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In case of malfunction or difficulties in
moving the tailgate when opening or
closing, have it checked without delay by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to ensure that the issue does not become
worse and does not lead to the tailgate
dropping rapidly and the risk of causing
serious injuries.
Closing
F Lower the tailgate using one of the interior grab handles.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
F Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

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nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
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hen the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a
message for a few seconds,
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w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6

mph
(10

km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of
a message for a few seconds.
Central locking
This function allows the doors and boot to be
locked or unlocked simultaneously from inside
the vehicle.
Manual mode
Locking
If any of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
F

P
ress this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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Unlocking
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the red indicator lamp
flashes and the button is inactive.
F
A
fter normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the
vehicle.
F

A
fter deadlocking, it is necessary to
use the remote control,

K
eyless Entry
and Starting or the integral key to
unlock the vehicle.
Automatic mode
This is the automatic central locking of the
vehicle when driving, also called anti-intrusion
s e c u r i t y.
For more information on Anti-intrusion
security , refer to the corresponding section.
Anti-intrusion security
This system allows automatic simultaneous
locking of the doors and boot as soon as the
speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).
Operation
This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
If any of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
Carrying long or voluminous objects
If you want to drive with the boot open, you
should press the central locking button
to lock the doors. Other wise, every time
the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph
(10

km/h), the locks will rebound and the
alerts mentioned above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button
unlocks the vehicle.
Above 6
mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
te m p o r a r y.
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F

W
ith the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal is triggered and a
corresponding message of confirmation is
displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
Driving with the doors locked may render
access for the emergency services
difficult in an emergency.
In the event of a serious impact, the doors
and the boot unlock automatically.
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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
- Perimeter monitoring
The system monitors the opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet.
- Volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
- Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.Self-protection function
The system checks for the disconnection
of any of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery,
button or siren wiring is disconnected or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle
using the remote control.
or
F

L

ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system. Following a command to lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the "
K

eyless Entry
and Starting" system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after 5 seconds, the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after
45

seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, etc.) is incorrectly
closed, the vehicle is not locked but the exterior
perimeter monitoring will be activated after
45 seconds at the same time as the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.
Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
or
F

U

nlock the vehicle with the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is
deactivated: the indicator lamp goes
off and the direction indicators flash
for about 2
seconds.
When the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or boot is not
opened within 30
seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
The monitoring system is active: the button’s
indicator lamp flashes once per second and
the direction indicators come on for about
2


seconds.
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F With the engine running, use the adjustment knob to switch on and choose the heating
level desired:
0 : Of f.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
The front seats can be heated individually.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an
adequate temperature, you can stop
the function; reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
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i
f wearing damp clothing,
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f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
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d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
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d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
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d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
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d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
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d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
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ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.Rear seats
Bench seat with a fixed cushion or on rails
(depending on version) and split folding
backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot loading
space.
Rear head restraints
They have two positions:
- a high position , for when the seat is in use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-
a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F
press lug A to release the head restraint
and push it fully down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
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Depending on version, if you use the
strap, you do not need to guide backrest 3.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grip
(depending on version).
Returning the backrests to
their original position
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically alongside the backrest
latching rings. Caution, a backrest that has not latched
correctly compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking
or an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward – Risk of serious injury!
F

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perate backrest release grip 1 or pull strap
2 (depending on version).
F

G
uide backrest 3 down to the horizontal
position. F
P
ut backrest 3 in the upright position and
push firmly to latch it home.
F
C
heck that release grip 1 has properly
returned to its position and that the red
indicator is no longer visible (depending on
ve r s i o n).
F
E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the adjustment
mechanism.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
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Air distributionRecommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
F
T
o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen, the
nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and
the air extractor in the boot free from
obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10
minutes once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
F

R
eplace the filter elements regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of
the passenger compartment (reduction
of allergic symptoms, bad odours and
greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
1.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3. Adjustable and closable side air vent.
4. Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Rear air outlets. F
I f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
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d
o not drive for too long with the
ventilation switched off.
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d
o not keep air recirculation set for an
extended period.
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Heated windscreen
In cold weather, this system heats the whole of
the windscreen, as well as the areas alongside
the windscreen pillars.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off
F Pressing the button again switches off the system; its indicator lamp goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated every
time the engine is switched off.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. The button indicator lamp comes on.
Defrosting switches off automatically to prevent
an excessive consumption of current.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this button again.
The button indicator lamp goes off. Switch off the heating of the rear
screen and door mirrors as soon as
you judge it necessary, as reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is opened
and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.
There are different lighting times:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
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n energy saving mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
F With the engine running, press this button; its indicator lamp comes on.
The system is activated if the exterior
temperature falls below 0°C.
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To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- 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 place 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.
Rear fittings
Pockets, seat backrest
They are on the back of the front seats.
Side blinds
Fitted to the side windows, they protect the passenger
compartment from the sun's rays.
F Pull the tab A and anchor the blind on the hook B .
Always guide the blind slowly using the
tab, both up and down.
Rear armrest and ski flap
The armrest incorporates two cup holders.
It has direct access to the boot for transporting
long objects.
Folding from the passenger compartment
F Pull strap 1 towards you to unlock the armrest.
F

G
uide armrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
Folding from the boot
F Pull strap 2 towards you to unlock the armrest.
F

P
ush armrest 3 down to the horizontal
position.
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