tailgate CITROEN C2 2007 Owners Manual

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Check that the windscreen and rear wipers can operate freely when for example a bicycle-carrier is fi tted, or in freezing conditions.
Remove any accumulation of snow at the base of the windsc reen.
Changing the wiper blades
If you have toreplace them, the wiper blades have to be parked in the maintenance position. For this, switch off the ignition and then within one minute move the wiper control stalk. The wipers stand up in a vertical position.
After replacement, switch on the ignition and move the wiper control stalk so that the wipers resume their normal position.
A. Windscreen wash
To operate the windscreen wash, pull the wiper stalk towards you.
The screen wash is accompanied by a timed wipe of the windscreen, the headlamp wash also activates if the dipped beams are on.
B. Rear screen wipe
First notch
Off.
Second notch
Intermittent rear wipe.
Third notch
Timed rear wash/wipe.
Automatic wipe
When the windscreen wipers are operational and reverse gear is engaged.
Activation/deactivation of this function is possible in the menu "Personalisation/Confi guration" in the "Main menu".
Deactivation may be necessary when a bicycle-carrier is installed on the tailgate.

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Locking from the inside
A press on the control A operates the electric central locking and unlocking, provided all the doors are closed.
It is still possible to open the doors from the inside.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is open or not properly closed, the central locking does not operate.
The warning lamp associated with the control A signals 3 statuses:lt fl ashes when the ignition key is in the stop position or when the key is not detected and the doors are locked.It lights up when the ignition key is in the "accessories" posit ion or "ignition + engine running" or starter position and if the doors are locked.
It goes out when the doors are not locked.Note: Control A is inactive if the vehicle has been locked using the remote control or the key.
Anti-theft
In all cases, as soon as the vehicle is moving above a speed of 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the tailgate locks automatically. The tailgate unlocks when a door is opened or when the interior locking/unlocking contro l is actioned.
Anti-theft protection
On starting the vehicle, the system automatically locks the doors a s soon as you reach approximately 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).Note: If a door has been opened, this will lock again automatically when the vehicle reaches approx. 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph).
Activation/Deactivation of the function
After switching on the ignition, give a long press on the ce ntral unlocking button until a message is displayed.

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The boot can be accessed in two ways:
Open the upper tailgate 1 by pressing control A (The luggage- cover folds automatically against the upper tailgate to permit rapid access to the boot contents).
Open the upper tailgate 1 by press-ing control A, then the lower tailgate 2 by moving control B.
Closing the upper and lower rear tailgates
Close tailgate 2, then tailgate 1.Note: As soon as the vehicle is moving at around 10 km/h (approx. 6 mph), the tailgates lock automati-cally.
Unlocking in emergency
In the event of a malfunction in unlocking of the upper tailgate, it can be unlocked from the boot interior:Insert a screwdriver into the aperture C in the lock.
Move it until the upper tailgate unlocks.

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For ease of handling from the boot, it is advised to close the lower tailgate.

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Sun visor
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the visor downwards. They can be disengaged from their central fi xing and pivoted over to the side windows if required.
The passenger’s and driver’s sun visors each have a mirror that can be covered.
Sun visor with illuminated mirror
Illuminates automatically on opening the mirror cover fl ap (ignition on).
Storage areas
Straps fi xed to the bottom of the boot enable you to secure objects stowed there.
Grab handles/Coat hanger hook
The lower tailgate can support spread loads of up to 100 kg.
Lower tailgate storage
Lift up the two levers located on the lower tailgate to open the cover and access the storage area.
Storage capacity: 5 litres.

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RemovalOpen the upper tailgate.
Detach the parcel shelf cords.Pull fi rmly downwards to disengage the hinge pivots.