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Digital air conditioning (dual-zone)
The air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
Dual-zone: this is the independent regulation of the temperature and air distribution on the driver's
side and the front passenger's side.
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the temperature and the distribution of the air to
suit their requirements.
The symbols and messages associated with the digital air conditioning controls appear in the
multifunction screen. This is the normal system
operating mode. In accordance
with the level of comfort chosen,
pressing this control, confirmed
by illumination of indicator
lamp
A, permits automatic and
simultaneous control of all of the
following functions:1a-1b. Automatic operation
1a. Automatic operation on the driver's side
1b.
A utomatic operation on the passenger's
side
2a.

T
emperature adjustment on the driver's
side
2b.

T
emperature adjustment on
the
p

assenger's side
3a.

A
ir distribution adjustment on the driver's
side
3b.

A
ir distribution adjustment on the
passenger's side 4a.
Driver's zone screen
4b. Passenger's zone screen
5. Air flow adjustment
6. Activation/deactivation of the air conditioning
7. Air recirculation – intake of exterior air
8. Rear demisting – defrosting
9. Front demisting – defrosting -

A
ir flow.
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T
emperature in the passenger
compartment.
- A ir distribution.
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A
ir conditioning.
-

A
utomatic air recirculation.
It is advisable to leave all of the vents open.
Simply pressing one of the controls, with the
exception of temperature regulation 2a and 2b,
switches the system to manual mode. Indicator
lamp A goes off.
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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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9. Front demisting - defrosting
In certain cases, the "AUTO"
mode may not be sufficient to
demist or defrost the windows
(humidity, several passengers,
i c e).
8. Rear demisting - defrosting
Switch off the rear screen and exterior mirrors
demisting when you consider this necessary
as low current consumption reduces fuel
consumption. The heated rear screen operates
independently of the air
conditioning system.
F Press control
8, with the engine running, to
demist the rear screen and the mirrors. The
indicator lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically to
avoid excessive consumption of current and
depending on the exterior temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing control 8 again
or when the engine is switched off.
In this latter case, the demisting resumes if the
engine is switched on again within one minute. F
P
ress control 9 to clear the windows
quickly. The indicator lamp comes on.
This system controls the temperature, air flow
and intake and distributes the ventilation to the
windscreen and front side windows.
Resuming manual control exits from the
"Demisting" mode. It must be cancelled as
soon as possible to permit renewal of the air in
the passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing one of the controls 1a and 1b returns
the system to the "AUTO" mode.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available. When starting with the engine cold,
air flow will reach its optimum level
gradually to prevent an excessive
distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it has
been parked for a fairly long period, if
the interior temperature is very different
from your comfort setting there is
no need to change the temperature
displayed in order to quickly reach the
level of comfort required. The system
automatically uses its maximum
per formance to correct the difference in
temperature as quickly as possible.
The water resulting from the air
conditioning condensation is discharged
via an opening provided for this purpose;
therefore, a puddle of water may form
underneath the vehicle when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is cool,
the air conditioning is useful as it
removes the humidity from the air
and the condensation. Avoid driving
for prolonged periods with the air
conditioning switched off.
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Programmable heating
The programmable heating operates
independently of the engine.
When the engine is off, it pre-heats the coolant
circuit in order to benefit from an optimum
engine operating temperature from the time the
engine is switched on.
The programmable heating system is switched
on using the long range remote control.
Activation can be immediate or deferred by
means of a programming function.The heating system programming remote
control consists of the following buttons and
displays:
1.
S

crolling functions menu buttons.
2.
F

unction indicators: clock, temperature,
operating time, programmed time, heater
operation, heating management symbols.
3.
D

igital displays: time, temperature, duration
of operation, programmed time or level of
heating.
4.
O

ff button.
5.
O

n button.Displays on the remote
control screen
If a malfunction of the programmable
heating system occurs, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop .
Programming remote
control
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Setting the time
Once the time has been displayed, by means
of the buttons 1, press buttons 4 and 5
simultaneously within 10 seconds.
Immediate activation
Press button 5 (ON) until the message "OK" appears.
When the signal has been received, the message
"OK" is displayed along with the duration of
operation.
This symbol flashes.
Set the time using the buttons 1 .
Press buttons 4 and 5 simultaneously to save it.
This symbol is displayed (fixed). The heater starts and this symbol is
displayed.
To deactivate the function, press button 4
(OFF) until the message "OK" appears.
This symbol is switched off.
Press the buttons 1 in succession to display the
functions.
The first press of the left-hand or right-hand
button displays the time.
Next, the left-hand button permits access to the
programming time then to the level of heating
(C1 to C5).
The right-hand button permits access to the
passenger compartment temperature then to
the duration of operation of the heater if it is to
be switched on immediately.
Displaying the functions
The passenger compartment temperature
information is only available when the engine is off.When carrying out these operations, if
the message
" F A I L" appears, the signal
has not been received. Repeat the
procedure after changing your location.
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Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the ignition on:
F P ress the corresponding switch 1 .
The reading lamp concerned comes on for
ten
m

inutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
-

w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w
hen the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
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w
hen the vehicle is locked,
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w
hen the ignition is switched on.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. M ap reading lamp s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp
1. Rear courtesy lamp
2. M
ap reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
In lighting on mode, different lighting
times are available:
-
w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
- i n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-

w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Lighting left on
When a front door is opened with the
ignition off and in manual lighting mode,
an audible signal warns the driver if the
vehicle's lighting is still on.
In this case, switching off the lighting
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, they will switch
off automatically after thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.* According to country.
Daytime-running lampsManual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
System which switches on special lamps at the
front, to make the vehicle more visible by day.
They light up automatically and permanently,
when the engine is running, if:
-

T

he function is activated* in the "Main
Menu" of the instrument panel screen.
-
T

he lighting control is at position

0
or AUTO .
-

A

ll the headlamps are off.
You can deactivate* this function using the
"Main Menu" of the instrument panel screen. The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
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A few driving recommendations
Driving on flooded
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. Observe the driving regulations at all times and
remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk
of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position

N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

c

heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-

d

eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-

d

rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),
-

d

o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Driving