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Steering mounted controls
AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION
Activation
Turn the ring to this position.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen.
GUIDE-ME-HOME LIGHTING
Ignition off or key in the STOP position.
Within 2 minutes after switching off the
engine, position the ignition key in the STOP
position or remove it.
Pull the lighting stalk towards the steering
wheel.
The indicator lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.
Each action on the lighting stalk,
pulled towards the steering
wheel, prolongs the guide me home
lighting by 30 seconds up to approximately
3 minutes. When this time has elapsed, the
lamps are switched off automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds. If your vehicle is fitted with this function:
when you leave your vehicle, the dipped
beam headlamps remain on for the selected
duration (when leaving a car park for
example).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the
sunshine sensor.
Refer to the "Technology on board -
Vehicle configuration" section.
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
dipped beam headlamps are switched on
automatically if the light is poor.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lamps
will not be switched on automatically. If
necessary, you must switch on the dipped
beam headlamps manually.
They are switched off when the light returns
to a sufficient level.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
On starting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
daytime running lamps come on automatically.
If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched
on manually or automatically, the daytime
running lamps go off.
Programming
For countries where exterior lighting by
day is not a legal requirement, you can
activate or deactivate the function via the
configuration menu.
The lamps are switched off automatically
when the ignition is switched off.
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Steering mounted controls
WIPER CONTROL STALK Slow continuous wiping: 2 notches downwards. Do not cover the rain sensor, located at
the top centre of the windscreen.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you,
the screenwash is accompanied by a timed
operation of the wipers.
The headlamp wash is coupled with the
screenwash, it is triggered if the dipped
beam headlamps are on.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping is only active when the ignition key is
in the RUNNING position.
The control stalk has five different
positions:
Wipers off.
Intermittent wiping: 1 notch downwards.
In this position, four frequencies can be
selected by turning the ring:
- very slow frequency
- slow frequency
- nominal frequency,
- fast frequency.
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
wiping speed is adapted automatically to the
intensity of the rainfall.
Automatic wiping: 1 notch downwards. This is
confi rmed by one wipe. Must be reactivated
each time the ignition is switched on.
In this position, the sensitivity of the rain
sensor can be increased by turning the ring.
Good practice
Check that the windscreen wiper blades can
operate freely when using the wipers in icy
weather.
Use the step in the front bumper, to remove
any accumulation of snow at the base of the
windscreen and on the blades. You can change the wiper blades.
Refer to the "Quick help - Worn wiper
blade" section.
You can check the fluid level.
Refer to the "Checks - Levels and
checks" section.
Fast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
Single wipe: pull the control stalk towards
the steering wheel.
With Stop & Start, when the wiper
control stalk is in the fast wipe position,
the STOP mode is not available.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
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Ventilation
Comfort value adjustment ring
The settings range between:
- increasing the interior ambient air temperature HI (High) which goes up to
to a maximum setting of 32,
- cooling the interior ambient air temperature LO (Low) which goes down
to a setting of 16.
Air distribution
A press illuminates the LED on the buttons
which distribute the air flow towards:
the windscreen and front side
window vents (demisting/
defrosting the windows),
the central and side vents (chest
and face),
the vents in the front and rear
areas (feet).
The combination of buttons permits
improvement of air distribution.
Air flow
Successive presses of this button
increase (+) or reduce (-) the
force of the air flow to the interior.
Intake of exterior air / Recirculation of interior air
When the LED is on, the air
recirculates inside the passenger
compartment to prevent the entry of exterior
odours and smoke. This position should be
temporary.
When the ambient air comfort level has been
reached, pressing the button switches the
LED off and reopens the exterior air intake.
Pressing the AUTO button also restores
the intake of exterior air. Returning to this
position permits renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing the AUTO button again restores
the FULL AUTO function.
Rapid Demisting / Defrosting
Pressing this control permits
rapid clearing of the windows.
The LED is on.
The system manages the air conditioning,
the flow and intake of air, the defrosting
of the rear screen and provides optimum
distribution of the air to the windscreen and
front side windows.
If your vehicle is fitted with additional
heating, switch it off to ensure rapid and
effective demisting/defrosting.
ADDITIONAL REAR VENTILATION
The controls for this system,
additional to the standard cabin
ventilation system, are on the
lower dashboard, to the left of the
steering wheel.
Air outlet
A press on this control activates
the extraction of air to the
outside; the LED comes on.
Press again to switch off.
Air inlet
A press on this control activates
the entry of air into the cabin; the
LED comes on. Press again to
switch off.
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Vehicle configuration
PERSONALISATION - CONFIGURATION
Using the MODE control panel
This control panel located alongside the
steering wheel provides access to menus for
the personalisation of some of the vehicle
systems.
The corresponding information appears in
the instrument panel screen.
Eleven languages are offered: Brazilian,
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and
Turkish. You have access to all the menus if your
vehicle is fitted with an audio system.
If your vehicle is fitted with a touch screen
audio system, certain menus are only
accessible using the audio system control
panel.
- scroll down through a menu,
- decrease a value. This MODE button enables you to:
- access the menus and sub-menus,
- confirm your selections, within a menu,
- exit from the menus.
A long press enables you to return to
the welcome screen.
This button enables you to:
This button enables you to:
- scroll up through a menu,
- increase a value.
As a safety precaution, some menus
can only be accessed when the ignition
is off.
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Driving safely
HORN
Press the centre of the steering wheel.
Anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when
braking, in particular on poor or slippery
surfaces.
Operation
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal accompanied by some noise.
When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Switching off
These systems cannot be deactivated by
the driver.
BRAKING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).
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SAFETY
Airbags
GENERAL POINTS ON AIRBAGS
The airbags have been designed to optimise
the safety of the occupants in the event of
a serious collision; they work in conjunction
with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, electronic
detectors record and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle:
- in the event of a serious collision, the airbags are deployed instantly and
contribute towards better protection of
occupants of the vehicle; immediately
after the impact, the airbags rapidly
deflate so as to not hinder visibility or
the possible exit by the occupants,
- in the event of a less serious impact, an impact to the rear and in certain
conditions of rollover, the airbags are not deployed; the seat belts alone contribute
towards providing protection in these
situations.
Airbags only operate when the ignition is
switched on. Front airbags
These are fitted in the centre of the steering
wheel for the driver and in the dashboard
for the front passenger. They are deployed,
except the passenger's airbag if it has been
deactivated.
Deployment of the airbags is
accompanied by a slight discharge
of smoke and a noise, resulting from the
activation of the pyrotechnic charge included
in the system.
This smoke is not harmful but may be an
irritant to sensitive persons.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time. Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked.
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Airbags
Good practice
If your vehicle is fitted with front, lateral
and curtain airbags, in order for these to
be fully effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (child, animal,
object...).
This could hamper the operation of the
airbags or injure the occupants.
All work on the airbag systems must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible; deployment of
the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.
Lateral airbags
Fit only approved covers on the front seats,
compatible with the deployment of lateral
airbags. For information on the range of
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the front seat
backs. This could cause injury to the chest
or arms when the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the pillars or
the roof. This could cause injury to the head
when the curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the bolts from the grab
handles installed on the roof, they play a
part in securing the curtain airbags.
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Fuel
FUEL SYSTEM CUT-OFF
After the collision and before restore
these supplies, check that there is no
fuel leak or sparks, to avoid the risk of fire. In the event of a collision, a device
automatically cuts off the fuel supply
from the engine and cuts off the vehicle's
electrical supply .
It triggers operation of the hazard warning
lamps and courtesy lamps, and unlocking of
the doors. To restore the fuel supply, press the first
button, located below the steering wheel.
Then to restore the electrical power
supply, press the second button, located
in the battery compartment under the front
passenger's floor (Minibus).
On other versions, the second button is
replaced by a fuse; contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.