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9. Front demisting / defrosting
In certain cases, the "AUTO" 
mode may not be sufficient to 
demist or defrost the windows 
(humidity, several passengers, 
i c e).
8. Rear demisting / defrosting
The heated rear screen operates 
independently of the air 
conditioning system.
F  Press control 8 , with the engine running, to 
demist the rear screen and the mirrors. The 
indicator lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically to 
avoid excessive consumption of current and 
depending on the exterior temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing control 8 again 
or when the engine is switched off.
In this latter case, the demisting resumes if the 
engine is switched on again within one minute. F 
Press control 9 to clear the windows 
quickly. The indicator lamp comes on.
This system controls the temperature, air flow 
and intake and distributes the ventilation to the 
windscreen and front side windows.
Resuming manual control exits from the 
"Demisting" mode. It must be cancelled as 
soon as possible to permit renewal of the air in 
the passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing one of the controls 1a  or 1b returns 
the system to the "AUTO"  mode.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has 
been activated, the STOP mode is not 
available. When starting with the engine cold, 
air flow will reach its optimum level 
gradually to prevent an excessive 
distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it has 
been parked for a fairly long period, if 
the interior temperature is very different 
from your comfort setting there is 
no need to change the temperature 
displayed in order to quickly reach the 
level of comfort required. The system 
automatically uses its maximum 
per formance to correct the difference in 
temperature as quickly as possible.
The water resulting from the air 
conditioning condensation is 
discharged via an opening provided 
for this purpose; therefore, a puddle of 
water may form underneath the vehicle 
when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is cool, 
the air conditioning is useful as it 
removes the humidity from the air 
and the condensation. Avoid driving 
for prolonged periods with the air 
conditioning switched off.
Switch off the rear screen and 
exterior mirrors demisting when you 
consider this necessary as low current 
consumption reduces fuel consumption. 
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Sun visor
F With the ignition on, lift the flap; the mirror 
is illuminated automatically.
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the visor 
downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central fixing and 
pivoted over to the side windows if required.
Cooled glove box
F  To open the glove box, pull the handle and 
lower the lid.
It has automatic illumination.
The glove box has an air vent A that can be 
closed manually.
It provides access to the passenger's front 
airbag deactivation switch B .
The glove box should be kept closed 
when driving.
Front fittings
F  Pull the grip towards you to open it.
Driver's storage compartment 
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Operating fault
If this symbol is displayed in 
the instrument panel screen, 
accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop to 
have the system checked. The 
airbags may no longer be deployed in 
the event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump 
on the side of the vehicle or if the 
vehicle rolls over, the airbags may not 
be deployed.
No lateral airbag is deployed in the 
event of a rear or front collision.
Curtain airbags*
System which contributes towards the 
protection of the the driver and passengers 
(with the exception of the rear centre 
passenger) in the event of a serious side 
impact, in order to limit the risk of injury to the 
side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars and 
the upper part of the passenger compartment.
Deployment
It is deployed at the same time as the 
corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a 
serious side impact to all or part of the side 
impact zone  B, perpendicular to the longitudinal 
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane 
and directed from the outside towards the 
inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or 
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
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Advice
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the 
front passenger seat is specific to each 
country. Refer to the legislation in force in 
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag 
when a rear ward facing child seat is installed 
on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously 
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be 
positioned on the child's shoulder without 
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt 
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of a booster 
seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt 
guide at shoulder level.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a 
vehicle compromises the child's protection in 
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt 
buckle under the child seat, as this could 
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the 
child seat harnesses keeping the slack 
relative to the child's body to a minimum, 
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat 
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened 
correctly on the child seat and that it secures 
the child seat firmly on the seat of your 
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable, 
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave 
sufficient space between the front seat and:
- 
a rear ward facing child seat,
-  the child's feet for a child seat fitted 
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards 
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the 
upright position. For optimum installation of the forward facing 
child seat, ensure that the back of the child 
seat is as close as possible to the backrest 
of the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.
You mst remove the head restraint before 
installing a child seat with backrest to a 
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or 
attached securely to prevent it from being 
thrown around the vehicle in the event of 
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when 
the child seat is removed.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
- a child or children alone and 
unsupervised in a vehicle,
-  a child or an animal in a vehicle which 
is exposed to the sun, with the windows 
closed,
-  the keys within reach of children inside 
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors 
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by 
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of 
the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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Electric child lock
Activation
F Press button A .
The indicator lamp in button A comes on, 
accompanied by a message in the instrument 
panel screen. Remote control system to prevent opening of the rear doors using their interior controls and use of 
the rear electric windows.
The control is located on the driver's door, with the electric window controls.
Deactivation
F  Press button A again.
The indicator lamp in button A goes off, 
accompanied by a message in the instrument 
panel screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the child 
lock is activated. This system is independent and in no 
circumstances does it take the place of 
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each 
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition 
when leaving the vehicle, even for a 
short time.
In the event of a serious impact, 
the electric child lock is deactivated 
automatically to permit the exit of the 
rear passengers. Any other status of the indicator lamp 
indicates a fault with the electric child 
lock. Have it checked by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Fusebox C
Fuse N°Rating Function
F1 15 ARear screen wipe (Tourer)
F2 30 ALocking and deadlocking relay
F3 5 AAirbags
F4 10 AAutomatic gearbox - Additional heater unit (Diesel) - Electrochrome rear view mirrors
F5 30 AFront window - Sun roof - Passenger door lighting - Passenger door mirror adjustment
F6 30 ARear window
F7 5 AVanity mirror lighting - Glove box lighting - Interior lamps - Torch (Tourer)
F8 20 ARadio - Steering mounted controls - Screen - Under-inflation detection - Electric boot ECU
F9 30 ACigarette lighter - Front 12 V socket
F10 15 AAlarm - Steering mounted controls, lighting, signalling and wiper stalks
F11 15 ALow current anti-theft switch
F12 15 ADriver’s electric seat - Instrument panel - Seat belt not fastened warning lamps - Air conditioning controls
F13 5 AEngine relay unit - Hydraulic suspension pump cut-off relay - Airbag ECU supply
F14 15 ARain and sunshine sensor - Parking sensors - Passenger’s electric seat - Trailer relay unit - HI-FI amplifier ECU - 
Bluetooth system - Lane Departure Warning System
F15 30 ALocking and deadlocking relay
F17 40 AHeated rear screen - Heated door mirrors
FSH SHUNTPaRk S H U nT
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Following reconnection of 
the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, 
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute 
before starting to permit initialisation 
of the electronic systems. However, if 
slight malfunctions remain following this 
operation, contact a CITRoËn dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, 
you must yourself reinitialise:
-  the remote control key,
-  the glass panoramic roof blind,
-  the radio station presets, the date 
and time in the audio system.
Starting using another 
battery
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the 
engine can be started using a slave battery 
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead 
cables.
Before disconnecting the 
battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the 
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before 
disconnecting the battery. F 
Connect the red cable to the positive 
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the 
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B .
F  Connect one end of the green or black 
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the 
slave battery B .
F  Connect the other end of the green or black 
cable to the earth point C on the broken 
down vehicle.
F  Start the engine on the other vehicle and 
leave it running for a few minutes.
F  Operate the starter, let the engine run.
  If the engine does not start straight away, 
switch the ignition off and wait a few 
moments before trying again.
F  Wait until the engine returns to idle and 
disconnect the jump lead cables in reverse 
o r d e r.
First check that the slave battery has a 
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity 
at least equal to the battery on your 
vehicle.
Do not try to start the engine by 
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the battery (+) 
terminal when the engine is running.
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QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
I cannot connect my 
Bluetooth telephone. The telephone's Bluetooth function may be switched off or the 
telephone may not be visible. - 
Check that your telephone's Bluetooth 
function is switched on.
-  Check in the telephone settings that it is 
"visible to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with the system. You can check the compatibility of your 
telephone at www.citroen.co.uk (services).
The volume of the 
telephone connected 
in Bluetooth mode is 
inaudible. The volume depends both on the system and on the telephone.
Increase the volume of the audio system, to 
maximum if required, and increase the volume of 
the telephone if necessary.
The ambient noise level has an influence on the quality of 
telephone communication. Reduce the ambient noise level (close the 
windows, reduce the booster fan speed, slow 
down,
 ...).
Some contacts are 
duplicated in the list. The options for synchronizing contacts are synchronizing the 
contacts on the SIM card, the contacts on the telephone, or both. 
When both synchronizations are selected, some contacts may be 
duplicated. Select "
display SIM card contacts" or " display 
telephone contacts".
Contacts are not shown in 
alphabetical order. Some telephones offer display options. Depending on the settings 
chosen, contacts can be transferred in a specific order. Modify the display setting in the telephone 
di r e c to r y.
The system does not 
receive SMS text messages. The Bluetooth mode does not permit sending SMS text messages 
to the system.
Telephone 
audio and Telematics