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A setting around 21 enables you to
obtain an optimum level of comfort.
Depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
In addition, it is recommended that you
avoid a left /right setting difference of
more than 3.
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
Offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet
operation.
Provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow. Provides strong and effective air flow.
F
P
ress the "
AUTO" button
repeatedly.
Automatic comfort mode TemperatureF Push the button down to
reduce the value or up to
increase it.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only reach its optimum level gradually
to prevent too great a distribution of
cold air.
In cold weather, it favours the
distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells only.
The active mode appears in the display screen,
as described below:
If desired, you can choose settings different
to those offered by the system, by adjusting a
setting manually. The other functions are still
managed automatically.
The "AUTO " symbol disappears if you modify
a setting.
Manual mode
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature to suit their requirements.
The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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Visibility programme
F Press the "visibility" button for
faster demisting or defrosting
of the windscreen and side
windows.
F

P
ress the " visibility" button
again to stop the programme.
The system automatically manages the
air conditioning, air flow and air intake and
distributes the flow of air to the windscreen and
side windows to the best effect.
For maximum cooling or heating of
the passenger compartment, you can
exceed the minimum value of 14 or the
maximum value of 28. F

P

ush the button down
until "LO" is displayed
or up until "HI" is
displayed.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no need
to alter the value displayed in order to
obtain the required level of comfort.
The system corrects the temperature
difference automatically and as quickly
as possible.
"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
The function is deactivated automatically if a
passenger uses the temperature control.
Or
F

P
ress the "AUTO" button to
return to the automatic comfort
programme.
F

P
ress this button to activate /
deactivate the "Mono" function.
The indicator lamp in the button is on
when the function is activated.
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Rear Heating - Air conditioning
Activation/Deactivation
F Press this button to enable the rear controls, its indicator lamp
comes on.
F

P
ress this button again to inhibit
the rear controls, its indicator
lamp goes off.
Air flow
If your vehicle is fitted with a rear air
conditioning unit, located in the roof, this
system allows the distribution of air conditioned
and heated air via ducting and individual
outlets. F

T
urn the knob to increase or
decrease the air flow.
Temperature
- Turn the knob from blue (cold) to red (hot) to modulate the
temperature to your liking.
This button is accessible from the front, from
the air conditioning control panel.
This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air
delivery:
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a
t blue: the air is delivered mainly at
roof level,
-

a
t red: the air is delivered mainly
by the vent located in row 3 on the
right.
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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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he battery is sufficiently charged,
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he fuel level is adequate,
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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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Front daytime running
lamps
(light-emitting diodes)
If fitted to your vehicle, they come on
automatically when the engine is started,
when the lighting control stalk is in position "0"
or " AUTO ".
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps 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 brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on; this warning lamp is displayed
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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 top of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
F

T

urn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
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Exterior welcome lighting
The remote switching on of the lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated when the lighting control
is in the "AUTO" position and the level of light
detected by the sunshine sensor is low.
Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control or one of the front
door handles with Keyless Entry
and Starting.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
The activation, deactivation and choice of
welcome lighting duration can be set.
The dipped beam headlamps and sidelamps
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked. In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "
Welcome lighting ".
With the touch screen
With the audio system
In the " Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Welcome lighting".
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Automatic headlamp dipping
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the
ambient light level and the driving conditions,
using a camera located at the top of the
windscreen.
Activation / deactivation
F Put the lighting control stalk ring in the "AUTO" or dipped/main beam position.
This automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting and for adapting its
settings to the levels of brightness and
visibility and the traffic conditions.
The system will be operational as soon
as you have exceeded 15 mph (25
km/h).
If the speed drops below 9 mph
(15 km/h), the system no longer
operates. F

F
lash the headlamps
(going beyond the stiff
point) to activate the
function. F
F
lashing the headlamps
again pauses the function
and the lighting system
changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps".
Pause
The driver can intervene at any time if the
situation requires a change in the state of the
headlamps.
The driver can intervene at any time
if the circumstances dictate by pulling
on the lighting control stalk to switch
between main and dipped beam.
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The state of the system stays in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
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If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper. This function is activated by default.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Rear wiper in reverse ".
With the audio system
In the "Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Rear wipe in reverse
gear ".
With the touch screen Activation / Deactivation
Activation or deactivation of the function is
done in the vehicle configuration menu.
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ull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The screenwash then the wipers
operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp wash is only activated if the
dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is
moving .
With daytime running lamps, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in
the dipped beam position.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicles fitted with automatic
air conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake to
avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.
Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp
washers, when the fluid reservoir low level
is reached this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
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