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Manual air conditioning
The manual air conditioning system operates with the engine running.
Air flow adjustment
F From position 1 to position 6, turn the thumbwheel to obtain a sufficient air flow
for your comfort.
F

T
urn the control from blue (cold) to red (hot)
to adjust the temperature to your liking.
Air distribution adjustment
Central and side vents.
Windscreen.
Footwells.
Windscreen and footwells.
The distribution of the air can be
adjusted by placing the control in an
intermediate position.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Temperature adjustment Air intake / Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
This function can also be used to speed
up the heating or cooling of the passenger
compartment.
F

P
ress this button to choose the
passenger compartment air
intake mode.
When the indicator lamp is off, the exterior air
intake function is activated.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
recirculation function is activated, the intake of
exterior air is inhibited.
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The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set
to off.F

P
ress this button to switch on the
air conditioning.
It enables you to:
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ower the temperature, in summer,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F
P
ress this button again to switch
off the air conditioning.
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AUTO
Automatic air conditioning
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic.
Temperature adjustment
F Press this button to increase the
value.
F

P
ress this button to decrease the
value.
F

Sel

ect the Air conditioning
menu in the touch screen to
display the controls page for the
system. The air conditioning system operates
automatically: the system manages the
temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment in an optimum
way according to the comfort level you have
selected.F

P
ress the AUTO button to
activate or deactivate the
automatic mode of the air
conditioning system.
Automatic comfort
programme
Activation / Deactivation
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
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Avoid the prolonged use of interior
air recirculation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
It allows you:
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n summer, to lower the temperature,
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n winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
F
P
ress this button again to switch
off the air conditioning.
F

P

ress this button to switch on the
air conditioning.
Air conditioning On / Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed. The intake of exterior air avoids and eliminates
misting of the windscreen and side windows.
Air intake / Air recirculation
The recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment.
F

P
ress this button to recirculate
the interior air.
F

P
ress this button again to allow
the intake of exterior air.
The air conditioning cannot operate
when the air flow is set to off. This function also allows faster heating
or cooling of the air in the passenger
compartment.
Ventilation with
"ignition


on" function
With the ignition on, you can use the ventilation
system and access the Air conditioning menu
to adjust the air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment.
This function is available for a few minutes,
depending on the state of charge of the battery
of your vehicle.
This function does not activate the air
conditioning.
You can make use of the residual heat in the
engine to warm the passenger compartment
using the temperature setting buttons.
Switching on
Switching off
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Front demist - defrost
With control panel on the
centre console
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
On
F Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.
F

P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
Off
F Put the air flow control to the fan position.
These markings on the control panels indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
During the winter period, direct the side air vents towards the side glasses to optimise
their demisting and defrosting.
With touch screen
On
Off
F Press this button again to switch it off. T
he indicator lamp in the button goes off.F

P
ress this button.
T

he indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
The system automatically controls the air
conditioning, the air flow and the air intake and
provides optimum distribution of the ventilation
to the windscreen and side windows.
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Emergency or assistance call
Localised Emergency Call
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.
If you benefit from the CITROËN

C

onnect Box offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your MyCITROËN personal space, via
the Internet website for your country.
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green indicator
lamp and a voice message
confirm that the call has
been made to the "Localised
Emergency Call"* centre.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call. Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the call.
The green indicator lamp goes off.
Localised Emergency Call immediately locates
your vehicle, makes contact with you in your
language**

and - if necessary - organises
sending of the appropriate emergency
services**. In countries where the service is not
operational, or if the locating service has been
expressly declined, the call is directed straight
to the emergency services (112) without
location. *

D

epending on the terms and conditions for
the service, available from dealers, and
technological and technical limits.
**

D

epending on the geographic cover for
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle. The list of countries covered by Telematic
services is available at dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.
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Localised Emergency Call
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.
If you benefit from the CITROËN

C

onnect Box offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your MyCITROËN personal space, via
the Internet website for your country.
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green LED and
a voice message confirm that
the call has been made to the
"Localised Emergency Call" call
c e nt re*.
The green LED remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call. Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The green LED goes off.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, starts communication with
you in your language**, and where necessary
sends the appropriate public emergency
services**. In countries where the service is
not available, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location. *

S

ubject to the general conditions for the
service available from dealers and subject to
technological and technical limitations.
**

D

epending on the geographical cover of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle. The list of countries covered and Telematic
services is available from dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.
Emergency or assistance call
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
After an impact, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Activation
This system is activated automatically each
time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a
problem of grip.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.This is indicated by the flashing of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel.Operating fault
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.
Deactivation is via the Driving menu
of the touch screen.
It is confirmed by a message.
Reactivation
The system is reactivated automatically every
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30
mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually.
Reactivation is via the Driving menu
of the touch screen.
It is confirmed by a message.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicate a fault with
the system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems offer even greater
safety during normal driving but should
not encourage the driver to take
additional risks or drive at excessively
high speed.
It is when the traction conditions
deteriorate (rain, snow, ice) that the risk
of loss of grip increases. Therefore, for
your safety, it is essential to leave these
systems active in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
The operation of these systems
is assured on condition that the
manufacturer's recommendations
concerning the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the CITROËN network
fitting and repair procedures are
complied with.
To ensure the effectiveness of these
systems in winter conditions, it is
essential to fit the vehicle with four
snow tyres which will enable the vehicle
to maintain neutral handling.
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