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Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal 
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code 
required to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your 
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of 
your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have 
to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition 
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the 
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short 
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could 
cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to 
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.Do not throw the remote control 
batteries away, they contain metals 
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection 
point.
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Electric adjustments
To adjust the electric seats, switch on the 
ignition or start the engine if the vehicle has 
gone into economy mode.
Seat adjustments are also possible for a short 
period after opening one of the front doors or 
switching off the ignition.
1.  Adjustment of the seat height and 
angle, and longitudinal position  
  Raise or lower the front of the control to 
adjust the seat cushion angle.
  Raise or lower the rear of the control to 
raise or lower the seat.
  Slide the control for wards or backwards to 
move the seat for ward or back.
2.   Adjustment of the backrest angle 
  Move the control for wards or backwards to 
adjust the backrest angle.
3.   Adjustment of the angle of the top of 
the backrest  
  Move the control for wards or backwards to 
adjust the angle of the top of the backrest. Before moving the seat backwards, 
ensure that there is nothing that might 
prevent the full travel of the seat, so 
as to avoid the risk of of jamming the 
seat caused by the presence of objects 
on the floor behind the seat or rear 
passengers. If the seat jams, stop the 
movement immediately.
Move the control:
- 
For wards or backwards to increase or 
reduce the lumbar support.
-  Upwards or downwards to raise or lower 
the lumbar support zone.
4.
  Adjustment of lumbar support  
  This function allows you to independently 
adjust the height and level of lumbar 
support.
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With Stop & Start, when demisting has 
been activated, the STOP mode is not 
available.
Switching off the ventilation
F Turn control 5 to the left until 
the flow of air stops.
5. Air flow adjustment
F Turn control 5 to the right to 
increase the air flow or to the 
left to reduce it.
6. Front demisting / defrosting
In certain cases, the "AUTO"  
mode may not be sufficient to 
demist or defrost the windows 
(humidity, several passengers, 
i c e).
The  "OFF"  symbol is displayed in the display screen.
This action switches off the screen and the indicator 
lamps.
It deactivates all of the system's functions, with the 
exception of the rear screen demisting.
The temperature-related comfort is no longer controlled 
(temperature, humidity, odour, condensation).
Avoid driving for too long with the air conditioning off.The air flow level is indicated by the 
progressive illumination of the bars in the 
control panel screen 9 .
To prevent condensation and deterioration 
of the quality of the air in the passenger 
compartment, ensure that an adequate flow of 
air is maintained.
To reactivate the air conditioning:
F Press control 1 . F 
Press control 6 to clear the windows 
quickly. The indicator lamp comes on.
The "Demisting" mode controls the 
temperature, air flow and intake and distributes 
the ventilation to the windscreen and front side 
windows.
Resuming manual control exits from 
"Demisting" mode. It must be cancelled to 
permit renewal of the air in the passenger 
compartment and demisting.
Once the screen is clear, pressing control 1 
returns the system to "AUTO"  mode.
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F Press control 7 , with the 
engine running, to demist 
the rear screen and the door 
mirrors. The indicator lamp 
comes on.
7. Rear demisting / defrosting
This function enables you to isolate the 
passenger compartment from exterior fumes 
and odours.
Switch off the rear screen and door 
mirrors demisting when you consider 
this necessary as low current 
consumption reduces fuel consumption. F 
Press control 8 to set the air 
intake mode, the indicator 
lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically to 
prevent an excessive consumption of current 
and in relation to the ambient temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing control 7 again 
or when the engine is switched off.
However, demisting resumes when the engine 
is switched on again. It must be cancelled as soon as possible to 
permit renewal of the air in the passenger 
compartment and demisting.
The heated rear screen operates independently 
of the air conditioning system.
You can store the settings of the digital 
air conditioning system. Refer to the 
"Storing driving positions" section.When starting with the engine cold, 
the flow will reach its optimum level 
gradually to prevent an excessive 
distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it has 
been parked for a fairly long period, if 
the interior temperature is very different 
from your comfort setting there is 
no need to change the temperature 
displayed in order to quickly reach the 
level of comfort required. The system 
automatically uses its maximum 
per formance to correct the difference in 
temperature as quickly as possible.
The water resulting from the air 
conditioning condensation is 
discharged via an opening provided 
for this purpose; therefore, a puddle of 
water may form underneath the vehicle 
when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is cool, 
the air conditioning is useful as it 
removes the humidity from the air 
and the condensation. Avoid driving 
for prolonged periods with the air 
conditioning switched off.
8.  
Intake of exterior air / 
Recirculation of interior air 
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9. Front demisting / defrosting
In certain cases, the "AUTO" 
mode may not be sufficient to 
demist or defrost the windows 
(humidity, several passengers, 
i c e).
8. Rear demisting / defrosting
The heated rear screen operates 
independently of the air 
conditioning system.
F  Press control 8 , with the engine running, to 
demist the rear screen and the mirrors. The 
indicator lamp comes on.
Demisting is switched off automatically to 
avoid excessive consumption of current and 
depending on the exterior temperature.
It may be stopped by pressing control 8 again 
or when the engine is switched off.
In this latter case, the demisting resumes if the 
engine is switched on again within one minute. F 
Press control 9 to clear the windows 
quickly. The indicator lamp comes on.
This system controls the temperature, air flow 
and intake and distributes the ventilation to the 
windscreen and front side windows.
Resuming manual control exits from the 
"Demisting" mode. It must be cancelled as 
soon as possible to permit renewal of the air in 
the passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing one of the controls 1a  or 1b returns 
the system to the "AUTO"  mode.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has 
been activated, the STOP mode is not 
available. When starting with the engine cold, 
air flow will reach its optimum level 
gradually to prevent an excessive 
distribution of cold air.
When entering the vehicle after it has 
been parked for a fairly long period, if 
the interior temperature is very different 
from your comfort setting there is 
no need to change the temperature 
displayed in order to quickly reach the 
level of comfort required. The system 
automatically uses its maximum 
per formance to correct the difference in 
temperature as quickly as possible.
The water resulting from the air 
conditioning condensation is 
discharged via an opening provided 
for this purpose; therefore, a puddle of 
water may form underneath the vehicle 
when stationary.
In all seasons, if the weather is cool, 
the air conditioning is useful as it 
removes the humidity from the air 
and the condensation. Avoid driving 
for prolonged periods with the air 
conditioning switched off.
Switch off the rear screen and 
exterior mirrors demisting when you 
consider this necessary as low current 
consumption reduces fuel consumption. 
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Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your 
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to 
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is 
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate 
the need to brake and increase the distance 
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded  
roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded 
roads, as this could cause serious damage 
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the 
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Driving recommendations
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake 
applied - Risk of overheating and 
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when 
stationary in areas where inflammable 
substances and materials (dry grass, 
dead leaves...) might come into contact 
with the hot exhaust system - Risk 
of fire!
n ever leave a vehicle unsupervised 
with the engine running. If you have 
to leave your vehicle with the engine 
running, apply the parking brake 
and put the gearbox into neutral or 
position  N or P, depending on the type 
of gearbox.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
- 
check that the depth of water does not 
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves 
that might be generated by other users,
-  deactivate the Stop & Start system,
-  drive as slowly as possible without 
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph 
(10 km/h),
-  do not stop and do not switch off the 
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as 
circumstances allow, make several light brake 
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has 
a special code. When the ignition is switched 
on, this code must be recognised in order for 
starting to be possible.In the event of a fault, you are 
informed by illumination of this 
warning lamp, an audible signal and 
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact 
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, 
the label attached to the keys given to 
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position  1 (Stop): insert and removing 
the key,
- position  2 (Ignition on) : steering column 
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating, 
engine running,
- position  3 (Starting).
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric 
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the 
key or the remote control, which would 
weigh down on its blade in the ignition 
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment 
of the front airbag.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the 
engine management system a few moments 
after the ignition is switched off and prevents 
starting of the engine by anyone who does not 
have the key.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops 
to the reserve level, the system switches to 
energy economy mode: the power supply is 
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining 
battery charge.
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4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti 
roll-back  fault" and of the following warning lamps:
  and/or  flashing - 
The automatic functions are deactivated.
-  The hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F  Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F  Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F  Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps 
are on.
-  Application may take longer than in normal operation.
-  If warning lamp (!)  flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when the 
ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F  Switch on the ignition.
F  Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control faulty – 
automatic mode activated " and the following warning 
lamps:
  and/or  flashing - 
Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and 
automatic release on acceleration are available.
-  Manual application/release of the electric parking brake and dynamic 
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the 
following warning lamp:
flashing - 
Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
-  The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F  Wait approximately 3 minutes.
F  After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking 
brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake 
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A .
7 Battery problem
- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle 
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
-  Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate  
g e a r.
Depending on the driving situation and your 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can 
follow this instruction without engaging the 
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must 
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the 
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic 
and safety remain determining factors when 
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver 
remains responsible for deciding whether or not 
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.Example:
-  You are in third gear.
-  You press the accelerator pedal.
Gear shift indicator*
Operation
With an automatic gearbox, the system 
is only active in manual mode.
* Depending on engine. On BlueHDi Diesel 150 versions with manual 
gearbox, the system may suggest changing into 
neutral so that the engine can go into standby 
(STOP mode with Stop & Start), in certain 
driving conditions. In this case, N is displayed 
in the instrument panel. The information appears in the instrument 
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, 
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear 
recommended.
The system adapts its gear change 
recommendation according to the 
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and 
the demands of the driver (power, 
acceleration, braking, ...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
-   engaging reverse gear.
- The system may suggest that you engage 
a higher gear. 
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Stop & Start
Operation
- with a manual gearbox, at speeds below 
12 mph (20 km/h) with BlueHDi Diesel 
versions, when you put the gear lever into 
neutral and release the clutch pedal,
-  with an automatic gearbox, vehicle 
stationary, when you press the brake pedal 
or place 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 automatically: If your vehicle is fitted with the 
system, a time counter calculates 
the sum of the periods in STOP 
mode during a journey. It resets 
itself to zero every time the ignition 
is switched on with the key.
Special cases: STOP mode 
unavailable
In this case, the "ECO"
 warning 
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then 
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. STOP mode is not invoked when:
-  the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or 
d ow n),
-  the driver's door is open,
-  the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-  the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph 
(10 km/h) since the last engine start using 
the key,
-  the electric parking brake is applied or 
being applied,
-  the engine is needed to maintain a 
comfortable temperature in the passenger 
compartment,
-  demisting is active,
-  some special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
ambient temperature...) where the engine is 
needed to assure control of a system.
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.
STOP mode does not affect the functionality of 
the vehicle, such as braking, power steering, 
for example.Never refuel with the engine in STOP 
mode; you must switch off the ignition 
with the key.
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