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Cornering lighting
With dipped or main beams, this function
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manouevres...).with cornering lighting
without cornering lightingSwitching on
This function starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,


or
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f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
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w
hen reverse gear is engaged.
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Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.
F
ront courtesy lamp
2.
M

ap reading lamps
3.
R

ear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
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w

hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.
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w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen a door is opened,
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hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
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w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Courtesy lamp with mood
lighting LED
Present or not depending on equipment, a
mood lighting LED in the front courtesy lamp
improves visibility inside the vehicle when the
light is poor.
Switching on
The LED comes on with illumination - manual
or automatic - of the sidelamps or dipped or
main beam.
Switching off
The courtesy lamp LED goes off:
- w hen the sidelamps or dipped or main
beam are switched off manually (lighting
control stalk in position " 0"),
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w
hen the level of ambient light is sufficient
(lighting control stalk in position " AUTO").
The LED comes on independently of
the front courtesy lamp or the map
reading lamps.
Illumination of the LED can not be
deactivated. This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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w

hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty
seconds,
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w

hen the engine is running, no limit.
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Child surveillance mirror
Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The sun visors are fitted with a courtesy mirror
with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
Glove box
This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the
vehicle's handbook, ...
F

T
o open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
A child surveillance mirror is installed above
the interior rear view mirror. This allows you
to monitor the vehicle’s rear passengers, or it
can facilitate conversation between the front
and rear passengers without the need to move
the rear view mirror. It can be folded away to
eliminate dazzle.
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Direction indicatorsHazard warning lamps
F Press this button, all of the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Three flashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
3 times. Visual warning with of all the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F

L

ower the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the left.
F

R

aise the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the right.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than twenty
seconds, the volume of the audible
signal will increase if the speed is above
40 mph (60 km/h). This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful for changing
lane on fast roads.
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Braking assistance systems
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 sur faces.
Activation
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.When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.
Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS),
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e
lectronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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em
ergency braking assistance (EBA).
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution
which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without releasing the pressure.
When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
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In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- b e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b
e used to restrain only one person,
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n
ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
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n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly. In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact
, the pretensioning device may
be deployed before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Airbags
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except for the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated,
in the event of a serious front impact applied
to all or part of the front impact zone A, in
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to
cushion their for ward movement.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
General information
System designed to contribute towards improving
the safety of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event of violent
collisions. The airbags supplement the action of
the seat belts fitted with force limiters (all except
the centre rear passenger belt).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute towards
better protection of the occupants of the
vehicle (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that they do not
hinder visibility or the exit of the occupants,
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i

n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt alone
contributes towards ensuring your protection
in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again. Deployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation related to the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.
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