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When the USB port is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power
consumption of the portable device
exceeds the current supplied by the
vehicle.
12 V socket
The auxiliary socket is located in the central
storage box.
It permits the connection of a portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod
® type,
to listen to your music files using the vehicle's
speakers.
The management of the files is done using your
portable device. The USB port is located in the central storage
compartment.
It allows the connection of a portable device or
a USB memory stick.
It plays the audio files transmitted to your audio
system and heard via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted or touch screen controls.
Auxiliary socket
USB port
For more information on the use of this
equipment, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
supplement.
F
T
o connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and
connect a suitable adaptor.
Do not exceed the maximum power
rating of the socket (other wise there is a
risk of damaging your portable device).
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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Storage below
the steering wheel
This storage compartment below the steering
wheel is intended for stowing your vehicle's
handbook pack.
Rear fittings
Aircraft-style rear tables
These tables, fitted to the backs of the front
seats, incorporate a cup-holder recess A and a
retaining strap B .
F
P
ull the table downwards to open.
F
T
o stow the table, raise it until the latch
locks.
For safety reasons, these tables collapse
downwards if excessive pressure is exerted on
them. Reading lamps C may be fitted in the front seat
backrests, behind the tables. They illuminate
the sur face of the tables without disturbing the
other passengers.
They can be used only while the table is down.
F
P
ress the "
On/Of
f " button to turn the lamp
on or off.
Individual reading lamps
Rear table stowed
Rear table opened
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Starting-switching off the engine with the electronic key
F Place the gear selector lever at P or N for vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral with a manual gearbox.
F
I
nsert the electronic key in the reader.
F
P
ress the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting the engine
For Diesel vehicles , in
temperatures below zero the
engine will not start until the
preheater warning lamp has
gone off.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "START/STOP" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed. F
B
riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button.
T
he steering column unlocks and
the engine starts more or less
immediately (see the advice for
Diesel versions). If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and
do not press the START/STOP button
again before the engine starts.
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Electronic key left in the
reader
If the electronic key is left in the reader,
on opening the driver's door a message
appears to warn you.In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without any conditions. To do this,
press the "START/STOP" button for
about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks
as soon as the vehicle stops.
Emergency stop
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral with a manual gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop. F
B
riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button
T
he engine stops and the
steering column locks.
F
R
emove the electronic key from the reader.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Starting-switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting
F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral.
F
P
ress the clutch pedal fully.
or
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector on P or N .
F
P
ress the brake pedal fully.
Diesel vehicles
In temperatures below zero,
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp has
gone off.
Starting the engine
The presence of the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key in the recognition zone
is essential.
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the back-up reader. If the electronic key is not detected,
a message is displayed. Move the
electronic key into the recognition zone
so that the engine can be started.
In the event of a problem, refer to the
section "Key not detected / Back-up
starting".F
B riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in the
instrument panel screen.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the " START/STOP " button
to assist unlocking of the steering; a
message warns you when this is needed. As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel versions.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP ", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the " START/STOP" button
again before the engine starts.
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Key not detected
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and, after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, the engine does not start:
F
P
lace the gear selector at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F
I
nsert the electronic key in the back-up
reader.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
F
I
mmobilise the vehicle.
F
P
lace the gear selector at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral with a manual gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Do not leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside. F
P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
manual gearbox.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Back-up starting
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When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without conditions.
Press the "START/STOP" button for
about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
F
T
o confirm the instruction to
switch off the engine, press the
"START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds.Back-up switch off
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Automatic gearbox
This gearbox offers two driving modes.
- a utomated mode for automatic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
without any action on the part of the driver,
-
m
anual mode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the steering mounted
paddles.
P.
Pa
rk.
-
I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
applied or released.
-
S
tarting the engine.
R.
R
everse.
-
R
eversing, vehicle stationary and engine at
idle.
N.
N
eutral.
-
I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
applied.
-
S
tarting the engine.
D.
A
utomatic operation.
M.
M
anual operation with sequential changing
of the six gears.Gear selector lever
To select position P , move the gear
selector to the highest position
(towards
R )
, then push it for wards and
then to the left.
Only engage it when the vehicle is at a
complete stop. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Ensure that the gear
selector is correctly positioned.
To move the gear selector, switch on
the ignition or start the engine.
If the battery is not sufficiently charged,
it is not possible to move the gear
selector. To come out of position P , move the
gear selector to the right to the desired
position, while keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
It is possible to change from one mode
to the other at any time.
With the automated mode, you can
temporarily take control of the gear
changes at any time.
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