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Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the passenger
compartment using the three buttons 7.
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a
button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a
uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons 7
are of f.
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
-
l
ower the temperature in summer,
-
i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F
P
ress button 8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for
a few moments. Then return to the intake
of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may
result in some discomfort (humidity,
mi st ing).
Mono-zone/Dual-zone
The passenger temperature setting can be
linked to the driver's setting (mono-zone
function).
It is available in the secondary page by
pressing button 11 "OPTIONS ".
F
P
ress button 14
to activate the "MONO"
function; its status is displayed as " ON".
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons (dual-zone function).
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can
use the ventilation system to adjust the air
flow 5
and air distribution 7 settings in the
passenger compartment, for a
period which
depends on the battery charge.
System switch-off
F Press button 4 .
Its indicator lamp comes on and all other
indicator lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
By reducing the air flow 5
to a minimum, you
are stopping ventilation.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle. This function does not allow the operation of
the air conditioning system.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the temperature required
in the passenger compartment to be reached
more rapidly.
F
P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function (confirmed
by the illumination/extinction of the
indicator lamp).
The system activates automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
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Front fittings6.USB socket
Cigarette lighter/12
V accessory socket
(120W)
7. Storage compartment
8. Storage compartment or Wireless charger
9. Cup holders
10. Front armrest with storage compartment
11. USB charger socket
Sun visor
F With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket
h o l d e r.
Glove box
F To open the glove box, raise the handle.
The glove box is lit when the lid is opened.
1.
Grab handle
2. Sun visor
3. Storage compartment below the steering
wheel
Card holder
4. Illuminated glove box
5. Door pockets It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
Never drive with the glove box open when
a passenger is at the front – it may cause
injury during sharp deceleration!
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Cigarette lighter/12 V
a ccessory socket(s)
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F
T
o use a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect an appropriate adapter.
You can use this socket to connect a
telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.
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.
USB sockets
The USB socket located at the front
also allows a smartphone to be
connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android
Auto® or CarPlay®, so that certain
smartphone applications can be used
on the touch screen. When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the portable
device exceeds the amperage supplied by
the vehicle.
For more information on how to use this
equipment, refer to the Audio equipment
and telematics
section.
Wireless smartphone
charger
It allows the wireless charging of a portable
d evice, such as a smartphone, using the
principle of magnetic induction, based on the Qi
1.1
standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by
design or by using a
compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi
symbol.
They allow the connection of a
portable device,
such as an iPod
®-type digital audio player, to
charge the device.
To achieve the best results, it is necessary to
use a
cable made or approved by the device
manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering mounted controls or those of the audio
system.
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Courtesy lampsInterior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
At night, the interior ambient lighting comes on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on.
Depending on version, the ambient lighting
includes:
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t
wo LEDs located in the front courtesy lamp.
-
a l
ight source in the storage compartment at
the front of the centre console.
-
a l
ight source for each of the front footwells.
-
i
lluminated bezels for the front cup holders.
-
a l
ight source for each of the interior door
opening controls.
The ambient lighting switches off automatically
when the sidelamps are switched off.
1.
Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps (depending on
ve r s i o n)
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: -
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies
according to the circumstances:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
-
i
n energy economy mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
-
w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
When the front courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it
is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it
in the "permanently off " position.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch. Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
-
o
n unlocking the vehicle,
-
o
n removing the key from the ignition,
-
o
n opening a
door,
-
o
n activating the remote control locking
button, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: The interior ambient lighting can
be activated or deactivated and its
brightness adjusted in the Driving/
Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
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Ensure that the boot is empty before
moving the boot floor.
Storage well
To increase the boot volume with the floor in
the low position:
F
P
ull the cross-piece of the rear seats up
vertically to the level of the markings to
remove it.
F
T
o put it back in place, push it as far as it will
go, until it engages. F
R
aise the boot floor as much as possible to
access the storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
-
a t
emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle tools,
-
a s
pare wheel with the vehicle tools.
To change the height:
F
L
ift and pull the floor towards you using its
central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
F
P
ush the floor all the way for wards to place
it in the desired position.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
-
i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Lighting control
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.
Travelling abroad
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.
Never look too closely at the luminous
beam of "Full LED" headlamps: risk of
serious eye injury.
Main lighting
Automatic illumination of headlamps/
Daytime running lamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Headlamp dipping Foglamps
Rear foglamps
They operate with the dipped or
main beam headlamps on.
F
R
otate the ring for wards to switch them on
and rear wards to switch them off.
When the lighting is switched off automatically
(" AUTO " position), the foglamps and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
Front and rear foglamps
They operate with the dipped beam
headlamps on, in manual or auto
mode.
Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and
main beam headlamps.
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Turn and release the ring:
F o nce for wards to switch on the front
foglamps and then a
second time for the
rear foglamps.
F
o
nce rear wards to switch off the rear
foglamps and then a
second time for the
front foglamps.
If the lighting is switched off automatically
(" AUTO " position) or the dipped beam
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
F
T
urn the ring rear wards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch
of f.
In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, using the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually as
the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Switch off the foglamps when they are no
longer necessary. Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lighting turns off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting after
switching off the ignition
From the AUTO
position, move the main
lighting ring to the desired position or,
from another position, move the ring to the
AUTO position then to a
position.
On opening the driver's door a
temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the
lighting is on.
It will go off automatically after a
period of
time that depends on the state of charge
in battery (entering energy economy
m o d e).Direction indicators
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3
times.
F
L
eft or right: lower or raise the lighting
control stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
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Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps
The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
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D
aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk at position " AUTO" with adequate light
level).
-
S
idelamps (lighting control stalk at " AUTO"
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
The LEDs are brighter when operating as
daytime running lamps.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
When the ring is at the " AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by the
rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They can also come
on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to
a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of
t he sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on and this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and/or a
message.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
with the rain sensor and located at the
top centre of the windscreen behind the
interior rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
F
D
epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control stalk
upwards; the right-hand sidelamps come
o n).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
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