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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
Windscreen wipers
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
or
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice
or frost present on the windscreen,
around the wiper arms and blades and
the windscreen seal, before operating
the wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or
cold conditions, ensure that the wiper
blades are not stuck to the windscreen
before operating the wipers. The front wiper system includes a
safety device which can temporarily
inhibit operation if it detects obstacles
such as ice or snow.
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Emergency or assistance call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green LED and
a voice message confirm that
the call has been made to the
"Localised Emergency Call" call
c e nt re*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The green LED goes off.
The green LED remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, starts communication with
you in your language**, and where necessary
sends the appropriate public emergency
services**. In countries where the service is
not available, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location. *
S
ubject to the general conditions for the
service available from dealers and subject to
technological and technical limitations. If you benefit from the C
ITROËN
C
onnect Box offer with the SOS and
assistance pack included, there are
additional services available to you in
your MyCITROËN personal space, via
the Internet website for your country.
Localised Emergency Call
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.
**
D
epending on the geographical cover of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the
vehicle.
T
he list of countries covered and Telematic
services is available from dealers or at
www.citroen.co.uk.
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem of grip or trajectory.
Deactivation of the ASR
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR, so that the wheels can turn freely and
regain grip.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
F
I
n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab, then " Traction control".
Deactivation is confirmed by a message.
The ASR system will no longer act on the
operation of the engine or on the brakes in the
event of an involuntary change of trajectory.Operating fault Reactivation of the ASR
The system is reactivated automatically every
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually:
F
I
n the Driving menu, select the " Driving
functions " tab, then " Traction control".
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicates a fault with
these systems.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems offer even greater
safety during normal driving, but they
should not encourage the driver to take
extra risks or drive at excessive speed.
When traction deteriorates (rain, snow,
ice), the risks of loss of grip increase.
Therefore, for your safety, it is essential
that these systems are left active in all
conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The operation of these systems
is assured provided that the
manufacturer's recommendations
concerning the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the CITROËN
network
fitting and repair procedures are
complied with.
To ensure the effectiveness of these
systems in winter conditions, it is
essential that the vehicle is fitted with
four snow tyres which will enable the
vehicle to retain neutral handling.
After an impact, have the systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Airbags
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of violent collisions. The airbags
supplement the action of the force-limiting
seat belts (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
-
i
n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger); immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
-
i
n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again. Deployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation related to the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time.
A.
F
ront impact zone.
B.
S
ide impact zone.Impact detection zones
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Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m
inutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y , refer
to the corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth
® hands-free system of your audio
system. System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filterThe presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid
battery with special technology and
specification.
The involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential when
replacing or disconnecting the battery.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the fixed
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a warning message.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low additive level.
For more information on Checking
levels and the Diesel additive level in
particular, refer to the corresponding
section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "
12 V batter y " section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
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Dashboard fuses
The two fuseboxes are located in the lower dashboard (left-hand side).
F
R
efer to "Access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fusebox 1Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 40 AHeated rear screen.
F2 20 AElectric door mirrors.
F5 30 APanoramic sunroof blind
F6 20 A12
V socket, rear multimedia.
F7 20 A230 V socket.
F9 25 AHeated seats.
F10 20 ATrailer inter face unit.
F11 20 AAir conditioning fan.
F12 30 AElectric window motors.
Access to the fuses
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Accessories ..........................................132, 229
Accessory position ....................................... 13
2
Access to the 3rd row
..................................... 88
A
ctive Safety Brake................... 27, 32, 178, 180
AdBlue
® additive ................ 1 9, 36, 43, 282, 283
Adjusting head restraints ................................ 80
A
djusting the air distribution
.....................9
6, 99
Adjusting the air flow
.................................9
6, 99
Adjusting the date
........................................... 52
A
djusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel
...............................
.........93
Adjusting the seat
........................ 7
6, 78, 84, 86
Adjusting the seat belt height
.......................23
6
Adjusting the temperature
........................9
6, 99
Adjusting the time
........................................... 52
A
dvice on care and maintenance
.................2
81
Advice on driving
..............................
....125, 126
Airbags
...............
..................................... 33, 241
Airbags, curtain
.....................................2
43, 244
Airbags, front.........................................242, 244
Airbags, lateral
......................................2
43, 244
Air conditioning
...............................
............9, 98
Air conditioning, automatic
.......................9
5, 99
Air conditioning, manual
...........................9
5, 97
Air intake
...............
.......................................... 99
Air vents
..............................
............................94
Alarm
............................................................... 71
A
nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................23
3
Anti-pinch
...................................................... 2
28
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
............................. 23
3
Anti-theft
..............................
.........................132
Armrest, front
..........................................8
3, 107
Assistance call
...............................
...............231
Assistance, emergency braking
........... 1
81, 233
Automatic headlamps
..................................... 24B
attery
...............................
.... 270, 280, 318 -321
Battery, charging
...............................
............
320
Battery, remote control
.............................5
9, 60
Black panel ...................................................... 48
Black screen .............................. .....................
48
Blanking screen (snow shield) ......................26
6
Blind, panoramic sunroof
..............................2
28
Blind spot monitoring system
.......... 2
5, 187, 189
Blind spot monitoring system, assisted
...2
5, 189
Blind spot sensors
.................................. 2
5, 187
Blinds, side
............................................ 1
08, 114
BlueHDi
...............................
..................282, 324
Bonnet
...............
............................................2 74
Boot
........
.........................................................64
Boot (fittings)
...............................
..................11 9
Boot (opening)
...............................
..................53
Bottle holder
...............................
...................107
Brake discs
....................................................2
81
Brake lamps
...............................
...........308-311
Brakes
...............................................3
0, 35, 281
Braking, automatic emergency
.............................. 2
7, 32, 178, 180
Braking, dynamic emergency
............... 13
3, 13 8
Bulbs (changing)
........................... 3
04, 308-311Changing a bulb
............................
3
04, 308-311
Changing a fuse
............................................ 3
13
Changing a wheel
...............................
..
294-297
Changing a wiper blade ........................ 2 27, 271
Changing the remote control battery ..............
59
C hecking the engine oil level ..........................42
C
hecking the levels
................................2
77-279
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................
................ 287
Checks
...............
...................275, 276, 280, 281
Child lock
...............................
........................261
Children
...............................
. 252, 255, 256, 258
Children (safety)
...............................
.............261
Child seats
...........2
40, 245, 246, 250 -252, 260
Child seats, conventional
..............................2
51
Child seats, ISOFIX
......................25
4-256, 258
C
ITROËN
C
onnect Box
...............................2
31
C
ITROËN
L
ocalised Emergency Call...........231
Closing the boot
...............................
...............64
Closing the doors
............................... 5
4, 56, 57
Collision Risk Alert
.................... 2
7, 32, 178, 179
Configurations, seats
...................................... 91
C
onfiguration, vehicle
............................... 1
1, 13
Control, emergency boot release
...................68
C
ontrol, emergency door
................................63
C
ontrol, heated seats
......................................8
2
Control stalk, lighting
...................... 2
4, 211, 215
Control stalk, wipers
.................... 2
23, 224, 226
Courtesy lamps
.............................................12
3
Cruise control
........................ 1
51, 154, 159, 169
Cruise control, dynamic
................................16
2
Cruise control by speed limit recognition
.................................................. 15
4
Cruise control, dynamic with Stop function
............................................... 16
9
Cup holder
...............................
......................107
AB
Capacity, fuel tank .............................. ..........262
Cap, fuel filler ................................................ 2
62
Cartridge, fragrance
..................................... 10
5
Central locking
................................... 5
4, 56, 57
C
.
Alphabetical index