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Wiper controls
Manual controls
The wiper commands are issued directly by the
driver by means of the stalk A and the ring B.
Model with intermittent wiping
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Automatic, then single wipe.
Refer to the corresponding
section.
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Programming
You can modify the settings for the following
functions:
-
a

utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-

r
ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Windscreen wipers
A. Wiping speed selection stalk.
or
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the weather
conditions.
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Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.
B.
R

ear wiper selection ring:
park,
intermittent wipe,
wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will operate if the windscreen wipers are
operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
multifunction screen configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Rear wiper Wiping zoneThe curved shape of the rear screen results in
a smaller wiping zone.
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a tailgate
bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the multifunction screen
configuration menu.
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Vertical windscreen wiper
position
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
without any action on the part of the driver, if rain
is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing the stalk downwards to the "AUTO"

position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen. This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by
moving the stalk upwards then returning it to
position "0"
.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the
wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.It is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The automatic rain sensitive wipers
must be reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one minute, by
pushing the stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper
blades, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

n
ot use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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Courtesy lampsSelection and control of the various passenger compartment lamps.
1.
F
ront courtesy lamp
2.
M

ap reading lamps
3.
R

ear courtesy lamp
Front and rear courtesy lamps
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:
-

w

hen the vehicle is locked,
-

w

hen the ignition is switched on,
-

3

0 seconds after the last door is closed.
-

w

hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-

w

hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-

w

hen a door is opened,
-

w

hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle. In permanent lighting mode, different
lighting times are available:
-
w
ith the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,
-
i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Courtesy lamp with mood
lighting LED
Present or not depending on equipment, a
mood lighting LED in the front courtesy lamp
improves visibility inside the vehicle when the
light is poor.
Switching on
The LED comes on with illumination - manual
or automatic - of the sidelamps or dipped or
main beam.
Switching off
The courtesy lamp LED goes off:
- w hen the sidelamps or dipped or main
beam are switched off manually (lighting
control stalk in position " 0"),
-

w
hen the level of ambient light is sufficient
(lighting control stalk in position " AUTO").
The LED comes on independently of
the front courtesy lamp or the map
reading lamps.
Illumination of the LED can not be
deactivated. This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
-
w

hen the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,
-
i

n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty
seconds,
-
w

hen the engine is running, no limit.
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Front interior fittings
1. Sun visor.
2. Child surveillance mirror.
3.
G

rab handle with coat hook.
4.
N

avigation screen and scented air
freshener.


or


Storage
5.
St

orage compartments.
6.
G

love box.
7.
St

orage pockets.
8.
O

pen storage compartment at side of
passenger seat.
9.
T

icket holder.
10.
1

2 volt socket (100 W max).
11.
U

SB port / auxiliary socket.
12 .
C

u p h o l d e r.
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Child surveillance mirror
Sun visor
Provides protection against sunlight from the
front or the side.
The sun visors are fitted with a courtesy mirror
with concealing flap and a ticket holder.
Glove box
This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the
vehicle's handbook, ...
F

T
o open the glove box, pull the handle
towards you.
A child surveillance mirror is installed above
the interior rear view mirror. This allows you
to monitor the vehicle’s rear passengers, or it
can facilitate conversation between the front
and rear passengers without the need to move
the rear view mirror. It can be folded away to
eliminate dazzle.
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Storage drawer
It is located under the front passenger seat.
12 V accessory socket
F To use the 12 V socket (max power:
100 Watts), lift the cap and connect the
accessory.
Opening
F Raise the front of the drawer and pull it.
Do not place heavy objects in the
drawer.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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Mats
Removable carpet protection.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F p osition the mat correctly,
F

r
efit the fixings by pressing,
F

c
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F m ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

u
nclip the fixings,
F

r
emove the mat.
Ticket holder
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
o
nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
It is located at the top of the dashboard centre
panel.
It can be used to hold toll or parking tickets.
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Rear interior fittings
There is a cup holder located at the rear of the
centre console.
They are located on the back of the front seats.
Lift the catch to release the table and unfold it.
Seat pocketsCup holderAircraft style tables
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the table. They could become
dangerous projectiles in the event of
sharp braking or impact.
As a safety precaution, if too much
pressure is exerted the table will fold
downwards.
Fittings