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Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in
the charging area while a device is
being charged – risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process!
12 V socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 watts), lift the cover and plug in
the correct adapter.
Do not exceed the maximum power rating
of the socket (you may other wise damage
your portable device).
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
Wireless charger
This system allows the wireless charging of a
portable device, such as a smartphone, using
the principle of magnetic induction, based on
the Qi 1.1 standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by
design or by using a compatible holder or shell.
The charging zone is identified by the Qi
symbol.
Operation
The charger works with the engine running and
in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
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eyless Entry and Starting,
operation of the charger may be interrupted
when opening a door or switching off the
ignition.
Charging
F First ensure that the charging zone is clear of other articles. The system only supports charging one
portable device at a time.
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harging of the portable device's battery
then starts.
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nce the portable device's battery is fully
charged, the charge indicator lamp goes off.
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lace a portable device in the middle of the
charging zone.
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nce the portable device is detected, the
charge indicator lamp comes on in green.
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Depending on version, it includes:
- a t emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle tools,
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pare wheel with or without the vehicle
tools.
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aise the boot floor as far as possible to
access the storage compartment.
Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
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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seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately ten
minutes,
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n energy saving mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited. When the courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it
is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it
in the "permanently off " position.
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Advice
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a
vehicle compromises the child's protection in
the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harness keeping the slack relative
to the child's body to a minimum, even for
short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
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rear ward facing" child seat,
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he child's feet for a child seat fitted
"forward facing".
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position.
For optimal installation of the "forward facing"
child seat, verify that its backrest is as close
as possible to the backrest of the vehicle
seat, if possible in contact with it. The head restraint must be removed
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when
the child seat is removed.
Children in the front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the front passenger airbag when a
"rear ward facing" child seat is installed on the
front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
We recommend using a booster seat with
a backrest equipped with a belt guide at
shoulder level.As a safety precaution, do not leave:
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a c hild or children alone and unattended in
a vehicle,
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hild or an animal in a vehicle under the
sun, with the windows closed,
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he keys within the reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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Manual child lock
LockingUnlocking
F Using the ignition key or the integral key,
depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the left on the left-hand rear door,
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o the right on the right-hand rear door.
Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.
Electric child lock
Activation/Deactivation
Any other state of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
Manual system to prevent opening of a rear
door using its interior control.
The control, red in colour, is located on the
edge of each rear door.
It is identified by a mark on the bodywork.
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sing the ignition key or the integral key,
depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the right on the left-hand rear door,
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o the left on the right-hand rear door. Remote control system to prevent opening of
the rear doors using their interior controls. With the ignition on:
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ress this button; its indicator lamp comes
on, accompanied by a message to confirm
the activation.
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ress this button again; its indicator lamp
goes off, accompanied by a message to
confirm the deactivation.
The indicator lamp remains on as long as the
child lock is activated. Opening the doors from
the outside remains possible.
The indicator lamp remains off as long as the
child lock is deactivated.
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Fuel tank
Tank capacity: approximately 45 litres.
I f you have put the wrong fuel in your
vehicle, you must have the fuel tank
drained and filled with the correct fuel
before star ting the engine.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the
tank is reached, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message.
When it first comes on, about 5


litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
This warning lamp will come on every time
the ignition is switched on, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal, until
a sufficient addition of fuel is made. This
audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
and approaches " 0".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out.
For more information on Running out of
fuel (Diesel) , refer to the corresponding
section.
Refilling
A self-adhesive label on the inner face of the
filler flap reminds you of the type of fuel to use,
depending on your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5
litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a noise
caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is
entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of the
fuel system.
To refuel in complete safety:
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ou must switch off the engine.
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ith the vehicle unlocked, press the rear-
central part of the filler flap to open it.
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ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct type of fuel for your vehicle.
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urn the filler cap to the left. F

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emove the cap and place it on its support
(on the filler flap).
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nsert the filler nozzle and push it in as far
as possible before starting to refuel (risk of
blowback).
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ill up the tank completely, but do not
continue after the 3
rd cut-off of the nozzle;
this could cause malfunctions.
Once you have finished refuelling:
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efit the filler cap.
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urn it to the right.
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ush the filler flap to close it.
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,
never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key, or the START/STOP button
if your vehicle has

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eyless Entry and
Starting.
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F The star wheel 6 turns a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise; take care to keep your
hands clear!
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heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked into place and that the green mark
on the star wheel is in line with the white
mark on the towball (position A ).
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lose the lock 7 using the key.
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lways remove the key. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
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lip the cap onto the lock.
Removing the towball
F Remove the protective cover from the towball.
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ttach the trailer to the towball.
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ttach the cable on the trailer to the safety
eye 4 on the carrier.
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ilt the connection socket 3 for wards to
place it in position.
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nsert the trailer plug and give it a quarter
turn to connect it to the connection socket 3
of the carrier. F

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ive a quarter turn and pull the trailer plug
to disconnect it from connection socket 3 of
the carrier.
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ilt the connection socket 3 to the left to
stow it away.
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etach the cable on the trailer from the
safety eye 4 on the carrier.
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etach the trailer from the towball.
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efit the protective cover to the towball.
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After refilling
F Per form the operations in reverse order.
Important: in the event of a top-up after a
breakdown because of a lack of AdBlue,
you must wait around 5 minutes before
switching on the ignition, without opening
the driver’s door, unlocking the vehicle,
introducing the key into the ignition
switch, or introducing the key of the

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eyless Entr y and Star ting system into
the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
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seconds before starting the engine.
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For right-hand drive vehicles, when the
total distance recorder has reached
37 miles (60 km), it is necessary to wait
around 15
minutes before starting the
engine.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain
systems, such as:
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he key with remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
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he sunroof and its electric blind,
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he electric windows,
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he date and time,
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he preset radio stations. The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8
hours).To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the boot. Depending
on version, they are either under the floor or
behind the removable grille of the right-hand
compartment.
To gain access to them:
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pen the boot,
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hen, depending on version, lift the floor
using the grip, remove it and remove the
carpet.
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r, open the removable grille to the right by
pulling from the top.
List of tools
1. Flat blade screwdriver.
Allows the cover plate on the front or
rear bumper to be opened to screw in the
removable towing eye 1.
2. Removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover from
below using the flat blade screwdriver 1 .
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crew in the towing eye 2 , until it tightens
fully.
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In the event of a breakdown