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You can modify the appearance of the
instrument panel, by choosing:
-
a c
olour scheme,
-
a d
isplay mode.
Choosing the language
This depends on the setting in the touch
screen.
Certain languages are not available for this
instrument panel; English is selected by default. Each mode corresponds to the type of
information displayed in the configurable area.
F
T
urn the thumbwheel on the left of the
steering wheel to display and run through
the different modes in the right-hand part
of the instrument panel,
F
O
nce the display mode required has been
selected, press the thumbwheel to confirm.
Personalisation of the 12 inch colour instrument panel
Choice of display mode
or
Display zones
Whatever the display mode or colour scheme
chosen, the instrument panel contains:
-
a f
ixed display zone A with:
●
t
he speedometer,
●
t
he warning lamps,
●
t
he fuel gauge,
●
t
he various repeated information and
alert messages.
-
a c
onfigurable display zone B .
Most of the warning lamps do not have a fixed
position.
The warning and indicator lamps are displayed
from left to right in order of importance.
For certain functions that have indicator lamps
for both on and off, there is just one dedicated
location.
Choosing the colour scheme
To modify it, with the vehicle stationary:
F
P
ress the end of the lighting control stalk
to display and run through the different
modes in the right-hand part of the
instrument panel,
F
O
nce the display mode required has been
selected, it is applied automatically after
a few moments without any action on the
control.
F
P
ress this button in the
" Configuration " menu of the
touch screen.
The system restarts to take account of the
modifications to the touch screen and the
instrument panel.
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Automatic
headlamp
dippingfixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, pulled towards you,
and the function is activated ( Driving
m e n u).
The system is in dipped beam mode
as there is sufficient ambient light
and/or the traffic conditions do not
allow illumination of main beams. The camera, located at the top of the windscreen,
authorises or prohibits the switch between dipped
beams and main beams, depending on the ambient
lighting and driving conditions.
Pull the lighting stalk again to deactivate.
For more information on Automatic headlamp
dipping
, refer to the corresponding section.
fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"AUTO" position, pulled towards you,
and the function is activated ( Driving
m e n u).
The system is in main beam mode
as the ambient lighting and traffic
conditions allow it.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Rear foglamps fixed. The rear foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Front foglamps
fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
once to switch off the front foglamps.
For more information on the Lighting control stalk , refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Automatic
wiping fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper control
stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk in
another position.
Passenger 's
airbag system fixed.
The control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is at
the "
ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front
passenger seat. Turn the control switch to the "OFF
" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless there
is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable,
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Lighting dimmer control
Allows the manual adjustment of the brightness of the instrument panel and touch screen to suit the
ambient light level.
Operates only when the vehicle lighting is on, with the exception of the daytime running lamps.
With the exterior lighting on, press button A
to increase the brightness of the instruments
and controls and the interior mood lighting or
button B to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button. F
I
n the Configuration menu, select
" Brightness ".
F
A
djust the brightness using the arrows or
by moving the cursor.
Tw o b u t t o n s Touch screen
1
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When driving at night, this function allows
certain displays in the instrument panel to be
switched off to avoid visual fatigue for the driver.
The essential information, such as the speed of
the vehicle, the warning lamps and the cruise
control or speed limiter indications remain
displayed in the instrument panel.
F
W
ith the vehicle lighting on, press this
button to activate the black panel.
F
P
ress this button again to deactivate it.
Black screen (touch screen)
Black panel (comfortable
night driving display)
F In the Configuration menu, select "Dark".
The screen goes off.
F
P
ress the screen again (anywhere on its
sur face) to switch it on again.
Using the steering mounted
control
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Electronic key - remote control
System which permits remote locking or unlocking
of the vehicle as well as opening the boot and,
depending on version, operation of the alarm.
It also allows the location and starting of the
vehicle as well as providing protection against
theft.Unlocking the vehicle
F Press this button.
Unlocking the vehicle and
opening the boot
The direction indicators flash for a few
seconds. The door mirror spot lamps
come on. Depending on version, the
door mirrors unfold, the welcome
lighting comes on and the alarm is
deactivated.F
M
ake a long press on this
button to unlock the vehicle
and, depending on version,
release the tailgate or open the
motorised tailgate.
F
T
o unlock the other doors and the boot,
press this button again.
The setting of selective unlocking is done in the
Driving menu.
Select " Unlock driver's door ".
Complete unlocking is activated by default.
Complete unlocking
F To unlock only the driver's door, press this button once.
Selective unlockingSettings for the motorised tailgate can be
adjusted in the Driving menu.
Motorised operation is activated by default.
A.
U
nlocking the vehicle.
B.
C
entral locking the vehicle.
C.
U
nlocking the vehicle and, depending on
version, release of the tailgate or opening
of the motorised tailgate.
The electronic key includes an integral back-up
emergency key.
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Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
locking button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking
F With the vehicle unlocked, press this button.
F
W
ithin five seconds, press this button
again to deadlock the vehicle.
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
Locating your vehicle
F Press this button.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and
the direction indicators will flash for about
10
seconds.
F
P
ress this button.
H
olding the button allows the
windows to be raised to the
desired position.
Normal locking
If one of the doors or the boot is not
properly closed, locking does not take
place.
Nevertheless, the alarm (if fitted) will be
fully activated after around 45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked by mistake
and no action is taken on the doors or
boot, the vehicle will lock itself again
automatically after about thirty seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm is
reactivated automatically.
The direction indicators come on for a
few seconds.
Depending on your version, the door
mirrors fold and the alarm is activated.
Locking the vehicle
Ensure that nothing could prevent the
correct closing of the windows.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
The automatic folding and unfolding
of the door mirrors can be deactivated
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person.For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person.The electronic key can also be used as
a remote control.
For more information on the Electronic
key - remote control
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Keyless Entry and Starting
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , pass your hand
behind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
tailgate opening control (located centrally).
Selective unlocking
F To unlock only the driver's door, with the electronic key on your person, pass your
hand behind the driver's door handle.
F
T
o unlock the complete vehicle, pass your
hand behind the front passenger door
handle with the electronic key close to
the passenger door, or press the tailgate
opening control with the electronic key
close to the rear of the vehicle.
Activation or deactivation of selective unlocking
is done in the Driving menu.
Select " Unlock driver's door ".
By default, complete unlocking is activated.
The direction indicators flash for a
few
seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors
unfold, the alarm is deactivated and the
welcome lighting comes on.
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