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Bluetooth® audio system
10Bluetooth® audio system

The different functions and settings described vary according to the version
and configuration of your vehicle.
As a safety measure and because it requires sustained attention by the driver,
the pairing of a Bluetooth mobile telephone
with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio system must be done with the vehicle
stationary and the ignition on.
Your audio system is coded in such a way that it will only operate in your
vehicle.
All work on the system must be carried out
exclusively by a dealer or qualified workshop,
to avoid any risk of electrocution, fire or
mechanical faults.
To avoid discharging the battery, the audio system may switch off after a few
minutes if the engine is not running.
First steps
Press: On/Off.
Rotate: adjust volume.
Short press: change audio source (radio;
USB; AUX (if equipment connected); CD;
streaming).
Long press: display the Telephone menu (if a
telephone is connected).
Adjust audio settings: Front/rear fader; left/right balance; bass/
treble; loudness; audio ambience.
Activate/Deactivate automatic volume
adjustment (based on the vehicle’s speed).
Radio :
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media
:
Short press: display the list of folders.
Long press: display the available sorting options.
Select the screen display mode, between:
Date; Audio functions; Trip computer;
Telephone.
Confirm or display contextual menu.
Buttons 1 to 6. Short press: select the preset radio station.
Long press: preset a radio station.
Radio:
Automatic step by step search up/down
for radio stations.
Media:
Select previous/next CD, USB, streaming track.
Scroll in a list.
Radio:
Manual step by step search up/down for
radio stations.
Select previous/next MP3 folder.
Media:
Select previous/next folder/genre/artist/playlist
on the USB device.
Scroll in a list.
Cancel the current operation.
Go up one level (menu or folder).
Access the main menu.
Activate/Deactivate TA function (traffic announcements).
Long press: select type of announcement.
Selection of FM/DAB/AM wavebands.

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Interactive voice response
From the contextual menu, select "DTMF
tones" and confirm to use the digital
keypad to navigate in the interactive voice
response menu.
Confirm with OK.
Consultation call
From the contextual menu, select
"Switch" and validate to return to a call
left on hold.
Confirm with OK.
Directory
To access the directory, press and hold SRC/TEL.
Select "Directory" to see the list of
contacts.
Confirm with OK.
To modify the contacts saved in the system, press MENU then select
"Telephone" and confirm.
Select "Directory management " and confirm.
You can:
–

"

Consult an entry",
–

"

Delete an entry",
–

"

Delete all entries".
The system accesses the telephone's contacts directory, depending on its
compatibility, and while it is connected via
Bluetooth.
With certain telephones connected by
Bluetooth you can send a contact to the
directory of the audio system.
Contacts imported in this way are saved in a
permanent directory visible to all, whatever the
telephone connected.
The menu for the directory is not accessible if it
is empty.
Voice recognition
This function allows you to use your
smartphone's voice recognition via the system.
To start voice recognition, depending on the type
of steering mounted controls:
Make a long press on the end of the lighting
control stalk.
OR
Press this button.
Voice recognition requires the use of a
compatible smartphone first connected to
the vehicle by Bluetooth.
Frequently asked
questions
The following information groups together the answers to the most frequently asked questions
concerning your audio system. With the engine off, the audio system
switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio
system operating time depends on the state of
charge of the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the audio system
switches to economy mode and switches off to
avoid discharging the vehicle's battery.
►

Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.
The message "the audio system is
overheated" is displayed onscreen.
To protect the installation if the ambient
temperature is too high, the audio system
switches to an automatic thermal protection
mode, in which the volume may be decreased or
the CD player stopped.
►
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes
to allow the system to cool.
Radio
There is a difference in sound quality
between the different audio sources (radio,
CD, etc.).
For optimal listening quality, the audio settings
(Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience and Loudness)
can be adjusted to different audio sources,
resulting in audible differences when switching
between sources (radio, CD, etc.).
►

Check that the audio settings (V
olume, Bass,
Treble, Ambience and Loudness) are appropriate
to the sources being listened to. We recommend
setting the audio functions (Bass, Treble, Fr-Re

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11CITROËN Connect Radio

Multimedia audio system -
Applications - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration, as well as the country of sale.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
–

Pairing the smartphone with the system via
Bluetooth.
–


Using the smartphone.
–


Connecting to the CarPlay® or Android
Auto applications (certain applications stop
displaying when the vehicle is moving).
– Changing the system settings and
configuration.
The system is protected so that it only operates in the vehicle.
The message Energy economy mode is
displayed when the system is about to go into
standby.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons
(depending on the equipment).
Use the buttons on either side of or below the
touch screen to access the menus, then press
the virtual buttons on the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" and
"Menu" buttons on the left of the touch screen to
access the menus, then press the virtual buttons
on the touch screen.
At all times it is possible to display the rolling
menus by pressing the screen briefly with three
fingers.
All touch-sensitive areas on the screen are
white.
On pages with multiple tabs at the bottom of the
screen, you can switch between pages either
by tapping the tab for the desired page or by
swiping the pages to the left or right with your
finger.
Press in the shaded area to go back up a level
or confirm.
Press the back arrow to go back a level or
confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper bar of the touch screen:
–

Air conditioning status information (depending
on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
–


Radio Media and
Telephone menu status
information.
–

Privacy status information.
–


Access to the touch screen and digital
instrument panel settings.

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11► Delete the files supplied with the memory
stick and limit the number of sub-folders in the
file structure on the memory stick.
Some characters in information about the
currently playing media are not displayed
correctly
.
The audio system is unable to process certain
types of character.
►

Use standard characters to name tracks and
folders.
Playback of streaming files does not start.
The connected device does not automatically
launch playback.
►


Start playback from the device.
T

rack names and playing times are not
displayed on the audio streaming screen.
The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer
of this information.
Telephone
I cannot connect my Bluetooth telephone.
The telephone's Bluetooth function may be
switched off or the device may not be visible.
►

Check that the 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.
►


Check the compatibility of the telephone on
the Brand's website (services).
Android

Auto and/or CarPlay do not work. Android Auto and CarPlay may not activate if the
USB cables are of poor quality.
►

Use genuine USB cables to ensure
compatibility
.
Android Auto and/or CarPlay do not work.
Android Auto and CarPlay are not available in all
countries.
►
Check the Google
Android Auto or Apple
website to see which countries are supported.
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible.
The volume 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 ambient noise (close windows, turn
down ventilation, slow down, etc.).
The contacts are not listed in alphabetical
order
.
Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
►

Modify the telephone directory display
settings.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset. Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
►

Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.
►

Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality
.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources.
To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
►
Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to.
Adjust the sound
functions to the middle position.
When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
► Start the vehicle’ s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.

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CITROËN Connect Nav
CITROËN Connect Nav

GPS navigation -
Applications - Multimedia
audio system - Bluetooth
®
telephone
The functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration, as well as the country of sale.
For safety reasons and because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
–

Pairing the smartphone with the system via
Bluetooth.
–


Using the smartphone.
– Connecting to the CarPlay® or Android
Auto applications (certain applications stop
displaying when the vehicle is moving).
–

W

atching a video (the video stops when the
vehicle starts to move again).
–

Changing the system settings and
configuration.
AM and DAB radio are not available on Hybrid vehicles.
The system is protected so that it only operates in the vehicle.
The message Energy economy mode is
displayed when the system is about to go into
standby.
System and map updates can be
downloaded from the Brand's website.
The update procedure is also available there.
The system’s Open Source Software (OSS) source codes are available at the
following addresses:
https://www.groupe-psa.com/fr/oss/
https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/oss/
First steps
With the engine running, a press mutes
the sound.
With the ignition off, a press turns the system on.
Increase or decrease the volume using
the wheel or the "plus" or "minus" buttons
(depending on the equipment).
Use the menu buttons on either side of or below
the touch screen for access to the menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Depending on the model, use the "Source" or
"Menu" buttons to access the rolling menus, then
press the virtual buttons in the touch screen.
Display the rolling menus at any time by pressing
the screen briefly with three fingers.
All of the touch areas of the screen are white.
Press the back arrow to go back a level.
Press "OK" to confirm.
The touch screen is of the "capacitive" type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-abrasive
cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with no additional
product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently
in the side bars or in the upper bar of the touch
screen (depending on equipment):
–

Air conditioning status information (depending
on version), and direct access to the
corresponding menu.
–


Go directly to the audio source selection
option, to view the list of radio stations (or list of
titles depending on the source).

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► Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to. W e recommend
setting the sound functions (Bass, Treble,
Balance) to the middle position, setting the
musical ambience to "None", setting loudness
correction to "Active" in USB mode and "Inactive"
in Radio mode.
►

In all cases, after applying sound settings,
adjust the volume level on the portable device (to
a high level) first.

Then adjust the volume level
on the audio system.
When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
►

Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.
The date and time cannot be set.
Date and time settings are only available if
satellite synchronisation is deactivated.
►

Settings
menu/Options/Date-Time Setting.
Select the "Time" tab and deactivate "GPS
synchronisation" (UTC).

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Alphabetical index
180° rear vision 11 6
A
ABS 67
Accessories
64
Active Safety Brake

106–108
AdBlue®

15, 133
AdBlue® tank

134
Additive, Diesel

131–132
Adjusting headlamps

59
Adjusting head restraints

36
Adjusting seat

36–37
Adjusting the air distribution

45
Adjusting the air flow

44–45
Adjusting the date

18–19, 23, 182, 204
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

41
Adjusting the seat angle

37
Adjusting the seat belt height

71
Adjusting the temperature

44–45
Adjusting the time

18–19, 23, 181, 205
Advice on care and maintenance

135
Advice on driving

7, 84–85
Airbags

73, 75, 77
Airbags, curtain

74–75
Airbags, front

74–75, 77
Airbags, lateral

74–75
Air conditioning

43–44
Air conditioning, automatic

44–45
Air conditioning, manual

44
Air intake 44–45
Air vents
42
Alarm

31–32
Android Auto connection

196
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

67
Antitheft / Immobiliser

25
Apple CarPlay connection

178, 195
Applications

196
Armrest, front

50
Armrest, rear

51
Assistance call

65
Assistance, emergency braking

67, 108
Audible warning

65
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

165, 177, 200
B
Battery, 12 V 127, 132, 147–149
Battery, charging
148–149
Battery, remote control

28
Blind

32–34
Blind spot sensors

111
Blinds, side

50
BlueHDi

15, 131, 137
Bluetooth (hands-free)

165–166, 179, 201
Bluetooth (telephone)

179–180, 201–202
Bodywork

136
Bonnet

128–129
Boot

30, 54
Brake discs

133
Brake lamps

146
Brakes 133
Braking assistance system
67
Braking, automatic emergency

106–108
Brightness

181
Bulbs

145
Bulbs (changing)

144–146
C
Cable, audio 199
Cable, Jack
199
Capacity, fuel tank

121–122
Cap, fuel filler

121–122
Care of the bodywork

136
CD

164
CD, MP3

164
Central locking

26, 30
Changing a bulb

144–146
Changing a fuse

147
Changing a wheel

137, 141
Changing a wiper blade

61–62
Changing the remote control battery

28
Charger, induction

48
Charger, wireless

48
Checking the engine oil level

15
Checking the levels

130–131
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit)

138, 141
Checks

129, 132–133
Checks, routine

132–133
Child lock

83

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Alphabetical index
Children 72, 78–80
Children (safety)
83
Child seats

72, 75–76, 78
Child seats, conventional

78, 80, 82
Child seats, i-Size

80, 82
Child seats, ISOFIX

78–80, 82
Cleaning (advice)

135–136
Closing the boot

26, 30
Closing the doors

26, 29
Coat hanger

51
Coat hook

50
Collision Risk Alert

106–107
Configuration, vehicle

18–20
Connected applications

196
Connection, Bluetooth

166, 179–180,
196–197, 201–202
Connection, MirrorLink

178
Connection, Wi-Fi network

197
Connectivity

195
Container, AdBlue®

134
Control, electric windows

34–35
Control, emergency boot release

30
Control, emergency door

27
Control, heated seats

38
Control stalk, lighting

55–56
Control stalk, wipers

60–63
Courtesy lamp

146
Courtesy lamps

53–54
Cruise control

99, 101–102, 104–106
Cruise control by speed limit
recognition

101–102Cruise control, dynamic with Stop
function
101–102
Cup holder

50
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
162–163, 176, 199
Date (setting)

18–19, 23, 182, 204
Daytime running lamps

57, 145
Deactivating the passenger airbag

74, 77
Deadlocking

25–26
Defrosting

41, 47
Defrosting, front

46
Demisting

41
Demisting, front

46
Demisting, rear

41, 47
Demisting, rear screen

41, 47
Dials and gauges

8
Dimensions

157
Dipstick

15, 130
Direction indicators

56, 145–146
Display, head-up

98–99
Doors

29
Driver’s attention warning

109
Driving

84–85
Driving aids camera (warnings)

97
Driving aids (recommendations)

97
Driving economically

7
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

67–68
E
EBFD 67
Eco-driving (advice)
7
Economy mode

127
Electric windows

34
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

67
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)

67
Emergency call

65
Emergency switching off

88–89
Emergency warning lamps

64
Emissions control system, SCR

16, 133
Energy economy mode

127
Engine compartment

129
Engine, Diesel

121, 129, 137, 156
Engine, petrol

129, 154
Engines

153–154, 156
Environment

7, 28
ESC (electronic stability control)

67
Exterior lighting

58
F
Fatigue detection 109
Filling the AdBlue® tank
131, 134
Filling the fuel tank

121–122
Filter, air

132
Filter, oil

132
Filter, particle

131–132
Filter, passenger compartment

43, 132
Fitting a wheel

141, 143