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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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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.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
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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.
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nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
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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).
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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.
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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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Dual-zone manual air conditioning with temperature regulation
The air conditioning system only works with the
engine running.
The temperature at the nozzles and vents
is regulated by the system according to the
temperature in the passenger compartment
and the temperature setting.
Press the button for the Air conditioning
menu to display the system controls page.Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to reduce (blue) or increase
(red) the value.
Air flow adjustment
Press one of these buttons to
increase or decrease the speed of
the air booster fan.
The driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature independently.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
It is recommended that a difference between
left and right of more than 3 should be avoided. The air flow symbol (a fan) fills progressively
according to the quantity of air wanted.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
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Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
This air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in
the passenger compartment are automatic.Temperature adjustment
1. Driver/passenger side temperature adjustment.
2.
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ir distribution adjustment.
3.
A

ir flow adjustment.
4.
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ir intake / air recirculation.
5.
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ir conditioning On / Off.
6.
A

utomatic mode.
7.
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ono function.
8.
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ccess to the secondary page. The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature independently.
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P
ress one of these buttons
to increase or decrease the
value.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature. It is recommended that you avoid a left /right
setting difference of more than 3.
Press the button for the Air conditioning

menu to display the controls for the air
conditioning system.
Air flow adjustment
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality). F

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ress one of these buttons to
increase or decrease the speed
of the booster fan.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively in relation to the quantity of air
requested.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" - - - " is displayed.
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Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
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ear courtesy lamp
4.
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ear map reading lamps
Front - rear courtesy lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Front - rear map reading
lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode,
the lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the electronic key is removed from
the reader,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
used, in order to locate your vehicle.
Illumination of the door mirror spot lamps is
only possible if the courtesy lamp is in this
position.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed. Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
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+. Control paddle for changing up, to the right of the steering wheel.
F

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ull the " +" paddle towards you to change up.
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C

ontrol paddle for changing down, to the
left of the steering wheel.
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ull the " -" paddle towards you to change
down.
Steering mounted control paddles
The steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse. When you move the gear selector, the symbol
corresponding to its position is displayed in the
instrument panel.
P.
Pa

rk.
R.
R
everse.
N.
N
eutral.
D.
D
rive (automatic operation).
1 to 6. Gears engaged in manual operation.
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nvalid value in manual operation.
Displays in the instrument panelMoving off
F With your foot on the brake pedal, select
position P or N .
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tart the engine.
If P is displayed in the instrument panel,
although the gear selector is in another
position, place the gear selector in
position P to be able to start the engine.
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ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
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elect automated mode (position D ),
manual mode (position M) or reverse
(position R ).
If you do not press the
brake pedal to come out of
position P , this warning lamp
If these conditions are not met, there
is an audible signal accompanied by a
message.
or symbol appears in the instrument
panel, accompanied by the message
"Place automatic gearbox in position
P",
flashing of P in the instrument panel
and an audible signal.
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Operating fault
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the vehicle
may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on.
Depending on version, an alert message may also
be displayed, asking you to place the gear selector
lever at position N and put your foot on the brake
pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition and
start the engine again using the "START/STOP"
button.
In the event of a fault with the system,
this indicator lamp flashes for a few
moments then comes on continuously,
accompanied by a message.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice
, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section. The Stop & Start system requires a
battery of advanced technology and
special characteristics.
All work on this type of battery must
only be done by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery
, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Memorising speeds
Memorising
This function allows speeds to be saved, which can then be offered to set the two systems: the speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle) or the
cruise control (for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for each of the two systems. By default, some speed settings are already memorised.F

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elect the system for which you want to
memorise new speed settings.
This function is accessible in the Driving
menu
of the touch screen.
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Sel
ect the " Driving functions " tab, then
" Speed settings ".
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ress the button corresponding to the
speed setting you want to modify.
As a safety measure, the driver must
carry out these operations when
stationary.
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nter the new value using the numerical
keypad and confirm.
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