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If the torch is not engaged correctly, it
may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.
Use
F Extract the torch from its location by pulling it from the front.
F

P
ress the switch, located on the back, to
switch the torch on or off.
F

U
nfold the leg, located on the back, to set
down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.
Storing
F Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
I

f you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
Observe the polarities when fitting the
batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with single-use batteries.
To r c h
Portable lighting, located at the rear, which can
be used to illuminate the rear and as a torch.
This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
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F Press and hold this button to stop the heating immediately.
F

P
ress and hold this button to
start the heating immediately.
The indicator lamp in the remote control comes
on in red for about 2 seconds to confirm that
the signal has been received by the vehicle. The indicator lamp in the remote control comes
on in green for about 2 seconds to confirm that
the signal has been received by the vehicle.
Switching off Switching on
Long range remote control
The range of the remote control is about
0.6 miles (1 km), in open country. The indicator lamp in the remote control
flashes for about 2 seconds if the
vehicle has not received the signal.
You should then move to a different
location and repeat the command.
Changing the battery
If the indicator lamp in the remote control becomes
orange, the state of charge of the battery is low.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is
discharged.
F Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace
the bulb.
During heating
This indicator lamp flashes while the
heating is in operation.
This indicator lamp goes off at the
end of the heating cycle or when the
heating is stopped using the remote
control.
The maximum heating period is about
45

minutes depending on the ambient
conditions.
Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Always switch off the programmable
heating while refuelling to avoid any risk
of fire or explosion.
To avoid the risk of intoxication and
asphyxiation, the programmable
heating must not be used, even for
short periods, in an enclosed area such
as a garage or workshop not equipped
with exhaust gas extraction.
Do not park the vehicle on an
inflammable sur face (dry grass, dead
leaves, paper…), there is a risk of fire.
Glazed sur faces such as the rear
screen or windscreen can become very
hot in places.
Take care not to place objects in
contact with these sur faces, nor touch
them with your hands or any other part
of your body.
The heating is activated provided that:
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t

he battery is sufficiently charged,
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t

he fuel level is adequate,
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t

he engine has been started since
the previous heating cycle.
The programmable heating system is
supplied by the vehicle's fuel tank.
Before use, ensure that there is enough
fuel in the tank.
If the tank is on reserve, it is
recommended that the system is not
used.
The ventilation is activated provided
that the battery is sufficiently charged.
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The presence in the recognition zone of
the remote control of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system is essential.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on
your person.
If the remote control leaves the
recognition zone, a message is
displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone
to be able to start the engine.If one of the starting conditions is
not met, a message appears in the
instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
W
ith the remote control in the
recognition zone, press the
" START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery. With the Keyless Entry and Starting
remote control inside the vehicle,
pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals , allows the
ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting...).
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F
P
ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and allow the
vehicle to be locked.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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o

nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
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n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.
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Back-up starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left, behind the steering
wheel to allow starting.F

P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts. If the remote control is no longer in the
recognition zone when you close a door or
when you (later) request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument
panel.
Forced switch-offRemote control not
recognised
F If you want to force switching off the
engine, press and hold the "START/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds, then contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
F

I

f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
F

I

f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
F

I

f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
In the event of an emergency only and with the
vehicle stationary, you can switch off the engine.
To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP"
button for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops. F
P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
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When the ignition is on, a message
appears in the instrument panel
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
Operating fault
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. You risk damaging the gearbox:
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i
f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time
(braking or acceleration must be
done only with the right foot),
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i
f you force the selector from
position P to another position when
the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam...), position
the selector at N and apply the parking
brake.
Stopping the vehicle
A stiff point may be noticed when
moving to position P .
If the selector is not in position P ,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, there is an
audible signal and a message appears.
F

R
eturn the selector to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
Before switching off the engine, select
position


P then apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle. In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position P before leaving
your vehicle. On a steep slope with a loaded
vehicle, press the brake pedal
, select
position

P
, apply the parking brake then
release the brake pedal.
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Going into engine
START mode
START mode is invoked automatically in
certain temporary conditions (examples:
battery charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure
correct operation of the system and mainly
when:
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y
ou open the driver's door,
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y
ou open a sliding side door,
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y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on
the engine) with a manual gearbox,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an automatic gearbox.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, the
"
ECO " indicator lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and the engine restarts automatically
when you fully depress the clutch pedal.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, the
" ECO " lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and the engine restarts automatically when:
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y

ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position D or M ,
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y

ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M ,
-
y

ou engage reverse.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, the
" ECO " lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and the engine restarts automatically when:
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y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position A ou M ,
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y

ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position A or M ,
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y

ou enegage reverse.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked in certain temporary
conditions (examples: battery charge, engine
temperature, braking assistance, ambient
temperature) to assure correct operation of the
system and mainly when:
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t
he vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or
falling),
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t
he driver's door is open,
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a s
liding side door is open,
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he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start by
the


driver,
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t
he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
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t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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d
emisting is active.In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Operating fault
Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps
come on.
Depending on version, an alert message may
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear
lever in position N and put your foot on the
brake pedal.
With the vehicle stationary, you must switch off
the ignition and then start the engine again. The Stop & Start system requires a
12
V battery with a special specification
and technology.
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal. In the event of a fault with the
system, this warning lamp flashes in
the instrument panel. All work on this type of battery must
be done by a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.
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