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boot
Opening using the remote
control
F After unlocking the boot or the vehicle u
sing the remote control or the key, press
t
he opening control, then raise the tailgate.
Closing
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
-
w
hen the engine is running ,
this
warning lamp comes on,
a
ccompanied by the display of an
a
lert message for a few seconds,
F
L
ower the tailgate using the interior grab
han
dle.
F
I
f necessary, press down on the tailgate to
f
ully close it.
-
w
hen the vehicle is moving (speed above
6
mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
o
n, accompanied by an audible signal and
t
he display of an alert message for a few
se
conds.
access
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Opening using the Keyless
Entry and Starting system
Complete unlocking
F With the electronic key on your person in t
he recognition zone A,
press the opening
c
ontrol then raise the tailgate.
Selective unlocking
By default, complete unlocking is activated.
T his setting is done in the "Driving
assistance"
menu, then "Vehicle settings"
and "Vehicle access" .
Use
this button for access to
a
dditional
in
formation.
When
unlocking of the boot only is activated:
F
W
ith the electronic key in the recognition
z
one A ,
press the boot unlocking control
t
o unlock just the tailgate, then raise the
t
ailgate.
Unlocking
is signalled by rapid flashing of the
d
irection indicators for a few seconds.F
L
ower the tailgate using one of the interior g
rab han dles.
If the boot is not closed correctly, with the
engine running or when moving
(speed
a
bove 6 mph (10 km/h)), a message appears
f
or a few seconds.
Closing
3
Access
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Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to t
he lock from inside the boot.
F
I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock
to unlock the tailgate.
F
M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot will remain locked.
System
allowing
the
mechanical
unlocking
o
f the boot in the event of a battery or central
locking
system
malfunction.
Access
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Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine
i
s running. To maintain a comfortable
t
emperature in the passenger
c
ompartment, you can temporarily
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system (see
t
he corresponding section).
In
order
for
these
systems
to
be
fully
effective,
follow
the
operation
and
maintenance
g
uidelines
belo
w:
F
T
o
obtain
an
even
air
distribution,
take
care
not
to
obstruct
the
exterior
air
intake
grilles
l
ocated 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
D
o
not
cover
the
sunshine
sensor,
located
on
the
dashboard;
this
is
used
for
regulation
o
f
the
air
conditioning
system.
F
O
perate
the
air
conditioning
system
for
at
least
5
to
10
minutes,
once
or
twice
a
month
t
o
keep
it
in
per fect
working
order.
F
E
nsure
that
the
passenger
compartment
filter
is
in
good
condition
and
have
the
filter
e
lements
replaced
regularly.
W
e
recommend
the
use
of
a
combined
passenger
compartment
filter.
Thanks
to
its
s
pecial active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants
and
the
cleanliness
of
the
passenger
compartment
(reduction
of
allergic
s
ymptoms,
bad
odours
and
greasy
deposits).
F
T
o
ensure
correct
operation
of
the
air
conditioning
system,
you
are
also
advised
to
have
i
t
checked
regularly
as
recommended
in
the
maintenance
and
warranty
guide.
F
I
f
the
system
does
not
produce
cold
air,
switch
it
off
and
contact
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
When
towing
the
maximum
load
on
a
steep
gradient
in
high
temperatures,
switching
off
the
a
ir
conditioning
increases
the
available
engine
power
and
so
improves
the
towing
ability. The condensation created by the air
conditioning
results in a discharge
o
f water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
t
he interior temperature is very
h
igh, first ventilate the passenger
c
ompartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
e
nough to quickly change the air in the
p
assenger
c
ompartment.
The air conditioning system does not
c
ontain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
Comfort
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Rear seats
Rear head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down).
They
can also be removed.
To
remove a head restraint:
F
r
elease the backrest using control 1,
F
t
ilt the backrest 2 slightly for wards,
F
p
ull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
F
t
hen, press the lug A. F
M
ove the corresponding front seat for ward
i
f necessary.
F
P
osition the seat belt between the outer
and centre head restraints to avoid
trapping
the belt when repositioning the
s
eat backrest.
F
P
lace the head restraints in the low
position. F
P
ull control 1 for wards to release the seat
back
2.
F
F
old the seat back 2 on to the cushion.
ne
ver drive with the head restraints
removed;
they must be in place and
c
orrectly
adj
usted.
Folding the backrest
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
Comfort
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Rear armrest
F Lower the rear armrest for a more c
omfortable p osition.
This
also gives access to the ski flap.
Ski flap
Opening
F Lower the rear armrest.
F P ull the flap handle downwards.
F
L
ower the flap.
F
L
oad the objects from inside the boot.
Comfort
system
for
the
rear
passengers.
Arrangement for storing and transporting long
ob
jects.
Rear fittings
F To
connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 1
20 W), lift the cover and connect a
s
uitable
a
daptor.
12 V accessory socket
Fittings
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf (see details on a following page)
2.
Hoo
ks
(
see details on a following page)
3.
1
2 V accessory socket
(
see details on a following page)
4.
T
o r c h
(
see details on following pages)
5.
L
ashing rings
6.
Sto
rage box
(
see details on following pages)
7.
R
etaining straps
8.
Sto
rage net
5
Fittings
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To remove the shelf:
F u nhook the two cords,
F
r
aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There
are several options for storing the shelf:
-
e
ither upright behind the front seats,
-
o
r flat at the base of the boot.
Rear parcel shelf
The hooks can be used to secure shopping bags.
Hooks
Access to the storage box
An additional hook under the shelf is u sed to hold up the boot floor using its
c
ord, to facilitate access to the tools
and
spare wheel or the temporary
p
uncture repair kit...
Fittings