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CLOSING FROM INSIDE
Central locking
Push the interior handle to lock the entire
vehicle or the door concerned. However,
if one of the doors is open or is not closed
correctly, the central locking does not work.Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time. Closing from 180°
The check strap will re-attach automatically
when the hinged doors are closed, the small
door being closed first.
Load space
Press to lock the sliding side
doors and the rear doors (Light
van) from the driving position.
Anti-intrusion security
When moving off, this system locks the side
doors and load space doors automatically
when you reach approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h).
If none of the doors are opened during the
journey, the locking remains active.
This function is set in the configuration menu;
select "
a utoclose", then " on " or " o FF".
It is deactivated when the vehicle is
delivered.
Access
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
Electric controls
on the driver's side, the electric window
has a safety anti-pinch function and is
associated with one-touch controls for
lowering and raising.
From the driver's seat, the controls placed
on the door operate the vehicle's front
windows.
On the passenger's side, the control
operates the passenger's front window.
One-touch control
an extended press on the control for the
driver's window raises or lowers the window
completely.
Press the control again to stop the window.
Press the control briefly to start the
movement of the window.
Manual controls
Turn the window winder located on the door
trim panel.
Good practice
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
If the electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this, press
the control concerned.
When the driver operates the passenger
electric window controls, they must ensure
that no one is preventing correct closing of
the windows.
The driver must ensure that the passenger
uses the electric window correctly.
Be aware of children when operating the
windows.
REAR WINDOWS (COMBI)
To partially open the rear windows, tilt the
lever and push it fully to lock the windows in
the open position.
Mirrors and windows
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To change gear smoothly, always press the
clutch pedal fully down.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught under
the pedal:
-
ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
-
never fit one mat on top of another
.
Avoid leaving your hand on the gear knob as
the force exerted, even if slight, may cause
wear of the internal components of the
gearbox over time.
MANUAL GEARBOX
Reverse
gear
Never engage reverse gear until the vehicle
is completely stationary.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce
the noise on engaging reverse gear.
If your vehicle is fitted with parking
sensors, the system comes into
operation when reverse gear is engaged,
confirmed by an audible signal.
Refer to the "Technology on board -
Parking sensors" section.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, release the
steering wheel adjustment by pushing the
lever down.
Adjust the steering wheel for height and
reach, then lock by pulling the lever up fully. When traversing a flooded road or a
ford, drive at walking pace.
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IGNITION SWITCH
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
MAR position: ignition on.
Certain accessories can be used.
AV V position: starter.
The starter is operated.
Starting the engine
Engine immobiliser warning lamp
If this warning lamp comes on,
use another key and have the
faulty key checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Diesel pre-heating warning lamp
With the parking brake applied
and the gearbox in neutral, turn
the key to the MAR position. Door or bonnet open warning
lamp
If this warning lamp comes on,
check that the doors and bonnet
are closed correctly.
Stopping the engine
Stop the vehicle and apply the parking
brake, then, with the engine at idle, return
the key to the STOP position.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could cause
a malfunction. In low temperatures
In mountainous and/or cold areas, it is
advisable to use a "winter" type fuel suited
to low or minus temperatures.
Wait for this warning lamp to go off then
operate the starter (AV V position) until the
engine starts.
The period of illumination of the warning
lamp depends on the climatic conditions.
With the engine hot, the warning lamp
comes on for a few moments, you can start
the engine without waiting.
As soon as the engine is running, release
the key.
If the ambient temperature is below
-23°C, the engine should be left
running at idle for four minutes, in order to
ensure the correct operation and durability
of the engine and gearbox.
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FOLDING FRONT PASSENGER SEATTable position
Press the head restraint to place it in the
lowest position.
Push one of the controls rearwards, located
on each side of the seat back.
Lower the seat back onto the seat cushion
to the table position.
Folded position
After placing the seat back in the table
position, pull the seat's rear strap while
guiding the folded seat back forwards and
towards the floor.
Returning the seat to the sitting position
Pull the seat's rear strap to unlock the seat.
Lift the seat from the front and the rear
then guide it forwards to bring it to the table
position.
Push one of the controls, located on each
side of the seat back, rearwards while
pressing on the seat back, then place the
seat back in the upright position.
Press on the seat back firmly to trigger the
locking of the seat on the floor.
Adjust the head restraint using the button on
the side.
o
nly move the seat when the rear
seats are not occupied.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to
avoid the risk of of jamming the seat caused
by the presence of objects on the floor
behind the seat or rear passengers. If the
seat jams, stop the movement immediately.
Seats
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ONE-PIECE REAR BENCH SEAT
Table position
Press the head restraint and its lug
simultaneously to place the head restraint in
the low position.
Unlock the seat back by pushing the two
side controls. The red indicator becomes
visible.
Fold the seat back onto the seat cushion.
Fully folded position
After placing the seat back in the table
position, pull the central strap to unlock the
rear feet of the seat.
Lift the seat fully to secure it in the fully
folded position.
Removing the bench seat
After placing the bench seat in the fully
folded position, lower the transverse bar to
unlock the front feet of the seat.
Lift the bench seat to detach it from its front
anchorages.
When driving, to secure the bench,
detach the red retaining strap, located
on the back of the bench seat cushion, and
fix one end to a front head restraint spindle
and the other to the side of the seat cushion.
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Returning the bench seat to its
position
Put the bench seat in place in its front
anchorages in the fully folded position.
Fold the bench seat to the table position,
the front and rear feet of the seat lock
automatically.
Returning the bench seat to the sitting
position
Lift the bench seat back.
Take care not to trap the seat belts.
Lock the seat back by pushing it fully
towards the rear. The red indicator is no
longer visible.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed
and have two positions:
4 high, position for use,
4 low, storage position.
To raise or lower a head restraint, pull it
forwards sliding it at the same time.
To remove it, place it in the high position,
push the lug and pull it forwards and
upwards.
To refit it, engage the head restraint rods
in the holes taking care to remain in the
centreline of the seat back.
n ever drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
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SPLIT REAR BENCH SEAT
The left-hand side (2/3) or right-hand side
(1/3) of this bench seat can be folded to
adapt the load space in the boot.
Table position
Press the head restraint and its lug
simultaneously to place the head restraint in
the low position.
Unlock the seat back by pulling the
corresponding side control towards you. The
red indicator becomes visible.
Fold the corresponding seat back onto the
seat cushion.
Fully folded position
After placing the seat back in the table
position, pull the corresponding strap to
unlock the rear feet of the seat.
Lift the seat fully to secure it in the fully
folded position.
Removing the bench seat
After placing the bench seat in the fully
folded position, lower the corresponding
transverse bar to unlock the front feet of the
seat.
Lift the bench seat to detach it from its front
anchorages.
When driving, to secure the bench,
detach the red retaining strap, located on
the back of the bench seat cushion, and fix one
end to a front head restraint spindle and the
other end to the side of the seat cushion.
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