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Recommendations related to the "Hands-free tailgate
access" function
If several passes of your foot below the rear
bumper fail to open the tailgate, wait a few
seconds before starting again.
The function is automatically deactivated in the
event of heavy rain or accumulation of snow.
If the function fails to operate, check that
the electronic key is not exposed to strong
electromagnetic inter ference (a smartphone, ...).
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
The function may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a towbar. In some circumstances, the tailgate may only
open or close, particularly if:
-
y
our vehicle is fitted with a towbar,
-
y
ou hitch or unhitch a trailer,
-
y
ou fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
-
y
ou load or unload bicycles from a bicycle
c a r r i e r,
-
y
ou place or lift something behind the
vehicle,
-
a
n animal approaches the rear bumper,
-
y
ou are washing your vehicle,
-
a s
ervice is being carried out on your
vehicle,
-
y
ou are accessing the spare wheel
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone
or deactivate "Hands-free tailgate access".
Ensure that no object or person might prevent
the correct opening or closing of the tailgate.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the tailgate.
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F Pull the strap B and guide the seat to the r e a r.
The backrest reclines and the seat base pivots
s li g ht l y.
"Comfort" position
Returning the seat to the initial
position
F Pull the strap B and guide the seat for ward.
Super vise any movements of seats
when made by children. To remove it:
- m
ove the head restraint to the high position,
-
p
ress lug A pulling the head restraint
upwards at the same time.
The rear head restraints can be removed and
have two positions:
-
h
igh, position for use,
-
l
ow, stowed position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower it, press lug A then the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
To refit it:
-
e
ngage the head restraint rods in the
apertures, keeping them in line with the
seat backrest. Depending on version, the sides can be folded
to obtain a more comfortable position.
Relax head restraints
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Repositioning a seat
Before operating the rear seats, check
that the outer rear seat belts are not
loose, to avoid damaging them. The
centre belt must be stowed. Fix the
tongues of the three belts to their
anchorage points.
Continuity panels
These continuity panels are not
designed to support a weight greater
than 30 kg.Releasing / locking the continuity panels
F
B
efore unfolding the continuity panels,
check that the seats in the 2
nd row are fully
back.
F
S
lide the continuity panel latch upwards to
release.
F
S
traighten the continuity panel, then slide
the latch downwards to lock it.
F
I
f necessary, straighten the continuity
panels for the seats in the 2
nd row and lock
them in place.
F
R
aise the backrest and push it rear wards
until it locks in position Each seat has a continuity panel at the bottom
of the backrest, that once unfolded:
-
p rovides a continuous load sur face in the
boot, whatever the position of the seats,
-
a
voids objects sliding under the seats in
the 2
nd row.
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Access to the third-row
seats
Access to the third-row seats is via the outer
second-row seats.
F
P
ull the lever E . The seat is released and
the seat cushion comes up against the
backrest.
F
H
old the lever E in the raised position,
pushing for wards. The whole seat slides
towards the front seat.
Space becomes free behind the seat, the
third-row passengers can get to their seats.
Leaving the vehicle from
the third-row seats Repositioning a seat, from
the outside, with the door
open
In the event of a failure of this system
(lever E
), the passengers in the third
row can also leave the vehicle after first
folding the backrests of the second-row
seats using the strap D .
Do not allow children to operate the
seats without supervision.
F
L
ift the lever E
. The seat is released and
the seat cushion comes up against the
backrest.
F
P
ush the seat backrest, still holding the
lever E in the raised position. If there are passengers seated in the third row:
F
m
anually return the assembly as far
as possible rear wards; the seat does
not return to the fully back position, so
as to retain legroom for the third-row
passengers,
F
f
old the seat cushion until it locks.
Ensure that there is no object on or under the
seat that you want to move.
Before operating the seats, ensure that
the tables on the backs of the first-row
seats are folded away.
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F Return the second-row continuity panels to their initial position and lock them.
F
L
ower the head restraints.
F
C
orrectly position the concertina board
vertically behind the seat.
F
C
heck that the seat belts for the 3
rd row
seats are correctly fixed to the loops and
are not folded.
F
P
ull the strap G , located at the bottom of
the seat backrest. The seat unlocks. Before moving the third-row seats,
return the rigid floor plates of the
second-row seats to the upright position
and lock them in place.
Do not try to fold a third-row seat that
has not first had the backrest fully
locked in place.
Do not leave objects either on or
underneath the seat bases of the third-
row seats when you are folding them.
Do not leave your hand on the control
G
as you fold the seats, as you risk
trapping your fingers.
Do not allow children to operate the
seats without supervision.
F
N
ext push the backrest gently for wards.
The backrest pivots, folding onto the seat
base. The seat base then folds into the
stowage area provided for that purpose.
F
R
eposition the concertina boards over the
folded seats.
Folding the seats
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F
E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F
I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Front demist -
defrost
F Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
F
T
o switch it off press this button again or
adjust the setting for air flow or distribution.
The indicator lamp goes off.
Rear screen demist -
defrost
Switching on
Switching off
F Press this button to demist / defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.
F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again.
The indicator lamp associated with the button
goes off.
The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
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Removable console
The removable console is a portable storage space secured to the lower centre console.
It has a sliding lid, an open storage space and two cup holders.
F
R
aise the locking control located at the
front of the console.
F
W
ith one hand, lift the front part of the
console.
F
W
ith the other hand, grasp the rear part to
release the removable console. F
C
arry out these operations in reverse
order. Ensure that the console has locked
into place.
When not fixed to its carrier, the
removable console should be stowed
in the boot. It could become a projectile
in the event of a sudden stop or violent
impact.
Releasing the removable
console Refitting the removable
console
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