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Your vehicle is fi tted with only some of
the equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifi cations for the country in which it is
sold.
The fi tting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle’s electronic system. Please note this
specifi c warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
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Key

safety warning

We draw your attention to the following...


additional information


contributes to the protection of the environment


At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.

refer to the page indicated

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CONTENTS
Ventilation 50Heating 52Manual air conditioning 52Digital air conditioning 55Rear screen demist - defrost 57Scented air freshener 58Front seats 59Rear seats 61Mirrors 62Steering wheel adjustment 63
3 - COMFORT 50 Î 63
Remote control key 64
Window controls 68Doors 70Boot 73Fuel tank 74Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 76
4 - ACCESS 64 Î 76
Lighting controls 77Headlamp adjustment 80Wiper controls 81Courtesy lamps 84
Interior mood lighting 85Boot lamp 85
5 - VISIBILITY 77Î 85
Child seats 92ISOFIX child seats 97Child lock 100
7 - CHILD
SAFETY 92 Î 100 FAMILIARISATION 4
Î20
Monochrome screen A 43Monochrome screen C 4516/9 colour screen (MyWay) 48
2 - MULTIFUNCTION
SCREENS 43 Î49
Interior fi ttings 86Boot fi ttings 90
6 - FITTINGS86Î 91
Instrument panels 23Indicator and warning lamps 25Indicators 35Adjustment buttons 38Trip computer 40
1 - MONITORING 23Î42
ECO-DRIVING 21Î22

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Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when
reversing by detecting obstacles located
behind the vehicle.



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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine temporarily
into standby during stops in the traf-
fi c (red lights, traffi c jams, etc...). The
engine restarts automatically as soon
as you want to move off. The Stop &
Start system reduces fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and the noise level
when stationary.



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Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting
of a compressor and sealant cartridge,
to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.



136



Zenith windscreen
This large windscreen provides incompa-
rable visibility and light in the passenger
compartment.



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EXTERIOR

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System comprising a panoramic tinted
glass area to increase lighting and vi-
sion in the cabin.
Fitted with a manual blind to improve
thermal comfort and sun visors to avoid
dazzle.

)
To open the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A
, then pull it backwards
and guide it to the desired position.

)
To close the blind, take it by its cen-
tral grip A
, then pull it forwards and
guide it to the desired position.

)
Lower the sun visors to avoid dazzle.
Do not attach or hang heavy
objects to the blind or its guide
rails.
Blind Sun visors

Before moving the blind, the sun visors
must be in the folded position.

ZENITH WINDSCREEN

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Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility inside the vehi-
cle in low lighting conditions. It comprises
several lamps, located in the automatic
day/night mirror support and in the lower
dashboard storage compartment.



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Gear shift indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox,
this system suggests when to change
up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.



111


Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the pas-
senger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.



58



Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort,
the system then automatically controls
this level according to the ambient condi-
tions.



55



Audio and communication systems
This equipment benefi ts from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio sys-
tem, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free
system, MyWay with 16/9 colour screen,
auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.

MyWay




181


Audio system




213




INTERIOR

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FAMILIARI
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1.
Steering lock and ignition.

2.
Audio equipment steering wheel
controls.

3.
Wipers/screenwash/trip computer
control stalk.

4.
Microphone.

5.
Scented air freshener.

6.
Central locking switch.

7.
Multifunction screen.

8.
Hazard warning lamps switch.

9.
Central adjustable air vents.

10.
Sunshine sensor
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.

11 .
Passenger's airbag.

12.
Side adjustable air vent.

13.
Glove box/Passenger's airbag
deactivation/Audio/video sockets.

14.
Parking brake.

15.
Central armrest with storage.

16.
Upper and lower storage.

17.
MyWay or Audio system.

18.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

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Front seats


1.
Forwards-backwards adjustment.
2.
Height adjustment.
3.
Seat back angle adjustment.



59


SITTING COMFORTABLY

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FAMILIARI
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Other adjustments


4.
Head restraint height adjustment.



60

Steering wheel adjustment



1.
Release the adjustment mechanism.

2.
Adjust the wheel for height and
reach.

3.
Lock the adjustment mechanism.



63

For reasons of safety, these op-
erations must only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary.
Other functions...

Heated seats.
SITTING COMFORTABLY

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Door mirrors


Adjustment

A.
Selecting the mirror.

B.
Adjusting the position of the mirror.

C.
De-selecting the mirror.
Rear view mirror


Manual day/night type


1.
Selecting the "day" position of the
mirror.

2.
Adjusting the mirror.



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62

Automatic day/night type



1.
Fitting the belt.

2.
Fastening.

3.
Check that the belt is correctly fas-
tened by pulling on the belt webbing.



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1.

Automatic detection of day/night mode.


2.
Adjusting the mirror.
Other functions...

Folding/Unfolding.
SITTING COMFORTABLY




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