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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if
rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view
mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of
the rainfall.
Switching on Switching off
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated, by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one
minute.
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This symbol appears in the
instrument panel display and a
message is displayed. Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
This symbol disappears from the instrument
panel display and a message is displayed.
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Special position of the windscreen wipers
To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
F

A

ny action on the wiper stalk within
one

minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F

T

o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Hazard warning lamps
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 lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
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Localised Assistance Call
Operation of the systemIf you purchased your vehicle outside
the CITROËN dealer network, we
suggest that you have a dealer check
and, if desired, modify the configuration
of these services.
In a multi-lingual country, configuration
is possible in the official national
language of your choice.
For technical reasons, particularly
to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the
manufacturer reserves the right to carry
out updates to the vehicle's on-board
telematic system.
When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
If the orange indicator lamp
flashes then goes off: the system
has a fault.
The fault with the system does not
prevent the vehicle being driven. Press this button for more than
2

seconds to request assistance if
the vehicle breaks down.
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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.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously
press the "Localised Emergency Call" and
"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again,
followed by a press on "Localised Assistance
Call" to confirm.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible. If the orange indicator lamp is on fixed: the
back-up battery should be replaced.
In both cases, the emergency and assistance
calls service may not work.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
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Localised Assistance Call
Operation of the systemIf you purchased your vehicle outside
the CITROËN dealer network, we
invite you to have a dealer check the
configuration of these services and, if
desired, modified to suit your wishes. In
a multi-lingual country, configuration is
possible in the official national language
of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular
to improve the quality of "Telematic
services" services to customers, the
manufacturer reserves the right to carry
out updates to the vehicle's on-board
telematic system.
When the ignition is switched
on, the green LED comes on for
3 seconds indicating that the
system is operating correctly.
The red indicator lamp flashes
then goes off: there is a system
fault.
The red indicator lamp is on
continuously: there is a system
fault.
A fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven. Press this button for more than
2

seconds to request assistance if
the vehicle breaks down.
**

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.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously
press the "Localised Emergency Call" and
"Localised Assistance Call" buttons again,
followed by a press on "Localised Assistance
CallLocalisé" to confirm.
The red indicator lamp is on continuously:
replace the back-up battery.
The red indicator lamp flashes: replace the
back-up battery.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
In either case, the emergency and assistance
calls may not function.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible. For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. For all countries except Russia, Belarus
and Kazakhstan.
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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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Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.
Fastening
F Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt.
The side seats have a pretensioning system
and a force limiter.
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From approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h), the warning lamp(s)
flash(es) for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal.
Once these two minutes have
elapsed, the warning lamp(s)
remain(s) on until the driver or front
passenger fastens their seat belt.
Seat belt not fastened / unfastened warning lamps Front seat belt warning lamps
On switching on the ignition, warning
lamp A comes on in the instrument
panel and the corresponding warning
lamp ( 1 or 2) comes on in red in the
seat belt and front airbag warning
lamp display, if the driver's seat belt
or passengers' seat belts are not
fastened or are unfastened.
A.
F

ront and rear seat belts not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp.
Rear seat belt warning lamps
The corresponding warning lamp ( 3
to 5 ) comes on in red in the seat
belt and front airbag warning
lamp display, if one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
1.
F

ront left seat belt warning lamp.
2.
F

ront right seat belt warning lamp.
3.
R

ear right seat belt warning lamp.
4. R
ear centre seat belt warning lamp.
5. R
ear left seat belt warning lamp.
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