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Heated seats control
F Use the adjustment wheel to switch on and s
elect the level of heating required:
0 :
Off.
1 :
Low.
2 :
Medium.
3 :
High.
With
the engine running, the front seats can be
h
eated
s
eparately.
Before
operating
the
leg
rest,
ensure
t
hat
nothing
could
inter fere
with
its
m
ovement.Electric passenger seat
F Push the control for wards or backwards to u
nfold or fold away the leg rest.
The movement stops when you release the
control.
Front armrest
Height adjustment
F Fully lower the armrest.
F R aise it to the required position (low,
intermediate
or high).
F
O
nce in the high position, lift to release it
a
nd return it to the low position.
Comfort system for the driver and front
passenger.
3
Ease of use and comfort
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Central storage compartment
F To open the central storage compartment, p
ull the grip and lower the cover.
It
is illuminated on opening.
A
button on the upper part allows the lighting to
b
e deactivated.
230 V / 50 Hz power socket
A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power: 120 W) is fitted in the central storage box.
To
use the socket:
F
o
pen the central storage box,
F
c
heck that the warning lamp is on green,
F
c
onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device
(telephone charger, laptop
c
omputer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).
This
socket works with the engine running, as
w
ell as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
Depending
on
equipment,
it
may
contain:
-
o
ne
230
V
socket,
-
o
ne
12
V
socket,
-
o
ne USB port,
-
o
ne
auxiliary
socket In
the event of a fault with the socket, the green
w
arning
lam
p
f
lashes.
Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop. Connect only one device at a time to
the
socket (no extension or multi-way
c
onnector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required
b
y the vehicle's electrical system
(
particular weather conditions, electrical
overload...), the current supply to the
s
ocket will be cut off; the green warning l
amp goes off.
Ease of use and comfort
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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
Windscreen wipers
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
N ormal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed
of the vehicle).
Park.
Automatic
wiping (press down,
t
hen
r
elease).
Single
wipe (pull the stalk briefly
t
owards you).
The
wipers
are
controlled
directly
by
the
driver.
Wiping
speed control stalk: raise or lower the
s
talk
to
the desired position.
Model without AUTO wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
Single wipe (press downwards or pull t
he stalk briefly towards you, then
r
elease).
or
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the
windscreen
seal,
before
operating
t
he
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen.
Under
extremely
hot
or
c
old conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades
are
not
stuck
to
the
windscreen
b
efore
operating
the
wipers. The front wiper system includes a
safety device which can temporarily
inhibit operation if it detects obstacles
such
as ice or snow.
Lighting and visibility
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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
t
hey will not fulfill their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting
automatic adjustment of the
l
ength of the strap to your size. The seat belt
i
s 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
t
he event of a collision, emergency braking
o
r if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
t
he device by pulling the strap firmly and
t
hen releasing it so that it reels in slightly.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
order
to
be
effective,
a
seat
belt
must:
-
b
e
tightened
as
close
to
the
body
as
p
ossible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement,
checking
that
it
does
not
t
wist,
-
b
e used to restrain only one person,
-
n
ot
bear
any
trace
of
cuts
or
fraying,
-
n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting
it
s
p
erformance.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact , the
pretensioning
device may be deployed
b
efore and independently of the airbags.
D
eployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied
by a slight discharge of
h
armless smoke and a noise, due to the
a
ctivation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
i
ncorporated in the system.
In
all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
o
n.
Following
an impact, have the seat belts
s
ystem checked, and if necessary replaced,
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In accordance with current safety
regulations,
for
all
repairs
on
your
vehicle's
s
eat
belts,
go
to
a
qualified
workshop
with
t
he
skills
and
equipment
needed,
which
a
C
ITROËN
dealer
is
able
to
provide.
Have
your
seat
belts
checked
regularly
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop,
p
articularly
if
the
straps
show
signs
of
d
amage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water
or
a
textile
cleaning
product,
sold
by
C
ITROËN
dealers.
After
folding
or
moving
a
seat
or
rear
bench
s
eat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and
reeled
in
correctly.
Advice
Safety