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"Settings" menu
The functions accessible in this menu are given in the table below.
Bu tton Corresponding function Comments
Audio settings Adjustment
of volume, balance...
Turn off screen Turns
off the display in the the touch screen tablet (black screen).
Pressing
the black screen (or the ME
n
U
button) restores the display.
System Settings Choice
of units:
-
t
emperature (°Celsius or °Fahrenheit)
-
d
istance and fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
Time/
d
a
te Setting
the date and time.
Languages Choice
of language used from a defined list.
Screen settings Adjustment
of the display settings (scrolling of text, animations...) and the screen brightness.
Calculator Display
the calculator.
Calendar Display
the calendar.
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Auxiliary socketUSB Player
When it is in use, the portable device
charges a
utomatically.
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 1
20 W), lift the cover and connect a
s
uitable
a
daptor.
The
management
of
the
files
is
done
u
sing
your
portable
device.
The
socket
is
located
in
the
"
AUX "
box
on
the
c
entre
console.
It
permits
the
connection
of
a
portable
device,
s
uch
as
a
digital
audio
player
of
the
iPod
® type,
to
listen
to
your
music
files
using
the
vehicle's
s
peakers.
For
more
information
on
the
use
of
this
e
quipment,
refer
to
the
"Audio
and
telematics"
s
ection. For
more information on the use of this
e
quipment, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
s
ection.
The USB port is located in the "AUX "
box on the
c
entre console.
It permits the connection of a portable device,
s
uch as a digital audio player of the iPod®
generation
5
and
later
type
or
USB
memory stick t
ype.
It
reads
the
audio
file
formats
(mp3,
ogg,
wma,
w
av...)
sent
to
your
audio
system
and
played via
t
he
vehicle's
speakers.
You
can
manage
these
files
using
the
steering
m
ounted
controls
or
the
audio
system
control
p
anel
and
display
them
in
the
multifunction screen. The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB
charger, may adversely affect the
o
peration of vehicle electrical systems,
c
ausing faults such as poor telephone
r
eception or inter ference with displays
in
the screens.
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To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, put the front wheels in the
s
traight
a
head
p
osition
b
efore
s
witching
t
he ignition off.
Never
switch the ignition off until the
v
ehicle has come to a complete stop
a
nd the parking brake has been applied.
W
ith the engine stopped, the braking and
s
teering assistance systems are also cut
o
ff: risk of loss of control of the vehicle.When
you leave the vehicle, take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
"
Energy economy mode" section.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's
d
oor is opened.
Switching the engine off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F W ith the engine at idle, turn the key fully
t
owards you to position 1 (Stop) .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
s
teering wheel until it locks.
F
E
nsure that the parking brake is applied
c
orrectly, particularly when on a slope.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1
- Stop),
you can still use functions
s
uch as the audio and telematic system, the
w
ipers, dipped beam, courtesy lamps, etc., for
m
aximum cumulative period of 30 minutes.
driving
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Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an imminent d anger.
F
P
ress one of the spokes of the steering
w
heel.
Emergency o r
a
ssistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency o
r assistance call to the emergency services
o
r to the dedicated service (operated by
C
ITROËN Assistance).
For
more information on the use of this
f
unction, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
s
ection.
Safety
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Fuse n°R ating Functions
F8 20 AMultifunction
screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm
c
ontrol unit, alarm siren.
F9 30 A12
V socket, portable navigation support supply.
F10 15 ASteering
mounted controls.
F11 15 AIgnition,
diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15 ARain
/ sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F13 5 AMain
stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 AParking
sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument
p
anel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.
F15 30 ALocking.
F16 -Not
used.
F17 40 ARear
screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH -PARC
shunt.
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Load reduction modeSystem which manages the use of certain functions according to the level of charge
r
emaining in the battery.
When
the vehicle is being driven, the load
r
eduction function temporarily deactivates
c
ertain functions, such as the air conditioning,
t
he heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically
as soon as conditions permit.Energy economy modeSystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of c
harge in the battery.
After
the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen
w
ipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
t
hirty minutes. This
period may be greatly reduced if
t
he battery is not fully charged.
A
flat battery prevents the engine from
s
tarting.
If
the telephone is being used at the
s
ame time, it will be interrupted after
10
m
inutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears in the screen indicating that the
v
ehicle has switched to economy mode and the
a
ctive functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
f
unctions immediately, start the engine and
l
et it run for a few minutes.
The
time available to you will then be double
t
he period for which the engine is left running.
H
owever, this period will always be between
five
and thirty minutes.
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"Multimedia":
hands-free system, audio systems, semi-
i ntegral satellite navigation system, portable
n
avigation systems, mapping updates, driving
a
ssistant system, DVD player, reversing
c
amera, USB Box, speakers, Hi-Fi module,
2
30V socket, telephone/smartphone carrier,
r
ear multimedia carrier... By
visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also o
btain cleaning and maintenance products (
interior and exterior) - including ecological
p
roducts from the "TECHNATURE" range,
p
roducts for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
t
ouch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
c
olour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the
t
emporary puncture repair kit...), ...
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer for the
specification
of transmitters which can
b
e fitted (frequency, maximum power,
a
erial position, specific installation
requirements),
in line with the Vehicle
E
lectromagnetic
C
ompatibility
D
irective (2004/104/EC). The
fitting of electrical equipment
o
r accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result i
n a failure of your vehicle's electronic
s
ystem and excessive electrical
c
onsumption.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
for
information on the range of
r
ecommended equipment and
a
ccessories.
Depending
on the legislation in force in
t
he country, certain safety equipment m
ay be compulsory: high visibility s
afety vests, warning triangles,
b
reathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
m
ud flaps at the rear of the vehicle.
Practical information
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