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Direction indicators
L e f t : m o v e t h e s t a l k d o w n w a r d s .
R i g h t : m o v e t h e s t a l k u p w a r d s .
M o v e m e n t o f t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l
returns the stalk to the off position
automatically. The direction indicators will not work when
the hazard warning lamps are in use.
H e a d l a m p l a s h
P u l l t h e s t a l k t o w a r d s y o u t o l a s h
headlamps.
T h e h e a d l a m p l a s h o p e r a t e s
e v e n w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
Horn
Press one of the spokes of the
s t e e r i n g w h e e l . Hazard warning lamps
Simultaneous operation of the
direction indicators.
Only use these if there is danger,
f o r e x a m p l e w h e n y o u h a v e t o
stop suddenly or in unusual driving
conditions.
T h e y a l s o o p e r a t e w i t h o u t t h e
ignition being on.
Emergency lighting of hazard
warning lamps
Sudden vehicle deceleration
automatically causes the hazard
w a r n i n g l a m p s t o a c t i v a t e .
T h e s e c e a s e a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n
you reaccelerate or manually if
y o u p r e s s t h e h a z a r d w a r n i n g
lamps control on the dashboard.
SOUND SIGNAL FOR LAMPS
LEFT ON
T h i s i s h e a r d w h e n t h e d r i v e r ’ s
d o o r i s o p e n e d , i g n i t i o n s w i t c h e d
off, to indicate that lamps are still
on.
I t s t o p s w h e n t h e d o o r i s c l o s e d ,
t h e l a m p s a r e s w i t c h e d o f f , o r t h e
i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
This signal is inactive if the
automatic lighting / guide-me-
home headlamps are activated.
S I G N A L L I N G
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Vehicles equipped with FRONT
FOGLAMPS AND REAR
FOGLAMPS
(Ring A)
In conditions of poor visibility, if the ambient brightnes s does not
trigger the automatic lighting, it is up to you to switch on your
dipped beams manually, as well as your foglamps.
T h e y o p e r a t e w h e n
sidelamps, dipped
beams or main beams
a r e s w i t c h e d o n .
Headlamps adjustment
You are advised to adjust the aim
of the headlamps in accordance
w i t h v e h i c l e l o a d .
In the dashboard on the right hand
side of the steering column.
Position 0:
D r i v e r o n l y , o r d r i v e r +
one passenger.
Position –: D r i v e r + 2 p a s s e n -
gers.
Position 1: D r i v e r + 4 p a s s e n -
gers.
Position 2: D r i v e r + 4 p a s s e n g e r s
+ l u g g a g e .
Position 3: D r i v e r o n l y + m a x i -
mum authorised load.
Note: V e h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h
Xenon headlamps have automatic
headlamp adjustment as a function
of vehicle load.
For a vehicle equipped with
front and rear foglamps:
- 1 s t n o t c h f o r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s o n
front foglamps.
- 2 n d n o t c h f o r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s o n rear foglamps.
- 1 s t n o t c h r e a r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s off rear foglamps.
- 2 n d n o t c h r e a r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s off front foglamps.
For a vehicle equipped with
rear foglamps:
- 1 s t n o t c h f o r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s o n rear foglamps.
- 1 s t n o t c h r e a r w a r d s : s w i t c h e s off rear foglamps. S I G N A L L I N G
Note:
The rear foglamps must only be
u s e d w h e n v i s i b i l i t y i s s e v e r e l y
r e d u c e d ( f o g , s n o w ) .
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Proximity sensors are located in
the
front and/or rear bumpers of
your vehicle.
W h e n m o v i n g f o r w a r d s o r
r e v e r s i n g , a t a s p e e d l o w e r t h a n
approx. mph, they inform you of
the presence of obstacles located
in their detection zone by :
- a sound signal emitted by the front and/or rear speakers,
- the display of the vehicle outline w i t h b a r s c o r r e s p o n d i n g t o t h e
z o n e s w h e r e a n o b s t a c l e i s
detected.
When the vehicle approaches
an obstacle, the sound signal
indicates the position of the
o b s t a c l e a c c o r d i n g t o w h e t h e r
the sound is emitted from the
front / rear left hand / right hand
speaker. - When the vehicle approaches
the obstacle, the sound signal
becomes more and more rapid
and the bars are seen to move
ever nearer to the vehicle.
- When the obstacle is less than 25 cms from the rear of the ve-
hicle, the sound signal becomes
c o n t i n u o u s a n d a w a r n i n g m e s -
sage appears on the display.
NaviDrive Version
Display type C and
Monochrome NaviDrive Version
P A R K I N G A S S I S T A N C E
Activation /
Deactivation
You can activate/deactivate
parking assistance by pressing
the button on the dashboard. If
parking assistance is inactive, the
w a r n i n g l a m p i s l i t .
The activation or deactivation of
parking assistance is memorised
w h e n y o u s t o p t h e v e h i c l e .
Note : The system is automatically
deactivated if a trailer is attached
to the vehicle.
T h e i t t i n g o f t h e t o w b a r m u s t b e
carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
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Bonnet
This should only be operated
when the vehicle is stationary.
Lift the cover located under the
dashboard close to the door pillar
and pull the lever upwards.
Bonnet open alert
This function is available in
conjunction with the alarm option.
When the engine is running or the
vehicle is moving, if the bonnet is
incorrectly closed, you are alerted
by a symbol on the multifunction
screen accompanied by an audible
signal. Lift latch
A, located under the
centre forward edge of the bonnet
and pull the bonnet up. Position the bonnet stay as shown
in the illustration.
Ensure that it is securely in place.
Closing
Reposition the bonnet stay in its
c l i p a n d p r e s s i r m l y i n p l a c e .
Lower the bonnet and then allow it
to drop shut.
Make sure that the bonnet is securely locked
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11 IV F U S E S
Fuse box
Three fuseboxes, located under
the dashboard, in the battery
compartment and under the
bonnet.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, it is
e s s e n t i a l t o i n d t h e c a u s e o f t h e
incident and to rectify it.
T h e f u s e i d e n t i i c a t i o n n u m b e r s
are indicated inside the fuse box.
Replace a blown fuse with one
of the same rating (the same
colour).
Use the special tool A that is
p r o v i d e d i n t h e f u s e h o u s i n g l a p ,
which also contains spare fuses.
Good Faulty
Tool A Fuses under the dashboard
Unscrew the bolt a quater of a turn
with a coin, then, pull the handle
to open the cover and access the
fuses.
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F U S E S
Ref. Rating
Functions
F1 15 A Rear wipe
F3 5 A Airbag
F4 10 A Steering angle sensor - ESP - Photochromic interior rear view mirror - Diag
nostic
s o c k e t - C l u t c h - A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g - S u s p e n s i o n - P a r t i c l e i l t e r
F5 30 A Sun roof - Front window
F6 30 A Rear window
F7 5 A Interior lamps - Vanity mirrors - Glovebox
F8 20 A D i s p l a y s - A l a r m - R a d i o - C D c h a n g e r - D i e s e l f u e l a d d i t i v e s y s t e m
- D e l a t i o n
detection - Sliding side door
F9 30 A Cigar lighter
F10 15 A Trailer relay unit - Controls at the steering wheel
F11 15 A Diagnostic socket - Siren - Automatic gearbox - Ignition
F12 15 A Seat belts warning lamp - Sliding doors - Airbag - Parking assistance
- Driver’s seat
memorisation - Passenger’s electric seat - Hands-free kit.
F13 5 A Trailer relay unit
F14 15 A Rain sensor - Sun roof - Air conditioning - Odometer warning lamp
control unit -
Instrument panel - Telematics
F15 30 A Locking - Deadlocking - Child safety
F17 40 A Heated rear screen
Fuses under the dashboard