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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 57 litres (petrol) or
55 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on temporarily. This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Passenger
airbag system flashing.
The passenger airbag system has a
fault. Do not have a passenger seated in the front
passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Reinitialising the motorised
tailgate
This operation is necessary where there is
no movement - after detection of an obstacle,
connecting or recharging the battery, ...
F
O
pen the tailgate manually, if necessary.
F
M
anually close the tailgate fully.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
In the event of an accumulation of snow
on the tailgate, clear the snow before
commanding a motorised opening of
the tailgate.
The formation of ice can block the
tailgate and prevent its opening: wait
until the ice melts with the heating of
the passenger compartment.
When washing the vehicle
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, don't forget to
lock your vehicle to avoid the risk of
unexpected opening.
Back-up release
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F
I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
F
M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked. To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
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Electric windows
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
To open or close the window, press or pull
the switch fully: the window opens or closes
completely when the switch is released.
Pressing the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
1.
L
eft-hand front.
2.
R
ight-hand front.
3.
R
ight-hand rear.
4.
L
eft-hand rear.
5.
D
eactivate the electric window switches
located at the rear seats.
Automatic operation Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the
window on closing, press the switch until the
window opens completely, then pull the switch
immediately until the window closes. Continue
to hold the switch for approximately one second
after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.
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Front seats
Manual adjustments
F Raise the control bar and slide the seat for wards or backwards.
When the seat is in the desired position, push
it for wards and backwards without raising the
control bar to check that it has latched. F
T urn the knob to adjust the seat backrest.
As a safety measure, seat adjustments should only be done when stationary.
F P ull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary, to obtain the desired position.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat backrest and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching passengers if present in the rear seats or jamming the seat if large objects are placed on the floor behind
the seat.
Forwards-backwards Driver's seat backrest angleDriver's seat height
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F Pull the control upwards or turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
When the backrest is at the desired angle,
release the control.
Table position for the
passenger's seat backrest
This position, associated with the position of
the rear seats, allows you to carry long objects
inside the vehicle.
When the backrest is at the desired angle,
release the control lever. To ensure that the
backrest does not suddenly fold for wards
and hurt you, restrain it with your back or
your hand while operating the control.
Check that there is no object that could
inter fere with the movement of the seat,
both above and below.
F
P
lace the head restraint in the low position,
raise the armrest and fold the fixed table
onto the back of the seat.
F
P
ull the control fully up and tip the backrest
forwards.
To return to the normal position, guide the
backrest backwards until it locks.
Passenger's seat backrest angle
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Front seats
Electric adjustments
F Push the control for wards or rear wards to slide the seat. F
T ilt the control for wards or rear wards to
adjust the angle of the seat backrest. F
O perate the rear part of the control
upwards or downwards to obtain the
desired height.
F
O
perate the front part of the control
upwards or downwards to obtain the
desired angle.
To avoid discharging the battery, carry out
these adjustments with the engine running.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching passengers if present in the rear seats or jamming the seat if large objects are placed on the floor behind
the seat.
Forwards-backwards (driver's seat) Seat backrest angleSeat cushion height and angle
Ease of use and comfort
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System which registers the electrical settings
of the driver's seat.
Two positions can be stored and recalled, using
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.
Storing driving positions
Storing a position using
buttons M / 1 / 2
F Switch on the ignition.
F
A djust your seat.
F
P
ress button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position has
been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
F With the ignition on or the engine running, press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal confirms that adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M , 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
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Additional adjustments
Head restraint height and angle
(depending on version)
The head restraint is fitted with a frame with
notches which prevents it from lowering; this is
a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.
F
T
o raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
F
To lower the head restraint, press the lug A and the
push the head restraint down at the same time.
F To adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part for wards or backwards.
Removing a head restraint
F To remove the head restraint, press the lug A
a nd pull the head restraint upwards.
F To put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
backrest and press the lug A at the same time.
Depending on version, you can fold the sides to
obtain a more comfortable position. F
P
ress the control to obtain the desired
lumbar support.
Electric lumbar adjustment
Relax head restraints
Ease of use and comfort