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Main functions of the key
Type of keyUnlocking the cab Locking the doorsUnlocking the rear
doors
Mechanical key Turn anti-clockwise
(driver's side). Turn clockwise
(driver's side). -
Key with remote control -
Signalling
Direction indicators 2
flashes.1
flash.2
flashes.
Indicator lamp in
the central locking
control button on the dashboard Of f.
On fixed for about
3
seconds, then flashing. Flashing.
Using the mechanical key in the drivers' door lock barrel does not activate (set) or deactivate
the alarm.
Locking/Unlocking from
inside
Cab and load space
The doors can still be opened from the inside. If one of the doors is open or not properly
closed, central locking does not take
place.
The indicator lamp in the control:
-
c
omes on when the doors are locked and
the ignition is switched on,
-
t
hen flashes when the doors are locked
when stationary with the engine off.
This button is inoperative if the vehicle
has been locked or deadlocked from
outside (using the key or remote control,
depending on equipment).
F
P
ress this button to lock /unlock the cab and
load space doors.
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From inside
To hold the sliding side door open, open
it fully to block the device at the bottom of
the door.Do not drive with the sliding side door
open.
Closing
From outside
F Pull the handle towards you then towards
the front.
From inside
F To release and close, pull the handle while sliding the door.
F
T
o unlock and open, push the handle
towards the rear.
Rear doors
With the vehicle stationary, opening the
rear doors activates the camera and sends
the image to the screen fitted in the cab.
Opening
From outside
F Pull the handle towards you then pull the lever to open the left-hand door.
The two hinged doors open to 96°.
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Driver's seat
Forwards-backwards
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no object or person in
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a
risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Seat height
Seat backrest angle
F Turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
Lumbar support
Head restraints
F Lift the handle 1 to raise or lower the front of
the seat.
F
L
ift the handle 2 to raise or lower the rear of
the seat. F
T
urn the knob to obtain the desired level of
lumbar support.
As a
safety measure, seats should only be
adjusted when stationary.
F
P
ress the tab to adjust the height of the
head restraint.
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Removing the bench seat
At least two people are required to remove
the bench seat.
F
F
old the seat backrest onto the cushion as
described above.
Check that the seat belts are always
accessible to the passenger and easy to
fasten.
A passenger must not take their seat
without adjusting the seat's head restraint
correctly and adjusting and fastening the
seat belt.
Do not remove a
head restraint without
storing it and securing it to a
support.
Do not allow anyone to travel in row 3
with
the row 2
bench in the vertical position.
Do not leave any objects on the folded
backrest of row 2.
Steering wheel
adjustment
F With the vehicle stationary, first adjust your seat to the most suitable position.
As a
safety precaution, these operations
must only be carried out while the vehicle
is stationary.
F
T
urn the two grips for ward to release the
rear anchorages.
F
T
ilt the base of the bench seat for wards to
place the assembly in the vertical position. F
T
urn the two levers upwards to release the
front anchorages.
F
Ra
ise the bench seat and remove it. F
R
elease the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism by pulling the lever towards you.
F
A
djust the reach of the steering wheel, then
lock the mechanism by pushing the lever
fully forwards.
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Glazed partition
Depending on the country of sale, a glazed
partition separates the cabin from the load
space.
However, you can use the control to open/close
its sliding window.
To r c h
Remove the torch from its base by pressing the
button then pivoting the torch downwards by
90
de
grees.
To switch on the torch, slide the switch
forwards.
To change the 4
batteries (NiMH type), remove
the protective cover, located on the torch.
To put the torch back in place, engage it in the
notches on the base and pivot it upwards.
If your vehicle has one, the magnetic torch is
located at the rear courtesy lamp.
A light is installed in the centre of the torch
base. With the vehicle stationary, key in the
ignition switch or removed, recharging
of and lighting from the torch stops after
around 15
minutes.
The torch batteries recharge automatically
while driving.Sliding side windows
While driving, the window must be closed
or secured in an intermediate position.
Do not project long objects outside the
vehicle through the window.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the side
windows of row 2
can be opened.
F
S
queeze the two controls then slide the
window.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a
long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a
risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before driving.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!
If you are obliged to drive through water:
- c heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15
cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
Under no circumstances exceed 6
mph
(10
km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads. If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Never drive with the parking brake
applied – risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
Do not park and do not run the engine
with the vehicle stationary, in areas where
substances and combustible materials
(dry grass, leaves, etc.) can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system – risk
of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and
your safety, remember that certain precautions,
described hereafter, should be taken when
driving your vehicle:
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In low temperatures
In mountainous and/or cold areas, it is
advisable to use a "winter" type fuel suited
to low or minus temperatures.
Battery standby system
If the vehicle is not to be used for a prolonged
p eriod, such as for winter storage, for example,
it is strongly recommended that the battery
be placed on standby in order to protect it and
optimise its ser vice life.
When the battery is on standby, access to
the vehicle is only possible by unlocking
the vehicle using the key in the lock barrel
in the driver's door.
After the battery is switched off, the
information (time, date, radio stations,
etc.) is stored.
To take the battery out of standby:
F
T
urn the key to the MAR position.
F
S
tart the engine normally (AV V position).
To place the battery on standby:
F
S
witch off the engine ( STOP position). F
P
ress the red button, then turn the key to
the B AT T position.
The battery goes into standby about 7 minutes
later.
This time is necessary to:
-
A
llow the user to get out of the vehicle and
lock the doors with the remote control.
-
E
nsure that all of the vehicle's electrical
systems are deactivated.
Parking brake
Applying
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
F
C
heck that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
There is no advantage in engaging a
gear after
parking the vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is
loaded.
When parking on a
slope, turn your
wheels towards the kerb and pull the
parking brake lever up.
In the exceptional case of use of the
parking brake when the vehicle is moving,
apply the brake by pulling gently to avoid
locking the rear wheels (risk of skidding).
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Releasing
When the vehicle is being driven,
this warning lamp coming on
indicates that the parking brake is
still applied or has not been fully
released.
Manual gearbox
To change gear easily, always depress the
clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
-
e
nsure that the mat is positioned
correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
Avoid leaving your hand on the gear knob as
the force exerted, even if slight, may wear the
internal components of the gearbox over time.
Engaging reverse gear
Never engage reverse gear before the
vehicle is completely stationary.
If your vehicle is fitted with parking
sensors, the system comes into operation
when reverse gear is engaged; an audible
signal is heard.
For more information on Rear parking
sensors , refer to the corresponding
section.
F
P
ull the lever up slightly and press the
button to release the parking brake lever.
Gear efficiency indicator
Depending on the engine or model, this system
allows fuel consumption to be reduced by
suggesting when to change up.
Gear efficiency recommendations are only
optional. In fact, the road configuration,
the traffic density and safety remain the
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the
system's advice.
The system cannot be deactivated.
Operation
The information appears in the
instrument panel screen in the form
of the SHIFT indicator, accompanied
by an upward arrow to signal to the
driver that they can change up.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never recommends engaging
first gear or reverse, or changing down.
F
R
aise the collar under the gear knob to
engage reverse gear.
The lever should be moved slowly to reduce the
noise on engaging reverse gear.
Driving