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Central storage compartment
F To open the central storage compartment, pull the grip and lower the cover.
It is illuminated on opening.
A button on the upper part allows the lighting to
be deactivated.
230 V / 50 Hz power socket
A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power: 120 W)
i s fitted in the central storage box.
To use the socket:
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pen the central storage box,
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heck that the warning lamp is on green,
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onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop
computer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).
This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
Depending on equipment, it may contain:
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ne 230 V socket,
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ne 12 V socket,
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ne USB port,
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ne auxiliary socket In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Connect only one device at a time to
the socket (no extension or multi-way
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required
by the vehicle's electrical system
(particular weather conditions, electrical
overload...), the current supply to the
socket will be cut off; the green warning
lamp goes off.
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To remove the shelf:
F u nhook the two cords,
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aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
Rear parcel shelf
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- e ither upright behind the front seats,
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r flat at the base of the boot. The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.
Hooks
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Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
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ear courtesy lamp
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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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Interior mood
lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
The interior mood lighting can be activated or
deactivated in the Driving menu, by selecting
the " Vehicle settings " tab, then "Comfort"
and " Mood lighting ". The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
is poor.
At night, the illumination of the dashboard,
centre console and courtesy lamp comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
on.
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched
off.
Switching on
Footwell lighting
Switching on
Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy
lamps. The lamps come on when one of the
doors is opened.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.If you are obliged to drive through water:
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heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
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eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),
- d o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position


N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
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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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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.
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nsert the electronic key in the reader.
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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
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riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button.
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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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Starting-switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting
F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral.
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ress the clutch pedal fully.
or
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ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector on P or N .
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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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