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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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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 in the boot free from
obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F

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perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5
to 10 minutes once or twice
a
month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
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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 air 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 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 may
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as
recommended in the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide.
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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.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
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d

o not drive for too long with the
ventilation switched off.
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d

o not keep air recirculation set for an
extended period.
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Front demist – defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as
possible. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
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o switch off demisting/defrosting, press
this button again. The indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
With Stop & Start, when demisting/
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
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t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
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.
Fragrance diffuser
Diffuses a fragrance in the passenger
c ompartment from the central air vents.
Your diffuser is fitted with an empty
cartridge when your vehicle is delivered.
You therefore need to install a
cartridge
before use.
Flow adjustment
F Turn button A to adjust (left to decrease, right to increase) or stop (completely to the
left) the fragranced air flow.
The central vents must be open.
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12 V accessory socket
Do not exceed the maximum power rating
of the socket (risk of damage to your
device).
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as
a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
Boot fittings
1. Rear shelf
(see details opposite)
2. Hooks
(see details opposite)
3. Strap
4. Stowing rings
5. 12
V socket (max power: 120 Watts)
Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
F r elease the two cords,
F

g
ently lift the shelf, then remove it.
There are several ways of storing it:
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ther upright behind the front seats,
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r flat on the bottom of the boot.
Hooks
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 Watts), lift the cover and connect
a


suitable adaptor.
These can be used to secure shopping bags.
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Boot fittingsLoad space cover
Installation
The mobile flap avoids inter ference with
the second row passengers when the
seats are in the "comfort" position.
Removal
In 5 -seat configuration, it is installed behind
the second row seats, with the third row seats
stored folded away.
In 7-seat configuration, it is stored behind the
third row seats.
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P
osition the left and right ends of the roller
in cut-outs A , with the mobile flap at the
front.
F

P
ull out the roller until it reaches the boot
pillars.
F

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nsert the guides of the roller into the rails in
pillars B . F

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emove the guides of the roller from the
rails in pillars B .
F

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uide the roller as it reels in.
F

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nlock the roller by pressing one of the
handles located at the ends of the roller
bracket.
1.
Load space cover
2. Concertina boards
3. 12

V socket (max power: 120

Watts)
4. Armrest with cup holder and storage
compartment
5. Storage area of the load space cover
6. Open storage compartment
7. Low stowing rings
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Lighting control stalk
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
If one or more lamps fails, a message
asks you to check the lamp or lamps
concerned.
Driving abroad
Halogen headlamps
If planning to use your vehicle in a
country
that drives on the other side of the road,
the dipped beam headlamps must be
adjusted to avoid dazzling on-coming
drivers. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
Xenon headlamps
The design of the dipped beam headlamps
allows, without modification, driving in
a
country that drives on the other side
of the road to the country in which your
vehicle was sold.
Main lighting
Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
Selection of main lighting mode
Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking. Lighting off (ignition off)/Daytime
running lamps (engine running). Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Daytime running lamps/Dipped
beam/Main beam.
Sidelamps.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Headlamp dipping
Pull the stalk towards you to switch between
dipped and main beam headlamps or to
activate automatic headlamp dipping.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash"), for as long as
the stalk is kept pulled.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is switched on.
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Foglamps
They operate with the dipped and main beam
headlamps.
With rear foglamps only
Rear foglamps
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urn the sensor ring for wards to switch on
the foglamps.
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urn the sensor ring backwards to switch off
the foglamps.
If the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the rear foglamps
also switch off.
With front and rear foglamps
Front and rear foglamps
Turn and release the ring:
F

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nce for wards to switch on the front
foglamps,
F

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or wards a second time to switch on the rear
foglamps. If the lights are switched off automatically or
the dipped beam headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain
on.
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urn the ring backwards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.
Opening the tailgate prevents the
foglamps lighting up.
Opening the tailgate when the lamps are
on switches them off automatically along
with the indicator lamp in the instrument
panel. On closing the tailgate, they do not
light up automatically: it will be necessary
to use the control.
The sidelamps and the rear direction
indicators are situated on the tailgate.
During lighting, the opening of the tailgate
provokes the automatic switching of these
lamps towards the fitted lamps in the rear
bumpers to maintain the safety of the
vehicle. F
o
nce backwards to switch off the rear
foglamps,
F
b
ackwards a second time to switch off the
front foglamps.
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Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
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a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers. Do not operate the wipers on a
dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Manual controls
Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping Windscreen wipers
The front windscreen wiper system is
fitted with a
safety device that inhibits its
function when detecting an obstacle such
as ice or snow.
The directional lighting can be activated or
deactivated in the touch screen.
In the Driving menu, select the "
Vehicle
settings " tab, then " Driving lighting " and
" Directional headlamps ".
Contact a

CITROËN dealer or a

qualified
workshop.
The windscreen wipers are controlled directly
by the driver.Wiping speed selection control: raise or lower
the stalk to the desired position.
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).
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Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rain without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the
c ontrol stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a
message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk another brief
p ush downwards or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1
or 2).
This indicator 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.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
s ensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop. Do not cover the rain sensor, combined
with the sunshine sensor and located at
the top centre of the windscreen, behind
the rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Rear wiper
In case of snow or hard frost, deactivate
the automatic rear wiper.
Rear wiper selection ring: Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating.
This function can be activated or deactivated in
the Driving menu.
Select the " Vehicle settings " tab, then
" Comfort " and "Rear wiper in reverse ".
In the event of snow or hard frost or
if a
bicycle carrier is fitted to a towing
device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle parameters menu.
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