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Front seatsBefore moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Manual adjustments
Longitudinal
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
When your seat is at the correct distance, move
it for wards and backwards slightly without
using the control bar to ensure the seat is
properly locked. F
P
ull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.
Driver seat backrest angle
F Turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
Correct driving position
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Before taking to the road and to make the most of the
ergonomic layout of the instruments and controls,
carry out these adjustments in the following order:
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t
he height of the head restraint,
-
t
he seat backrest angle,
-
t
he seat cushion height,
-
t
he longitudinal position of the seat,
-
t
he height and reach of the steering wheel,
-
t
he rear view mirror and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check that the instrument panel can be
viewed correctly from your driving position.
Seat cushion height
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Storing driving positions
Two positions can be stored and recalled, using
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.
Storing a position using buttons
M /1/2
F Switch on the ignition.
F
Adj ust your seat.
F
P
ress button M , then press button 1
or
2
within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position has
been stored.
Storing a
new position over writes the previous
position.
Recalling a stored position
F With the ignition on or the engine
running, press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the completion of
the adjustment.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M , 1
or 2 or by using one of the
seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
Additional adjustments
Head restraint height
F To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
F T o lower the head restraint, press the lug A
and push down on the head restraint at the
same time.
The head restraint has a
frame with notches
which prevents it from lowering; this is a
safety
device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Removing a head restraint
F To remove the head restraint, press the lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.
F
T
o put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings, keeping them in line with the seat
backrest and press the lug A at the same
time.
Cushion height and angle
F Tilt the rear part of the control upwards or downwards to obtain the required height.
F
T
ilt the front part of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the desired angle.
System which registers the electrical settings
of the driver's seat.
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Front armrest
Height adjustment
Second row seats
The 3 seats of the 2nd row are independent
and are the same width. Their backrests are
adjustable to adapt the boot load space. F
L
ower the armrest completely.
F
L
ift it again to the desired position (low,
intermediate or high).
F
O
nce it is in the high position, lift it to unlock
it and bring it to the low position.
Longitudinal adjustment
A. Longitudinal adjustment: lift the lever.
B. Tilt angle adjustment: pull the strap and
push the seat back.
C. Folding the seat: give a
firm upward pull
on the strap to unlock the seat.
D. Folding the seat from the back: pull the
strap then push the backrest for ward.
F
L
ift lever A , at the front of the seat cushion
and adjust the seat as required.
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In order to easily adapt your interior
space, you can fold all of the rear seats
individually and fold them onto the second
row floor, and beneath the floor on the
third row. This gives you a continuous load
floor up to the back of the front seats.
Folding or unfolding the seats must only
be done with the vehicle stationary.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F
A
djust the height and reach to suit your driving
position.
F
P
ush the control lever to lock the steering wheel.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
s hould only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in narrow
spaces.
Demisting – Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demist - defrost , refer to the associated
section.
Adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
b e adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
Objects seen in the mirror are in reality
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.
F
M
ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
F
M
ove control B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
F
R
eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the " K eyless Entry and
Starting" system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull
the control A from the central position
rearwards.
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To reactivate the system, flash the headlamps
again.The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
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u
nder poor visibility conditions (snow,
heavy rain, etc.),
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a
sticker, etc.) in front of
the camera,
-
i
f the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect:
-
r
oad users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians,
-
v
ehicles whose lighting is obscured
(for example: vehicles running behind
a
safety barrier on a motor way),
-
v
ehicles at the top or bottom of
a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads. Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
conceal the detection camera.
Clean the front bumper, especially around
the radar, removing mud, snow, etc.
Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
u sers, the headlamp beams should be adjusted
for height according to the vehicle's load.
0. 1
or 2 people in the front seats.
-. Intermediate setting. 1.
5 people + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. Driver + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. 5 people + maximum authorised load in
the boot.
The initial setting is position 0 .
Cornering lighting
If your vehicle is equipped with it, this system
makes use of the beam from a
front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a
bend, when the
main or dipped beam headlamps are on and
the vehicle speed is below 25
mph (40 km/h)
(urban driving, winding road, junctions, parking
manoeuvres, etc.).
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F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you. The screenwash and then the wiper operate for
a
fixed duration.
A few moments after releasing the screenwash
control, there is one last wipe of the screen to
wipe away any excess.
Washer jet adjustment
Headlamp washFront screenwash and
headlamp wash
Screenwash and washer jets
The headlamp washers operate while the
vehicle is moving and the dipped beams are
on. However, to reduce the consumption of
the screenwash fluid, the headlamp washers
only operate with every seventh use of the
screenwash or every 25
miles (40 km) during
a
given journey.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position allows you to
release the front windscreen wiper blades in
order to clean their rubber inserts or to replace
the blades. It can also be useful in winter to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen. F
I
n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
When the system is no longer powered, at least
one minute after the ignition is switched off, it is
possible to move the arms manually.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, gently fold
the arms onto the windscreen, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
-
h
andle them with care,
-
c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
The arms must only be replaced by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The front screenwash includes a
washer jet
height adjustment device.
If you wish to change the factory setting, turn
the screw of each washer jet anticlockwise,
towards the "+" to raise the jet or clockwise,
towards the "-", to lower it.
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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F
I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620
miles (1,000
kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment , refer to the corresponding
section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a
few moments
after the ignition is switched off, and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a
malfunction, you are informed
by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
If this happens, your vehicle will not start;
contact a
CITROËN dealer if required.
Starting/switching off
the engine using the
electronic key
Starting the engine
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Removing
F Unclip and remove the protective cover, by turning it clockwise.
F
P
ress and hold control A on the towball.
F
U
nlock the locking mechanism by pressing
trigger B .
F
P
ress trigger B and remove the towball by
pulling it towards you. F
C
lip the protective cover to the carrier
underneath the bumper. If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Maximum weight authorised on the towing
device: 70
kg.
For more information on the Weights
of your vehicle, refer to the associated
section.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier).
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing system: if it is
exceeded, this system may detach from
the vehicle and thus cause a
serious
accident.
Practical information