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Secondary control
Driver's door
(locking/unlocking)
Insert the key in the lock to lock or unlock the
d o o r. Procedure for mechanically locking and
unlocking the doors in the event of a fault with
the central locking system or a battery failure.
Front and rear passenger doors
Locking
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot
and so ensure complete locking of the
vehicle.
On the rear doors, check that the child
lock is not on.
F

R
emove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key into the aperture without
forcing, then without turning, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of
the door.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
Unlocking
F

P
ull the interior door opening control lever.
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Boot
Opening
F After unlocking the boot (see the "Remote control key" section), press the opening
control and raise the tailgate. F
L ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
Closing Boot release
Unlocking
F Fold the rear seat backrest to gain access
to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
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e
ngine running
, a message appears in
the screen,
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v

ehicle moving , a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible
signal.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, lower the control lever A
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F

A
djust the height of the steering wheel to
suit your driving position.
F

Ra
ise the control lever A to lock the
steering wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomics of your driving position, carry
out these adjustments in the following order:
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h
eight of the head restraint,
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b
ackrest angle,
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c
ushion height,
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l

ongitudinal position of the seat,
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hei

ght of the steering wheel,
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t
he interior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
ensure that from your driving position you
can see the instrument panel clearly.
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Courtesy lamp
1. Courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps F

W
ith the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Map reading lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
-

w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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w

hen opening a door,
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w

hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamp.
Courtesy lamp
It switches off gradually:
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w hen the vehicle is locked,
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w
hen the ignition is switched on,
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3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating
the following systems:
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t
he anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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t

he emergency braking assistance,
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t
he anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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t
he dynamic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and provides improved control in corners, in
particular on poor or slippery road sur faces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
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When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message, it indicates that there is a fault
with the electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD), which could cause loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
Operation
When this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, it indicates that there
is a fault with the ABS, which could
cause loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
In emergency braking, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size. The seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling firmly on the strap and
releasing it so that it reels in slightly.Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-
b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-

b

e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-

b

e used to restrain only one person,
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n

ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
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n

ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact , the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle,
go to a qualified workshop with the skills
and equipment needed, which a CITROËN
dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
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Child seats
Advice
Installing a booster
cushion
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt
guide at shoulder level.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
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o
ne or more children alone and
unsupervised in a vehicle,
-

a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle which
is exposed to the sun, with the windows
closed,
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t
he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors,
use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
Children at the front
For optimum installation of the "forward
facing" child seat, ensure that the back of
the child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's seat, or in contact
if possible
The head restraint must be removed before
installing a child seat with a backrest on the
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stowed or
attached securely so that it is not thrown around
the vehicle in the event of sharp braking.
Refit the head restraint as soon as the child
seat is removed.
The legislation on carrying a child on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's airbag when a
"rear ward facing" child seat is installed on
the front seat. Otherwise, the child would risk
being seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Check that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack in
relation to the child's body to a minimum
,
even for short journeys.
For the installation of a child seat using a
seat belt, ensure that this is well tensioned
on the child seat and that it is holding the
child seat firmly against the seat of your
vehicle. If your front passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forward if necessary.
At the rear seats, always leave sufficient
space between the front seat and:
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a r

ear ward facing child seat,
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t

he feet of a child seated in a for ward
facing child seat.
For this, move the front seat for ward and if
necessary straighten its backrest.
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Child safety