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Deactivation
If you put the air flow control in the 0 position,
t he temperature is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the for ward movement of the vehicle.
Air distribution
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Footwells.
Centre and side air vents,
footwells.
Central and side vents.
The air distribution can be adapted
by placing the thumb wheel in an
intermediate position or by closing
the vents.
Air intake / Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to avoid deterioration of the air quality and the
formation of mist.
F

M
ove the manual control to the
left for the "Recirculation of
interior air" position.
F

M
ove the manual control to the
right to return to the "Exterior air
intake" position.
Manual air conditioning
(without display screen)
This system operates only with the engine
running.
1 Temperature.
2 A ir f low.
3 Air distribution.
4 Air intake / Air recirculation.
5 Air conditioning.
Temperature
F Turn the thumb wheel from
blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your liking.
Air flow
F Turn the thumb wheel to obtain a comfortable air flow.
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Deactivation
If you put the air flow control in the 0 position,
t he temperature is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from
the for ward movement of the vehicle.
Air distribution
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Footwells.
Centre and side air vents,
footwells.
Central and side vents.
The air distribution can be adapted
by placing the thumb wheel in an
intermediate position or by closing
the vents.
Air intake / Air recirculation
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to avoid deterioration of the air quality and the
formation of mist.
F

M
ove the manual control to the
left for the "Recirculation of
interior air" position.
F

M
ove the manual control to the
right to return to the "Exterior air
intake" position.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:
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n summer, to lower the temperature,
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n winter, to increase the effectiveness of
the demisting, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment control is in
position "0".
Faster cool air
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a few
moments. F

M
ove the manual control to the
left for the "Recirculation of
interior air" position.
F

T
hen, move the manual control
to the right to return to the
"Exterior air intake" position.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
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Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the headlamp beams
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
Depending on the version, this adjustment can
be carried out using the control located:
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U
nder the bonnet.
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T
o the left of the steering wheel
Under the bonnet
To the left of the steering wheel
01 or 2 people in the front seats.
- 5


people.
1 5
people + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
- Driver on his own + maximum authorised
load in the boot.
The higher number positions can be used,
but may limit the area illuminated by the
headlamps.
The initial setting is position " 0".
Wiper control stalk
Windscreen wipers
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
F

R

aise the bonnet to access the control (one
per headlamp).
F

T

urn the control to adjust the height of the
headlamp beam. Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
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Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
It can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Emergency or assistance
call
Localised Located
Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
The green LED remains on (without flashing)
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
F

P

ress the central part of the steering wheel. The flashing green LED and the voice message
confirm that the call has been made to the
"Localised Located Emergency Call" service*.
The green LED goes off.
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If you purchased your vehicle outside the
Brand network, we invite you to check
the configuration of these ser vices and,
if desired, have a dealer change it to suit
your wishes. In a multilingual country,
configuration is possible in the official
national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and, in particular,
to improve the quality of the "telematic
services" services for customers, the
manufacturer reser ves the right to carry
out updates to the vehicle's on-board
communication system.Electronic stability control
(ESC)
A set of the following Electronic Stability
systems:
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nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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ergency braking assistance (EBA),
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system optimises traction in order to
avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the engine. It also
improves the directional stability of the vehicle
on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics. It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in braking efficiency.
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Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp signals that there is a fault with
the ABS.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal, signals that there is a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibration of the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without ever releasing the
pressure. When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.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
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.F

P
ress this button until the
corresponding symbol appears
in the instrument panel.
The button indicator lamp comes on.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer have
an effect on engine operation or the brakes in
the event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivation
The ASR 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

P
ress this button again to
reactivate the system manually.
The button indicator lamp goes off.
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Malfunction
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.ASR / DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, black ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
braking and electronic components and
the assembly and repair procedures used
by CITROËN dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of
the seat belt on the passenger’s chest, thus
improving their protection.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
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Airbags
Designed to contribute to the safety of the
occupants in case of violent collisions. The
airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the event of violent impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and help better
protect the occupants of the vehicle;
immediately after the impact, the airbags
deflate rapidly in order not to hinder
the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
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n the event of a slight impact, an impact
on the back and, under certain conditions,
a rollover, the airbags may not deploy; only
the seat belt helps to protect you 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.
Impact detection zones
A Front impact zone.
B Side impact zone.
Airbag deployment generates a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due to
the activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
Although this smoke is not harmful,
sensitive individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise generated by the deployment
of one or more airbags (detonation)
may result in mild and temporary loss of
hearing.
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it has been
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part of the front impact zone A ,
in the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
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