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Steering mounted controls
EASE OF USE
and COMFOR
T
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you. Automatic illumination of headlamps
if your vehicle is fitted with a
sunshine sensor. Lighting off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS
(flashing indicators)
STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2. Sidelamps
Lighting-on audible warning
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened, there is an audible
warning if you have left the vehicle's lighting on.
Left
: downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right
: upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lamps
Selection is by turning ring A
.
Ventilation
WITH MANUAL SETTINGS
If your vehicle is fitted with these controls,
they are located on the control panel of the
dashboard centre console.
Air distribution
Air distribution is directed by turning the
control towards:
the side vents and the central
vents,
the side vents, the central vents
and the footwells,
the footwells,
the windscreen and the footwells,
Air flow
The air conditioning does not operate if the
air flow is set to 0.
the windscreen.
Air conditioning A/C
If fitted on your vehicle, the air conditioning
can only operate with the engine running.
Pressing the button triggers the
operation of the air conditioning,
the LED is on. Pressing the
button again switches the function
off and the LED goes off.
Temperature adjustment
Control positioned:
- in the red zone, produces
heating of the interior air.
- in the blue zone, produces
cool air,
The air distribution can be
modulated by placing the control
in the intermediate positions,
marked "●". The fan speed varies from 1 to
the fastest 4. Position 0 switches
it off.
Remember to adjust this control
in order to attain the desired
comfort level.
Ventilation
Air flow
Press the small fan
button to
reduce the flow or the large fan
button to increase the flow.
On the display, the blades of the fan darken
when the flow is increased.
Manual operation
You can, according to your requirements,
make a different selection from that offered
by the system by changing a setting.
The other functions will still be controlled
automatically. Pressing the AUTO
button
restores fully automatic operation.
Intake of exterior air /
Recirculation of interior air
Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The recirculation
symbol is displayed.
Recirculation prevents exterior odours
and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment. Avoid prolonged operation
in interior air recirculation mode (risk of
condensation, odour and humidity).
Pressing this button again activates the
intake of exterior air.
Air distribution
Pressing this button several times
in succession directs the air flow
towards:
- the windscreen,
- the windscreen and footwells,
- the footwells,
- the side vents, central vents and
footwells,
- the side vents and central vents.
Deactivating the system
Press the air flow small fan
button until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action deactivates all of
the system's functions, with the exception
of the air recirculation and rear screen
demisting (if fitted on your vehicle). Your
comfort setting is no longer maintained and
is switched off.
For your comfort, do not
deactivate the system for long
periods. Pressing the large
fan
button or the AUTO
button
reactivates the system with the
values set before it was deactivated.
Switching the air conditioning
On / Off
Press this button, the A/C
symbol is displayed and the air
conditioning is activated.
Pressing this button again switches off the
air cooling.
Ventilation
EASE OF USE
and COMFOR
T
3
CORRECT USE OF THE VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
Passenger compartment filter,
carbon filter
Ensure that this fi lter is in good condition and
have all of the fi lter elements replaced regularly.
Vents
"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot
or cool air in the passenger compartment,
there are adjustable central and side vents
which can be directed sideways (right or
left) towards the top of the body. For your
comfort while driving, do not close them,
direct the flow of air towards the windows
instead.
The air vents directed towards the floor of
the vehicle complete the equipment.
Refer to the "Checks" section of
chapter 6.
Air conditioning
In all seasons, the air conditioning should
only be used with the windows closed.
However, if the interior temperature remains
high after a prolonged period parked
in the sun, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few minutes. Use the AUTO mode as much as
possible as it permits optimised control
of all of the functions: air flow, passenger
compartment comfort temperature,
air distribution, air intake mode or air
recirculation in the passenger compartment.
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to
10 minutes, once or twice a month, to keep
it in perfect working order.
It is normal that the condensation created by
the air conditioning system results in a flow
of water which may form a puddle under the
vehicle when parked.
If the system does not produce cold air, do
not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
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Practical information
LOAD SPACE FITTINGS
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
various fittings below enhance your load
space.
Locations for lashing rails
Locations for fitting a lashing rail are
available on each side of the vehicle.
Lashing rings
Use the lashing rings on the rear floor to
secure your loads.
As a safety precaution in case of sharp
braking, you are advised to place heavy
objects as far forwards towards the cab as
possible.
You are advised to immobilise the load by
securing it firmly using the lashing rings on
the floor.
Trims
The lower parts of the sides are fitted with
load protection trims.
Roof box on raised version
This is a storage compartment located in the
load space, above the cab roof.
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Driving safely
PARKING BRAKE
There is no advantage in engaging a gear after parking
the vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is loaded. HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
The hazard warning lamps should only be
used in dangerous situations, when stopping
in an emergency or when driving in unusual
conditions.
DRIVING SAFELY
Applying
Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
If the parking brake is still on or has not been
released properly, this is indicated by this warning
lamp which comes on on the instrument panel.
Pull on the parking brake lever, only with
the vehicle stationary
.
In the exceptional case of use of the parking
brake when the vehicle is moving, apply the
brake by pulling gently to avoid locking the
rear wheels (risk of skidding).
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels
towards the pavement and pull the parking
brake lever up.
Releasing
Pull the lever and press the button to lower
the parking brake lever.
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Parking sensors
SAFETY
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Engage reverse gear
An audible signal confi rms the activation of the
system by engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated by an audible
signal which becomes more rapid as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle. When the distance
between the rear of the vehicle and the obstacle
is less than approximately thirty centimetres, the
audible signal becomes continuous.
Stop the assistance
Change to neutral.
REAR PARKING SENSORS
The audible and/or visual rear parking
sensor system consists of four proximity
sensors, installed in the rear bumper. The
sensors detect any obstacle which enters
the field: person, vehicle, tree, fence, behind
the vehicle during the manoeuvre.
Certain objects detected at the beginning of
the manoeuvre will no longer be detected
at the end of the manoeuvre due to the
blind spots between and below the sensors.
Examples: stake, roadworks cone or
pavement post.
Activation / Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate the
system by pressing this button.
The activation or deactivation of
the system is stored when the
vehicle stops.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, when reverse
gear is engaged the LED in the button
comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Good practice
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow.
The system will be deactivated automatically
if a trailer is being towed or if a bicycle
carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a
towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by
CITROËN).
The parking assistance cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
Display in the screen
You are advised to deactivate the system if
your vehicle is fitted with a rear ladder or if
you are transporting a load which exceeds
the length of the vehicle.
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Airbags
SAFETY
4
The airbags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants in the
event of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts suffered in the impact
detection zones:
- in the event of a serious impact, the
airbags infl ate instantly and contribute
towards better protecting the occupants of
the vehicle. Immediately after the impact,
the airbags defl ate rapidly, so that they do
not hinder the visibility of the occupants
nor their possible exit from the vehicle.
- in the event of a minor or rear impact
and in certain roll-over conditions, the
airbags will not be deployed; the seat
belt alone is sufficient to contribute
towards your protection in these
situations.
The seriousness of the collision depends on
the nature of the obstacle and the speed of
the vehicle at the moment of impact. It is imperative that the passenger's
airbag is deactivated if a child seat
is installed facing rearwards. Refer to the
"Children on board" section of chapter 4.
Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
AIRBAGS
This equipment only operates once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
operate.
The deployment of an airbag or airbags is
accompanied by a slight discharge of smoke
and a noise, due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated in the
system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience some irritation.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.