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Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Operation indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Hazard warning
lamps
flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
1
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Warning/indicator lampis onCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
2nd
position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
by the climatic conditions.
Parking brakefixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
flashing.
The parking brake is not fully applied
or is released.
Passenger's
front airbag fixed.
The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the "ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the "
OFF" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is an airbag fault.
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on special cases with STOP
mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"
section.
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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to open the boot, locate and start
the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unfolding / Folding the key
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unlocking the vehicle
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Complete unlocking using
the key
F Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards the front of the vehicle to unlock it.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
F Press the open padlock once to unlock the driver's door only.
Each unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing
of the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds and by switching on of the courtesy
lamp.
According to version, the exterior mirrors unfold
at the same time as the first unlocking action.
The complete or selective unlocking parameter
is set via the instrument panel screen
configuration menu (see "Monitoring" section).
Complete unlocking is activated by default. F
P
ress the open padlock again to unlock the
other doors and the boot.
Selective unlocking is not possible
using the key.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds and lighting of the courtesy lamp
(if the function is activated).
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time.
F
First press this button to unfold / fold the key.
2
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F Turn the key in the driver's door lock to the rear of the vehicle to lock it and
hold it in this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows and sunroof
automatically in addition to locking.
F
T
urn the key to the rear of the vehicle within
five seconds to deadlock it.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximately
two
seconds.
According to version, the exterior mirrors fold at
the same time.
Using the key
When stationary with the engine off,
locking is confirmed by flashing of the
indicator lamp on the interior locking
control.
If one of the doors or the boot is open
or has not been closed correctly, the
central locking will not work. Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle or press
the closed padlock for more
than two seconds to close
the windows and sunroof
automatically in addition to
locking.
F
P
ress the closed padlock again within
five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control
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Operating problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in
the event of a remote control fault, you can no
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Igntion on) .
(
Refer to the "Starting-switching off the
engine" section).
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds, until the operation requested
is triggered.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
F
U
nclip the casing using a small screwdriver
at the notch.
F
R
emove the cover.
F
R
emove flat battery from its housing.
F
P
lace the new battery into its housing
observing the original direction of fitment.
F
C
lip the cover into place.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on of the interior
lighting and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
The vehicle remains locked.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F First, adjust the driver's seat to the most suitable position.
F
W
hen stationary , lower the lever A to
release the steering wheel adjustment.
F
A
djust for height and reach.
F
R
aise the lever to lock the steering wheel
adjustment.
After locking, if you press firmly on the steering
wheel, a slight click may be heard. The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and reach to adapt the driving position to the size of
the driver.
Adjustment
as a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
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Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged. By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which darkens the
mirror glass: this reduces any driver discomfort
caused by the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...In vehicles fitted with electrochromatic door
mirrors, the system has an on/off button and an
associated warning lamp.
On
F With the ignition on, press on button 1
.
The warning lamp 2 comes on and the mirror
glass is in automatic mode.
Off
F Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes off and the mirror
glass remains in its lightest definition.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
F Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
F
P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position. As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
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5. Air flow adjustment
Reducing the flow to minimum switches the
air conditioning OFF.
To prevent condensation and deterioration
of the quality of the air in the passenger
compartment, ensure that an adequate flow of
air is maintained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will only
operate when the engine is running.
The air blower control (air flow
adjustment) must be active in order
to obtain air conditioning.
7. Air recirculation - intake of exterior air
Automatic air intake modeIt is activated by default in
automatic comfort regulation.
Automatic mode is activated with
reverse gear or operation of the
screenwash. Closing the air intake
F
P ress control 7 to close the
exterior air intake.
It must be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of the air in the passenger
compartment and demisting.
Intake of exterior air
F
P
ress control 7 once to open
the exterior air intake.
While retaining the other settings, this position
allows the driver to isolate the passenger
compartment at any time from unpleasant
exterior odours and fumes.
F
P
ress the control:
-
to increase the air flow,- to reduce the air flow.
The air flow level is indicated by the
progressive lighting of the fan blade
indicator lamps.
This function permits recirculation of the air
and isolation the passenger compartment from
exterior fumes and odours. It is inactive when
the ambient temperature is below +5 °C to
avoid the risk of misting inside the vehicle.
You can store the air conditioning
settings. Refer to the "Storing driving
positions" section.
F
P
ress control 6 . The indicator lamp comes
on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed.
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