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Ease of use and comfort
Delayed starting of the
heating system
The start time can be programmed between 1
minute and 24 hours in advance.
You can memorise up to three different start
times, but only programme a single delayed
start.
To perform a daily start at a fixed time, reprogramme the memorised time each
day.
► Press button 3; the screen comes on.
The - -:- - symbol or the previous memorised
time and the corresponding preset number (1, 2
or 3) are displayed for 10 seconds.
To recall the other preset times, press button 3 several times before the end of
the 10 seconds.
Within 10 seconds, press one of the buttons 1 to
select the desired start time.
The memorisation is confirmed by the
disappearance of the start time, the display of
the preset number (1, 2 or 3) and the lighting of
the screen.
By default, preset times are already
memorised in the system (1 = 06:00, 2 =
16:00, 3 = 22:00). Any change cancels and
replaces the previous preset time.
If the battery is disconnected, the default
preset times will be restored.
Setting the comfort
temperature
► Turn control 1 to select a position between
blue (cold) and red (hot) so as to adjust the
temperature to your requirements.
The OFF control on the "Mono-zone" central control panel switches the
function off.
However, a back-up system will automatically
ventilate the rear circuit, even if the control is
in position 0, to avoid the formation of mist.
Air flow
► Set control 2 to the desired position to
increase or decrease the air flow.
Additional programmable heating
The additional programmable heating gradually
brings the engine to a good temperature to
facilitate its starting.
An built-in clock allows the time of its triggering
to be programmed. The passenger compartment
will warm up faster.
The warming-up of the passenger compartment, de-icing and demisting are
facilitated. The control panel for the programmable
additional heating is located next to the steering
wheel, below the MODE control panel.
1. Time setting buttons
2. Immediate switching on of heating button
3. Programme selection button
4. Heating cycle indicator lamp
5. Time display
6. Time setting and display indicator lamp
7. Display of the selected programme number
8. Ventilation indicator lamp
Setting the internal clock
time
Set the clock on the control panel before
programming the deferred starting of the heating.
► Press and hold button 3. The screen and time setting indicator lamp light
up.
► Within ten seconds, press one of the setting
buttons 1 until the exact time is displayed: • > to increase the hours, or
• < to decrease the hours.
By holding the button down, the numbers scroll
faster.
► Release button 3.
When the screen switches off, the time is
memorised.
Reading the time
► Press one of the buttons 1.
The time display indicator lamp comes on and
the time is displayed for approximately ten
seconds.
Immediate starting of the
heating system
Before turning on the heating, check that:
– the temperature control knob is in the Hot air
position (red),
– the air flow control knob is in position 2.
► Press button 2.
The screen and the heating cycle indicator lamp
will come on and stay on for the entire operating
time.
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Lighting and visibility
Lighting control stalk
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the glass
of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it
disappears after the lamps have been on for a
few minutes.
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Selection of main lighting
mode
► Turn the lighting control stalk to place the
white mark opposite the desired symbol.
Lighting off (ignition off) / Daytime running
lamps (engine running)
Dipped beam headlamps / Main beam
headlamps
Automatic lighting of dipped beam headlamps / main beam headlamps
Switching the headlamps
(dipped beam/main beam)
► Pull the lighting control stalk towards you to
switch between the lighting of the dipped beam
headlamps and main beam headlamps.
To flash the headlamps, pull the control stalk
towards you, regardless of the position of the
ring.
Direction indicators
► Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
► Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
direction indicators will flash five times.
Foglamps
If the vehicle is equipped with foglamps, they
operate with the dipped bean headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
Front foglamps
Rear foglamps
► Press one of these controls to turn on the
corresponding lamps.
Foglamps should only be used in fog or
falling snow.
In clear or rainy weather, 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 daytime
running lamps come on automatically.
If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched on
manually or automatically, the daytime running
lamps switch off.
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.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the sunshine sensor.
For more information on Vehicle
configuration , refer to the corresponding
section.
Activation
► Turn the ring to this position.
The lamps go out automatically when the ignition
is switched off.
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Lighting and visibility
4Automatic 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.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the sunshine sensor.
For more information on Vehicle
configuration , refer to the corresponding
section.
Activation
► Turn the ring to this position.
The lamps go out automatically when the ignition
is switched off.
Guide-me-home lighting
If your vehicle is equipped: when you leave your
vehicle, the dipped beam headlamps remain on
for the selected period of time (e.g. leaving a car
park).
With the ignition off or the
key in the STOP position
► Within 2 minutes of switching off the engine,
turn the ignition key to the STOP position or
remove the key.
► Pull the lighting control stalk towards the
steering wheel.
This indicator lamp lights up on the
dashboard.
Each action on the lighting control stalk, pulled
towards the steering wheel, extends the
guide-me-home lighting by 30 seconds up to
approximately 3 minutes. Once this time has
elapsed, the lamps go out automatically.
Deactivate this control by holding the control
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 observation of driving regulations.
Activation
► Turn the lighting control stalk ring to
this position.
► Set the function by pressing the
MODE button: select "ON" in the
"Automatic main beam" menu.
For more information on Vehicle
configuration , refer to the corresponding
section.
► Flash the headlamps (going beyond the point
of resistance) to activate the function.
Operation
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Lighting and visibility
Once the function is activated, the system
operates as follows:
If the brightness is sufficient and/or if the traffic
conditions do not allow illumination of the main
beam headlamps:
– The dipped beam headlamps will
remain on: this indicator lamp lights up on
the instrument panel.
If the brightness is very low and the traffic
conditions allow:
– The main beam headlamps
come on automatically: these
indicator lamps light up on the instrument panel.
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
Flashing the headlamps again pauses the
function and the lighting system changes to
"automatic illumination of headlamps" mode.
At a speed lower than approximately 9 mph (15
km/h), the function deactivates automatically.
If the main beam headlamps are still needed,
flash the headlamps again; the main beam
headlamps then remain on fixed until the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 25 mph (40
km/h).
Above 25 mph (40 km/h), the function is
reactivated automatically (provided that you have
not flashed the headlamps again to turn off the
main beam headlamps during this interval).
Deactivation
► Turn the lighting control stalk ring to
the "Dipped beam" position.
The system may suffer interference or not work correctly:
– under conditions of poor visibility (falling
snow, heavy rain or thick fog, etc.),
– if the windscreen in front of the camera is
dirty, misted or obscured (by a sticker, etc.),
– if the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
The system is not able to detect: – road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
– vehicles whose lighting is obscured, such
as when running behind a safety barrier on a
motorway, for example,
– vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on twisty roads, on crossroads.
Parking lamps
This system allows you to leave the lamps on
when parked; with the ignition off, and the key in
the STOP position or removed.
► Move the lighting control stalk ring to position
O, then to dipped beam headlamps or main
beam headlamps.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
dashboard.
The lamps will stay on for the duration of your
parking.
Extended lighting can significantly reduce
the vehicle's battery charge.
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid inconvenience to other road users,
the height of the halogen headlamps should be
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
This function can be accessed in dipped beam
and main beam headlamp positions.
Successive presses on these
controls adjust the headlamps.
An indicator lamp on the display indicates the
selected setting position (0, 1, 2, 3).
Wiper control stalk
Windscreen wipers
The wiping is active only when the ignition key is
in the ON position.
The control stalk can have 5 different positions:
– Wipers off.
– Intermittent wiping: 1 notch down. In this
position, by turning the ring, it is possible to
select 4 frequency levels (very slow, slow,
normal, fast).
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Lighting and visibility
4
Successive presses on these
controls adjust the headlamps.
An indicator lamp on the display indicates the
selected setting position (0, 1, 2, 3).
Wiper control stalk
Windscreen wipers
The wiping is active only when the ignition key is
in the ON position.
The control stalk can have 5 different positions:
– Wipers off.
– Intermittent wiping: 1 notch down. In this
position, by turning the ring, it is possible to
select 4 frequency levels (very slow, slow,
normal, fast).
– Slow continuous wiping: 2 notches down.
– Fast continuous wiping: 3 notches down.
– Single wipe: pull the control stalk towards the
steering wheel.
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 wipe: 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
will be able to operate freely when using
in freezing conditions.
Use the footboard, in the lower front panel, to
remove any accumulation of snow at the base
of the windscreen and on the blades.
You can change the wiper blades. For more information on Changing
a wiper blade , refer to the corresponding
section.
With Stop & Start, when the windscreen
wiper control is in the fast wiping
position, STOP mode is not available.
Screenwash and headlamp
washers
► Pull the wiper control towards you; the
screenwash action will be accompanied by a
timed operation of the wipers.
Depending on version, the headlamp washer
is linked to the screenwash; it is activated if the
dipped beam headlamps are on.
This fluid level should be checked regularly, particularly during winter.
For more information on Checking the levels
and, in particular, on the screenwash / headlamp
washer levels, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Safety
Airbags
The airbags have been designed to optimise the
safety of the occupants in the event of a serious
collision; they work in conjunction with the force
limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, electronic
detectors record and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle:
– if there is a violent impact, the airbags deploy
instantly and help better protect occupants of the
vehicle; immediately after the impact, the airbags
deflate rapidly in order not to hinder the visibility
or the possible exit of the occupants.
– in the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain rollover conditions, the airbags are not
deployed; the seat belt alone contributes towards
ensuring your protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
engine is not running.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
return and slide the whole thing, then release to
lock.
The belt associated with the central seat is not
height adjustable.
If the driver's seat belt is unfastened,
START mode of Stop & Start will not be
invoked. The engine can then only be
restarted using the key.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats / bench seats are fitted with
three-point inertia reel seat belts.
The central seat has a guide and an inertia reel,
which are attached to the backrest.
Each side seat is provided with a support to
hang the belt buckle when not in use.
Fastening
► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unlocking
► Press the red button on the buckle.
► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
– must be tightened as close to the body as
possible;
– must be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;
– must only be used to secure one person;
– must not show signs of tearing or fraying;
– must not be changed or modified, in order
to avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by CITROËN
dealers.
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Safety
"ISOFIX" mountings
If fitted on the vehicle, the regulation ISOFIX
mountings are identified by labels.
The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat:
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
Passenger airbag OFF
To guarantee the safety of your child, the
front passenger airbag must be
deactivated when a "rear facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation control
Installing a “rear facing” child seat on the front
passenger seat or bench seat is expressly
prohibited! Doing so would expose the child to
the risk of death or serious injury in the event
of airbag deployment.
Deactivating / Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
► Press this button and then, in the
"Passenger airbag" menu, select "OFF" to
deactivate the airbag.
► Select “ON” to reactivate it.When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on accompanied by
a message in the display screen to indicate the
deactivation.
For more information on Vehicle
configuration (MODE) , refer to the
corresponding section.
Depending on version, it can also be deactivated
or reactivated via the touch screen audio and
telematics system.
Locations for child seats secured using the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved
according to the weight of the child and the seating position in the vehicle.
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Driving
6Starting-switching off the
engine
Ignition switch
STOP position: Anti-theft.
The ignition is off.
MAR position: ignition on.
Certain accessories can be used.
AV V position: starter.
The starter is operated.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Starting the engine
► With the parking brake applied and the
gearbox in neutral, turn the key to the MAR
position.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes out,
then operate the starter (AV V position)
until the engine starts.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp
depends on the climatic conditions.
When the engine is hot, the warning lamp lights
up for a few moments; you can start the engine
immediately.
► When the engine starts, release the key.
Immobiliser warning lamp
If this warning lamp lights up, change key
and have the faulty key checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► Move the key back to the STOP position.
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 your vehicle is to be out of use for an extended
period of time, such as during winter storage for
example, it is strongly recommended to put the battery in standby mode in order to protect it and
optimise its life.
To put the battery in standby mode:
► Switch the engine off ( STOP position).
► Press the red button, then turn the key to the
BATT position.
The battery goes into standby mode
approximately 7 minutes later.
This time is necessary to:
– allow the user to leave the vehicle and lock the
doors using the remote control.
– ensure that all vehicle electrical systems are
deactivated.