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Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
B.
Rear wiper selection ring.
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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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
Switching offOperating fault
If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Vertical windscreen
wiper position
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.
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing stalk A to the "AUTO"
position.
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position


"0" . It is accompanied by the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel and
a message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute, by pushing
stalk A 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 wiping 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 wiping.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Switching the engine off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F W ith the engine at idle, turn the key fully
towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Never switch the ignition off until the
vehicle has come to a complete stop
and the parking brake has been applied.
With the engine stopped, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, put the front wheels in the
straight ahead position before switching
the ignition off.
When you leave the vehicle, take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an
audible signal sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
For more information, refer to the
"Energy economy mode" section.
F

E

nsure that the parking brake is applied
correctly, particularly when on a slope.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1 - Stop ),
you can still use functions such as the audio
and telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam,
courtesy lamps, etc., for maximum cumulative
period of 30 minutes.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F12 30 AWindscreen wipers slow / fast speed.
F13 40 ABuilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 AValvetronic supply (VTi).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamps.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamps.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F19 15 AOxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves
(Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20 10 APumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), water in fuel sensor
(Diesel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply,
ab
S
/ESP.
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Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Removal
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.
F

P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the vertical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.
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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 in the 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.
If the telephone is being used at the
same time, 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.
af

ter 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.
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.
Load reduction mode
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
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Screen menu map(s)
Radio- CD
REG mode
CD repeat
Shuffle play
Vehicle config*
R wiper in rev
Options
Diagnostic
RDS options
View
ab
andon
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
Screen A
* The settings vary according to the trim level of the vehicle.
Guide lighting
2
Units
Temperature: °Celsius / °Fahrenheit
Fuel consumption: KM/L - L/100 - MPG
1
2
2
Display adjust
Month
Day
Hour
Minutes Ye a r
12 H/24 H mode
Language
Italiano
Nederlands
Portuguès
Português do Brasil Français
Deutsch
Čeština English
Hr vatski Español
Magyar
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
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Remote control key 63 - 65, 118 -120
- l ocking / unlocking
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battery
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a

nti-theft protection
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starting
Exterior
Lighting controls 7 2-76
Headlamp adjustment 7 6
Changing bulbs
1

78-181
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f
ront lamps
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foglamps
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d

irection indicator repeaters
Door mirrors

5
7
Doors
6
8 -70
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opening/closing
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c
entral locking
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em

ergency control
Child lock

1
02
Electric windows

6
6 - 67Accessories
6

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Wiper controls
7
7-79
Changing a wiper blade
19
2
Boot
7
1
Temporary puncture repair kit
1
66 -170
Changing a wheel
1
71-177
- tools
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removing/refittinga
dblu e additive,
topping-up 1 56 -162, 163 -165
Changing bulbs
1

82-183
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ear lamps
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3rd brake lamp
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n
umber plate lamps
Rear parking sensors

1
40 -141
Reversing camera

1
42
Towbar
20

0-201
Towing
19

8 -19 9
Hill start assist

1

35
Braking assistance

1

09
Trajectory control

1

10
Tyre pressures

2

13
Fuel tank

1

52-153
Misfuel prevention

1

54
Visual search