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Steering wheel adjustment
F First, adjust the driver's seat to the most suitable position.
F
W
hen stationary , lower the lever A to
release the steering wheel adjustment.
F
A
djust for height and reach.
F
R
aise the lever to lock the steering wheel
adjustment.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and reach to adapt the driving position to the size of
the driver.
Adjustment
As a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
After locking, if you press firmly on the
steering wheel, a slight click may be
heard.
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Electrochrome (automatic day/
night) model
In order to guarantee optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged. Using a sensor which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between day and night usage.
It has an anti-dazzle system which darkens the
mirror glass: this reduces any driver discomfort
caused by the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...In vehicles fitted with electrochrome door
mirrors, the system has an on/off button and an
associated warning lamp.
On
F With the ignition on, press on button 1
.
The warning lamp 2 comes on and the mirror
glass is in automatic mode.
Off
F Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes off and the mirror
glass remains in its lightest definition.
Rear view mirror
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
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.
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...
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Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof rear
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the ignition on:
F P ress the corresponding switch 1 .
The reading lamp concerned comes on for
ten
m
inutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. M ap reading lamp s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp
1. Rear courtesy lamp
2. M
ap reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen a door is opened,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
w
hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
In lighting on mode, different lighting
times are available:
-
w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
- i n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Interior mood lightingYour vehicle is equipped with interior mood lighting for the centre console and the door handles.
Central consoleLighting for door opening
controls
Operation
These lamps are activated with the automatic
illumination of headlamps, when the ambient
light is poor. They are deactivated when the
instrument panel is off.
The intensity of the lighting varies along with
that of the instrument panel.
F
P
ress buttons A to increase or reduce the
intensity of the lighting. This is located on the front and rear interior
door opening controls.
The rear door opening controls lighting is
deactivated if the child lock is on.
The lamps are located on the roof console,
near the front interior lamp. They illuminate the
central console.
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Pavement lighting
With the door open, this illuminates the ground
next to the vehicle.
Floor lighting
In the front of the vehicle, when a door
is opened, this illuminates the interior of
the vehicle.
The welcome lighting is made up of:
-
T
he interior (roof) lamps.
-
T
he floor lighting.
-
T
he pavement lighting when a door is open.
Welcome lighting
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Boot fittings (Tourer)
1. Hook
F or shopping bags.
2.
T
o r c h
T
o recharge, return it to its housing.
3.
Sto
rage net 1. Lu
ggage
cover (
see details on following page)
2.
Lu
ggage securing rings
U
se the 4 securing rings provided on the
boot floor to secure your loads. 1. B
oot lamp
2. 1 2 V accessor y socket (100 W maximum)
C
igarette lighter type 12 volt socket. It is
located on the rear right-hand trim.
3.
L
oading height control
Y
ou can change the height of the vehicle to
make loading or unloading the boot easier.
4.
Hoo
k
F
or shopping bags.
5.
Sto
rage net or Closed storage well
F
or vehicles so equipped, this is the
location for the Hi-Fi amplifier.
As a safety measure in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects as far for wards as
possible.
3.
Hoo
ks
T
hese allow a high load net to be fitted
(see details on following page).
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Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Driving recommendations
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position
N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Stop & Start
Operation
- with a manual gearbox, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) with BlueHDi Diesel
versions, when you put the gear selector
into neutral and release the clutch pedal,
-
w
ith an automatic gearbox, vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or place the gear selector in position N .
Going into engine STOP
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, a time counter calculates
the sum of the periods in STOP
mode during a journey. It resets
itself to zero every time the
ignition is switched on with the
key.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams...).
The engine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key.
For your comfort, when parking, STOP
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering...
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