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only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated:
F
w
ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch,
F

t
urn it to the "OFF" position,
F

t
hen, remove the key keeping the switch in
the new position.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel when the ignition is on
and until the airbag is re-activated.
Reactivation
When you remove a child seat that has been
fitted "rear ward facing", with the ignition off,
turn switch to the "ON" position to re-activate
the airbag and so assure the safety of your
front passenger in the event of an impact.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message
in the multifunction screen, contact a
CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop
without delay to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
If this warning lamp flashes, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay. The passenger's front
airbag may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.
If at least one of the two airbag
warning lamps come on continuously,
do not install a child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer
or a qualified workshop.
To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must
be deactivated when you install a
"rear ward facing" child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Other wise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Deactivation
Safety

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The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - SToP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The
engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
Operation
- with a manual gearbox , at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral, and you release the
clutch pedal.
-

w
ith a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox ,
when stationary or at speeds below 5 mph
(8 km/h) (depending on version), when you
press the brake pedal or put the gear lever
in position N .
Going into engine STOP
mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
a

time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in ST
oP m

ode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using
t h e key,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-
d

emisting is active,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Stop & Start
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, ST
oP m
ode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
ST
oP m
ode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering...
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Operating faultMaintenance
In the event of a fault with the system, the
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in ST
oP m

ode, the
vehicle may stall.
a
l
l of the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key. This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITRoËn introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system.
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.
be

fore doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
S T a
R
T m o d e .
The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. All work
on this type of battery must be done
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Reactivation
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Driving

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Towing your vehicle
F on the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
for an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
on t he rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

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

M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
Towing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition
could result in damage to certain
components (braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
distance only.
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Practical information

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USING THE TELEPHONE
Press PHONE twice.
Select "Dial" then confirm.Select "Directory of contacts" then
confirm.
d

ial the telephone number using the
virtual keypad selecting each number
in turn.
Confirm "OK" to make the call. Press TEL or twice on PHONE.
Calling a new number
Calling a contact
Select the desired contact and confirm.
If access was via the PHONE button,
Select "Call" and confirm.
Select the number and confirm to start
the call.
Making a callUse of the telephone is not recommended while driving. We
recommended that you park safely or make use of the steering
mounted controls.

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Options during a call*
during a call, press the MODE button
several times to select display of the
telephone screen, then press " OK" to
open the contextual menu.
Select "Private mode" and confirm to
take the call on the handset.
o

r Select "Hands-free mode" and
confirm to take the call via the vehicle's
speakers.
Select "Put call on hold " and confirm to
put the current call on hold.
o

r Select "Resume the call" and
confirm to resume the call on hold. Select "DTMF ring tones
" to use the
numerical keypad, so as to navigate
through the menu of an interactive vocal
server.
Select "Hang up" to end the call.
*
d epending on the compatibility of the phone and your service plan.it is possible to hold a 3-way conference
call by making 2 calls in succession*.
Select "Conference mode call" in the
contextual menu accessible using this
button.
o

r make a short press on this button.
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Press the button on the numerical keypad to recall a
preset station.
Or press then turn the thumb wheel at the steering
mounted controls.
Presetting a station
after selecting a station, press one of the buttons
on the numerical keypad for 2 seconds to preset the
current station.
An audible signal confirms that the station has been
preset. Press
RADIO.
Activate / Deactivate RDS
RDS, if activated, allows you to continue listening to the same
station by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However
,
in certain conditions, coverage of an R
d S station may not be
assured throughout the entire country as radio stations do not
cover 100 % of the territory. This explains the loss of reception of
the station during a journey.
Select "Guidance options " then
confirm.
a

ctivate or deactivate "RDS" then
confirm.
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CD, MP3 CD / USB player
The audio equipment will only play audio files with ".wma, .aac, .flac,.
ogg and.mp3" file extensions and with a bit rate of between 32 Kbps
and 320 Kbps.
It also supports Vb R (Variable b it Rate) mode.
No other type of file (.mp4, .m3u...) can be played.
WMA files must be of the standard wma 9 type.
The sampling rates supported are greater than 32 KHz.
It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters, without using of
special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing and displaying
problems.
In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording
it is preferable to select the ISO 9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet standard.
If the disc is recorded in another format (udf, ...), it may not be pl\
ayed
correctly.
It is recommended that the same recording standard is always used
for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum)
for optimum sound quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is
recommended. Information and advice
The system supports US b mass storage or iPod
devices via the US
b port (suitable cable not supplied).
If a partitioned US
b memory key is connected to the
system, only the first partition is recognised.
Control of the peripheral device is with the audio
system controls.
The number of tracks is limited to 2000 maximum,
999
tracks per folder.
If the current consumption at the US
b port exceeds
500 mA, the system goes into protection mode and
deactivates the port.
o

ther peripherals, not recognised on connection, must
be connected to the auxiliary socket using a Jack cable
(not supplied).
Give preference to multimedia US
b memory sticks (in general
formatted FAT32 File Allocation Table).
The system does not support the operation of an
a

pple
® player and
a

US
b
memory stick connected at the same time.
It is recommended that official Apple
® USb cables are used to ensure
correct operation.
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BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS
For safety reasons and because they require prolonged attention
on the part of the driver, the operations for pairing of the b luetooth
mobile telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio equipment must be carried out with the vehicle stationary
and the ignition on.
Press the ME
n U button.
A window is displayed with a message that a search is in progress.
a
ctivate the telephone's b luetooth function
and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone
configuration).
In the menu, select:
-
b luetooth telephone function -
a

udio
-

Bluetooth configuration
-


Perform a
b luetooth search The services offered depend on the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the
b luetooth equipment used.
Consult your telephone's manual and your operator to find out which
services are available to you.
Bluetooth telephoneScreen C
The TELEPHONE menu permits access to the following functions
in particular:
d irectory*, Call list, Pairing management.
The first 4 telephones recognised are displayed in this window.
a virtual keypad is displayed in the screen:


enter a code with at least 4 digits.
Confirm by pressing OK.
a message that the pairing has been successful appears in the
screen. Select the telephone to be connected from the list.

o nly one
telephone can be connected at a time.
a message is displayed in the screen of the
telephone chosen.

To accept the pairing, enter the
same code on the telephone, then confirm with OK.
The automatic connection authorised is only active after the
telephone has been configured.
The directory and the call list can be accessed after the
synchronisation period.
(Available according to model and version)
* If your telephone is fully compatible.
If pairing fails, the number of attempts is not limited.
Go to www.citroen.co.uk for more information (compatibility, more
help, ...).
Pairing a telephone / First connection

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262Receiving a call
a

n incoming call is announced by a ring and a superimposed
display in the vehicle's screen.
Select the YES tab on the display
using the buttons and confirm by
pressing ok .
Press this button to accept the call. Making a call
From the b luetooth telephone function
a
udio menu, select Manage
the telephone call then Call, Call list or d irectory.
Press this button for more than two seconds for
access to your directory, then navigate with the
thumb wheel.
o
r
To dial a number, use your telephone's keypad,
with the vehicle stationary.
BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS
The system accesses the telephone's contacts directory, depending
on compatibility, and while the Bluetooth connection with it is
maintained.
With certain telephones connected by
b luetooth you can send a
contact to the directory of the audio system.
Contacts imported in this way are saved in a permanent directory
visible to all, whatever the telephone connected.
The menu for the directory is not accessible if it is empty.