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Interior mood lighting
At night, the audio system and digital air
conditioning illumination, together with the
illumination of the central dashboard storage
box, comes on automatically when the
sidelamps are on.The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually by adjusting the
instrument panel lighting dimmer button to one
of the lowest settings.
On certain versions, three LEDs, located in the
rail linking the rear view mirror to the roof come
on as well.
Switching on
Switching off
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when
the light is poor.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to
the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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hen the engine is running, no limit.
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General safety recommendations
Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. They carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.We draw your attention to the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by CITROËN may cause
excessive current consumption and faults and failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a CITROËN dealer for information on the range of recommended
accessories.
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s a safety measure, access to the diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's electronic
systems, is reserved strictly for CITROËN dealers or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic systems
that could cause breakdowns or serious accidents). The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not followed.
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ny modification or adaptation not intended or authorised by Automobiles CITROËN
or carried out without meeting the technical requirements defined by the manufacturer
would lead to the suspension of the legal and contractual warranties.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Installation of accessory radio communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication transmitter, you must contact a CITROËN dealer
for the specification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, certain safety equipment may be
compulsory: high visibility safety vests, warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle...
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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.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.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Use the horn moderately and only in
the circumstances allowed by the traffic
regulations in the country in which you
are driving.
F

P

ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off. F

P
ress the central part of the multifunction
steering wheel.
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Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green indicator
lamp and a voice message
confirm that the call has
been made to the "Localised
Emergency Call"* centre.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the call.
The green indicator lamp goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
Localised Emergency Call immediately locates
your vehicle, makes contact with you in your
language**

and - if necessary - organises
sending of the appropriate emergency
services**. In countries where the service is not
operational, or if the locating service has been
expressly declined, the call is directed straight
to the emergency services (112) without
location. *

D
epending on the terms and conditions for
the service, available from dealers, and
technological and technical limits. If you benefit from the DS Connect
BOX offer with the SOS and assistance
pack included, you have available
additional services in your personal
space, via the website in your country.
Emergency or assistance call
** Depending 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 on the
website in your country. If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.
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