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The warm air diffused at floor level from the
front air conditioning unit is distributed at the
feet of the rear passengers of rows 2 and 3.
A warm air diffusion vent, located on the rear
left wheel arch, can supplement the unit for the
feet of the rear passengers in row 3.
Activation/Deactivation
F From the driver's seat, press this button on the MODE control
panel to activate the operation
of the rear controls. The
indicator lamp comes on.
Air flow
F Turn the control to your chosen position to obtain sufficient air
flow for your comfort.
Comfort temperature
adjustment
F Turn the control to select a position between blue
(cold) and red (hot) so as to
adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
The OFF control on the "Single zone"
central control panel switches off the
function.
However, a safety device will ventilate the
rear circuit automatically, even if the control
is in position 0, to prevent condensation
forming.
Pressing this button again deactivates the rear
controls. The indicator lamp goes out.
Programmable additional
heating
This also facilitates passenger
compartment heating, demisting and
defrosting.
Digital programming
control
The programmable heating control panel is
located to the side of the steering wheel below
the MODE control panel.
Time display
Heating cycle indicator
Time setting and reading indicator
If your vehicle is fitted with separate
programmable heating, it gradually brings the
engine up to a
good temperature to facilitate
starting.
An integrated clock permits programming of its
start time. The passenger compartment will be
heated more quickly.
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With Stop & Start, when the rear screen
demisting is switched on, STOP mode is
not available.
Cab layout
Sun visor
F To avoid glare from ahead, fold the sun visor down.
Pockets are arranged in the sun visors for
storing toll cards, tickets, etc.
Central storage Front seat storage
If your vehicle is fitted with a seat with
v ariable damping, it does not have any
storage compartments.
The space under the passenger's seat is
used to store the tool box containing the tools
required to change a
wheel or bulb or to tow the
vehicle.
An open storage space is provided, located
under the centre console panel.
It gives access to the auxiliary Jack socket and
the USB port intended for the transfer of data to
the audio system.
Depending on equipment, it is also fitted with a
double cup holder and/or a
smartphone holder. There is a
fixed storage tray under the driver's
seat.
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Front foglamps
Rear foglamps
F
P
ress one of these controls to switch on the
lamps.
The foglamps may only be used in fog or
when snow is falling.
In clear weather or in rain, both day and
night, rear foglamps dazzle and their use
is prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer necessary.
LED daytime running
lamps
On starting the vehicle, in daylight the LED
daytime running lamps come on automatically.
If the sidelamps, dipped or main beam
headlamps are switched on manually or
automatically, the daytime running lamps
"go out.
Programming
For countries where exterior lighting by day is
not a legal requirement, you can activate or
deactivate the function via the configuration
menu.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
dipped beam headlamps are switched on
automatically if the light is poor.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically. If
necessary, you must switch on the dipped
beam headlamps manually.
They are switched off when the light
returns to a
sufficient level.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor at the
top centre of the windscreen.
Activation
F Turn the ring to this position.
The lamps are switched off automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
Guide-me-home lighting
If your vehicle is fitted with this function: when
you leave your vehicle, the dipped beam
headlamps remain on for the selected duration
(when leaving a car park for example).
Ignition off or key in the
STOP position
F Within 2 minutes after switching off the
engine, position the ignition key in the STOP
position or remove it.
F
P
ull the lighting control stalk towards the
steering wheel.
This indicator lamp lights up in
the instrument panel.
Every time the lighting control stalk is pulled
towards the steering wheel, the guide-me-
home lighting is extended by 30
seconds
You can adjust the sensitivity of the
sunshine sensor.
For more information on
Vehicle
configuration , refer to the corresponding
section.
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up to approximately 3 minutes. When this
t ime has elapsed, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Deactivate this control by keeping the stalk
pulled towards the steering wheel for more than
2
seconds.
Automatic headlamps
System which automatically changes to main
beam according to the ambient light level and
the driving conditions, using a camera located
at the top of the windscreen.
This system is a
driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic, and obser vation of driving
regulations.
Activation
F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to this position.
F
A
ctivate the function with the MODE button;
in the "Automatic headlamp dipping" menu,
select "ON". For more information on Vehicle
configuration
, refer to the corresponding
section.
F
F
lash the headlamps (going beyond the
point of resistance) to activate the function.
Operation
Once activated, the system operates as
follows:
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if
the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of
the main beam headlamps:
-
D
ipped beam is maintained; this
indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument panel.
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Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
u sers, the height of the halogen headlamp
beams must be adjusted according to the load
in the vehicle.
This function works in the dipped and main
beam headlamps position.
Press these controls several times in
succession to adjust the headlamps.
An indicator in the screen shows
the adjustment position selected (0,
1, 2, 3).
Wiper control stalk
Windscreen wipers
Wiping is active only when the ignition key is in
the MAR position.
The control can have five different positions:
-
W
ipers off.
-
I
ntermittent wiping: 1 notch downwards.
In this position, four wiping frequencies can be selected by turning the ring.
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
wiping speed is adapted automatically to the
intensity of the rainfall.
Automatic wiping: 1
notch downwards. This is
confirmed by a
single wipe. Must be reactivated
after each time the ignition is switched off.
In this position, it is possible to increase the
sensitivity of the rain sensor by turning the ring.
Do not cover the rain sensor, located at
the top centre of the windscreen.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Check that the windscreen wiper blades
can operate freely when using the wipers
in icy weather.
Use the step in the front bumper to remove
any accumulation of snow at the base of
the windscreen and on the blades.
-
v
ery slow frequency,
-
sl
ow frequency,
-
s
tandard frequency,
-
f
ast frequency.
-
S
low continuous wiping: 2
notches
downwards. -
F
ast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
-
S
ingle wipe: pull the control stalk towards
the steering wheel.
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
This can operate with the ignition off.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC) integrating the
following systems:
-
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em
ergency braking assistance (EBA),
-
w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
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.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system permits the
optimum braking pressure to be reached
more quickly, therefore reducing the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. The effect of this is
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
f ollowed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message in the instrument
panel screen, it indicates a
fault with
the anti-lock braking system (ABS)
which could result in loss of control
of the vehicle when braking.
If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by a
message in the
instrument panel screen, it indicates
a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system which
could result in loss of control of the
vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop. For maximum braking efficiency, a
bedding-in period of around 310
miles
(500 kilometres) is needed. During this
period, it is advisable to avoid any sudden,
repeated and prolonged braking.
The ABS does not provide shorter braking
distances. On very slippery sur faces (ice,
oil, etc.) the ABS may extend braking
distances.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
For emergency braking, press the
brake pedal ver y hard and do not
release it, even on a
slipper y sur face;
you will then be able to continue
steering the vehicle to avoid an
obstacle.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Switching on
The DSC system is activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
It comes into operation in the event of a grip or
trajectory problem.
This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.
Deactivation
This system cannot be deactivated by the
driver.
Malfunction
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal
and confirmed by a message in the
instrument panel screen, indicates
a
fault with the DSC system.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by
a
qualified workshop.
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Switching on
This system is activated automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
In the event of a grip or trajectory problem, this
system comes into play.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
w hich is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
F
P
ress this button to deactivate the system.
The button's warning lamp comes on
accompanied by a
message in the instrument
panel screen, indicating that the ASR system is
deactivated.
Reactivation
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on.
F
P
ress this button again to reactivate it
manually.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message in the instrument
panel screen, this indicates a
fault
with the ASR system.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or by
a
qualified workshop. ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
as the assembly and repair procedures
used by CITROËN dealers.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness
of these systems in wintry conditions,
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral
behaviour on the road.
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