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The button is not operational and pressing
it results in an audible signal, if the speed
of the vehicle is above 20 mph (30 km/h).
The button(s) at the front or on the door
pillar is not operational and pressing it
results in an audible signal, if:
-
t
he vehicle is moving,
-
t
he child lock is on (activated) (for the
buttons on the door pillars),
-
t
he vehicle has been locked or
deadlocked from outside (using
the key, remote control or Keyless
Entry and Starting, depending on
equipment).
The button for the left-hand door is not
operational and pressing it results in an
audible signal if the fuel filler flap is open.General
recommendations for the
sliding side doors
The doors must only be operated when
the vehicle is stationary.
For your safety and for that of your
passengers, as well as for correct
operation of the doors, you are strongly
advised not to drive with a door open.
Always check that it is safe to operate the
door and in particular, be sure not to leave
children or animals near the door controls
without supervision.
The audible warning, the illumination
of the "door open" warning lamp and
the message on the screen are there to
remind you. Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to have this warning
deactivated.
Lock the vehicle when using an automatic
car wash. Before opening or closing or per forming
any movement of the doors, ensure that
no person, animal or object is in the
window frame or could block the desired
movement, inside or outside the vehicle.
If this advice is not followed, injuries or
damage may occur if a part of the body or
an object is trapped or caught.
The doors cannot be opened electrically
above 2 mph (3
km/h ):
-
H
owever, if the doors remained open
when starting, the speed must fall
below 19 mph (30
km/h) before they
can be closed.
-
A
ny attempt to open a door electrically
using the interior handle while driving
results in it only being possible to open
the door manually.
-
I
n this case, the audible warning will be
given, accompanied by the illumination
of the "door open" warning lamp and
the message on the screen. To release
the door and be able to operate it
again, it is necessary to stop the
vehicle.
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If the vehicle is so equipped, a storage space is
provided under the seat.
F
P
ull the strap towards you to tip the seat
cushion.
Armrest
The armrest has notches.
F
P
ull the armrest fully up
F
L
ower it fully down.
F
R
aise the armrest to the desired position.
Heated seat and bench
seat
If fitted to the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running, use the adjustment
wheel to switch on and select the desired
level of heating from 0
(off) to 3 (h i g h).Prolonged use of the heated seats is not
recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to
prevent a short circuit:
-
d
o not place sharp or heavy objects on
the seat,
-
d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-
d
o not spill liquids onto the seat,
-
n
ever use the heating function if the
seat is wet.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an adequate
temperature, stop the function ; reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption.
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Switch off the defrosting as soon as
it is no longer necessary, as reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption.
Demisting and defrosting only operates
with the engine running.
Rear heating - air
conditioning
If the vehicle is fitted with a rear air conditioning
unit, located in the roof, this system allows the
distribution of air conditioned and heated air via
a distribution rail and individual outlets.
Air flow
F Turn the dial to increase or decrease the air flow.
Comfort temperature
- Turn the thumbwheel from blue (cold) to red (hot) to modulate
the temperature to your liking.
This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air delivery:
-
b
lue: the air is delivered mainly at roof level, -
r
ed: the air is delivered mainly by the vent
located in row 3 on the right.
Activation/Deactivation
Depending on version, this button is accessible
at the front, from the automatic dual-zone air
conditioning control panel.
F
P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the operation of the
rear controls.
Additional Heating /
Ventilation
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F Press "Temperature
programming ".
F
P
ress the " Status" tab to activate/deactivate
the system.
F
P
ress the " Parameters " tab to select
" Heating " mode to heat the engine and
passenger compartment or " Ventilation"
mode to ventilate the passenger
compartment.
F
T
hen programme/preset the activation time
for each selection.
F
P
ress " OK" to confirm.
Long range remote control
This enables you to switch the heating in
the passenger compartment on or off from a
distance.
The range of the remote control is about
0.6
miles (1 km) in open country.
Switching on
F Pressing and holding this button starts the heating immediately
(confirmed by the temporary
illumination of the green
indicator lamp).
Switching off
F Pressing and holding this button stops the heating immediately
(confirmed by the temporary
illumination of the red indicator
lamp).
The indicator lamp in the remote control flashes
for about 2 seconds if the vehicle has not
received the signal.
Then repeat the command after having
changed location.
Changing the battery
If the indicator lamp in the remote control
becomes orange, the state of charge of the
battery is low.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is
discharged. F
U
se a coin to unscrew the cap and replace
the battery.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away as they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment. Take them
to an approved collection point.
The maximum heating period is about
45 minutes depending on the climatic
conditions.
The ventilation is activated provided that
the battery is sufficiently charged.
The heating is activated provided that:
-
t
he fuel and the battery charge levels
are sufficient,
-
t
he engine has been started since the
previous heating cycle.
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To avoid the risks of poisoning or
asphyxia, the programmable heating must
not be used, even for short periods, in a
closed environment such as a garage or
workshop which is not equipped with an
exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on a flammable
sur face (dry grass, fallen leaves, paper,
etc.) - risk of fire!Glazed sur faces such as the rear screen
or windscreen can become very hot in
places.
Never put objects on these sur faces
;
never touch these sur faces - risk of burns!
The programmable heating is supplied by
the vehicle's fuel tank. Before use, ensure
that there is enough fuel left in the tank.
If the fuel in the tank is at the reser ve
level, it is strongly recommended not to
programme the heating.
The additional heating must always be
switched off while refuelling to avoid any
risk of fire or explosion.
Independent additional
heating
Depending on the country of sale, this is an
additional and independent system which heats
the hot water circuit of the Diesel engine to
improve comfort and to raise the temperature
of the cold engine. It improves demisting and
defrosting performance. With the engine idling
or the vehicle stationary, it is normal to notice a
high-pitched whistling and some emissions of
smoke or odour.
The temperature near the heating system must
not exceed 120°C. A higher temperature (e.g. in
a paint oven) could damage the components of
electronic circuits.
The additional heating is supplied by the
vehicle's fuel tank. Make sure that the low fuel
warning lamp is not on. To avoid the risks of poisoning or
suffocation, the additional heating must
not be used, even for short periods, in a
closed environment such as a garage or
workshop which is not equipped with an
exhaust gas extraction system.
Do not park the vehicle on a flammable
sur face (for example: dry grass, fallen
leaves, paper, etc.) - risk of fire!
Have the additional heating checked at
least once a year, at the beginning of
w i n t e r.
For maintenance and repairs, you must
only contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Courtesy lamp(s)
Front: comes on when one of
the front or rear doors is opened
(sliding side door and depending
on equipment, left-hand side-
hinged door or tailgate).
Rear or row 2 and row 3: comes
on when one of the rear doors
is opened (sliding side door
and depending on equipment,
left-hand side-hinged door or
tailgate).
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All-terrain (mud, damp grass,
etc.)
This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with
the least grip to optimise clearing of the
mud and to regain grip. At the same
time, the wheel with the most grip is
controlled in such a way as to transmit
as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50
km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two
driving wheels at the same time to allow
the vehicle to move for ward and limit
the risks of getting stuck in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck. The ASR and DSC systems can be
deactivated by turning the knob to
the "
OFF" position.
Recommendations
Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road
driving such as:
-
c
rossing and driving on terrain which
could damage the underbody or strip
away components (fuel pipe, fuel
cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or stones
in particular,
-
d
riving on terrain with steep gradients
and poor grip,
-
c
rossing a stream.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer
have an effect on engine operation or
the brakes in the event of an involuntary
change of trajectory.
These systems are reactivated
automatically from 31 mph (50
km/h) or
every time the ignition is switched on.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front seats
in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
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Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
-
a
lways select neutral,
-
p
ress the clutch pedal.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are
only optional. In fact, the configuration of the
road, the traffic density and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the
system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated. On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions
with manual gearbox, the system
may suggest changing into neutral
(N
is displayed in the instrument
panel) so that the engine can go
into standby (STOP mode of Stop &
Start), in certain driving conditions. With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel, in the form of an
ascending or descending arrow and
the recommended gear.
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 suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse.
Automatic gearbox
Automatic gearbox with 6 or 8 speeds, with
e lectronic management of gear changes. It
also offers a manual mode with sequential gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
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Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen to indicate a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100
km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time (braking or
acceleration must be done only with
the right foot),
-
i
f you force the selector from position P
to another position when the battery is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam, etc.), position
the selector on N and apply the parking
brake. If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
do not try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Electronic gearbox
Electronic gearbox with 6 speeds, with
electronic management of gear changes. It
also offers a manual mode with sequential gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
Gear selector
To safely operate the gear selector, it is
recommended that you keep your foot on
the brake pedal.
Steering mounted controls
R.
Reverse.
N. Neutral. A.
Auto (automatic operation).
M. Manual (manual operation with sequential
changing of gears).
F
P
ull the right-hand "
+" or left-hand " -"
control paddle towards you to change up or
down.
The steering mounted controls do not
allow neutral to be selected and reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Driving