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Only use the cruise control if the traffic
conditions will allow you to drive for a
certain time at a steady speed and at a
safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Do not activate the cruise control in
urban areas, in heavy traffic, on winding
or steep roads, on slippery or flooded
roads, or in conditions of poor visibility
(heavy rain, fog, falling snow...).
In some circumstances, it may not
be possible to maintain or reach the
programmed speed: towing, vehicle
heavily loaded, steep climb.
Switching off
You may have to brake to control the speed of
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is
automatically paused.
To activate the system again, press button 4.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
F Turn wheel 1 to the "0" p osition: the cruise
control information disappears from the
screen.
When required (overtaking manoeuvre...), it is
possible to exceed the programmed speed by
pressing the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, the cruise control takes
over again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes steady again.
When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control system cannot prevent
the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
Operating fault
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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en

sure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
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ne

ver fit one mat on top of another.
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
In the event of a malfunction of the
system, when reverse gear is engaged
this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
The front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking
sensors
The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN).
deactivation / Activation of
t he front and rear parking
sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this
button. The indicator lamp in the button
comes
o

n.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function. The indicator lamp in the button
goes off.
The sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Wiper controls
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
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au
tomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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re

ar wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed:
fast (heavy rain),
normal (moderate rain),
intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle),
park,
automatic (press down and
release),
single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
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Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow
or ice is present, or when using a
bicycle carrier on the boot, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper via the
configuration menu.park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
The function is activated or
deactivated via the configuration
menu.
This function is activated by default.
Programming
F Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The windscreen wash then the
windscreen wipers operate for a fixed
period.
The headlamp washers only operate when the
dipped or main beam headlamps are on,
with the vehicle moving .
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Rear wiper selection ring:
To reduce the consumption of the fluid by the
headlamp washers, they operate only with
every seventh use of the screenwash or every
25 miles (40 km) during a given journey.

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Installing child seats attached using
the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved (a)
a ccording to the weight of the child and the seating position in the vehicle:
Weight of the child and indicative age
Seat Under 13 kg
(groups 0 (b) and 0+)
Up to approx 1 year From 9 to 18 kg
(group 1)
1 to 3 years approx From 15 to 25 kg
(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx From 22 to 36 kg
(group 3)
6 to 10 years approx
Front passenger seat (c) with
height adjustment U (R)
U (R)U (R)U (R)
Outer rear seats (d) UUUU
Centre rear seat XXXX
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using a seat belt.
(b)
Gr

oup 0, from birth to 10 kg. Shells seats and baby carriers cannot be installed in the front
passenger seat.
Wh

en installed in the 2
nd row, they prevent use of the other seats.
(c) Refer to the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.
(d)
To i

nstall a child seat at the rear, rear ward facing or for ward facing, move the front seat
for wards, then straighten the backrest to allow sufficient space for the child seat and the child's
legs.
U:
se

at suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally
approved, rear ward facing and/or for ward facing.
U (R):
sa

me as U , with the passenger seat adjusted to the highest position and as far back as possible.
X: seat position not suitable for installation of a child seat for the weight class indicated. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.
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Your vehicle has been approved in accordance with the latest ISOFIX regulations.
The seats, represented below, are fitted with regulation ISOFIX mountings:
"ISOFIX" mountings
- two rings A , l ocated between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a
marking, This ISOFIX mounting system ensures fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with
two latches which are secured easily on the
two rings A
.
Some also have an upper strap (or top tether)
which is attached to ring B . The incorrect installation of a child seat
in a vehicle compromises the child's
protection in the event of an accident.
Observe strictly the fitting instructions
provided with the child seat.
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a ri
ng B
, located under a cover on the back
of the top of the seat backrest, referred to as
the TOP TETHER for fixing the upper strap.
It
s position is indicated by a marking.
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER
:
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re
move and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on this seat (refit it
after the child seat has been removed),
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op
en the TOP TETHER cover by pulling its
cut-out,
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pa
ss the child seat strap behind the seat
backrest, centred between the holes for the
head restraint rods,
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se
cure the upper strap fixing to the ring B,
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ti
ghten the upper strap.
The ISOFIX mountings are three rings for each seat:Located on the back of the seat backrest, the
top tether is used to secure the upper strap of
child seats that have one. This device limits
for ward tipping of the child seat, in the event of
a front impact.
For information on the possibilities
for fitting ISOFIX child seats to your
vehicle, refer to the table of seating
positions.

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I UF: seat suitable for the installation of an I s ofix
U niversal seat, F or ward-facing secured
using the upper strap secured to the upper
ring on ISOFIX seating positions.
IL- SU:
se

at suitable for the installation of an
I sofix S emi-Universal seat either:
-
re

ar ward facing fitted with an upper strap
or a support leg,
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fo

r ward facing fitted with a support leg,
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a sl

eeper cot fitted with an upper strap or a
support leg.
For advice on securing of the upper strap, refer
to the "Isofix mountings" section. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed.
X:
se at not suitable for the installation of a child
seat or shell for the weight group indicated.

A set of the following Electronic Stability
systems:
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an
ti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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emer

gency braking assistance,
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wh

eel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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dy

namic stability control (DSC).
Electronic stability control (ESC)
definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBF
d)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking
assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control)
optimises traction in order to avoid wheel
slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
dynamic stability control
(dSc)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.