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Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a CITROËN dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a long
period.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Reconnecting the (+) terminalDo not force the lever as locking will not
be possible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
After reconnecting the battery
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting
the engine, in order to enable the electronic
systems to initialise.
F

O

nce the battery is charged, switch off the
charger B before disconnecting the cables
from the battery A .
If this label is present, it is essential to
use only a 12 V charger to avoid causing
irreversible damage to the electrical
components related to the Stop & Start
system. Before disconnecting the battery:
F

c

lose all openings (doors, tailgate, windows,
sunroof),
F

s

witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F

s

witch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
At the battery, it is only necessary to
disconnect the (+) terminal.
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F
Ra
ise the lever A
fully to release the clamp B .
F
R
emove the clamp B by lifting it off. F

Ra
ise the lever A fully.
F
R
efit the open clamp B on the (+)
terminal.
F
P
ush the clamp B fully down.
F
L
ower the lever A to lock the clamp B
.
If minor problems nevertheless persist
following this operation, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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In the event of a breakdown

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You must reinitialise certain systems yourself,
by referring to the corresponding section, such
as:
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t
he remote control or electronic key
(depending on version),
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t
he electric windows,
-

t
he date and time,
-

t
he radio preset stations.The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8 hours).To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To access it:
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o
pen the boot,
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l
ift the floor and remove it,
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r
emove the towing eye from the holder. General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country where you drive.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towbar; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
a main road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
-

w
hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, with the
engine running,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towbar
available, etc.
In the event of a breakdown

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21,518,5Vehicle
Depending on equipment/Depending on
version.Activate, deactivate or configure
certain vehicle functions.
Air conditioning
Depending on equipment/Depending on version.
Manage the different temperature
and air flow settings.
Voice commands
Steering mounted controls
Pressing this button activates the
voice commands function. To ensure that voice commands are
always recognised by the system, please
observe the following recommendations:
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s
peak natural language in a normal
tone without breaking up words or
raising your voice.
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a
lways wait for the "beep" (audible
signal) before speaking.
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f
or optimum operation, it is
recommended that the windows and
sunroof be closed to avoid exterior
interference (depending on version),
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b
efore making a voice command, ask
other passengers not to speak.
First steps
Example of a "voice command" for
navigation:
"Navigate to address 11 Regent
Street, London"
Example of a "voice command" for
the radio and media:
"Play ar tist Madonna"
Example of a "voice command" for
the telephone:
"Call David"
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Telephone
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
I cannot connect my Bluetooth telephone. The telephone's Bluetooth function may be switched off or the telephone may not be
visible.Check that your telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system. You can check the compatibility of your
telephone at the Brand's website (services).
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible. The sound depends on both the system and
the telephone.Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume
of the telephone if necessary.
Ambient noise affects the quality of the
telephone call. Reduce the ambient noise level (close the
windows, reduce the booster fan speed, slow
down, etc.).
Some contacts are duplicated in the list. The options for synchronising contacts are synchronising the contacts on the SIM card,
the contacts on the telephone, or both. When
both synchronisations are selected, some
contacts may be duplicated.Select "Display SIM card contacts" or "Display
telephone contacts".
The contacts are not listed in alphabetical
o r d e r. Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts
can be transferred in a specific order.Modify the telephone directory display settings.
The system does not receive SMS. The Bluetooth mode does not permit sending
SMS text messages to the system.
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Telephone
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
I am unable to connect my Bluetooth
telephone. The telephone's Bluetooth function may be
switched off or the telephone may not be
visible.Check that your telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system. You can check the compatibility of your
telephone at the Brand's website (services).
Android Auto and CarPlay do not work. Android Auto and CarPlay may not activate if
the USB cables are of poor quality.Use authentic USB cables to ensure
compatibility.
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible. The sound depends on both the system and
the telephone.Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume
of the telephone if necessary.
Ambient noise affects the quality of the
telephone call.
Reduce the ambient noise level (close the windows,
reduce the booster fan speed, slow down, etc.).
The contacts are not listed in alphabetical
o r d e r. Some phones provide display options.
Depending on the chosen settings, contacts
can be transferred in a specific order.Modify the telephone directory display settings.
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CITROËN Connect Radio

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Accessories ..............................................69 , 99
Active Safety Brake........................... 15, 117-11 9
AdBlue
® ................................ 14, 21-22, 14 9 -15 0
Additive, Diesel ............................................... 12
Adjusting headlamps


...................................... 64
Adjusting head restraints


................................ 44
Adjusting seats


................................................ 43
Adjusting the air distribution


.....................50-53
Adjusting the air flow
................................. 50

-53
Adjusting the date


............................... 29, 32 , 17
Adjusting the height of the steering wheel


.....46
Adjusting the lumbar support
.......................... 44
A

djusting the temperature

........................50-53
Adjusting the time


............................... 29, 33 , 17
Advice on care and maintenance


...........55, 152
Advice on driving


...................................... 94-95
Airbags
...............................

.................16, 78 , 82
Airbags, curtain


......................................... 79-80
Airbags, front ....................................... 78- 80, 83
Airbags, lateral


.......................................... 79-80
Air conditioning


........................................... 6, 50
Air conditioning, automatic


.......................49-53
Air conditioning, manual
........................... 49,

51
Air intake


................................................... 50-53
Air vents


.......................................................... 48
Alarm


......................................................... 4 0 - 41
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
......................72
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)


............................... 72
Apple CarPlay connection


........................18, 12
Armrest, front
............................................ 56, 58
Assistance call
...............................

............70 -71
Assistance, emergency braking


.............72, 11 8
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)


.................25 -26, 9 Cable, audio


....................................................25
Cable, Jack


.....................................................25
Capacity, fuel tank


.................................137-13 8
Cap, fuel filler

...............................
..........137-13 8
CD


...............................................................25, 9
CD, MP3


......................................................25, 9
Central locking
.......................................... 3

2, 34
Changing a bulb
..................... 16

1-162, 16 4 -165
Changing a fuse
...................... 16

6 -167, 16 9 -170
Changing a wheel
.......................... 15

4, 157-15 8
Changing a wiper blade
................... 67,

141-142
Changing the remote control battery


..............37
Checking the engine oil level


..........................21
Checking the levels


...............................14 4, 14 6
AB
C
Battery .................................... 140, 147 , 171 , 173
Battery, charging .................................... 172-173
Battery, remote control


.............................35-38
Blanking screen (snow shield)


......................13 9
Blind spot monitoring system
.................123 -124
Blind spot sensors


................................. 123 -124
BlueHDi


.............................................. 21-22, 149
Bluetooth (hands-free)
.................... 2

7-2 8, 13 -14
Bluetooth (telephone)
...................... 2

7-2 8, 13 -15
Bonnet


........................................................... 143
Boot


............................................... 39-40, 55, 59
Brake discs


.................................................... 148
Brake lamps
...............................

...................16 4
Brakes


....................................................... 9, 148
Braking, automatic emergency


.........15, 117-11 9
Brightness


....................................................... 16
Bulbs (changing)


............................ 161-162, 16 4 Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) ..............................15 3 -15 4, 15 6
Checks


...........................................14 4, 147-148
Checks, routine


......................................147-148
Child lock


.........................................................93
Children


......................................................87- 91
Children (safety)


..............................................93
Child seats

........................77,

81- 82, 86 - 87 , 92
Child seats, conventional


................................86
Child seats, i-Size
...........................................91
Child seats, ISOFIX
..................................88 -91
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)


..............................15 3 -15 4, 15 6
Checks


...........................................14 4, 147-148
Checks, routine


......................................147-148
Child lock


.........................................................93
Children


......................................................87- 91
Children (safety)


..............................................93
Child seats

........................77,

81- 82, 86 - 87 , 92
Child seats, conventional


................................86
Child seats, i-Size
...........................................91
Child seats, ISOFIX
..................................88 -91
CITROËN Connect Nav


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CITROËN Connect Radio
................................. 1
C

leaning (advice)

..........................................152
Closing the boot
........................................39-40
Closing the doors


......................................34, 39
Coat hanger


....................................................58
Collision risk alert


.........................................11 9
Configuration, vehicle
............................... 24

-27
Connection, Bluetooth
........ 21

-22, 27-2 8 , 13 -15
Connection, MirrorLink


........................19, 11 -12
Connection, Wi-Fi network


.............................22
Control, electric windows


................................41
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Tables of engines ................................... 17 7-178
Tables of fuses ........................166 -167, 16 9 -170
Ta n k , f u e l


................................................ 137-13 8
Technical data
........................................ 17

7-178
Telephone
..............................

........27- 3 0 , 13 -15
Temperature, coolant


........................................ 9
Third brake lamp


........................................... 165
Three flashes (direction indicators)
................ 63
T

ime (setting)

...................................... 29, 33 , 17
TMC (Traffic info)

............................................ 15
T

o o l s

............................................... 157, 157-15 8
Total distance recorder


.............................28-29
Touch screen ...................................... 24-27, 1, 1
To w b a r
...............................

......................95, 140
Towed loads


.................................................. 176
Towing another vehicle


..........................174 -175
Towing eye
...................................................... 59
Traction control (ASR)


.........................15, 7 2 -74
Traffic information (TMC)


................................15
Tr a i l e r
...............

....................................... 95, 140
Triangle, warning ..................................... 59, 15 3
Trip computer


............................................. 27-2 8
Trip distance recorder
............................... 2

8-29
Ty r e s


.......................................................... 6, 18 0
Tyre under-inflation detection
...............................

.16 , 132-13 3 , 157
Under floor storage


......................................... 59
Under-inflation (detection)


............................132
Unlocking


.................................................. 32-33
Unlocking from the inside
...............................35
Unlocking the boot

...............................
...........32
Unlocking the doors
.................................. 3

2, 35
Updating the date
................................ 29,

32, 17
Updating the time
...............................

.29 , 33 , 17
USB


............................................................. 25, 9 Ventilation
.......................................6, 48-49 , 51
Visibility ...............
............................................54
Voice commands


...............................5-8, 10 -12
V
W
Warning and indicator lamps ............................ 8
W arning lamp, airbag ...................................... 16
W
arning lamp, braking system

.........................9
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater


.......16
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt not fastened
...............................

............76
Warning lamp, low fuel level
...........................17
Warning lamp, parking brake


............................9
Warning lamps


.................................................. 8
Warning lamp, seat belts


................................76
Warning lamp, Service ....................................11
Warnings and indicators


...................................9
Washing (advice) ........................................... 152
Weights
...............

.......................................... 176
Wheel, spare
.......................... 15

4, 157-15 8 , 18 0
Window controls


............................................. 41
Windows, rear doors


...............................42, 152
Windows, rear quarter


..................................152
Wiper blades (changing)


..................67, 141-142
Wiper, rear ....................................................... 66
Wipers


................................................. 19, 65 , 68
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive


...............66, 68
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