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Electric windows
1. Driver's electric window control.
2. Passenger's electric window control.
3. Rear right electric window control.
4. Rear left electric window control.
5. Deactivation of the rear electric window
and door controls.
One-touch electric
windows
- automatic mode
F Press or pull the control firmly. The
window opens or closes fully when the
control is released.
F Pressing the control again stops the
movement of the window.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.
The electric window controls remain
operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until the vehicle is locked after a
door is opened.
If one of the passenger windows cannot
be operated from the driver's door
control panel, carry out the operation
from the control panel of the passenger
door concerned, and vice versa. If the window cannot be closed (for
example, in the presence of ice),
immediately after the movement is
reversed:
F
press and hold the control until the
window opens fully,
F then pull the control immediately
and hold it until the window closes,
F continue to hold the control for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.
There are two options:
-
manual mode
F Press or pull the control gently. The
window stops when the control is
released.
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Electric adjustments
To adjust the electric seats, switch on the
ignition or start the engine if the vehicle has
gone into economy mode.
Seat adjustments are also possible for a short
period after opening one of the front doors or
switching off the ignition.
1. Adjustment of the seat height and
angle, and longitudinal position
Raise or lower the front of the control to
adjust the seat cushion angle.
Raise or lower the rear of the control to
raise or lower the seat.
Slide the control for wards or backwards to
move the seat for ward or back.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle
Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the backrest angle.
3. Adjustment of the angle of the top of
the backrest
Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the angle of the top of the backrest. 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.
Move the control:
-
For wards or backwards to increase or
reduce the lumbar support.
- Upwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar support zone.
4.
Adjustment of lumbar support
This function allows you to independently
adjust the height and level of lumbar
support.
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We recommend use of the automatic regulation
of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised control
of all of the following functions: air flow,
temperature in the passenger compartment
and air distribution, by means of various
sensors (ambient temperature, sunshine).
This eliminates any need for you to change
your settings other than the temperature value
displayed.
F Take care not to cover the sunshine
sensor A.
If you select the automatic mode
(by pressing the "AUTO" control) and leave
all of the vents open, optimum comfort will be
maintained and humidity and condensation will
be removed regardless of the exterior climatic
conditions.
The temperature in the passenger compartment
can only be lower than the ambient temperature
if the air conditioning is on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning must
be used with the windows closed. If the vehicle
has been parked in the sun for a long period
and the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment with the
windows open for a few minutes, then close the
windows.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning recommendations
To keep the air conditioning system in
good working order it is essential that it is
operated at least once a month.
The air conditioning uses engine power
during its operation. As a result, the fuel
consumption of the vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly arduous use
(e.g. towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures), switching off
the air conditioning saves engine power and
improves the towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet,
at the bottom of the windscreen, is clean and
free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a high
pressure nozzle, avoid spraying at the air
inlet. Maximum comfort is obtained by means of
a good distribution of air in the passenger
compartment, both in the front and in the rear.
To obtain a uniform distribution of air, take
care not to block the exterior air intake grille
located at the base of the windscreen, the
vents, the air outlets under the front seats and
the air extractor located behind the flaps in
the boot.
The front and rear vents are fitted with
thumbwheels to adjust the air flow and
direction. We recommend that you leave all of
the vents open.
Dust filter / Odour filter
(active carbon)
There is a filter for excluding odours and
dust.
This filter must be changed in line with the
vehicle's servicing schedule. (Refer to the
maintenance and warranty guide).
Air conditioning
Air circulation
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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 Press the corresponding switch 1 .
The reading lamp concerned comes on for
ten minutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamp s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp
1. Rear courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.
-
when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when a door is opened,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
- when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
In lighting on mode, different lighting
times are available:
- with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop): insert and removing
the key,
- position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
- position 3 (Starting).
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
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Starting the engine
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P:
F depress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),
or
F press the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
F insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example). F
With a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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Do not flick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to the
turbocharger(s).
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having allowed it
to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the
time required for the turbocharger to return to a
normal speed.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F With the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F To lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle. For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode".
F Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied
by an audible signal, to remind you that
the key is still in the ignition switch at
position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) ,
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti
roll-back fault" and of the following warning lamps:
and/or flashing -
The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp (!) flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when the
ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F Switch on the ignition.
F Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control faulty –
automatic mode activated " and the following warning
lamps:
and/or flashing -
Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the
following warning lamp:
flashing -
Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F Wait approximately 3 minutes.
F After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking
brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A .
7 Battery problem
- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
- Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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