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Steel or glazed partitions separate the loading
area from the cab.
Recommendations on
loading
The weight of the load must comply with the Gross Train Weight (GTW).
For more information on Engine technical
data and towed loads , refer to the
corresponding section.
If you are using a carrying system (roof
bars/roof rack), comply with the
maximum loads associated with this system.
For more information on Roof bars/Roof
rack , refer to the corresponding section.
Make sure that the size, shape and
volume of the loads carried are
compatible with the highway code and safety
regulations and do not impair the driver’s field
of vision.
The load must be evenly distributed in the loading area so as not to interfere
with driving the vehicle.
Place the load close to the side wall panels,
or push it against the side wall panels
between the wheel arches.
However, it is recommended that heavy
objects are placed as close to the cab as
possible as a precaution in case of sharp
braking.
Firmly secure all parts of the load using
the stowing rings on the floor of the
loading area.
For more information on the Interior fittings
and in particular on the stowing rings, refer to
the corresponding section.
To avoid the risk of injury or accident, the load must be made stable so that it
cannot slide, tip over, fall or be projected. To
do this, use only retaining straps that conform
to current standards (DIN, for example).
For more information on putting straps in
place, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.
To prevent the load from sliding, there must
not be any empty spaces between the load
items and the vehicle wall panels.
As well as the straps, optimise the stability
of the load with stable handling equipment
(wedges, rigid blocks of wood or padding).
When washing your vehicle, never clean
the inside directly using a water jet.
Seating area fittings
High load retaining net
This allows the use of the entire loading capacity,
up to the roof:
–
behind the front seats in row 1, when the rear
seats (and bench seats) in rows 2 and 3 are
folded or removed,
–
behind the rear seats (and bench seats) in row
2, when the rear seats (and bench seats) in row
3 are folded or removed.
Upper fixings
► Unclip the anchorage cover in the roof on
each side.
Lower fixings (behind row 1)
If your vehicle has fixed one-piece bench seats
or seats and bench seats:
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When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air 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.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►
Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly
.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
► To ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Contains R134A fluorinated
greenhouse gases
Depending on version and country of sale, the
air conditioning system may contain R134A
fluorinated greenhouse gases. Gas capacity
0.5
kg (+/- 0.025 kg), GWP index 1430 (CO
2 equivalent: 0.715 t).
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on Stop & Start, refer
to the corresponding section.
ECO driving mode
Selecting this mode reduces electrical
energy consumption, but restricts the
performance of the heating and air
conditioning systems, although it does not
deactivate them.
Heating
Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.
1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Interior air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
Air flow
► Turn the thumbwheel 2 to obtain a
comfortable air flow.
If you set the air flow control to the
minimum position (off), the temperature
in the vehicle will no longer be controlled. A
slight air flow can still be felt however,
resulting from the forward movement of the
vehicle.
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3Temperature
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 from "LO" (cold)
to "HI" (hot) to adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
Air distribution
► Pressing button 3 successively directs the air
flow towards:
–
windscreen, side windows and footwells,
–
footwells,
–
central vents, side vents and footwells,
–
windscreen, side windows, central vents, side
vents and footwells,
–
central and side vents,
–
windscreen and side windows (demisting or
defrosting).
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
–
lower the temperature in summer
,
–
enhance the effectiveness of the demisting
function in winter
, above 3°C.
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button 4. Then restore the intake of exterior air.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, misting).
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Recirculation of interior air.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
6. Automatic comfort mode.
7. Visibility programme.
8. “Mono” function or Rear heating and air
conditioning on/off (depending on version).
Automatic comfort mode
► Press the " AUTO" button 6 to toggle the
mode.
The active mode appears in the display screen,
as described below:
Ensures soft, quiet operation by limiting
air flow.
Offers the best compromise between a
comfortable temperature and quiet
operation.
Provides dynamic, effective air flow.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only increase to its optimum level
gradually, to avoid distributing too much cold
air.
In cold weather, it prioritises the distribution of
warm air to the windscreen, the side windows
and the footwells only.
Manual mode
It is possible to make a different choice from that
offered by the system by changing a setting.
The other functions will still be automatically
managed.
The "AUTO” symbol disappears if you change a
setting.
Deactivating the system
► Press button 2 "-" until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the functions of the
system.
Temperature is no longer controlled. A slight air
flow can still be felt, however, resulting from the
forward movement of the vehicle.
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► Press button 2 "+" to switch the system on
again.
Temperature
The driver and front passenger can each set the
temperature to suit their preferences.
The value shown on the display is a level
of comfort, not a temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
►
Push button
1 down to decrease the value or
up to increase it.
A setting of around 21 provides optimum comfort. Depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
In addition, we recommend avoiding left/right
setting differences of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is significantly colder or
warmer than the comfort value setting, there
is no need to alter the value displayed in
order to reach the required level of comfort.
The system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as quickly
as possible.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible to
exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
►
Push button
1 down until "LO" is
displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger's side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
► Press the corresponding button 8 to activate/
deactivate the function.
The indicator lamp in the button is on when the
function is activated.
The function is deactivated automatically if a
passenger uses the temperature control.
Rear heating - air
conditioning
► Press the corresponding button 8 to activate/
deactivate the function.
For more information, refer to the Rear
heating - air conditioning section.
Visibility programme
► Press the "visibility" button 7 to demist or
de-ice the windscreen and side windows more
quickly.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
►
Press the "
visibility" button 7 again to stop
the programme.
Or
►
Press the "
AUTO" button 6 to return to the
automatic comfort programme.
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It is used to:
–
lower the temperature in summer
,
–
increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter
, above 3°C.
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button
4. Then restore the intake of exterior air.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
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Demisting/de-icing the
rear screen and/or the
door mirrors
► Press one of these buttons to switch on/off
rear screen and door mirror demisting/de-icing
(depending on version).
The indicator lamp in the button comes on
when
the function is activated.
Demisting/de-icing switches off automatically to
prevent excessive power consumption.
Switch off demisting/de-icing as soon
as you no longer consider it necessary,
as decreased power consumption in turn
reduces energy consumption.
Demisting/de-icing only operates with the
engine running.
Rear heating - air
conditioning
If your vehicle is fitted with a rear air conditioning
unit located in the roof, this system distributes
conditioned and heated air via a distribution rail
and individual outlets.
Air flow
► Turn the dial to increase or decrease
the air flow.
Comfort temperature
– Turn the thumbwheel from blue (cold)
to red (hot) to modulate the temperature
to your liking.
This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air delivery:
–
blue: the air is delivered mainly at roof level,
–
red: the air is delivered mainly by the vent
located in row 3 on the right.
Activation/Deactivation
Depending on version, this button is accessible
at the front, from the dual-zone automatic air
conditioning control panel.
► Press this button to activate/deactivate
the operation of the rear controls.
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3Additional heating/ventilation system
Only available for Diesel vehicles.
Heating
This is an additional and separate system which
heats the passenger compartment and improves
defrosting performance.
This indicator lamp is lit while the system is programmed or set in operation
remotely via the remote control.
It flashes during the whole duration of the
heating and goes off at the end of the heating
cycle or when stopped using the remote control.
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger
compartment with exterior air to improve the
temperature experienced on entering the vehicle
in summer.
Programming
With a MyCitroën Drive, use the remote control
to start/stop the additional heating.
With a Bluetooth
® audio system or a MyCitroën
Play, use the remote control to start/stop the
additional heating and/or adjust the pre-heating
times.
With Bluetooth® audio system
► Press the MENU button to access the
main menu.
►
Select "
Pre-heat. / Pre-ventil.".
►
Select "
Activation" and, if necessary, for
programming, “Parameters".
►
Select "
Heating" to heat the engine and
passenger compartment or " Ventilation" to
ventilate the passenger compartment.
► Select:
• the first clock to set/save the time at which
the pre-heating temperature will be reached,
•
the second clock to set/save a second time
at which the pre-heating temperature will be
reached,
Using these two clocks and depending
on the season you can, for example,
select one or the other start time.
A message on the screen confirms your
choice.
With MyCitroën Play
Press Connect-App to display the main
page.
Then press "Programmable heating/ ventilation ".
►
Select the "
Status" tab to activate/deactivate
the system.
►
Select the "
Other settings" tab to choose
the "Heating" mode, to heat the engine and
passenger compartment, or " Ventilation" to
ventilate the passenger compartment.
►
Then set/save the time at which the
preheating temperature will be reached for each
selection.
Press this button to save.
With MyCitroën Drive
In the Applications > Car Apps menu:
► Select Temperature conditioning .
►
Press the
Status tab to activate/deactivate
the system.
►
Press the
Settings tab to select Heating
mode to heat the engine and passenger
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compartment or Ventilation to ventilate the
passenger compartment.
►
Then programme/save the activation time for
each selection.
►
Press
OK to confirm.
You must allow at least 60 minutes between programming operations.
Depending on the outside temperature, a
certain amount of pre-conditioning time is
necessary in order to reach the programmed
temperature by the stored activation time.
This pre-conditioning time lasts up to 45
min.
Long-range remote control
This enables you to switch the heating in
the passenger compartment on or off from a
distance.
The remote control has a range of about 0.6
miles (1 km) in open country.
On
► Pressing and ho lding this button starts
the heating immediately (confirmed by the
green indicator lamp coming on briefly).
Switching off
► Pressing and ho lding this button stops
the heating immediately (confirmed by the
temporary illumination of the red indicator lamp).
The indicator lamp in the remote control flashes
for about 2 seconds if the vehicle has not
received the signal.
Then repeat the command after having changed
location.
Changing the battery
The indicator lamp in the remote control will
change to orange if the battery charge is low.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is
discharged.
► Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace
the battery .
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
If the system is switched on using the
long-range remote control, the maximum
heating duration is around 45
min.
The ventilation is activated provided that the battery is sufficiently charged.
The heating is activated provided that:
–
the battery charge and the fuel level are
sufficient,
–
the engine has been started since the
previous heating cycle,
–
60
minutes have elapsed between two
heating requests.
Programmable heating is supplied by the
vehicle fuel tank. Before use, make sure
that you have sufficient fuel. If the fuel tank is
on reserve, you are strongly recommended
not to programme the heating.
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3The additional heating must always be
switched off while refuelling to avoid any risk
of fire or explosion.
To avoid the risk of poisoning or asphyxia, the programmable heating
must not be used, even for short periods, in a
closed environment such as a garage or
workshop which is not equipped with an
exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on a flammable
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper, etc.)
- Risk of fire!
Glazed surfaces such as the rear screen
or windscreen can become very hot in
places.
Never put objects on these surfaces; never
touch these surfaces - Risk of burns!
Independent additional
heating
Depending on the country of sale, this is an
additional and independent system which heats
the hot water circuit of the Diesel engine to
improve comfort and to raise the temperature
of the cold engine. It improves demisting and
defrosting performance. With the engine idling
or the vehicle stationary, it is normal to notice a
high-pitched whistling and some emissions of
smoke or odour.
The temperature near the heating system must
not exceed 120°C. A higher temperature (e.g. in
a paint oven) could damage the components of
electronic circuits.
The additional heating is supplied by the
vehicle's fuel tank. Make sure that the low fuel
warning lamp is not on.
To avoid the risks of poisoning or suffocation, the additional heating must
not be used, even for short periods, in a
closed environment such as a garage or
workshop which is not equipped with an
exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on a flammable
surface (for example: dry grass, fallen
leaves, paper, etc.) - risk of fire!
Have the additional heating checked at
least once a year, at the beginning of
winter.
For maintenance and repairs, you must only
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Temperature pre- conditioning (Electric)
This function allows you to programme the
temperature in the passenger compartment to
reach a pre-defined, non-modifiable temperature
(approx. 21°C) before you enter the vehicle, on
the days and at the times of your choice.
This function is available when the vehicle is
connected or not connected.
Programming
With Bluetooth® audio system
Temperature pre-conditioning is not available
with the Bluetooth® audio system.
With the MyCitroën Play or MyCitroën
Drive system
Programming can be carried out from a
smartphone using the MyCitroën App
application.
For more information on Remote functions,
refer to the corresponding section.
With MyCitroën Drive system
In the Applications menu:
Press " Car Apps" to display the applications
home page.
Select Temperature conditioning .
►
Press
+ to add a programme.