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MULTIFUNCTION SCREENS
Adjusting the brightness
and contrast
)
Press on A
.
)
Use C
to select the "Brightness -
video adjustment" menu. Confi rm
with a press on C
on the steering
wheel or D
on the audio equip-
ment.
)
Select the confi guration of the
screen using C
. Confi rm with a
press on C
on the steering wheel
or D
on the audio equipment.
)
Select the brightness setting.
Confi rm with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
equipment.
)
Select the inverse or normal dis-
play mode using C
then validate
with a press on C
on the steering
wheel or D
on the audio equip-
ment. To adjust the brightness
select "+" or "-" and save your
setting with a press on C
.
)
Confi rm with "OK"
in the screen.
Adjusting the date and
the time
)
Press on A
.
)
Use C
to select the"Date and
time" menu, then confi rm your
choice with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.
)
Select the screen confi guration
using C
. Confi rm with a press
on C
on the steering wheel or D
on the audio system
)
Select the date and the time set-
tings, using B
. Confi rm with a
press on C
on the steering wheel
or D
on the audio system.
)
Press C
to select the values you
wish to modify. Confi rm your
choice with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.
)
Confi rm with "OK"
on the screen.
Choosing the units
)
Press on A
.
)
Use C
to select the "Choice of
units" menu, then confi rm your
choice with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.
)
Using C
, select the unit then val-
idate with a press on C
on the
steering wheel or D
on the audio
system.
)
Confi rm with "OK"
in the screen.
Selection of the type of
information displayed (Mode)
Successive presses on the end of
the wiper stalk or on the MODE
but-
ton on the audio equipment permit
selection of the type of informa-
tion presented in the multifunction
screen (date or radio, CD, MP3 CD,
CD changer).
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COMFORT
As a safety precaution, these ope-
rations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel can be adjusted
for height and reach to adapt the
driving position to the size of the
driver.
Adjustment
)
First, adjust the driver's seat to
the most suitable position.
)
When stationary
, pull the lever A
to unlock the steering wheel ad-
justment.
)
Adjust for height and reach.
)
Push the lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment.
After locking, if you press fi rmly on
the steering wheel, a slight click may
be heard.
Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum visi-
bility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged. By means of a sensor, which mea-
sures the light from the rear of the
vehicle, this system automatically
and progressively changes between
the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduc-
es any driver discomfort caused by
the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun... In vehicles fi tted with electrochro-
matic door mirrors, the system has
an on/off button and an associated
warning lamp.
On
)
With the ignition on, press on
button 1
.
The warning lamp 2
comes on and the
mirror glass is in automatic mode.
Off
)
Press on button 1
.
The warning lamp 2
goes off and the
mirror glass remains in its lightest
defi nition.
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ACCESS
STOPPING
Do not fl ick the accelerator at the
moment of switching off the ignition.
This could cause serious damage
to the turbocharger(s).
IGNITION SWITCH
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
If the fi rst attempt fails, switch off the
ignition. Wait ten seconds then ope-
rate the starter again.
Steering lock
1. "
S":
After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S
.
2. "M":
Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M
, move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).
3. "D":
Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space or where there is
insuffi cient ventilation.
It is essential always to drive with
the engine running in order to re-
tain braking and steering assis-
tance.
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Avoid attaching a heavy object to
the key which would weigh down
on its shaft in the switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
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VISIBILITY
DIRECTIONALLIGHTING
without cornering lighting
with cornering lighting
"Cornering lighting" function
With dipped or main beams, this
function provides additional lighting
for the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (ap-
prox 40 km/h).
This lighting is most useful when
travelling at low and medium speed
(urban driving, winding road, inter-
sections, parking manoeuvres...).
Activation
This function is activated:
- when the direction indicator is
activated,
- from a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel.
Deactivation
This function is deactivated:
- below a certain angle of rotation
of the steering wheel,
- when stationary or at very low
speed,
- when reverse gear is engaged,
- when the directional headlamps
are switched off.
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SAFETY
DIRECTION INDICATORS
)
Left: lower the lighting stalk be-
yond the point of resistance.
)
Right: raise the lighting stalk be-
yond the point of resistance.
"Motorway" function
)
Press briefl y upwards or down-
wards, without going beyond the
point of resistance; the direction
indicators will fl ash 3 times.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
A visual warning by means of the di-
rection indicators to alert other road
users to a vehicle breakdown, tow-
ing or accident.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the deceleration, the
hazard warning lamps come on au-
tomatically.
They switch off automatically the
fi rst time you accelerate.
)
You can also switch them off by
pressing the button.
Audible warning to alert other road
users to an imminent danger. Selection of the left or right direction
indicators to signal a change of di-
rection of the vehicle.
)
Press this button, the direction
indicators fl ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
)
Press the left or right-hand part
of the fi xed centred controls
steering wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only
in the following cases:
- immediate danger,
- when approaching an area
where there is no visibility.
This system allows you to make an
emergency or assistance call to the
emergency services or to the dedi-
cated CITROËN service.
For more information on the use of
this function, refer to the "Audio and
telematics" section.
EMERGENCY OR
ASSISTANCE CALL
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SAFETY
Front airbags
System which protects the head and
chest of the driver and front passen-
ger in the event of a front impact.
The driver's airbag is fi tted in the
centre of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is fi tted in
the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front
airbag is deactivated, in the event of
a serious front impact to all or part of
the front impact zone A
, in the lon-
gitudinal centreline of the vehicle on
a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag infl ates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their forward
movement.
Deactivation
This warning lamp comes on
in the roof console screen
when the ignition is on and
until the airbag is reactivated.
To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's airbag must be
deactivated when you install a
"rearwards-facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk be-
ing seriously injured or killed if the
airbag were deployed.
Activation
When you remove the child seat,
turn switch 1
to the "ON"
position to
reactivate the airbag and so assure
the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.
Operating fault
If this symbol appears in the
instrument panel screen,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop to have the sys-
tem checked. The airbags may no
longer be deployed in the event of a
serious impact. Only the front passenger's airbag
can be deactivated:
)
with the ignition off
, insert the
key in the passenger airbag de-
activation switch 1
,
)
turn it to the "OFF"
position,
)
then, remove the key keeping
the switch in this position. If this warning lamp fl ashes,
contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
If both airbag warning lamps come
on continuously, do not install a
"rearwards-facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
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SAFETY
For the airbags to be fully
effective, observe the following
safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...). This could hamper the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle
has been stolen or broken into, have
the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must
be carried out by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury
or of minor burns to the head, chest
or arms when an airbag is deployed
cannot be ruled out. The bag infl ates
almost instantly (within a few mil-
liseconds) then defl ates within the
same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this pur-
pose.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering
wheel by its spokes or resting your
hands on the centre part of the
wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet
on the dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deploy-
ment of the airbags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the
seats, compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information
on the range of seat covers suitable
for your vehicle, you can contact a
CITROËN dealer (see "Practical in-
formation - § Accessories").
Do not fi x or attach anything to the
seat backs (clothing...). This could
cause injury to the chest or arms if
the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fi x or attach anything to the
roof. This could cause injury to the
head if the curtain airbag is de-
ployed.
If fi tted on your vehicle, do not re-
move the grab handles installed on
the roof, they play a part in securing
the curtain airbags.
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DRIVING
MANUAL PARKING BRAKE
Mechanical device for immobilising
the vehicle when stationary. This warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is en-
gaged or not fully released.
If the parking brake is released,
the illumination of this warning lamp
along with the STOP
warning lamp
indicates that the brake fl uid level
is low or a fault with the brake force
distributor.
You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
Application
)
Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
To facilitate the action on the lever,
you are recommended to press the
brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a pre-
cautionary measure, engage
fi rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering
wheel towards the pavement.
Release
)
Press on the end of the lever
whilst pulling it then lower it fully.
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DRIVING
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
)
automatic mode: gear lever in
position A
,
)
manual mode: gear lever in posi-
tion M
,
)
SPORT
mode: gear lever in po-
sition A
and a press on button 1
.
Six-speed electronic gearbox sys-
tem which offers a choice between
the comfort of fully automatic opera-
tion or the pleasure of manual gear
changing.
There are two driving modes:
- automatic
operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- manual
operation for sequential
gear changing by the driver,
In automated mode, it remains pos-
sible to change gear manually by
using the steering mounted control
paddles, when overtaking, for ex-
ample.
A SPORT
programme is available in
automated mode, providing a more
dynamic driving style.
Mode selection
The steering mounted paddles
cannot be used to select neutral
or to engage or disengage reverse
gear.
+.
Change up paddle to the right of
the steering wheel.
)
Press the back of the "+"
steer-
ing mounted paddle to change
up a gear.
-.
Change down paddle to the left of
the steering wheel.
)
Press the back of the "-"
steering
mounted paddle to change down
a gear.
Steering mounted control paddles
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DRIVING
Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode
enables you to overtake, for exam-
ple, while still remaining in automat-
ic mode.
)
Operate the +
or -
steering
mounted control paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear re-
quested if the engine speed per-
mits.
After a few moments without any
action on the controls, the gearbox
resumes automatic control of the
gears.
)
Select position A
.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear, depending
on the:
- style of driving,
- profi le of the road,
- vehicle loading.
Automatic operation
For optimum acceleration, for ex-
ample when overtaking another ve-
hicle, press the accelerator pedal
fi rmly past the point of resistance.
)
Select position M
.
Manual operation
On sharp acceleration, the gear-
box will not change up unless the
driver acts on the gear lever or the
steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R
when
the vehicle is immobilised with the
brake pedal pressed.
The gear change requests are only
carried out if the engine speed per-
mits.
It is not necessary to release the ac-
celerator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automati-
cally to allow vehicle to accelerate in
the correct gear.
The SPORT
programme is inopera-
tive with sequential operation.