95
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines belo w:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
l
ocated at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
a
s the air extractor located in the boot.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
o
f the air conditioning system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
t
o keep it in per fect working order.
F
E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
e
lements replaced regularly.
W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
s
pecial active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
o
ccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
s
ymptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
i
t checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F
I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the i nterior t emperature i s v ery h igh, f irst
v
entilate the passenger compartment for
a
few moments.
Put
the air flow control at a setting high
e
nough to quickly change the air in the
p
assenger
c
ompartment.
The
air conditioning system does not
c
ontain chlorine and does not present
a
ny danger to the ozone layer.
The
condensation created by the air
c
onditioning results in a discharge
o
f water under the vehicle which is
p
er fectly normal.
When
towing
the
maximum
load
on
a
steep
gradient
in
high
temperatures,
switching
off
the
a
ir
conditioning
increases
the
available
engine
power
and
so
improves
the
towing
ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning s ystems only work when the engine
i
s running. To maintain a comfortable
t
emperature in the passenger
c
ompartment, you can temporarily
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system
(see
the corresponding section).
3
Comfort
96
Heating
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons, or move the cursor from blue
(
cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
t
emperature to your wishes.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the speed
o
f the booster fan.
Air distribution adjustmentThe intake of exterior air prevents and eliminates misting of the windscreen and side
w
indows.
The
recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
o
dours and smoke entering the passenger
c
ompartment.
Windscreen.
Centre
and
side
vents.
Footwells. The
air distribution can be varied by using more
t
han one button.
Each press of a button activates or deactivates
t
he function.
The indicator lamp is on when the button is
a
ctivated. For an even distribution of air in the
p
assenger compartment, the three buttons can
b
e activated simultaneously.
Air intake / Air recirculation
F Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
l
amp in the button comes on.
F
P
ress the button again to allow
t
he intake of exterior air. This is
c
onfirmed by the indicator lamp
g
oing off.
Avoid
driving
for
too
long
without
v
entilation
(risk
of
misting
and
d
eterioration
of
air
quality).
The
heating
system
works
only
when
the
e
ngine
is
running.
Press the button for the " Air conditioning"
menu
to
display
the
page
for
the
system
c
ontrols.
The
symbol
for
air flow
(a
fan)
fills
progressively
a
ccording
to
the
air
flow
setting
made.
By
reducing
the
air
flow
to
the
minimum,
you
a
re
stopping
ventilation
of
the
passenger
c
ompartment.
Comfort
102
Avoid prolonged operation of the air recirculation function (risk of misting
a
nd of deterioration of the air quality).
"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger's side can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(
mono-zone).
From
the secondary page of the "Air
conditioning "
menu:
F
P
ress this button to activate /
d
eactivate the "Mono" function.
T
he indicator lamp in the button
i
s on when the function is
activated.
The
function is deactivated automatically when
t
he
p
assenger
u
ses
t
heir
t
emperature
se
tting
b
uttons.
It
allows
you:
-
i
n
summer,
to
lower
the
temperature,
-
i
n
winter,
above
3
°C,
to
improve
demisting.
Switching off
F
P
ress the "A /C "
button
again
to
deactivate
t
he
air
conditioning.
W
hen
the
indicator
lamp
under
the
button
i
s
off,
the
air
conditioning
function
is
d
eactivated.
Switching on
F
P
ress the " A/C" button to activate the air
conditioning
W
hen
the
indicator
lamp
under
the
button
i
s
on,
the
air
conditioning
function
is
a
ctivated.
The
air
conditioning
cannot
operate
when
the
a
ir
flow
is
set
to
off.
Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to o perate efficiently in all seasons, with
the
windows closed. The
intake of exterior air avoids misting of the w
indscreen and side windows.
Air intake/Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents exterior odours and s
moke from entering the passenger compartment.
This
function also allows faster heating
o
r cooling of the air in the passenger
c
ompartment. F
P
ress this button to choose
the
mode for air entry to the
p
assenger
c
ompartment.
When
the indicator lamp under the button is off,
t
he intake of exterior air is active.
When
the indicator lamp under the button is
o
n, air recirculation is activated, the intake of
e
xterior air is off.
Comfort
105
Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
F Press
this button to demist /defrost t
he rear screen and (depending o
n version) the door mirrors. The
i
ndicator lamp associated with the
b
utton comes on.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
The rear screen demist - defrost can only operate when the engine is
r
unning.
Switch
off the heating of the rear screen
a
nd door mirrors as soon as you judge it
p
ossible, as reducing the consumption
o
f electrical current reduces fuel
c
onsumption.
F
I
t
is
possible
to
stop
the
demisting/
defrosting
operation
before
it
is
s
witched
off
automatically
by
p
ressing
the
button
again.
The
i
ndicator
lamp
associated
with
the
b
utton
switches
off.
3
Comfort
125
A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay
close attention to the traffic and keep your
h
ands on the wheel so that you are ready to
r
eact at any time to any eventuality.
On
a long journey, a break every two hours is
s
trongly
re
commended.
In
difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
t
he need to brake and increase the distance
f
rom other vehicles.
Driving on flooded
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage
t
o the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
e
lectrical systems of your vehicle.If
you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
e
xceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
t
hat might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without
s
talling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (
10 km/h),
- d o not stop and do not switch off
t
he engine.
On
leaving the flooded road, as soon as
c
ircumstances allow, make several light brake
a
pplications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If
in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied - Risk of overheating and
d
amage to the braking system!
Do
not park or run the engine when
s
tationary in areas where inflammable
s
ubstances and materials (dry grass,
d
ead leaves...) might come into contact
w
ith the hot exhaust system - Risk of
f
ire!
Never
leave a vehicle unsupervised
w
ith the engine running. If you have
t
o leave your vehicle with the engine
r
unning, apply the parking brake
a
nd put the gearbox into neutral or
p
osition
N or P,
depending on the type
o
f gearbox.
4
Driving
298
Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the h
eaviest items are as close as possible to t
he axle and the nose weight approaches the
m
aximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air
density decreases with altitude, thus
r
educing engine per formance. Above
1 0
00 metres, the maximum towed load must
b
e reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
al
titude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity t
o side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As
the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
c
apacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
s
peed.
The
maximum towed load on a long incline
d
epends on the gradient and the ambient
t
emperature.
In
all cases, keep a check on the coolant
t
emperature. F
I
f the warning lamp and the
S
TOP
warning lamp come on,
s
top the vehicle and switch off
t
he engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
m
ountain type of descent, the use of engine
b
raking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing v
ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
re
commended
p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling o
n the trailer.
Refer
to
the
"Technical
data"
section
for
details
o
f
the
weights
and
towed
loads
which
apply
to
y
our
vehicle.
When
not
towing
a
trailer,
remove
the
q
uickly-detachable
tow
ball
before
d
riving. The
rear parking sensors will be
d
eactivated automatically if a genuine
C
ITROËN towbar is used.
Practical information
302
accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen blind, insulated module, coat hanger
f
ixed to head restraint, mobile reading
l
amp, mirror for caravan, parking sensors,
p
rogrammable additional heating, smoker's
k
it, solar film for rear door windows, portable
s
cented air freshener...
"Transport systems"
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers,
transverse roof bars, ski carrier, roof boxes,
t
owbars, towbar wiring harnesses, bicycle
c
arriers for towbar and roof bars, towbars
w
ith fixed and detachable towball, separation
n
et, sliding carrier, boot organiser (Grand C4
P
icasso)...
If
a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
o
utside the CITROËN dealer network, the
i
nstallation must be done strictly in line with the
ma
nufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
If
your vehicle has a detachable towball, it is
r
ecommended that the ball be removed when
n
ot towing.
"Styling"
Gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels...
"Security and safety"
Anti-intrusion alarm, stolen vehicle tracking system, child seats and booster cushions,
b
reathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher,
w
arning triangle, high visibility vest, wheel
s
ecurity bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers,
w
inter tyres, foglamp kit, security film for front
d
oor windows, dog guard, pet seat belt...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
b
umper protection strips, vehicle cover, boot
s
ill protector, door sill protectors, seat and boot
p
rotective covers for pets...
The
rear bodywork has been designed to avoid
s
p r ay.
*
T
o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
a
nd secured,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
Practical information
417
Identification plates ....................................... 3 40
Ignition on...................................................... 131
Indicator
lamps, status
..............................25
-39
Indicators,
d
irection
......................2
13, 275, 280
Inflating
a
ccessories
(
using the kit)
..............................
................260
Inflating
tyres
..............................
..............9, 340
Instrument
p
anels
...............................
......20 -24
Instrument
panel screen
.........................2
2, 150
Intelligent
T
raction
C
ontrol
............................2
19
Interior
f
ittings
....................................... 10
8,
10
9
Interior
m
ood
l
ighting
.................................... 2
12
Inter-vehicle
t
ime
........................................... 15
4
ISOFIX
m
ountings......................................... 244Keeping
children safe ........... 2 26, 229, 233 -252key .......
......................................................51- 61
Keyless
Entry and Starting
.......................5
4-68
Labels,
i
dentification
.....................................3
40
Lamps,
warning and indicator
..................25
-39
Lane
Departure Warning System
(L
dW
S)
.......................................................17
6
LED
daytime running lamps
.........................2
01
LEDs
- light-emitting diodes
.........2
72, 276, 278
Leg
rest, electric
..............................
...............80
Level,
AdBlue
® additive .................................3 24
Level,
brake
fluid ........................................... 3
15
Level,
headlamp wash
.................................. 3
16
Levels
and
checks
..............................
..3 0 6 - 318
Light-emitting
diodes - LEDs
................2
72-280
Lighting
bulbs
(replacement)
........2
72,
2
76-279
Lighting
control stalk
.............................. 19
3 -198
Lighting,
guide-me home
...................... 19
7,
19
8
Lighting,
i
nterior
.................................... 21
0,
21
2
Lighting,
i
nterior
m
ood
.................................. 2
12
Loading
..............................
............................... 9
Load
reduction mode
.................................... 2
91
Locating
your
vehicle
...................................... 53
L
ocking
from
the inside
................................... 62
L
ocking
the
boot......................................... 51- 5 9
Locking
the
doors
..............................
.......55-59
Low fuel level
..............................
..................308
Lumbar
...............................
............................. 79
IK
L
Jack ....................................................... 261, 262
Jack cable ..................................................... 36
4
JACK
socket
...............................
...112, 360, 364
Jukebox
(playing)
.......................................... 3
65
J
Gearbox, automatic .......... 9, 145, 151, 290, 318
Gearbox, e lectronic .......... 9 , 141, 151, 290, 318
Gearbox,
m
anual
...................... 9
, 140, 151, 318
Gear
efficiency indicator
...............................15
0
Gear lever
..............................
........................... 9
Gear
lever, manual gearbox
.........................14
0
Gear
selector, automatic gearbox
........14
1,
14
5
Gear selector, electronic
ge
arbox
...................................... 1
41
Glove
box
.............................................. 10
8,
10
9
Guide-me-home
...............................
.....197,
19
8
Halogen
h
eadlamps
...................................... 2
72
Hands-free
kit
..............................
........ 402, 403
Hazard
w
arning
lam
ps
..........................21
3,
21
4
Headlamp
adj
ustment
................................... 2
02
Headlamps,
d
irectional
.........................2
04, 272
Headlamp
w
ash
............................................ 2
07
Head
restraints, front
...................................... 78
H
ead restraints, rear
....................................... 83
H
eated
s
eats
...............................
....................80
Heating
................
................................ 96, 97, 99
Height
and reach adjustment,
steering
w
heel
..............................
................93
Hill start assist
............................................... 13
9
Hooks
...............................
.............................120
G
H
.
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