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Central locking
This function allows the doors and boot to be locked or unlocked simultaneously from inside the vehicle.
Locking
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Unlocking
F Press this button again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes off.
If one of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
When locking / deadlocking
from the outside
When the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the red
indicator lamp flashes and the button is
inactive.
F
A
fter normal locking, pull one of the
interior door levers to unlock the
vehicle.
F

A
fter deadlocking, it is necessary
to use the remote control, Keyless
Entry and Starting or the integral
key to unlock the vehicle.
Manual mode Automatic mode
This is the automatic central locking of the
vehicle when driving, also called anti-intrusion
s e c u r i t y.
For more information on Anti-intrusion
security, refer to the corresponding section.
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Anti-intrusion security
This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of
the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Operation
If one of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
Activation / Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F
W
ith the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal starts and a
corresponding message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
Carrying long or
voluminous objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the doors. Other wise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button
unlocks the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking
is temporary.
Driving with the doors locked may
render access for the emergency
services difficult in an emergency.
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* Depending on the country of sale.
Alarm*
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following type of monitoring:
- exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet, etc.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop. Following an instruction to lock
the vehicle, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after a delay of
5 seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, etc.) is not
fully closed, the vehicle is not locked but
the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after a delay of 45 seconds.
Locking the vehicle with alarm system
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F

L
ock the vehicle with the remote control
or with the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
The monitoring system is active: the indicator
lamp in the locking button on the dashboard
flashes once per second and the direction
indicators come on for about 2 seconds.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle with the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the locking button goes off
and the direction indicators flash for about
2
seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or boot
is not opened within 30 seconds of
unlocking), the monitoring system is
also reactivated automatically.
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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
They have two positions:
- a high position , for when the seat is in
use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-
a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down. Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in
the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
To remove a head restraint :
F

r
elease the backrest using the control 1,
F

t
ilt the backrest slightly for wards,
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To refit a head restraint:
F
i
ntroduce the rods of the head restraint into
the guides of the corresponding seat backrest,
F

push the head restraint down as far as it will go,F press the lug A to free the head restraint and push it fully down.
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Caution, a backrest that has not latched
correctly compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
for ward - Risk of serious injury!
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically alongside the backrest
latching rings.
Returning the backrests to their original position
F Put the backrest 2 in the upright position
and push on it to latch it home.
F

C
heck that the red indicator is no longer
visible in the release grip 1 .
F

E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

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

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e 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).
F

T
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.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate 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.
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.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.
Different lighting times are provided:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten
m

inutes,
-

i
n energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
-

w
hen the engine is running, no limit.
Boot lamp
This has a manual blind in two sections which helps to maintain a comfortable temperature and
reduce the noise in the passenger compartment.
Panoramic sunroof
F Pull the blind rear wards until it locks in.
Closing
Opening
F Pull the blind for wards until it locks in.
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf.
2. Hooks.
3.
St

orage box.
4.
L

ighting.
5.
S

towing rings.
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