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This comes on automatically when the
boot is opened and switches off auto-
matically when the boot is closed.
BOOT LAMP
The lighting time varies according
to the circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, ap-
proximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, ap-
proximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running,
no limit.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING

The remote switching on of the passen-
ger compartment lighting makes your
entry into the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated depending on the
light intensity detected by the sunshine
sensor.

Switching on
Switchin
g off

The interior welcome lighting switch-
es off automatically after a set time or
when one of the doors is opened.

Programming



)
Press the open padlock on
the remote control.
The side spotlamps, the footwell light-
ing and the courtesy lamps come on;
your vehicle is also unlocked. The lighting duration is select-
ed via the vehicle confi guration
menu.

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FITTINGS
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REAR ARMREST
Comfort system for the rear passengers.


)
Lower the rear armrest for a more
comfortable position.
This also gives access to the ski fl ap.
SKI FLAP

Arrangement for storing and transport-
ing long objects.

Opening



)
Lower the rear armrest.

)
Pull the fl ap handle downwards.

)
Lower the fl ap.

)
Load the objects from inside the
boot.

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BOOT FITTINGS


1.
Rear parcel shelf


(see details on a following page)

2.
Hooks


(see details on a following page)

3.
12 V accessory socket


(see details on a following page)

4.
Torch


(see details on following pages)

5.
Lashing rings


6.
Storage box


(see details on following pages)

7.
Retaining straps


8.
Storage net

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FITTINGS
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To remove the shelf:


)
unhook the two cords,

)
raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
There are several options for storing
the shelf:


- either upright behind the front
seats,

- or fl at at the base of the boot.

Rear parcel shelf

The hooks can be used to secure shop-
ping bags.
Hooks
An additional hook under the
shelf is used to hold up the boot
fl oor using its cord, to facilitate
access to the tools and spare
wheel or the temporary puncture
repair kit...

Access to the storage box

)
To connect a 12 V accessory (max
power: 120 W), remove the cap and
connect an appropriate adaptor.

)
Turn the key to the ignition on position.

12 V accessory socket

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FITTINGS
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This is a removable lamp, fi tted in the
boot wall, which can be used to light the
boot or as a torch.
For the boot lamp function, refer to the
"Visibility - § Boot lamp" section.
Torch

Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type re-
chargeable batteries.
It has an battery life of approximately
45 minutes and charges while you are
driving.
Use


)
Extract the torch from its location
pulling it upwards.

)
Press the switch, located on the
back, to switch the torch on or off.

)
Unfold the support, located on the
back, to set down and raise the
torch; for example, when changing
a wheel.


Storing


)
Put the torch back in place in its lo-
cation starting with the lower part.
If you have forgotten to switch off
the torch, this switches it off auto-
matically.

)
Raise the boot carpet for access to
the storage box.
This has areas for the storage a box of
spare bulbs, a fi rst aid kit, two warning
triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the
temporary puncture repair kit...
Storage box

Observe the polarities when fi t-
ting the rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable
batteries with normal batteries. It the torch is not engaged cor-
rectly, it may not charge and may
not come on when the boot is
opened.

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DRIVING
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Emergency braking

If a failure of the ESP system is
signalled by the illumination of
this warning lamp, then braking
stability is not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured
by the driver by repeating alternate
"pull-release" actions on the control
lever A
.
In the event of a failure of the main ser-
vice brake or in an exceptional situation
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction,
etc) a continuous pull on the control
lever A
will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during emer-
gency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will
be displayed.
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional cir-
cumstances.
Emergency release

In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running
fl at, an emergency manual device can
release the parking brake.


)

Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it sta-
tionary, if the brake pedal is pressed),
with the engine running, by engaging
fi rst gear (manual gearbox), position P

(automatic gearbox) or M
or R
(6-speed
electronic gearbox system).

)
Switch off the engine but leave the igni-
tion on. If it is not possible to immobilise
the vehicle, do not operate the control
and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.


)
Fetch the two vehicle blocks B
and the
release device C
, located under the
boot carpet.

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)
Immobilise the vehicle by placing the
blocks in front or behind the two front
wheels, opposite to the direction of the
slope.
For safety reasons, after this op-
eration it is essential to contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay to re-
place the protective cover.
Following an emergency unlock-
ing, immobilisation of the vehicle
is no longer guaranteed once the
manual emergency release has
been deployed and the manual
control does not allow the re-ap-
plication of your parking brake.
Take no action, either on the
control lever A
, or stopping start-
ing the engine while the release
device is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture
or dust in the proximity of the
protective cover.

)
Remove the storage box under the
boot carpet for access to the emer-
gency release device.

)
Pierce the protective cover D
on the
tube E
with the release device.

)
Place the release device in the
tube.

)
Turn the release device clockwise .


For safety reasons
, it is essential

to continue turning the device until it
reaches its stop. The parking brake
is released.

)
Remove the release device and
store it with the blocks in the toolbox
under the boot carpet.

- The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises when the igni-
tion is switched off then on again.
If the reinitialisation of the parking
brake proves impossible, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

- The subsequent time required for
application may be longer than dur-
ing normal operation.

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TEMPORARY PUNCTUREREPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair
of a tyre so
that you can drive to the nearest ga-
rage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.



Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker I
must be
affi xed to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor.

A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.
On "I"
/off "O"
switch.

C.
Defl ation button.

D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E.
Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V
socket,

- various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...


Description of the kit


F.
Sealant cartridge.

G.
White pipe with cap for repair.

H.
Black pipe for infl ation.

I.
Speed limit sticker.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools

The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the fl oor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,

)
with a standard size spare wheel,
unclip and remove the box in the
middle of the wheel containing the
tools,
or

)
with a "space-saver" spare wheel;
lift the wheel at the rear towards you
for access to the storage box con-
taining the tools.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
the wheel fi xing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.


Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
, detach the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1

pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim starting by placing its notch facing
the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.

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Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel
may be a standard size steel or alloy
wheel, or for some countries it is the
"space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to
the paragraph "Access to the tools" on
the previous page.
Putting the standard wheel back in
place


)
Put the wheel back in its housing.

)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.

)
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a CITROËN
dealer or aqualifi ed workshop.

Taking out the standard wheel


)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

)
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.

)
Take the wheel out of the boot.


)
Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.