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5. Air flow adjustment
Reducing the air flow to minimum switches
the air conditioning system OFF.
To prevent condensation and deterioration
of the quality of the air in the passenger
compartment, ensure that an adequate flow of
air is maintained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will only
operate when the engine is running.
The air blower control (air flow
adjustment) must be active in order
to obtain air conditioning.
7. Recirculation of interior air
F Press control 7 once to activate recycling of the
interior air.
This function permits recirculation
of the air and isolation of the
passenger compartment from
exterior fumes and odours.
F
P
ress button 7 again
to activate automatic
recirculation with pollution
detection. F
P
ress control 7 a third time
to return to the standard
automatic mode (without
pollution detection).
Using a pollution sensor, the system
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once it detects a certain level of
pollutants in the interior air.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, the recirculation of interior air is
automatically deactivated.
F
P
ress the control:
-
t
o increase the air flow,
-
t
o reduce the air flow.
The air flow level is indicated by the
progressive illumination of the fan
blade indicator lamps.
Avoid prolonged use of air
recirculation
- Risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
You can store the settings of the air
conditioning system.
For more information on the Front
seats (and in particular storing driving
positions), refer to the corresponding
section.
F
P
ress control 6 . The indicator lamp comes
on.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
must be used with the windows closed. Recirculation of the interior air is automatically
activated when engaging reverse or if the
screenwash is used.
The system is inactive when the ambient
temperature is below +5 °C to avoid the risk of
formation of mist on the windscreen and side
windows. This system is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
The system is inactive when the exterior
temperature is below +5 °C to avoid the risk of
formation of mist on the windscreen and side
windows.
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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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Front armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
Adjustment
To optimise your driving position:
F l ift the control A ,
F
p
ush the armrest for wards.
The armrest returns to its initial position when
you push it rear wards.
USB port
The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as a digital player of the
iPod
® type or a USB memory stick.
The USB player reads your audio files, which
are sent to the audio system so that they can
be heard via the vehicle's speakers.
Compartment
The front armrest includes a cup holder and a
USB port and/or auxiliary JACK socket*.
F
L
ift the armrest for access to the cup
holder, USB port and/or auxiliary JACK
socket.
* Depending on equipment. When connected to the USB port,
the portable device is recharged
automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the
portable device exceeds the rating of
the vehicle's port.
Auxiliary Jack socket
The auxiliary Jack socket allows the connection
of a portable device, such as a digital player,
so that your audio files can be heard via the
vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from your
portable device.
For more information on " Audio and
telematics ", refer to the corresponding
section.
The USB also allows a telephone to be
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet
of certain applications on the telephone. The management of these files is with the
steering mounted controls or from the audio
system.
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Row 1
To use it in row 1:
F f old down the backrests of the rear seats,
F
o
pen the covers 3 of the corresponding
upper fixings,
F
u
nroll the high load retaining net and
position one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail
located inside the cover 3 ,
F
p
ull the high load retaining net's metal bar
to position the other hook in the second
fixing cover.
Row 2
To use it in row 2:
F o pen the covers 4 of the corresponding
upper fixings,
F
f
rom the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net, pushing it to detach it
from the retaining hooks,
F
p
osition one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding fixing cover.
Check that the hook is secured in the rail,
located inside the cover 4 ,
F
p
osition the other hook in the second fixing
cover and pull the metal bar towards you.
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Do not flick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage to the
turbocharger(s).
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having allowed it
to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the
time required for the turbocharger to return to a
normal speed.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle. For more information on Energy
economy mode
, refer to the
corresponding section.
F
C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be
switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. Indeed, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.Example:
-
Y
ou are in third gear.
-
Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
Gear shift indicator*
Operation
With an automatic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.
* Depending on engine. The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear
recommended.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and
the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse gear,
- c hanging down.
-
T
he system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear.
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Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on, accompanied by the display of a
message.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is
confirmed by the switch warning lamp
going off and the display of a message.
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment, it may be useful to
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is on.
Deactivation / Manual reactivation
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then
restarts.
The Stop & Start system is
automatically reactivated every time the
ignition is switched on.
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Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.In the event of a fault in STOP
mode, the vehicle may stall. All of
the instrument panel warning lamps
come
on.
Depending on version, an alert
message may also be displayed
asking you to put the gear selector into
position
N and to put your foot on the
brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition, then restart the engine using
the key.
The Stop & Start requires the use of a
12 V battery of special technology and
characteristics.
All work on this type of battery must
only be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the
12
V batter y, refer to the corresponding
section.
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