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Linked with the Guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic illumination
of headlamps provides the guide-me-home
lighting with the following additional options:
-
a
utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is switched on (in the vehicle
parameters of the multifunction screen
configuration menu),
-

s
election of the duration of maintaining of
the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds in the
vehicle parameters of the multifunction
screen configuration menu (except for
monochrome screen A where this is
preset).
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lamps come
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a message appears
in the multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine
sensor may detect sufficient light.
Therefore, the lamps will not come on
automatically.
do n

ot cover the sunshine sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and located
in the centre of the windscreen behind
the rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on the part
of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected
or in certain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers.
as s

oon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or
after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps
are switched off automatically.
Activation
F Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
F Turn ring A to a position other than "AUTO" .
de activation is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.
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Wiper controls
Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly by the
driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B.
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast (heavy rain).
no

rmal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Automatic, then single wipe (see
the corresponding section).
of
f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
-
a

utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-

r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Windscreen wipers
A. Wiping speed selection stalk.
or
System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
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Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.
B.
R

ear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will operate if the windscreen wipers are
operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
multifunction screen configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Rear wiper Wiping zoneThe curved shape of the rear screen results in
a smaller wiping zone.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction screen
configuration menu.
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Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if rain
is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing the stalk downwards to the "AUTO"

position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving the stalk upwards then returning it to
position "0"
.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop. It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute, by
pushing the stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F12 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F13 40 A
bu

ilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 AValvetronic supply (petrol).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F19 15 AMultifunction engine management supply (petrol engine), air
cooling electrovalves (
die

sel).
F20 10 AMultifunction engine management supply (petrol engine), Turbo
pressure regulation electrovalve (
di

esel), engine coolant level
sensor (
di

esel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply,
a
P
C, ab
S E
SP relays.
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Practical information

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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Switching to economy mode
once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.
a

flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
If the telephone is being used at the
same time on the eMyWay audio
navigation system, it will be interrupted
after 10 minutes.
System which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment,
windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
thirty

minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.
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abS and EbFd systems .............................113ac
cessories ................................................ 188
ac

cessory socket, 12V .................................85
ac

cessory socket, 12 volt .......................83, 87
ad

justing headlamps

.................................... 76
a

djusting head restraints

........................50, 52
ad

justing seat belt height
........................... 11

5
Adjusting the steering wheel
........................55
adv

ice on care and maintenance

...............143
air

bags

........................................................ 11 9
ai

rbags, curtain
................................... 12

1, 12 2
air

bags, front ....................................... 11 9 , 12 2
air

bags, lateral

.................................... 121, 12 2
air

conditioning

............................................... 8
ai

r conditioning, automatic

.....................41, 4 5
air

conditioning, manual

.........................41, 4 3
ai

r filter ........................................................ 148
Air flow

..............................
..............................8
ai

r vents

........................................................ 40
an

ti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
) ..................113
an

ti-pinch

...................................................... 60
ant

i-theft

....................................................... 57
ar

mrest

.......................................................... 50
ar

mrest, rear
................................................. 87as

sistance call

............................ 108, 199, 200
Audible warning


.......................................... 108
au

dio streaming (
bl
uetooth)
...............2

40, 267
au

dio system .............................. 255, 268, 270
au

tomatic illumination of headlamps

......70, 73
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
..............................

..........................107
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............

.................................... 7 7, 7 9
Auxiliary socket
................................... 2 41, 2 6 4
Auxiliary sockets

...............................
..........262 Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

..........67
C
d

MP3 .......................................................261
Central locking


........................................56, 63
Changing a bulb


..................................163, 168
Changing a fuse


..........................................172
Changing a wheel
.......................................155
Changing a wiper blade
........................79, 183
Changing the date


.......................24, 26, 29, 33
Changing the remote control battery


............58
Changing the time


.......................24, 26, 29, 33
Checking levels
.................................... 14

5 -147
Checking the engine oil level


........................22
da

ytime running lamps

.................................74
dea

ctivating the passenger airbag

.............11 9
Deactivating the rear windows


.....................60
d

efrosting

......................................................42
dia

ls

..............................................................10
di

esel additive level

....................................147
di

mensions

.................................................19 6
di

pped beam
...............................
..........70, 16 4
di

pstick
................
..................................2 2, 145
di

rection indicators

.............................107, 168
do

ors

.............................................................62
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
.........
150
Checks ............... .................143, 14 4, 148, 149
Child lock
...............................

......................10 6
Children
...............................

................103, 104
Child seats

.............................9

4 - 9 6, 10 0, 105
Child seats, conventional


............................10 0
Child surveillance mirror
............................... 84
Cit

roën Localised a
s
sistance Call

..............200
Citroën Localised Emergency Call


.............200
Closing the boot
......................................56, 65
Closing the doors


....................................56, 62
Connectors, audio
............................... 26

2, 264
Coolant level


...............................................147
Cornering lamps
..............................

.............75
Courtesy lamps
.....................................8 0, 170
Courtesy mirror
.............................................84
Cruise control
.............................................. 13

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Cup holder

...............................
................83, 87
A
CD
B
battery ................................................. 14 8 , 179ba
ttery, charging ......................................... 179
bat

tery, remote control
........................... 5

8, 59
bli

nds ............................................................. 87
blu

etooth (hands-free)
........................ 2

24, 265
bl

uetooth (telephone)

..................................224
bo

nnet

......................................................... 141
bo

nnet stay

................................................. 141
b

oot

............................................................... 65
bo

ot floor, adjustable

..............................90, 91
bo

ot lamp

.............................................. 8 2 , 170
bo

ttle holder

.................................................. 83
br

ake discs
.................................................. 14

9
br

ake lamps

................................................ 168
br

ake pads

.................................................. 149
br

akes

......................................................... 149
br

aking assistance system
.........................11

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alphabetical index

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Under-inflation (detection) ..........................10 9
Unlocking .............................. ........................56
Unlocking from the inside

.............................63
U

pdate risk areas
........................................ 2

12
US
b R

eader

................................................ 262
Vehicle configuration


..........24, 26, 29, 33, 270
Vehicle identification


................................... 197
Ventilation
..............................

...........40, 41, 43
Warning lamps


.............................................. 15
Washing (advice) ......................................... 143
Wash-wipe, rear


............................................ 78
Weights


....................................... 19 0, 192, 19 4
Window controls
........................................... 60
Wiper control stalk
................................... 7 7-79
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 78
Wipers


..................................................... 7 7, 7 9
U
V
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