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F Lower the rear armrest for a more comfortable position.
It may be fitted with cup holders and also gives
access to the ski flap. Device for storing and transporting long
objects.
Opening
F Lower the armrest.
F
L ower the flap opening control.
F

L
ower the flap.
F

L
oad the objects from inside the boot.
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F
p
ull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
F
t
hen, press the lug A .
Rear head restraints Rear armrestSki flap
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the 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

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e 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).
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T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
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I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Humid air cooled quickly by the
vehicle's air conditioning system may
produce condensation at the vent
outlets.
This phenomenon disappears after a
few seconds.
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. The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
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Manual heating / air conditioning
The system operates with the engine running.
1. Temperature setting
F Turn the temperature control dial to the right to raise the
temperature, and to the left to
lower it.
To avoid misting and deterioration of the air
quality in the passenger compartment, ensure
that an adequate air flow is maintained.
3. Air distribution setting
F Place the dial in the desired position, to direct air towards:
t

he centre and side vents,
The air distribution can be modulated by
placing the dial in intermediate positions.
2. Air flow setting
F Turn the dial to the right to increase and to the left to
reduce the air flow.
t
he centre, side and footwell
vents,
t
he footwells,
t

he windscreen, side windows
and footwells,
t

he windscreen and side
windows.
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Manual settings
1. Temperature setting
2. Air flow setting
the central and side vents and the footwells,
F

T

urn the temperature control
dial to the right to increase the
temperature and to the left to
decrease it.
F
T
urn the dial to the right to
increase the air flow or to the
left to decrease it.
To avoid condensation and deterioration
of the quality of the air in the passenger
compartment, ensure that a sufficient flow of
air is maintained.
3. Air distribution setting
F Place the dial in the position required to direct the air
towards:
t

he central and side vents,
t

he footwells,
t

he windscreen, the side
windows and the footwells,
t

he windscreen and the side
windows.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing
the adjustment dial in the intermediate
positions.
It is possible to set one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
Switching to manual mode may result in
discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and does not offer optimum
comfort.
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf (
see details on a following page)
2.
S

towing rings
3.
R

etaining strap
4.
S

ide storage
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Rear parcel shelfStowing rings
There are four stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage:
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wo rings are located on the boot floor,
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t
wo rings are located on the rear side
pillars.
To remove the shelf:
F
u
nhook the two cords,
F

r

aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing the shelf:
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e

ither upright behind the front seats,
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o

r flat at the base of the boot.
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Manual gear changing
In the automated mode, you can take over
control temporarily at any time using the
steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits manual
selection of the gears in situations which
require a faster change down than that offered
in automated mode (arrival at a roundabout,
exit from a car park with a steep gradient,
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the gear requested if
the engine speed permits it. The gear engaged
appears.
To return to the automated mode, do one of the
following:
-
p
ress the back of the "+/OFF" steering
mounted control 3 for approximately
2
seconds,
-

m
ove the gear lever quickly towards
position +/- and then return it to position D ,
-

s
top the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle Operating fault
With the ignition on, if the message "Slow
down" or "Service required" appears in
the instrument panel screen, this indicates a
gearbox malfunction.
When a message is displayed, carry out the
following operations:
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s
low down and stop your vehicle in a safe
place,
-

p
lace the lever in position P and let the
engine run,
-

o
pen the bonnet to allow the engine to
cool.
If the message disappears for a long period,
you can set off again.
If the message remains displayed or appears
frequently, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Before switching off the engine, you must place
the gear lever in position P
.
You must apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
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As the engine torque is applied to all
four wheels, the condition of the tyres
has a considerable impact on the
per formance of the vehicle.
Ensure that all four tyres are in good
condition.
Avoid driving the vehicle in sandy or
muddy areas or in other areas in which
the wheels could spin.
Spinning the wheels places the
transmission components under
pressure and could cause a serious
malfunction.
Do not drive the vehicle through deep
water.
Avoid driving over excessively uneven
terrain (risk of scraping under the body
or of grounding on crossing a bridge).
Operating faults
If the selected transmission mode display
flashes, the vehicle switches automatically to
front "2WD" transmission mode.
It is then no longer possible to select the
transmission mode using the control A .
If the message "SLOW DOWN" is displayed on
the instrument panel, let the transmission cool
down then wait for the display to clear before
setting off again.
If "4WD" and "LOCK" are displayed alternately
and if "SERVICE REQUIRED" is displayed in
the instrument panel, the system has failed and
the safety system has been activated.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay. Have your vehicle towed on a
flatbed.
The vehicle must not be towed with the
front or rear wheels on the ground even
if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive)
mode.If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.
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Driving