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Rear Heating – Air
conditioning
F Press this button to activate/deactivate the function.
For more information, refer to the Rear
Heating – Air conditioning section.
Visibility programme
F Press the " visibility" 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
P
ress the " visibility" button
again to stop the programme.
Or F
P
ress the " AUTO" button 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 allows you:
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i
n summer, to lower the temperature,
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t
o increase the effectiveness of the
demisting/defrosting in winter, 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 is set to off.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes out.
Air distribution
F Press this button successively to direct the air flow alternatively
towards:
To cool the air more quickly,
you can use recirculation of the
interior air for a few moments.
Then return to the intake of
exterior air. Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
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t
he windscreen, side windows and footwells,
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t
he footwells,
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t
he central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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t
he windscreen, the side windows, the
centre vents and the footwells,
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t
he centre and side vents,
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t
he windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting).
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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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Advice
In order for these systems to be fully effective,
follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o ensure that the air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the
base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the
vents, the air outlets and the air extractor
located in the rear free from obstructions.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located
at the top of the windscreen; this is used
for regulation of the air conditioning
system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5
to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in per fect working order.
F
T
o prevent misting or deteriorating air
quality inside the passenger compartment,
you should not deactivate the system for
too long and avoid extended operation of
the air recycling system when driving.
F
E
nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it contributes
to the purification of the air breathed by
the occupants and the cleanliness of the
passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits). If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate 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.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water under the vehicle which is per fectly
normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
F T
o ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, you are also advised
to have it checked regularly according
to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
recommendations.
F
I
f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine
power and so improves the towing ability.
Vents
To close the vent, move the control outwards.
You may feel slight resistance.
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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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Lighting and visibility
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Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid
reser voir low level is reached this
warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reser voir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets
(depending on country of sale)
This function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions. In area 1
, the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2 , the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
Switching on
With the engine running, press this
button; its indicator lamp comes on.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicles fitted with automatic air
conditioning, any action on the windscreen
wash control results in temporary closing
of the air intake to avoid odours inside the
passenger compartment.
F
P
ull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
The headlamp wash is only activated if the
dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is
moving .
With daytime running lamps, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in
the dipped beam position. The period of operation depends on the
exterior temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the
function off; its indicator lamp goes off.
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Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control integrating the
following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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em
ergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
For technical reasons, particularly to
improve the quality of telematic ser vices to
customers, the manufacturer reserves the
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's
on-board telematic system.
If you benefit from the Citroën Connect
Box offer with the SOS and assistance
pack included, there are additional
ser vices available to you in your
MyCITROËN personal space, via the
Internet website for your country.
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
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
(EBFD) manages the braking pressure wheel
by wheel.
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With 2-seat front bench seat (and the
driver's seat)
On switching on the ignition, a warning lamp
comes on if the corresponding seat belt is not
fastened or is unfastened.Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
restrained securely before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not completely fulfil their role.
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to your shape. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels have an automatic blocking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.
A.
Front seat belts not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp.
B. Left seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp.
C. Centre seat belt unfastened warning lamp
in the instrument panel.
D. Right seat belt unfastened warning lamp. In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-
b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-
b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
-
b
e used to restrain only one person,
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n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
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n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
CITROËN dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or a rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly.
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Instructions for children
Use a suitable child seat, if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than
one and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure
more than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer
to the corresponding section.
In case of impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact, the pyrotechnic may be
deployed before and independent of the
airbags. Deployment of the pyrotechnics
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp is lit.
After an impact, get the seat belt system
checked and if necessary have it replaced
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.AirbagsThe 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. Frontal impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of passengers (with the
exception of the centre seat in rows 2
and
3, depending on your vehicle) in the event of
violent collisions. The airbags supplement the
effect of the seat belts with force limiter.
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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i
n the event of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the passengers
(with the exception of the centre seat in
rows 2
and 3, as applicable); immediately
after the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly
so that they do not hinder visibility or the
exit of the passengers,
-
i
n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
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Safety