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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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- "Driving": display of the rev counter and information related to driving (inter-vehicle
time, etc.). -
"
Navigation": display of information related
to the navigation in progress (map and
instructions). -
"
Minimal": no information displayed.
-
"
Personal": choice of information to be
displayed in each of the 2 display zones
(centre 1/3 and right-hand 1/3) from:
●
t
rip computer,
●
m
edia,
●
n
avigation,
●
d
riving assistance,
●
r
ev counter,
●
c
oolant temperature indicator,
● n o information (empty).
-
"
Dials": permanent display of the trip
computer and rev counter.
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.Warning / indicator lamp StateCause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk has been pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicatorflashing with buzzer.The lighting stalk has been pushed
up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk has been pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Passenger's
airbag system fixed.
The control switch, located at the
right hand end of the dashboard is
set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is an
operating fault with the airbags
(Airbag warning lamp on). Turn the control switch to the "
ON" position to activate
the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position on the front passenger seat.
Collision Risk
Alert / Active
Safety Brake fixed, accompanied by
a message.
The system has been deactivated,
via the vehicle configuration menu in
the screen. For more information on the Collision Risk
Alert
/ Active Safety Brake system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Stop & Star t fixed. The Stop & Start
has been
deactivated. Reactivate the function in the Driving
menu.
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.
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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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Ensure that nothing could prevent the
correct operation of the windows.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
Locking the vehicle
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone A , press with a finger or thumb
on one of the front door handles (at the
markings) to lock the vehicle or press the
locking button on the right of the tailgate.
Maintaining pressure allows the windows to be
raised to the desired position.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle. The direction indicators come on for a
few seconds.
Depending on your version, the door
mirrors fold and the alarm is activated.
Normal locking
Deadlocking
By the doors or tailgate:
F W ith the electronic key in the recognition
zone A , press a finger or thumb on one of
the front door handles (at the markings) or
the locking control located on the right of
the tailgate to lock the vehicle.
F
W
ithin five seconds, press the door handle
or the locking control located on the right of
the tailgate again to deadlock the vehicle. Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
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As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting system with you,
even for a short period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for the
Keyless Entry and Starting system has
been left inside the vehicle, the central
locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if fitted) will be fully
activated after about 45 seconds.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or
start the engine with the electronic key
in the reader.
For more information on starting with
Keyless Entr y and Star ting, refer to
the corresponding section.
If the vehicle is unlocked by mistake
and with no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will lock again automatically
after about 30 seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will
also be reactivated automatically.
The automatic folding and unfolding
of the door mirrors can be deactivated
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Accumulations (water, dust, grime,
salt...) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of
water, high pressure jet washer,
…)
may be identified by the system as the
desire to open the vehicle.
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Lost electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration certificate, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Electronic key
The electronic key is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without
you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your electronic key out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), take the electronic key with you when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong magnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
Don't forget to turn the wheel to lock the steering column.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked
and started.
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