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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, lower the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F
A
djust the height to suit your driving
position.
F
P
ull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
Demisting - Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Demisting and
defrosting the rear screen , refer to the
corresponding section.
Manual model
Adjustment
F Operate the lever in the four directions to adjust the angle of the mirror glass.
Folding
F Fold the mirror manually to protect it when the vehicle is parked.
Unfolding
F Unfold it before moving off again.
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Heating / Ventilation
This system operates only with the engine running.
1Temperature.
2 A ir f low.
3 Air distribution.
4 Air intake / Air recirculation
Manual air conditioning
(without display screen)
This system operates only with the engine running.
1Temperature.
2 A ir f low.
3 Air distribution.
4 Air intake / Air recirculation
5 Air conditioning.
Temperature
F Turn the thumb wheel from
blue (cold) to red (hot) to
modulate the temperature to
your liking.
Air flow
F Turn the thumb wheel to obtain a comfortable air flow.Deactivation
If you put the air flow control in the 0 position,
the temperature is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the for ward movement of the vehicle.
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Air distribution
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Footwells.
Centre and side air vents, footwells.
Central and side vents.
The air distribution can be adapted
by placing the thumb wheel in an
intermediate position or by closing
the vents.
Air intake / Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to avoid deterioration of the air quality and the
formation of mist.F
M
ove the manual control to the
left for the "Recirculation of
interior air" position.
F
M
ove the manual control to the
right to return to the "Exterior air
intake" position.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:
-
i
n summer, to lower the temperature,
-
i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator light comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment control is in
position "0".
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. F
M
ove the manual control to the
left for the "Recirculation of
interior air" position.
F
T
hen, move the manual control
to the right to return to the
"Outside air intake" position.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator light goes off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
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Headlight beam height adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the headlight beams should
be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
Depending on the version, this adjustment can
be carried out using the control located:
-
U
nder the bonnet.
-
T
o the left of the steering wheel
Bonnet
F Raise the bonnet to access the control (one per headlight).
F
T
urn the control to adjust the height of the
headlight beam.
To the left of the steering wheel
0 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
- 5 people.
1 5 people + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
- Driver on his own + maximum authorised
load in the boot.
The higher number positions can be used, but
may limit the area illuminated by the headlights.
The initial setting is position "0". Travelling abroad
The design of the dipped beam headlights
allows, without modification, driving in a
country that drives on the other side of the
road to the country in which your vehicle
was sold.
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Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting lever passing the point of resistance.
F
R
ight: raise the lighting lever passing the
point of resistance.
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.
Hazard warning lampsAudible warning
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lights
When braking in an emergency, depending
on the deceleration, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button. F
P
ress the central part of the steering
wheel.
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Tyre under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.Under-inflation alert
The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys). Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures
shown on the label. This warning is indicated by
continuous illumination of the light,
an audible signal and a message
displayed on the screen.
F
R
educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking.
F
S
top as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on a simple visual check.
F I f you have a compressor (such as the
one in the temporary puncture repair kit),
check the pressures of the four tyres when
cold. If it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The warning remains active until the
system is reinitialised.
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Reinitialisation
Without audio systemWith audio systemIt is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,
and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the tyre
pressure label.
The under-inflation alert can only be
relied on if the reinitialisation of the
system has been done with the pressures
in the four tyres correctly adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation. F
O pen the glove box.
F
H
old this button down.
Reinitialisation is confirmed by a low-pitched
audible signal.
A high-pitched audible signal indicates that the
reinitialisation has not been done.
The new pressure parameters saved are
considered by the system as values of
reference. F
P
ress the MENU button for access to the
main menu.
F
P
ress the "7" or " 8" button to select the
‘ Personalisation-configuration ’ menu
and confirm by pressing the central button.
F
P
ress the ‘7’ or 8 ‘ button to select the
‘ Define vehicle parameters ’ menu and
confirm by pressing the central button.
F
P
ress the ‘7’ or ‘ 8’ button to select the
‘ Driving assistance ’ category and confirm
by pressing the central button.
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Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Electronic Stability Programming including the
following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em
ergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
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. The effect of this is
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system 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.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp signals that there is a fault with
the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal, signals that there is a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call on a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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