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4. Automatic visibility programme
The automatic comfort programme
may not be sufficient to quickly
demist or defrost the windscreen
and side windows (humidity, several
passengers, ice, etc.).
F

T

o switch the system off, press this button
again or press "AUTO" . The indicator lamp
in the button goes off and the indicator
lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.
F

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ress this button to activate the automatic
visibility programme. The indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
The system automatically controls the air
conditioning, the air flow and the air intake and
provides optimum distribution of the ventilation
to the windscreen and side windows. If you wish, you can make a different choice
from that offered by the system by changing
a setting. The other functions will still be
controlled automatically.
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ressing the "AUTO" button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
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urn control 2 or 3 to the left until
"LO" is displayed or to the right
until "HI" is displayed.
Manual operation
F Press this button to switch off
the air conditioning.
5. Air conditioning On / Off
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
F

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ress this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp in the "A /C " button
comes on.
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6. Air distribution adjustment
F Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:
7. Air flow adjustment
F Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.
8. Air intake / Air recirculationF Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator lamps go off.
This action switches off the air conditioning and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
guaranteed but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
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urn the air flow dial to the right or press the
"AUTO" button to reactivate the system with
the values set before it was switched off.
F

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ress this button for recirculation
of the interior air. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
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he windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
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he windscreen, the side windows and the
vents,
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he windscreen, the side windows, the
vents and the footwells,
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he vents and the footwells,
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he vents,
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he footwells,
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he windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the two
fans, come on progressively in relation to the
value requested. F

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s soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp on the button switches off.
9. Mono-zone / Dual-zone
F Press this button to equalise the comfort value on the
passenger's side with that on
the driver's side (mono zone).
The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment
to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior
air recirculation mode or driving for
long periods with the system off (risk of
condensation and deterioration of the
air quality).
Switching the system off
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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:
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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),
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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 not 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 soon 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" . Deactivation 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).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Automatic, then single wipe.
Refer to the corresponding
section.
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Programming
You can modify the settings for the following
functions:
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utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Windscreen wipers
A. Wiping speed selection stalk.
or
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the weather
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 CITROËN 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:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Electric child lock
Switching on
F Press button A.The indicator lamp in button A comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the child lock is
switched off.
Switching off
F Press button A again.
The indicator lamp in button A goes off,
accompanied by a message in the multifunction
screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child
lock is switched on. Switching the child lock on is
confirmed by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp in
the translucent instrument panel.
Any other status of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Control system to prevent opening of the rear
doors using their interior controls and use of
the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door,
with the electric window controls, or on the
dashboard switch panel, if your vehicle is fitted
with manual rear windows.
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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 (petrol).
F15 10 ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 ALeft-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 ARight-hand dipped headlamp.
F19 15 AMultifunction engine control supply (petrol engine), air cooling
electrovalves (Diesel).
F20 10 AMultifunction engine control supply (petrol engine), Turbo
pressure regulation valve (Diesel), engine coolant level
detector (Diesel).
F21 5 AFan assembly control supply, APC, ABS ESP relays.
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