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Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
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rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If necessary the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which provides a view of the ground
during parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
Programming
F With the engine running, engage reverse g e a r.
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elect and adjust the left-hand and right-
hand mirrors in succession.
The adjustment is stored immediately.
Switching on
F With the engine running, engage reverse g e a r.
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ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
The glass of the mirror selected tilts
downwards, in accordance with its
programming.
Switching off
F Exit reverse gear and wait ten seconds.
or
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eturn control A to the central position.
The mirror glass returns to its initial position.
The mirror glass also returns to its initial
position:
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f the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h),
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f the engine is switched off.

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5. Air conditioning On / Off
F Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
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ress this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp on the "A /C " button
comes on.
6. Air distribution adjustment
F Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:
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he windscreen and side
windows (demisting or
def r o st ing),
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he outer and centre air
vents,
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he footwells.
You can combine the three orientations to
obtain the desired air distribution.
7. Air flow adjustment
F Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.
8. Air intake / Air recirculation
F Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the two
fans, come on progressively in relation to the
value requested.
9. "REST" function: ventilation
with the engine off
Even with the engine is off, you
can operate the ventilation for a
few
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inutes.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
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s soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off. For example, while you are away from the
vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air
circulation without having the engine running.
This function is available after switching on the
ignition, as well as after stopping the engine.
The period that the function is available
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
You can activate the "REST" function while the
air conditioning control screens are on.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
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F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.
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urn the key to the ignition on position.
12 V accessory socket
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the boot
wall, which can be used to light the boot or as
a torch.
For the boot lamp function, refer to the
" Visibility - Boot lamp" section.
To r c h
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
Observe the polarities when fitting the
rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries
with normal disposable batteries.
Fittings

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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Manual controls
The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
B.
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talk for switching headlamps: pull the stalk
towards you to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk. A.
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ain lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps.
Dipped headlamps or main beam headlamps.
displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting which comes on automatically
when the engine is started making the vehicle
more visible to other users.
This function is assured by dedicated lamps.
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Switching off the lighting
when switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, all
of the lamps switch off immediately,
except for the dipped beam headlamps
if automatic guide-me-home lighting is
activated.The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
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urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on the lighting when
switching on the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control stalk, turn
the ring A to position "0" - lighting off, then
to the position of your choice.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you
that the vehicle's lighting is on.
They switch off automatically after a period
which depends on the state of charge of the
battery (entry to energy economy mode).
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
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epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control stalk
upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
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When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
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idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. They can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the ambient light returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal. In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk in the
"
AUTO " position), under low ambient light the
dipped beam headlamps remain on when the
ignition is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting makes your access to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is
activated depending on the ambient light level detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching onSwitching off
F Press the open padlock on the
remote control or one of the front
door handles with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps,
as well as the side spotlamps, located under
the door mirrors, come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked. Activation or deactivation, as well as
the duration of the lighting duration
for the welcome lighting can be set
via the vehicle configuration menu.
Programming
The welcome lighting switches off automatically
after a programmed time, when the ignition is
switched on or on locking the vehicle.
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Directional lighting
When the dipped or main beam headlamps
are on, this function, allows the light beams to
better follow the road.
The use of this function, coupled with the
xenon headlamps and the cornering lighting,
considerably improves the quality of your
lighting round bends.This function is inactive:
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hen stationary or at low speeds,
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hen reverse is engaged.
The system is activated by default.
with directional lighting
without directional lighting
Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu.
The state of the system stays in memory on
switching off the ignition.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message in the
screen.
Visibility