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Advice
Child seats
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 harnesses 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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ear 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, or if possible in contact with it.
You must remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with backrest to 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 once the child seat
has been removed.
Children in front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Deactivate the passenger's front 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 were 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.
CITROËN recommends 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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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,
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
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the
sliding side door using its interior lever.
Electric child lock
Remote control system to prevent opening of
the rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged
rear doors or tailgate) using their interior
controls.
Locking
Turn the control on the edge of the
side door upwards.
Unlocking
Turn the control on the edge of the
side door downwards.
Activation
F With the ignition on, press this button.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on,
accompanied by a message confirming
activation.
This indicator lamp remains on the whole time
that the child lock is activated.
It is still possible to open the doors from the
outside.
Deactivation
F With the ignition on, press this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off,
accompanied by a message to confirm
deactivation.
This indicator lamp remains off while the child
lock is switched off. In the event of a serious impact, the
electric child lock is deactivated (child lock
off) automatically.
Any other state of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
locks.
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.
Do not drive with the sliding side door
open.
Check the status of the child locks each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
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Child lock on rear
windows
This mechanical system prevents opening of
the left and/or right rear side windows.
F
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ock /unlock the system using the remote
control or the back-up key of the
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eyless
Entry and Starting system.
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F With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the
floor and keep the pedal down until the
engine runs.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, select
position P, then firmly press the brake
pedal. F
W ith an electronic gearbox, select
position N then firmly press the brake pedal.
In certain circumstances, you may have to
turn the steering wheel firmly to move the
road wheels (if the wheels are against a
kerb, for example). F
T
urn the key to position 2
, ignition on, to
operate the engine pre-heating system.
F
I
nsert the key in the ignition switch. The
system recognises the start code.
F
U
nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key. F
W
ait until this warning lamp
goes out in the instrument
panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to
position 3
without pressing
the accelerator pedal until the
engine starts. Once the engine
is running, release the key.
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The indicator lamp does not come on
if the engine is hot. In some climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
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n temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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I
n wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a longer
period after switching on the ignition;
wait until it goes out before starting.
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In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave
the engine running for 4
minutes
before moving off.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Risk of poisoning and death. If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition.
Wait a few seconds before restarting the
engine. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor or the
engine.
Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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o
nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used,
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n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control/speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.Switching off using the key
F Stop the vehicle.
F
T
urn the key towards you to position
1
(Stop) .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, the front wheels should be
straight before switching off the engine.
F
C
heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly on
sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop.
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When leaving the vehicle, remove the key
and lock the doors.
As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without your
remote control with you, even for a short
period.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key,
which would weigh down on its blade
in the ignition switch and could cause a
malfunction.
Key left in the ignition
When opening the driver's door, an alert
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, to remind you that the key
is still in the ignition switch at
position 1
(Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2
(Ignition on), the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1
(Stop), then back to
position 2
(Ignition on) .
Starting/switching off the
engine, "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting"
Starting
F With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the
floor and keep the pedal down until the
engine runs. F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, select
position P, then firmly press the brake pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox, select
position N , then firmly press the brake
pedal.
F
T
hen, press the "
START/STOP"
button.
F
P
lace the remote control inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
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The indicator lamp does not come on
if the engine is hot. In some climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
-
I
n temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a longer
period after switching on the ignition;
wait until it goes out before starting.
-
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave
the engine running for 4
minutes
before moving off.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Risk of poisoning and death. For Diesel vehicles
, in sub-zero
temperatures the engine will not
start until the pre-heater warning
lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "START/
STOP" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until the
warning lamp goes out, without
pressing the "START/STOP"
button again, until the engine
starts and runs.
The presence in the recognition zone of
the remote control of the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system is essential.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on
your person.
If the remote control leaves the
recognition zone, a message is displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone to
be able to start the engine. If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a message appears on the instrument
panel. In some cases, it is necessary to
operate the steering wheel while pressing
the "START/STOP" button to help unlock
the steering column, a message appears.
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
W
ith the remote control in the
recognition zone, press the
" START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
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To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- o nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used,
-
n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control/speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have two
fixings located below the seat.
Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
electronic key inside the vehicle,
pressing the " START/STOP " button,
without pressing any of the
pedals , allows the ignition to be
switched on.
This also allows some equipment to be
activated (examples: audio system, lighting,
e t c .) .
F
P
ress the " START/STOP "
button, the instrument panel
comes on but the engine does
not start.
F
P
ress this button again to
switch off the ignition and allow
the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of
charge in the battery.
Emergency starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left, behind the steering
wheel to allow starting. F
P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the
floor and keep the pedal down until the
engine runs.
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