batter
y is flat, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
)Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )Slide the flat battery out of its location. )Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. )Clip the casing. )Reinitialise the remote control.
Switching the vehicle off
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
v
ehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle. )
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO
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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 coderequired 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 haveto 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 compar tment by theemergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving thevehicle.
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.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.