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Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
The system starts again with the values in use
before it was deactivated.Heated windscreen and washer jets
For more information on the Wiper
control stalk
and in particular the heated
windscreen and washer jets, refer to the
corresponding section.
With Stop & Start, when demisting/
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Door mirrors demist –
defrost
Switching on
F Press this button to demist / defrost the door mirrors; its
indicator lamp comes on.
Switching off
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again; its indicator lamp
goes out.
F
P
ress this button to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows. F
T
o stop, press this button again
or on AUTO.
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Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Door mirror demisting and defrosting only
operates with the engine running.Rear screen demist –
defrost
Switching on
F Press this button to demist / defrost the rear screen and the
door mirrors (if your vehicle is
so equipped); its indicator lamp
comes on.
Switching off
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again; its indicator lamp
goes out. Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
be operated when the engine is running.
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In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
to the rain sensor and located at the top
of the windscreen behind the rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching onSwitching off
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk.
F
A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off. When the automatic illumination of headlamps
is activated, if the ambient light level is
low, the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when switching off the ignition.
Programming
The activation, deactivation and selection of
the duration of the guide-me-home lighting can
be configured.
With audio system
In the "
Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Guide-me-home
headlamps ".
With the touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Guide-me-
home lighting ".
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote control operation of the lighting
makes your approach to the vehicle easier
in poor light. It is activated when the lighting
control is in the " AUTO" position and the level
of light detected by the sunshine sensor is low.
Switching on
Press the open padlock on the
remote control or one of the front
door handles with the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
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Model with manual wiping
(intermittent)
Model with AUTO wiping
Front windscreen wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the control.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction
has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards or shift the control stalk
to a different position (Int, 1
or 2).
This warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing the
control stalk downwards, if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute.
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If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the
sunshine sensor and located at the top of
the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive
wipers.
Rear wiper
Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu. This system is activated by default.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
w i p e r.
With audio system
In the "
Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Rear wipe in reverse
gear ".
Operating fault
With the touch screen
In the " Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Rear wiper in
reverse ".
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When the system interprets the behaviour of
the vehicle as indicating a certain fatigue or
inattention threshold on the part of the driver, it
triggers the first level of alert.
The driver is then alerted by the message
"Ta k e c a r e ! ", accompanied by an audible
signal.
After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a new alert with the message " Take a break!",
accompanied by a more pronounced audible
signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor road
sur face or strong winds), the system may
give alerts independent of the driver's
level of vigilance. The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting of
the roadway, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, etc.),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
- w indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a s t i c ke r,
-
l
ane markings absent, worn, masked
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,
e t c .),
-
c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc.
The system cannot in any circumstances
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
Do not drive if you are tired or taking
medicines that can cause drowsiness.
Blind spot monitoring
system
A fixed warning lamp appears in the door mirror
on the side in question:
-
i
mmediately, when being overtaken,
-
a
fter about one second, when overtaking a
vehicle slowly.
This driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
spot angle of their vehicle (areas hidden from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger.
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This system is designed to improve safety
when driving and is in no circumstances
a substitute for the use of the interior rear
view mirror and door mirrors. It is the
driver's responsibility to constantly check
the traffic, to assess the distances and
relative speeds of other vehicles and to
predict their movements before deciding
whether to change lane.
The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle – car, lorry,
bicycle – is detected and the following
conditions are fulfilled:
-
a
ll the vehicles must be moving in the same
direction and on adjacent lanes,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle must be between
7
and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
-
y
ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6
mph (10 km/h),
-
a v
ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16
mph (25 km/h),
-
t
he traffic must be flowing normally,
-
i
n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken returns to the blind spot,
-
y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
-
y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan, etc. No alert will be given in the following situations:
-
i
n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
-
on
coming traffic,
-
d
riving on a winding road or a sharp corner,-
w
hen overtaking or being overtaken by a
very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which is
also in the rear blind spot and present in the
driver’s front field of vision,
-
i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or
a stationary object,
-
w
hen overtaking quickly.
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With audio system
To deactivate the system:
With the touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Blind spot
monitoring ".
The system state remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off. The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
CITROËN.
Operating fault
To activate the system:
F
P
ress this button, its indicator
lamp comes on, the system is
activated.
F
P
ress this button, its indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated. Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
or
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. The system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather conditions
(rain, hail, etc.).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow.
Take care not to cover the warning zone in
the door mirrors or the detection zones on
the front and rear bumpers with adhesive
labels or other objects; they may hamper
the correct operation of the system.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not place
the tip of the lance within 30
cm of the
sensors as other wise there is a risk of
damaging them.
In the event of a fault, these warning lamps
flash.
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