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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY

Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle C
and lift
the tailgate.

Tailgate release

The tailgate locks automatically
when the vehicle is being driven
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h) and
unlocks when one of the front doors is
opened.
TAILGATE

"Tailgate open" warning

When the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven, you are warned
if the tailgate is not closed correctly by
a diagram on the display, accompanied
by an audible signal. This enables the tailgate to be
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.


- Fold back a row 2 rear seat,

- Fold back a row 3 rear seat or the
bench seat to gain access to the
lock from inside the boot,

- Insert a small screwdriver into hole D

in the lock and push it towards the
left to unlock the tailgate.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.

B - Electric
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:


- electric windows,

- sliding side doors,

- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
With the ignition on, press button B
.
A message appears on the display,
accompanied by an audible signal,
indicating the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
Always check the status before setting off.
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.

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Starting and stopping

STARTING AND STOPPING

STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.


Good practice when starting


Handbrake
If your vehicle is fi tted with a
version with a rotating front seat,
the handbrake can be disengaged.
Pulling the handbrake to immobilise
the vehicle then lowering the lever
does not release the brake, it permits
rotation of the driver's seat.
Pull the button placed at the end of the
handbrake forwards.
The handbrake lever lowers.
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
If the handbrake is on or has
not been released fully, this is
indicated by:
- a warning light which comes
on on the instrument panel,
- an audible signal,

- a message on the display.

Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.

Running and accessories position.
Certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated.

Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting.


Good practice when stopping


Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger 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.

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Seats



Memorising seat positions

Two driving positions can be
memorised, using buttons M/1
and
M/2
.
These are located on the side of the
seat:
- Place the ignition key in the
"running" position (2nd notch),

- Adjust your seat,

- Press button M
, then button 1

for a fi rst driving position within
four seconds.
Repeat the same actions on buttons M

and 2
to store another driving position.
An audible signal confi rms that a
position has been memorised.
Memorising a new position cancels the
previous one.


Activating a memorised driving
position
Front heated seat
controls
When the engine is running, the front
seats can be heated separately.
Use the adjustment controls located on
the side of each front seat to switch on
and select the self-regulated level of
heating:

1:
Low.

2:
Medium.

3:
High.

0:
Off.

After recalling a memorised
position fi ve times in succession,
the function will be cancelled until
the engine is started.

Engine running
-
Keep button 1
or 2
pressed down
until the end of setting of the
corresponding memorised position.

Engine off


- Briefl y press button 1
or 2
to recall
the corresponding memorised
position.

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Practical information

1. Driver's upper glove box

FRONT INTERIOR LAYOUT

This is fi tted with a lock.
To open the glove box, lift the handle.
The light comes on when the cover is
opened.
It contains three sockets for the
connection of video equipment and
access to the fascia fuse box.
It includes special compartments for
storing maps, a packet of cigarettes,
an A4 document etc.
RCA sockets.

This permits the connection of a mobile
telephone charger, a baby's bottle
warmer, etc.
To open, press the button.
To close, press the cover.
It includes special compartments for
storing a pen, a mobile telephone,
coins or tokens and credit cards.




2. Audio equipment concealing fl ap
Lower the fl ap fully to lock it in place.
Press the fl ap to raise it.


3. Central storage compartment



4. Passenger's upper glove box
To open, press the button.
To close, press the cover.
It includes special compartments for
storing a pair of spectacles, keys, fi ve
CDs and four audio cassettes or nine
audio CDs.

5. Passenger's lower glove box

6. Lighter or 12 V socket for
accessories (120 W)

12. Mat fi tting/removal
When removing the front mat, push
the seats as far back as possible and
remove the fi xings.
When refi tting, position the mat
correctly on the pins and clip the
fi xings.
Check that the mat is secured
correctly.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:


- only use mats suited to the fi xings
already present in the vehicle.
It
is imperative that these fi xings are
used.

- never fi t one mat on top of another.


7. Cooled compartment
It can hold up to three cans.
Slide the closer, located on the right, to
open (upwards) or close (downwards)
the air inlet.


8. Can holder and ashtray
This retractable and lit support contains
up to two can holders, a removable
ashtray and a location for the lighter
when it is used as a 12 V socket
(120 W).

9. Storage compartment or
additional telematics control
The storage compartment must not be
used as an ashtray.
If fi tted on your vehicle, the additional
telematics control is located on the
centre console.


10. Storage compartment



11. Door tray with space for a bottle
of water


Bluetooth functions.

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Practical information
Front courtesy light


Automatic switching on/off

The front courtesy light comes on
when the key is removed from the
ignition, when the vehicle is unlocked,
when one of the front doors is opened
or for location of the vehicle using the
remote control.
It switches off gradually after the
ignition is switched on and when the
vehicle is locked. Permanently on, ignition on.
Front: comes on when one
of the front or rear doors is
opened.
Permanently off.
Individual reading light


Rear courtesy light rows 2 and 3

These are switched on and off by
means of a manual switch.

COURTESY LIGHTS

Rows 2 and 3: comes on
when one of the rear doors is
opened. Rear courtesy light

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Mirrors and windows


Manual rear view mirror

The rear view mirror has two positions:


- day (normal),

- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push
or pull the lever on the lower edge of
the mirror.


Automatic day/night interior
mirror
This automatically and gradually
changes between the day and night
positions. To prevent dazzling,
the glass of the mirror darkens
automatically depending on the
intensity of the light from behind.
It clears as the light (headlamps of
following vehicles, sunlight) decreases,
ensuring maximum visibility.

Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during
manoeuvres, the mirror clears
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.

MIRRORS

MIRRORS AND WINDOWS

Electric exterior mirrors



-
Move switch A
to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.

-
Move knob B
in all four directions
to adjust.

-
Return switch A
to the centre
position
.
When parked, the mirrors can be
folded back manually, or electrically by
pulling switch A
rearwards.
Electric unfolding of the mirrors is
possible with the key on unlocking the
vehicle.

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Mirrors and windows

REAR WINDOWS

To partially open the rear windows, tilt
the lever and push it fully to lock the
windows in the open position.

Safety auto-reverse

When the window rises and meets an
obstacle, it stops and partially lowers
again.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.


Reinitialising the window

In the event of unwanted opening of
the window on closing (for example, in
the presence of ice), in the event of a
malfunction or following reconnection of the
battery, the window must be reinitialised:


- press the switch until the window is
fully open,

- then pull it again until the window is
fully closed,

- continue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.

The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
The driver must ensure that:


- no one is preventing correct closing
of the windows,

- the passengers use the electric
windows correctly,

- children do not hinder the
movement of the windows.

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Airbags


Disarming
The passenger's front airbag alone can
be disarmed:

- With
the
ignition
switched
off
,
insert the key into the passenger
airbag disarming switch,


turn it to the "OFF"
position,

-
then remove the key keeping the
slot in this position.

Front airbags

The front airbags are incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the fascia for the front
passenger.

Front airbag fault
Reactivation
In the "OFF"
position, the passenger
airbag will not be triggered in the event
of an impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed,
turn the airbag slot to the "ON"

position to re-activate the airbag
and thus ensure the safety of your
passenger in the event of an impact. To ensure the safety of your
child, it is essential to disarm the
passenger airbag when you install
a rear-facing child seat on the front
passenger seat. Otherwise, the child
would risk being killed or seriously
injured if the airbag were to infl ate.
The airbag warning light
on the instrument panel is
lit throughout the period of
disarming.
If the two airbag warning lights
are lit continuously, do not install
a rear-facing child seat. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.

Activation
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag
has been disarmed, in the event of a
serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A
in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane directed from the
front towards the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the fascia to cushion his forward
movement. If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
display, consult a CITROËN
dealer to have the system
checked.