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Front seats
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
- the height of the head restraint,
- t he backrest angle,
-
t
he cushion height,
-
t
he longitudinal position of the seat,
-
t
he height and reach of the steering wheel,
-
t
he interior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check the instrument panel can be viewed
correctly from your driving position.
Adjustments
Longitudinal
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Height
(driver only)
F If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to
lower, as many times as necessary to obtain
the position required. For more information on the Seat belts
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Tilting the backrest
F Push the control backwards to adjust the backrest.
Lumbar
(driver only)
F Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired level of lumbar support.
Ease of use and comfort
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AC 220V
50Hz120W
USB socket(s)
(Depending on version.)
Sockets 1, 2 and 3 allow the connection of a
portable device, such as an iPod
®-type digital
audio player, to recharge the device.
Sockets 1 and 2 also allow the audio files to
be read, which are transmitted to your audio
system and played via the vehicle's speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted or touch screen controls.
220 V/50 Hz socket
A 220 V/50 Hz socket (max. power: 120 W)
i s installed on the side of the central storage
compartment.
This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start. When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power drawn
by the portable device exceeds the current
supplied by the vehicle.
For more information on how to use this
equipment, refer to the Audio equipment
and telematics
section.
The sockets 1 and 2 also allow a
smartphone to be connected by
MirrorLink
TM, Android Auto® or
CarPlay®, so that certain smartphone
applications can be used on the
touch screen. F
R
emove the cover.
F
C
heck that the indicator lamp is on and
green.
F
C
onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop computer,
CD-DVD player, bottle warmer, etc.).
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Connect only one device at a time to the
socket (no extension lead or multi-socket
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
Do not use a device with a metal case
(electric shaver, etc.).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required by
the vehicle's electrical system (particular
weather conditions, electrical overload,
etc.), the current supply to the socket will
be cut off; the green indicator lamp goes
of f.
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The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
-
u
nder poor visibility conditions (snow,
heavy rain, etc.),
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of
the camera,
-
i
f the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect:
-
r
oad users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
-
v
ehicles whose lighting is obscured
(for example: vehicles running behind a
safety barrier on a motor way),
-
v
ehicles at the top or bottom of a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads.Cornering lighting
If fitted to your vehicle, this system makes use
of the beam from a front foglamp to illuminate
the inside of a bend, when the main or dipped
beam headlamps are on and the vehicle speed
is below 25
mph (40 km/h) (urban driving,
winding road, junctions, parking manoeuvres,
e t c .) .
Without cornering lighting With cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
-
w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
-
f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
-
a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
w
hen reverse gear is engaged.
Lighting and visibility
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To reactivate geolocation, simultaneously press
the "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised
Assistance Call" buttons again, followed by
a press on "Localised Assistance Call" to
confirm.If you purchased your vehicle outside the
CITROËN dealer network, we invite you to
have a dealer check the configuration of
these ser vices and, if desired, modify 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 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 personal
space, via the website for your country.
Geolocation
You can deactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four
direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS function is triggered or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the next time you
accelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
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Front airbags
System which protects the driver and front
passenger(s) 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 airbag is
fitted in the roof.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the front
passenger airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of
the frontal 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.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger side, to cushion their
for ward movement. When driving
, keep the glove box closed.
Other wise, this could cause injury in the
event of an accident or sudden braking. If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that
protects the driver and front passenger in the
event of a serious side impact, in order to limit
the risk of injury to the chest, between the
abdomen and head.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.Deployment
The airbags are deployed on one side in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone, perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the front
occupant's abdomen and head and the
associated door trim panel.
Lateral airbags
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Curtain airbags
If fitted to your vehicle, this is a system that
contributes towards greater protection for the
driver and passengers (with the exception of
the central seats) in the event of a serious side
impact, in order to limit the risk of injury to the
side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed on one side in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone, perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the outer
rear passenger and the windows.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags is deployed.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting
position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object, etc.), nor fix or attach anything
close to or in the way of the airbag release
trajectory; this could cause injuries during
their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen, have the airbag systems
checked.
All work on the airbag systems must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out.
The airbag inflates almost instantly (within
a few milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on
the dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the
airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the
steering wheel or dashboard, as this
could cause injuries when the airbags are
deployed.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
If fitted to your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they
play a part in securing the curtain airbags.
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F Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the start code.
F
U
nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain circumstances, you may have to
turn the steering wheel firmly to move the
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. The warning 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.
Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and when the
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C,
the idle engine speed can accelerate
to reach 1,300
rpm according to the air
conditioning requirements.
-
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 off before starting.
-
In ver y severe wintr y
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
of f.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death! With Petrol engines
, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
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 in a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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.
F
W
ait until this warning lamp
goes off 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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With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP "
button. The warning lamp does not come on if the
engine is already 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.
Depending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and when the
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C,
the idle engine speed can accelerate
to reach 1,300
rpm according to the air
conditioning requirements.
-
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 off before starting.
-
In ver y severe wintr y
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
of f.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
With a manual gearbox, the steering column
unlocks and the engine starts more or less
instantly.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine
starts more or less instantly. With Petrol engines
, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
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 off, without pressing
the "START/STOP" button again,
until the engine starts and runs.
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Driving