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Access
CENTRAL LOCKING
An initial press permits
central locking of the vehicle,
when all of the doors are
closed.
A second press permits
central unlocking of the vehicle.
The control is inactive when the vehicle
has been locked using the remote
control or the key from the outside.
The doors can still be opened from the
inside. Door open warning lamp
The control switch LED:
-
fl ashes when the doors are locked with
the vehicle stationary and the engine off,
- comes on when the doors are locked and
from the time the ignition is switched on.
Anti-intrusion security
If this warning lamp comes
on, check that all of your
vehicle's doors are closed
correctly.
Locking while driving
When the vehicle moves off, as soon
as you reach approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the system locks the doors.
The characteristic central locking noise
is heard. The LED in the switch on the
dashboard central switch panel comes
on.
During the journey, opening a door
results in complete unlocking of the
vehicle.
Activating / deactivating the
function With the ignition on, press
and hold this switch to
activate or deactivate the
function.
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the interior more
diffi cult in an emergency.
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ABS
Instruments and controls
32 Warning lamp is indicates Solution - action
Power
steering on. a fault with the
system. The vehicle retains conventional steering without
assistance. Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Door open
detection on and accompanied
by a message in the
screen. that a door is not
closed correctly.
Check that all of the doors are closed.
ABS remaining on. a fault with the anti-
lock braking system. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
ESC fl ashing.
triggering of the ASR
or ESC regulation. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle. Chapter 4,
"Driving safety" section.
remaining on. a fault with the
system. E.g.: under-
infl ation of the tyres. E.g.: check the pressure of the tyres. (Wheel
speed sensor, hydraulic block, ...). Have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
remaining on with the
LED in the button (on
the dashboard) on. deactivation of
the system at the
request of the driver. Operation of the system is deactivated.
Reactivation is automatic above 30 mph
(50 km/h) or after pressing the button (on the
dashboard).
Under-
infl ation on.
The tyre pressure is
too low in or more
wheels. Check the tyre pressure as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be done with the
tyres cold.
fl ashing then
remaining on,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp,
and depending on
equipment, the display
of a message. The tyre pressure
monitoring system
has a fault or one of
the wheels does not
have a sensor.
Detection of under-infl ation is no longer assured.
have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Ventilation
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Good practice
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the value 15 by turning until
LO is displayed or the value 27 by
turning until HI is displayed.
On entering the vehicle, the inside
temperature may be much colder (or
warmer) than is comfortable. There is
no advantage in changing the value
displayed in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The system
will use its maximum performance to
reach the comfort value set.
DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEPARATE SETTINGS
Automatic operation
AUTO comfort programme
This is the normal air conditioning
system operating mode. Driver or passenger side comfort
value
The value indicated in the screen
corresponds to a level of comfort and
not a temperature in degrees Celsius
or Fahrenheit.
Turn this control to the left
or to the right to decrease or
increase the value. A setting
around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However,
depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor
located on the dashboard.
Press this button, the AUTO
symbol is displayed.
In accordance with the
comfort value selected,
the system controls the
distribution, the fl ow and the intake
of air to guarantee comfort and a
suffi cient circulation of air in the
passenger compartment. No further
action on your part is required.
When the engine is cold, to prevent an
excessive diffusion of cold air, the air diffuser
will reach its optimum level gradually.
For your comfort, the settings are stored
when the ignition is switched off and are
reinstated the next time the vehicle is
started.
The automatic function will no longer be
maintained if you change a setting manually
(AUTO is cleared).
FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER
Practical information
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EASE OF U
SE and
COMFORT
3
FRONT FITTINGS
1. Lower glove box
This may or may not be fi tted with a lid.
Upper storage compartment
This is located on the dashboard,
behind the steering wheel.
A recess makes lifting of the lid easier
when opening. Guide it to its rest
position.
To close, guide the lid then press the
centre gently.
Any liquid which could spill risks
causing an electrical short circuit and
therefore a potential fi re.
3. Side storage compartment
4. Bag hook
Only hang fl exible bags which are not
too heavy on this hook.
2. Storage pocket and bottle holder (1.5 L)
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Driving safely
SAFETY
4
DRIVING SAFELY
HORN
Press the centre of the steering wheel.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
fi rmly before leaving the vehicle. 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).
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press this button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
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.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and pull
the parking brake lever up.
There is no advantage in engaging
a gear after parking the vehicle,
particularly if the vehicle is loaded.
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.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the force of deceleration,
the hazard warning lamps come
on automatically. They switch off
automatically the fi rst time you
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by
pressing the switch on the dashboard. Releasing
Pull the lever and press the button to
lower the parking brake lever.
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Airbags
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Good practice
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hinder the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is strictly
forbidden unless it is carried out by
qualifi ed personnel at a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, a risk of
injury or of minor burns to the head,
chest or arms when an airbag is
deployed cannot be ruled out. In fact,
the bag infl ates almost instantly (within
a few milliseconds) then defl ates within
the same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this purpose. Lateral airbags
Only put recommended covers on
the seats. These will not hinder
infl ation of the lateral airbags. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Do not fi x or attach anything to the seat
backs. This could cause injury to the
chest or arms when the lateral airbag
infl ates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Do not allow passengers to place
their feet on the dashboard, they risk
serious injury if the airbag is deployed.
Smoke as little as possible as
deployment of the airbags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
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.
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.
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Airbags
11 6
Front airbags
The front airbags are fi tted in the
centre of the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for the
front passenger.
Deployment
They are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag
has been deactivated, 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
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement. Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can
be deactivated:
- With the ignition switched off ,
insert the key into the passenger's
airbag deactivation switch,
- turn it to the off "OFF" position,
- then remove the key, keeping the switch in the new position.
The airbag warning lamp
in the instrument panel
is on while the airbag is
deactivated. If the two airbag warning lamps
are on continuously, do not install
a rear-facing child seat, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Front airbag fault
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to deactivate the
passenger's 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. Reactivation
In the
"OFF" position, the passenger's
airbag will not be deployed in the event of an
impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed, turn
the airbag switch to the "ON" position to re-
activate the airbag and so ensure the safety
of your passenger in the event of an impact.
If this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
in the screen, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop to have
the system checked.
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Opening the bonnet
CHECKS
6
OPENING THE BONNET
Bonnet stay
Secure the stay in its location,
identifi ed by a sticker on the right-hand
side of the vehicle, to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, put the stay
back in its clip without using excessive
force.
On the outside
Raise the bonnet slightly by reaching
in a fl at hand, palm down, to make
access to the lever easier.
With this hand, push the safety catch
to the left. Raise the bonnet.
On the inside
Pull the lever below the dashboard
towards you. The bonnet is released.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet
is secure.
Avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.