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Switching the system off
F Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator 
lamps go off.
This switch does not operate the air conditioning, only the air fan.
 When the "REST" function is activated, you cannot modify the temperature, air flow 
and distribution settings: these are controlled automatically according to the ambient 
temperature.
This function is not available in the STOP mode of Stop & Start. Avoid prolonged operation in interior 
air recirculation mode or driving for 
long periods with the system off (risk of 
misting and deterioration of air quality).
On switching on the engine
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 T
he control screens come on: the function 
is available.
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P
ressing the REST  button activates the 
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of 
the function is confirmed by the display of 
two dashes in the control screens and four 
air flow level indicator lamps.
-
 
T
he function can be deactivated and 
reactivated if the control screens are on.
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T
he screens go off at the end of this 
period. On stopping the engine
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 W
hile the control screens remain on: the 
function is available.
-
 
P
ressing the REST  button activates the 
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of 
the function is confirmed by the display of 
two dashes in the control screens and four 
air flow level indicator lamps.
 L
ocking the vehicle has no effect on this 
function.
-
 
T
he control screens go off at the end of this 
period.
 P
ressing again before the end of the period 
interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the 
control screens go off and the function is 
no longer available. This action switches off the air conditioning and 
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer 
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the 
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
F
 
M
odify the settings (temperature, air flow 
or air distribution) or press the "AUTO"  
button to reactivate the system with the 
values set before it was switched off. 
         
        
        
     
        
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This connection box comprises a USB port and 
a Jack auxiliary socket.For more information, refer to the 
corresponding part of the "Audio and 
telematics" section.
USB port
The USB port allows the connection of a 
portable device, such as a digital audio player 
of the iPod
® type or a USB memory stick.
The USB player reads your audio files, which 
are transmitted to your audio system and 
played via the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the 
steering mounted controls or the audio system.
USB Player
When connected to the USB port, the 
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed 
if the power consumption of the 
portable device exceeds the current 
delivered by the vehicle.
Jack auxiliary socket
The Jack auxiliary socket allows the connection 
of a portable device, such as a digital audio 
player, so that your audio files can be heard 
through the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the 
portable device. The USB also allows a telephone to be 
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so 
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet 
of certain applications on the telephone.
The connection of an electrical device 
not approved by CITROËN, such as a 
USB charger, may adversely affect the 
operation of vehicle electrical systems, 
causing faults such as poor telephone 
reception or inter ference with displays 
in the screens.
F
 
T
o use the cigarette lighter, press it in and wait 
a few seconds until it pops out automatically.
F
 
T
o connect a 12 V accessory 
 
(max power:
 
120 W), remove the cigarette 
lighter and connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone 
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter
 
back into 
place straight away.
Cigarette lighter / 12 V 
accessory socket 
         
        
        
     
        
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver 
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B.
 S
talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk 
towards you to switch the lighting between 
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the 
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps 
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a 
pull on the stalk. A.
 M
ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it 
to position the symbol required facing the 
mark.
Lighting off (ignition off)
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.
displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator 
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the 
lighting selected is on.
daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically 
when the engine is started making the vehicle 
more visible to other users.
This function is assured by dedicated lamps.
Visibility  
         
        
        
     
        
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When a low level of ambient light is detected 
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate 
lamps, 
 s
idelamps and dipped beam headlamps 
are switched on automatically, without any 
action on the part of the driver. They can also 
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as 
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a 
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers 
are switched off, the lamps are switched off 
automatically.
Automatic illumination  
of headlamps
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO"  position. The 
activation of the function is accompanied 
by the display of a message in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation  of the function is accompanied by the display 
of a message in the screen.
Automatic  
guide-me-home   
lighting
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the 
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes 
on, this warning lamp is displayed 
in the instrument panel and/or a 
message appears in the screen, 
accompanied by an audible signal. In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor 
may detect sufficient light. In this 
case, the lighting will not come on 
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, 
coupled 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.
When the automatic illumination of headlamps 
function is activated (lighting control stalk 
in the "
AUTO" position), under low ambient 
light the dipped beams headlamps come on 
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well 
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle 
configuration menu.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Automatic adjustment of xenon  
headlamps
Do not touch the xenon bulbs.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
This system adjusts the height of the xenon 
headlamp beams automatically and when 
stationary, according to the load in the vehicle, so 
as to avoid causing a nuisance to other road user.
If a malfunction occurs, this warning 
lamp is displayed in the instrument 
panel, accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message in the screen.
Manual adjustment 
of halogen 
headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road 
users, the height of the halogen headlamps 
should be adjusted according to the load in the 
vehicle.
0.
 1 o
r 2 people in the front seats.
-.
 3 p
eople.
1.
 5 p
eople.
-.
 I
ntermediate setting.
2.
 5 p
eople + maximum authorised load.
-.
 I
ntermediate setting.
3.
 D
river + maximum authorised load.The initial setting is position "0" .The system then places your headlamps in the 
lowest position. 
         
        
        
     
        
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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.
Switching on
Briefly push stalk A downwards.The instruction is confirmed by 
a wiping cycle, accompanied by 
illumination of this warning lamp 
in the instrument panel and an 
activation message.
Switching off
Briefly push stalk A downwards again.
The instruction is confirmed by 
this warning lamp going off in the 
instrument panel and/or the display  
of a deactivation message.
The automatic rain sensitive 
windscreen wipers must be reactivated 
if the ignition has been off for more 
than one minute.
Operating fault
If an automatic rain sensitive wiper malfunction 
occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent 
mode.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 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, it is advisable to wait until the 
windscreen is completely clear of ice 
before activating the automatic rain 
sensitive wipers. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Rear seat belts
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F
 
C
 heck that the seat belt is fastened 
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F  G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
F
 
O
 n the outer seat belts, raise the bar to the 
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue 
from knocking against the side trim.
The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point 
seat belt, with force limiter and, for the outer 
seats, an effort limiter.
Seat belt not fastened / 
unfastened warning lamps 
display
1. Driver's seat belt not fastened / unfastened 
warning lamp.
2.
 F
ront passenger's seat belt not fastened / 
unfastened warning lamp.
The corresponding warning lamp 1 or 2 comes 
on in red on the seat belt and passenger's front 
airbag warning lamps display, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a message in the screen, 
if the seat belt is not fastened or is unfastened. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Seat belt unfastened warning 
lamp in the instrument panel
This warning lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel when one or more rear 
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warning 
lamps display
3. Right hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
4. Centre rear seat belt warning lamp.
5.
 L
eft hand rear seat belt warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, with the 
engine running or when the vehicle is moving at 
less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding 
warning lamps  3, 4  and 5  come on in red for 
approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not 
fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 12 mph 
(20 km/h), the corresponding warning lamps
  3, 
4  and 5  come on in red, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the screen, if a 
rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), 
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes 
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing 
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed, 
this warning lamp remains on until the one or 
more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
Safety