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To refit the shelf:
F
p
osition the shelf so that the notches are
exactly on the fixing pins,
F

p
ush the shelf down on the pins to clip it,
F

h
ook the two cords.
Hooks
Take care to only hang up lightweight
bags.
Closed side storage compartments
F Pull upwards to unclip and open the removable grill.
Depending on version, the storage
compartment on the right may contain the
vehicle tools.
Boot floor (2 positions)
This two-position floor allows the boot space
to be optimised using the lateral stops at the
edges:
-
Hig

h position ( 100
kg max): to get a flat
floor up to the front seats, when the rear
seats are folded down and pulled back as
far as possible (depending on version).
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L
ow position: maximum boot volume. To change the height:
F

L
ift and pull the floor towards you using the
central handle, then use the lateral stops to
move it.
F
P
ush the floor all the way for wards to place
it in the desired position.
Ensure that the boot is empty before
moving the boot floor.
Storage compartmentThese can be used to secure shopping bags.
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General points relating to
child seats
The legislation on carrying children is
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please obser ve the
following recommendations:
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n accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a seat belt
or ISOFIX mountings.
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S
tatistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carr ying children are the rear
seats.
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A c
hild weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the rear ward facing position
both in the front and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of your vehicle:
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re
arward facing up to the age of 3,
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fo
rward facing over the age of 3. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.
Child seat at the rear
"Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat
, move the vehicle's
front seat for ward and straighten the backrest
so that the "rear ward facing" child seat does
not touch the vehicle's front seat.
"Forward facing"
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat , move the vehicle's
front seat for wards and straighten the backrest
so that the legs of the child in the "for ward
facing" child seat do not touch the vehicle's
front seat.
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure
that the latter is in firm contact with the
floor. If necessary, adjust the front seat of
the vehicle.
Centre rear seat
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat .
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Locations for child seats secured using a seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved
(a) in relation to the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Seat Front
passenger airbag
Under 13 kg
(
groups 0 (b) and 0+)
Up to about 1 year oldFrom 9 to 18 kg
( group 1)
From about 1 to 3
years old From 15 to 25
kg
(group 2)
From about 3 to 6
years oldFrom 22 to 36
kg
(group 3)
From about 6 to 10
years old
Row 1 (c) Passenger
seat Deactivated
"OFF" U
U XX
Activated "ON" XXU U
Row 2 (d) (e) Side rear
seats U
UUU
Centre rear seat X
XXX
U: seat suitable for the installation of a child
seat secured using the seat belt and
universally approved for "rearward facing"
and/or "forward facing" use.
X: seat not suitable for installing a child seat
of the weight group indicated. (b)
Group 0: birth to 10

kg. Carrycots and
car beds cannot be installed in the front
passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the legislation in force in your
country before carrying your child in this
seating position.
(d) To install a child seat at the rear, rear ward
or for ward facing, move the front seat
for ward, then adjust the backrest to an
upright position to allow enough room for
the child seat and the child's legs. (e)
To install a child seat on a rear seat,
rearward or forward facing, adjust the
rear seat to the fully back position with the
backrest straightened.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat which can
be installed in all vehicles using the seat
belt.
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Summary table of locations for ISOFIX child seats
In line with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on the vehicle seats fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child
seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10
kg
(group 0)
Up to about
6
months oldUnder 10
kg
(group 0)
Under 13
kg
(group 0+)
Up to about 1 year old From 9 to 18
kg
(g ro up 1)
From about 1 to 3
years old
Type of ISOFIX child seat Carr ycotRearward facing
Rearward facingForward facing
ISOFIX size categor y F G C D E C D A B B1
Seat Front passenger
airbag
Row 1 (a) Passenger
seat Deactivated
"OFF" Not ISOFIX
Activated "ON" Not ISOFIX
Row 2 (b) Side rear
seats X
IL ILIUF/IL
Centre rear seat Not ISOFIX
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Summary table for i-Size child seat locations
The i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on the two rings A.
i-Size child seats also have:
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e
ither an upper strap that is attached to ring B ,
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o
r a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat,
which prevents the child seat from tipping for ward in the event of a collision.
For more information on ISOFIX mountings , refer to the corresponding section.
Seat position Front passenger airbagi- Size restraint system
Row 1 (a) Passenger
seat Deactivated "OFF"
Not i- Size
Activated "ON" Not i- Size
Row 2 (b) Side rear seats
i-U
Centre rear seat Not i- Size
i- U: suitable for i-Size restraint systems in
the "Universal" category, forward facing
and rearward facing.
(a) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before placing a child in this
seating position.
(a)
Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing a child on this
seat.
(b) To install a child seat on a rear seat,
rearward or forward facing, adjust the
rear seat to the fully back position with the
backrest straightened.
I UF: seat suitable for the installation of an
Isofix U niversal seat, " For ward facing",
secured using an upper strap.
IL: seat suitable for the installation of an
Isofix S emi-Universal seat which is
either:
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"

rear ward facing" fitted with an
upper strap or a support leg,
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"

for ward facing" fitted with a support
leg,
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a c

arrycot fitted with an upper strap
or a support leg.
For securing the upper strap using
the ISOFIX mountings , refer to the
corresponding section.
X: seat not suitable for installing an ISOFIX
seat or carrycot of the weight group
indicated. In accordance with the new European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing
i-Size child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX mountings approved for i-Size.
(b)To install a child seat on a rear seat,
rearward or forward facing, adjust the
rear seat to the fully back position with
the backrest straightened.
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It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
aluminium alloy wheels, check that no part
of the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Chain types195/65 R15 Maximum 9
mm link
195/60 R16
205/60 R16 Cannot be fitted with
chains
215 / 5 0 R17
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.Towbar with quickly
detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove the
towball on this genuine towbar system.
Presentation
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
To know the Technical data , and, in
particular, the towable weights for your
vehicle, refer to the corresponding section.
For advice on driving safely when To w i n g
a trailer , refer to the corresponding
section.
1.
Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Connection socket.
4. Safety eye.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking star wheel.
7. Key lock.
8. Key reference label. A.
Locked position ( green mark opposite the
white mark); the star wheel is in contact
with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the
white mark); the star wheel is no longer
in contact with the towball (gap of around
5 mm).
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Before each use
Check that the ball joint is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
- the green mark on the star wheel is in
line with the white mark on the towball,
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t
he star wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A ),
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t
he security key lock is on and the key
removed; the star wheel can no longer
be operated,
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t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – Risk of accident! During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle – the Gross Train
Weight or GTW.
It is essential that the maximum
authorised load be complied with on the
towing device: if it is exceeded, this device
may detach from the vehicle - Risk of
accident!
Check that the trailer lamps work
c o r r e c t l y.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on Headlamp
adjustment
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load
on a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball
must be removed and the protective plug
inserted in the carrier. This measure
applies particularly where the towball
might obscure visibility of the number
plate or its lighting.Fitting the towball
F Below the rear bumper, remove the protective plug 2 from the carrier 1 .
F

I
nsert the end of the towball 5 into the
carrier 1 and push it upwards; the locking
will take place automatically.
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F Hold the towball 5 firmly in one hand; using the other hand, pull and turn star wheel 6
fully in a clockwise direction; do not release
the star wheel.
F

R
emove the cap from the lock.
F
I
nsert the key into the lock 7
.
F
O
pen the lock using the key.
F Extract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier 1.
F

R
elease the star wheel; this automatically stops
in the unlocked position and the red mark on
the star wheel lines up with the white mark on
the towball (position B ).
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.
Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towbar
system.
F

R
efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1
.
F
C
arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute the load in the trailer so that
the heaviest items are as close as
possible to the axle and the nose weight
approaches the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
load which can be towed must be reduced by
10% per 1,000
metres of altitude.
Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by CITROËN. It is
recommended that the installation be
per formed by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËN
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towbar is used.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the hands-free kit of your
audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes, A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12
V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data

section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving. -
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or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
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General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps are
prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
main road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towbar
available.
Failure to obser ve this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
F

U

nlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

S

et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover from below using the flat blade screwdriver 1 .
F

S
crew in the towing eye 2 , until it tightens
fully.
F

I
nstall the towbar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F
I
nstall the towbar.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector into position N .
In the event of a breakdown