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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone A , press with a finger or thumb
on one of the front door handles (at the
markings) to lock the vehicle.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The lighting of the direction indicators
for a few seconds signals:
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l
ocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
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a
ctivation of the alarm for other
versions. For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person. Accumulations (water, dust, grime,
salt...) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of
water, high pressure jet washer, …)
may be identified by the system as the
desire to open the vehicle.
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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
They have two positions:
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a
high position , for when the seat is in
use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
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a
low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down. Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in
the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
To remove a head restraint :
F

r
elease the backrest using the control 1,
F

t
ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To refit a head restraint:
F
i
ntroduce the rods of the head restraint into
the guides of the corresponding seat backrest,
F

push the head restraint down as far as it will go,F press the lug A to free the head restraint and push it fully down.
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Courtesy lamp
1. Courtesy lamp
2. Map reading lamps F

W
ith the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Map reading lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamp.
Courtesy lamp
It switches off gradually:
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w hen the vehicle is locked,
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w
hen the ignition is switched on,
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3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.
Different lighting times are provided:
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w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten
m

inutes,
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n energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
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w
hen the engine is running, no limit.
Boot lamp
This has a manual blind in two sections which helps to maintain a comfortable temperature and
reduce the noise in the passenger compartment.
Panoramic sunroof
F Pull the blind rear wards until it locks in.
Closing
Opening
F Pull the blind for wards until it locks in.
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To remove the shelf:
F u nhook the two cords,
F

r
aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
Rear parcel shelf
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- e ither upright behind the front seats,
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o
r flat at the base of the boot.
The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.
Hooks
Storage box
For versions with storage box: it must
be in place before loading the boot.
F

R

emove the boot carpet for access to the
storage box.
Depending on the configuration, it is laid out for
storing:
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a t
owing eye,
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a t
emporary puncture repair kit,
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a w
arning triangle,
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... T
ake care to secure only light bags.
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Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward 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".The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Demisting - Defrosting Electric adjustment
F Move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control in all four directions to adjust.
F

R
eturn control to the central position.
For more information on demisting and
defrosting the rear screen, refer to the
corresponding section. Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
Manual folding
You can fold the mirrors manually (tight parking
space, narrow garage...).
F

T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Manual adjustment
F Operate the lever in the four directions to adjust the angle of the mirror glass.
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Rear view mirror
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
Day / night position
F

P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic "electrochrome"
model
This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
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Lighting control
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
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s
idelamps, to be seen,
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ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
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ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are provided (depending on
version) to meet the requirements of particular
driving conditions:
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ear foglamp,
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ront foglamps,
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d
aytime running lamps to be more visible
during the day,
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uide-me-home lighting to facilitate your
exit from the vehicle,
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p
arking lamps as vehicle position markers.In the event of the failure of one or more
bulbs, a message advises you to check
the lamp(s) in question.
Travelling abroad
For motoring in countries that drive
on the other side of the road, it is
necessary to adapt the adjustment of
the dipped beams so as not to dazzle
the drivers of approaching vehicles.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop.
Programming
Certain functions can be configured:
- g uide-me-home lighting,
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elcome lighting,
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d
aytime running lamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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Lighting and visibility