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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
If t
he interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the
sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes
by opening the windows.
Pl

ace the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in
the passenger compartment.
F
Co

ndensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the
vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
F
To o

btain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F
Us

e in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.
F
Op

erate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.
F
En

sure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to "Checks").
F
To e

nsure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly.
F
If t

he system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
The heating and air conditioning use
energy from the main battery. Their use
increases electrical consumption and
reduces the range of the vehicle.
Remember to switch off the heating
or air conditioning as soon as it is no
longer needed.
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Comfort

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Air conditioning
The air conditioning can be used as soon as
the "Ready" lamp is on.1. Temperature adjustment
F Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.
Adjustments can be made manually or automatically.
1.
Te

mperature
2.
air f

low
3.
Air

distribution
4.
Ex

terior air intake
/ I

nterior air recirculation
5.
"M

ax" button
6.
Ai

r conditioning On
/ O

ff When the dial is placed on "●", the fan
air will be at ambient temperature.
If you move the dial to "●" while using
the heating or air conditioning, these
will stop immediately.
Heating / Ventilation
The heating and ventilation can be used as
soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.
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6. Air conditioning On / Off
Sw itching on
F Press the "A /C " b utton, the associated
indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching off
F Press the "A /C " b utton again, the
associated indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may result in some discomfort
(humidity, misting).
5. "MAX" button
The air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
-
lo

wer the temperature, in summer,
-
in

crease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.
This button allows the passenger compartment
to be quickly heated or cooled. It only
works when the air flow control is not in the
"
OFF "
p

osition.
Press this button. The corresponding
indicator lamp comes on.
The place the temperature control in the
desired position:
-
on "

●" for maximum ventilation,
-
be

tween "●" and "H" for maximum heating,
-
be

tween "C" and "●" for maximum air
conditioning. To obtain cool air sooner, you can use
air recirculation for a few moments.
Then return to the intake of exterior air.
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Switch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, so as to limit
electrical consumption and optimise the
range of the vehicle.
Front demist -
defrostRear screen demist - defrostThe control button is located on the right of the centre console.
F
Pr
ess this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the
door mirrors. The indicator
lamp associated with the button
comes on.
Place the air distribution control in
this position.
Switching on
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive electric
consumption.
F
It i

s possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.
For rapid demisting - defrosting, you
can also press the " MAX" button.
The intake of exterior air is selected (indicator
lamp off) and depending on equipment, the air
conditioning starts running (indicator lamp on).
Place the temperature control
between "●" and " H".
Place the air flow control
in the desired position.
Front demisting-defrosting can be used as
soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.
Rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the "Ready" lamp is on.
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Under-inflation alert
The alert is given by the fixed
illumination of this warning lamp.
F
Re

duce speed, avoid sudden steering
movements or harsh brake applications.
F
St

op as soon as it is safe to do so.
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures in the four tyres are
suitable for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and as specified on the tyre
pressure label.
The under-inflation detection system
cannot warn of an incorrect pressure at
the time of reinitialisation.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always lead to visible deformation of the
tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.
The alert is maintained until the
reference pressure is reinitialised after
the inflation, repair or replacement of
the tyres concerned. In the event of
the repair or replacement of tyres, the
sensor identifiers must be registered in
the system by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F Ch
eck the four tyre pressures when cold,
using the compressor from the temporary
puncture repair kit.
If i

t is not possible to check the tyre
pressures at the time, drive carefully at
reduced speed.
or
F In t

he event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit.
Reinitialising the reference
pressure
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment of tyre pressures and after
changing one or more wheels.
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Safety

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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
Trajectory control systems
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, ...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR and ESP systems to regain grip.
F
Pr
ess this button button, located on
the dashboard (driver's side), until the
corresponding symbol appears in the
instrument panel screen.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem. The display of this symbol indicates
that the ASR and ESP systems are
deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are not reactivated automatically.
F Pr
ess this button again to reactivate them
manually.
The symbol going off in the instrument panel indicates
the reactivation of the ASR and ESP systems.The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction to limit wheel spin,
by acting on the brakes of the driving wheels
and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of
physics.
This is indicated by flashing of this
symbol in the instrument panel. The ASR /ESP systems should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks
or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the assembly
and repair procedures used by the
CITROËN dealer network.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
The display of this message
in the instrument panel
indicates a malfunction of
these systems.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the ASR /ESP systems checked.
Excessive wheel spin may cause
damage to the differential of
your
v

ehicle.
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Airbags
The airbags have been designed to contribute
towards improving the safety of the occupants
in the event of violent collisions. They
supplement the action of the force-limiting seat
belts.
In this case, the electronic detectors record and
analyse the front and side impacts suffered in
the impact detection zones:
-
in t
he event of a serious impact, the
airbags are deployed instantaneously
and contribute towards protecting the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly
so that they do not hinder the visibility of
the occupants or their possible exit from
the
v

ehicle,
-
in t

he event of a minor impact or rear
impact and in certain roll-over conditions,
the airbags may not be deployed; the seat
belt alone contributes towards providing
your protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is off.
This equipment only operates once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same
or a subsequent accident), the airbag
will not be deployed again. The deployment of one or more 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 related to
the deployment of one or more airbags
may result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Si de impact zone.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is 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 and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion their for ward movement. System which protects the head and chest of
the driver and front passenger in the event of a
front impact.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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F Check that the charging warning
lamp in the instrument panel is on
fixed.
Fast charging stops automatically when
the battery is around 80 % charged.
It is possible to attain a level of 100
%
c

harged by restarting the procedure.
However, the time taken by this
additional charge will be relatively long,
as the charging rate is reduced. During the fast charge, the vehicle's air
conditioning may start automatically,
if needed to cool the main battery. It is
therefore per fectly normal to hear the
noise of a fan running from outside the
vehicle and to see a puddle of water
form under the vehicle. As a safety measure, the motor will
not start when the charging cable is
connected to the vehicle's socket.
Also, any attempt to start the motor
interrupts the charging procedure. It
will then be necessary to disconnect
and reconnect the charging cable
plug to continue charging, following
the instructions for using the charging
station.If the ambient temperature is below
0
°
C, the charging time may be longer.
If the ambient temperature is below -25
°
C,
charging may not be possible.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
check the operating instructions for the
charging station. The charging warning lamp in the instrument
panel goes off when charging is complete.
F
Di
sconnect the charging cable following
the instructions for the charging terminal.
F
Cl
ose the charging socket cover and the
flap.
After charging, close the charging
socket cover and flap.
Take care to avoid the ingress of water
or dust to the socket and its cover
or the charging plug. Risk of fire or
electrocution.
Vehicle out of use for a long
period
When your vehicle is going to be out
of use for a long period, charge the
main battery completely every three
months (following the normal charging
procedure).
Before charging, check that the
ancillaries battery is not disconnected
or discharged. If this is the case, refer
to the "ancillaries battery" section for
reconnecting or charging the battery.
Practical information