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11► Have the aerial checked by a dealer.
I cannot find some radio stations in the list of
received stations.
The name of the radio station changes.
The station is no longer received or its name has
changed in the list.
►

Press the round arrow on the "List" tab on the
"Radio" page.
Some radio stations send other information
in place of their name (the title of the song for
example).
The system interprets these details as the station
name.
►


Press the round arrow on the "List" tab on the
"Radio" page.
Media
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).
Some files supplied with the memory stick may
greatly slow down access to reading the memory
stick (multiplication by 10 of the cataloguing
time).
►

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.
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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.

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

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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).
–


Go to the "Notifications" of messages, emails,
map updates and, depending on the services,
the navigation notifications.
–


Go to the settings for the touch screen and the
digital instrument panel.
Audio source selection (depending on
equipment):
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FM/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
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elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
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example, "turn on source, Streaming Bluetooth",
or "turn on source, radio". Use the command
"play" to specify the type of music you'd like to
hear. You can choose between "song", "artist",
or "album". Just say something like "play artist,
Madonna", "play song, Hey Jude", or "play
album, Thriller".
Voice commands
Tune to channel BBC Radio 2
Tune to 98.5 FM
Tune to preset number five
Help messages
You can pick a radio station by saying "tune to"
and the station name or frequency. For example
"tune to channel Talksport" or "tune to 98.5
FM". To listen to a preset radio station, say for
example "tune to preset number five".
Voice commands
What's playing?
Help messages
To choose what you'd like to play, start by saying
"play" and then the item. For example, say "play
song Hey Jude", "play line 3" or "select line 2".
You can undo your last action and start over
by saying "undo", or say "cancel" to cancel the
current action.
* This function is av ailable only if the telephone connected to the system supports downloadi\
ng of contacts and recent calls and the corresponding
download has been performed.
Voice commands
Play song Hey Jude
Play artist Madonna
Play album Thriller
Help messages
I'm not sure what you'd like to play. Please say
"play" and then a song title, an album title, or
an artist name. For example, say "play song
Hey Jude", "play artist Madonna" or "play
album Thriller". To select a line number from the
display, say "select line two". To move around
a displayed list, you can say "next page" or
"previous page". You can undo your last action
and start over by saying "undo", or say "cancel"
to cancel the current action.
Media voice commands are available
only with a USB connection.
"Telephone" voice
commands
If there is no telephone connected by
Bluetooth, a voice message announces:
"Please first connect a telephone", and the
voice session is closed.
Voice commands
Call David Miller*
Call voicemail*
Display calls*
Help messages
To make a phone call, say "call" followed by
the contact name, for example: "Call David
Miller". You can also include the phone type, for
example: "Call David Miller at home". To make
a call by number, say "dial" followed by the
phone number, for example, "Dial 107776 835
417". You can check your voicemail by saying
"call voicemail". To send a text, say "send quick
message to", followed by the contact, and then
the name of the quick message you'd like to
send. For example, "send quick message to
David Miller, I'll be late". To display the list of
calls, say "display calls". For more information on
SMS, you can say "help with texting".
To choose a contact, say something like "select
line three". To move around the list say "next
page" or "previous page". You can undo your last
action and start over by saying "undo", or say
"cancel" to cancel the current action.

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Connected navigation
Connected navigation
connection
Depending on version, vehicle trim level and
subscription to online services and options.
Network connection provided by the
vehicle
With the Citroën Connect Box solution,
the system is automatically connected to
the Internet and connected services, and does
not require the user to provide a connection via
their smartphone.
OR
Network connection provided by the
user

For the list of compatible smartphones,
visit the Brand's website in your country.
Activate and enter settings for sharing the
smartphone connection.
As processes and standards are constantly changing, we recommend you
update the smartphone operating system
as well as the date and time on the
smartphone and system, to ensure that the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system functions
correctly.
USB connection
Connect the USB cable.
The smartphone charges when
connected by the USB cable.
Bluetooth connection
Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone and ensure that it is visible to
all (see the "Connect-App" section).
Wi-Fi connection
Select a Wi-Fi network detected by the
system and connect to it.
This function is only available if it has been activated either via the
"Notifications" or via the "Applications" menu.
Press "Notifications".
Select Wi-Fi to activate it.
OR
Press Connect-App to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Wi-Fi network connection".
Select the "Secured", "Not secured" or
"Stored” tab.
Select a network.
Using the virtual keypad, enter the "Key"
network Wi-Fi and the "Password".
Press "OK" to establish a connection
between the smartphone and the
vehicle’s system.
Usage restrictions:
With CarPlay®, connection sharing is only
available with a Wi-Fi connection.
The quality of services depends on the quality
of the network connection.
Authorize sending information
Press Settings to display the main page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "System configuration".
Select the "Private mode" tab.
OR
Press "Notifications".
Press "Private mode".
THEN
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Displaying charging station
details
Press Navigation to display the main
page.
Press this button to display the list of
services.
Press "POI on map" to display the list
of points of interest.
Press one of the buttons to search for
"Stations".
Activate/deactivate "Stations".
Press this button to display a secondary
page.
Select the "Settings" tab.
Select the desired connector type.
Press "OK" to save.
Displaying weather
information
Press Navigation to display the main
page.
Press this button to display the list of
services.
Select "View map".
Select "Weather".
Press this button to display basic
information.
Press this button to display detailed
weather information.
The temperature displayed at 6 a.m. will be the maximum temperature for the day.
The temperature displayed at 6 p.m. will be
the minimum temperature for the night.
Applications
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with CarPlay® or
Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ease of
use and comfort" section.
For the list of compatible smartphones,
visit the Manufacturer's website in your
country.
Synchronising a smartphone enables
users to display applications that support
the smartphone’s CarPlay
® or Android Auto
technology on the vehicle’s screen. For
CarPlay
® technology, the CarPlay® function
must first be activated on the smartphone.
Unlock the smartphone for the communication
process between the smartphone and the
system to work.
As principles and standards are constantly
changing, we recommend keeping the
smartphone's operating system up-to-
date, together with the date and time on
the smartphone and the system.
Connectivity
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the CarPlay
® or
Android Auto functions.
CarPlay® smartphone
connection
Depending on country.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
The "CarPlay " function requires the use of
a compatible smartphone and compatible
applications.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
Press "Telephone" to display the
CarPlay® interface.
Or
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.

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12From the system, press "Applications" to
display the main page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "CarPlay
®”
function.
Press "CarPlay" to display the CarPlay®
interface.
When the USB cable is disconnected
and the ignition is switched off then back
on, the system will not automatically switch to
Radio Media mode; the source must be
changed manually.
Android Auto smartphone connection
Depending on country.
Install the "Android Auto" application on
the smartphone via "Google Play".
The "Android Auto" function requires the use
of a compatible smartphone and compatible
applications.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone
charges when connected by the USB
cable.
From the system, press "Applications " to
display the main page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "Android
Auto” function.
Press "Android Auto" to start the
application in the system.
During the procedure, several screen
pages relating to certain features are
displayed.
Accept to start and complete the connection.
Access to the different audio sources remains
available in the margin of the Android Auto
display, using the touch buttons located in the
upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
In Android Auto mode, the function that
displays rolling menus by briefly pressing
the screen with three fingers is disabled.
There may be a pause before applications become available,
depending on the quality of the network.
Car Apps
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "Car Apps" to display the applications
home page.
Internet Browser
Press Applications to display the main
page.
Press "Connectivity" to access the "Connected
Apps” function.
Press "Connected Apps" to display the browser
home page.
Select the country of residence.
Press "OK" to save and start the browser.
Connection to the internet is via one of
the network connections provided by the
vehicle or the user.
Bluetooth connection®
The services available depend on the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices used.
Consult the smartphone user guide and the
service provider to check which services are
available.
The Bluetooth function must be activated and the smartphone configured as
"Visible to all".
To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is
used (from the smartphone or from the system),
ensure that the code is the same in the system
and in the smartphone.
If the pairing procedure fails, we
recommend deactivating and then
reactivating the Bluetooth function on the
smartphone.

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12Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press "Frequency".
Press one of the buttons to perform an
automatic search for radio stations.
Or
Move the slider to manually search for
frequencies up or down.
Or
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio stations" on the secondary
page.
Press "Frequency".
Enter the values using the virtual keypad.
First enter the units then click on the
decimals field to enter the figures after the
decimal point.
Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12 V socket.
The exterior environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is perfectly normal in the
context of radio wave transmission, and
in no way indicative of an audio system
malfunction.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.
(refer to the corresponding section)
Press "Presets ".
Make a long press on one of the buttons
to preset the station.
Changing the waveband
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
To change the waveband, press "Band…",
displayed at the top right of the screen.
Activating/Deactivating RDS
RDS, if activated, allows you to continue
listening to the same station by automatic
retuning to alternative frequencies.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Station follow ".
Press "OK" to confirm.
RDS station tracking may not be
available nationwide, as many radio
stations do not cover 100
% of the country.
This explains the loss of reception of the
station during a journey.
Displaying text information
The "Radio Text" function displays information
transmitted by the radio station relating to the
station or the currently playing song.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to access the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "Display radio text".
Press "OK" to confirm.
Playing TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives
priority to TA alert messages. To operate, this
function needs good reception of a radio station
that carries this type of message. While traffic
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TA message can be heard. Normal play of the
previously playing media resumes at the end of
the message.
Select "Announcements".
Activate/deactivate "Traffic announcement".
Press "OK" to confirm.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality sound.
The various "multiplexes/ensembles" offer a
choice of radio stations organised in alphabetical
order.
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press “Band …" at the top right of the screen to
display the " DAB" waveband.
FM-DAB tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the territory.
When the digital radio signal is poor,
“FM-DAB
auto tracking" enables you to continue
listening to the same station by automatically
switching to the corresponding FM analogue
station (if there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the main
page.
Press the "OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
Select "Radio settings".
Select "General".
Activate/deactivate "FM-DAB Follow-up ".
Activate/deactivate "Station follow".
Press "OK".
If "FM-DAB auto tracking" is activated,
there may be a time lag of a few seconds
when the system switches to "FM" analogue
radio, and in some cases a change in volume.
When the digital signal quality is restored, the
system automatically changes back to "DAB".
To minimise this time lag, storing radio
stations in the "DAB" band is recommended.
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on "FM" (" FM-DAB" greyed
out), or "FM-DAB auto tracking" is not
activated, the sound will cut out when the
digital signal becomes too weak.
Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the
USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time.
Playlists are updated whenever the ignition
is switched off or a USB memory stick is
connected. The audio system memorises these
lists, which will subsequently load faster if they
have not been changed.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Depending on equipmentConnect a portable device (MP3 player,
etc.) to the auxiliary jack socket using an
audio cable (not supplied).
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been selected in the audio settings.
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
audio system.
Controls are managed via the portable device.