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The massage settings are adjusted in the touch
screen.
The function is activated using the button on
the front seat.F

P
ress this button; its indicator
lamp comes on.
The function is activated immediately with the
last settings memorised and the settings page
is displayed in the touch screen.
If the settings suit you and you make no
changes, the display returns to its original
state.
If you want to change the settings:
F

s
elect another type of massage from the
five offered,
F

s
elect a massage intensity from the three
levels offered: " 1" (Low), " 2" (Normal) or " 3"
(High).
The changes are applied immediately.
Once activated, the system starts a
one hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of
6
minutes of massage followed by 4 minutes
at rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of
the cycle; the indicator lamp for the button goes
of f.Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control A to
release the steering wheel.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control A to lock the steering
wheel.
For safety reasons, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
Demisting/Defrosting
If fitted to your vehicle, the
demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors is done by pressing the rear
screen defrosting control.
Adjustment
They can also be folded for parking in narrow
spaces.
For more information on Rear screen demist –
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
F

M
ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to its central position.
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As a safety measure, the mirrors should
b e adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the
ignition on, pull the control
A from the central position
rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control
A , they will not unfold when the vehicle
is unlocked. It will be necessary to pull
control A again.
Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull
the control A from the central position
rearwards. The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors when locking or unlocking the
vehicle can be deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
System which automatically tilts the mirrors
downwards to assist with parking manoeuvres
in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They return to their initial position:
-

a f
ew seconds after coming out of reverse
g e a r,
-

o
nce the speed of the vehicle exceeds
6
mph (10 km/h),
-

o
n switching off the engine. This function is activated/
deactivated via the " Vehicle
settings " tab in the Driving/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
F

P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
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Rear seats
The 3 seats of the 2nd row are independent
and of the same width. Their backrests are
adjustable to adapt the boot load space.
Rear head restraints
The rear head restraints can be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lugs A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
To refit a
head restraint:
F

i
nsert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest,
F

p
ush the head restraint down as far as it will
go,
F

p
ress the lugs A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down. Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in the
high position.
Longitudinal adjustment
Seat operations must only be done with
the vehicle stationary.
Each seat can be adjusted individually.
F

Ra
ise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
They have two positions:
-

a high position , for when the seat is in use:
F

p

ull the head restraint fully up.
-

a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F

p

ress the lugs A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down.
Once the backrest is folded, it is no longer
possible to slide the seat.
Automatic "electrochrome " model
This system automatically and progressively
changes between day and night use by means
of a

s
ensor measuring the light coming from the
rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
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Front demist – defrost
Automatic visibility
programme
The automatic visibility programme allows the
windscreen and side windows to be demisted
or defrosted as quickly as possible.F

P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the function.
When the indicator lamp is on, the function is
activated.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
The system allows the manual modification of
air flow without causing automatic deactivation
of the automatic visibility programme.
With Stop & Start, when demisting –
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available. In wintry conditions, remove all snow or
ice on the camera on the windscreen
before moving off.
Other wise, this can affect the function
of the equipment associated with the
camera.
Heated windscreen
In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of
the windscreen, as well as the areas alongside
the windscreen pillars.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
Switching on/off
F With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed
by the illumination/extinction of the indicator
lamp).
The function is active as soon as the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically each time the engine is switched
of f.
Rear screen demist –
defrost
On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending
on version, the door mirrors
(confirmed by the illumination/
extinction of the indicator lamp).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.
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Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the
rear screen and door mirrors as soon as
possible to reduce fuel consumption.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Additional Heating/
Ventilation
Heating
This is an additional and separate system
which heats the passenger compartment and
improves defrosting performance. This indicator lamp is lit while the
system is programmed or set in
operation remotely via the remote
control.
It flashes during the whole duration
of the heating and goes off at the end
of the heating cycle or when stopped
using the remote control.
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger
compartment with exterior air to improve the
temperature experienced on entering the
vehicle in summer.
Programming
You can programme the heating or ventilation
to come on using the second page of the "
Air
conditioning " menu of the touch screen.
F

P
ress the "Air conditioning "
menu.
F

P
ress the " OPTIONS " tab.
F

P
ress "Temperature
programming ". F

P
ress the "
Parameters " tab to select
" Heating " mode to heat the engine and
passenger compartment or " Ventilation"
mode to ventilate the passenger
compartment.
F
P
ress the " Status" tab to activate/deactivate
the system. F

T
hen programme/preset the activation time
for each selection.
F
P
ress "
OK" to confirm.
Long range remote control
This enables you to switch the heating in
the passenger compartment on or off from
a


distance.
The range of the remote control is about
0.6
miles (1 km) in open country.
Switching on
F Pressing and holding this button starts the heating immediately
(confirmed by the temporary
illumination of the green indicator
lamp).
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Front fittings6.USB socket
Cigarette lighter/12
V accessory socket
(120W)
7. Storage compartment
8. Storage compartment or Wireless charger
9. Cup holders
10. Front armrest with storage compartment
11. USB charger socket
Sun visor
F With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a
ticket
h o l d e r.
Glove box
F To open the glove box, raise the handle.
The glove box is lit when the lid is opened.
1.
Grab handle
2. Sun visor
3. Storage compartment below the steering
wheel
Card holder
4. Illuminated glove box
5. Door pockets It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch.
Never drive with the glove box open when
a passenger is at the front – it may cause
injury during sharp deceleration!
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Cigarette lighter/12 V
a ccessory socket(s)
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F

T
o use a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect an appropriate adapter.
You can use this socket to connect a
telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as
a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
USB sockets
The USB socket located at the front
also allows a smartphone to be
connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android
Auto® or CarPlay®, so that certain
smartphone applications can be used
on the touch screen. When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the portable
device exceeds the amperage supplied by
the vehicle.
For more information on how to use this
equipment, refer to the Audio equipment
and telematics
section.
Wireless smartphone
charger
It allows the wireless charging of a portable
d evice, such as a smartphone, using the
principle of magnetic induction, based on the Qi
1.1


standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by
design or by using a
compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi
symbol.
They allow the connection of a

portable device,
such as an iPod
®-type digital audio player, to
charge the device.
To achieve the best results, it is necessary to
use a

cable made or approved by the device
manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering mounted controls or those of the audio
system.
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Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps
The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
-
D
aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk at position " AUTO" with adequate light
level).
-

S
idelamps (lighting control stalk at " AUTO"
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
The LEDs are brighter when operating as
daytime running lamps.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
When the ring is at the " AUTO" position and
a low level of ambient light is detected by the
rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They can also come
on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to
a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of
t he sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on and this warning lamp is
displayed in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and/or a


message.
Contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
with the rain sensor and located at the
top centre of the windscreen behind the
interior rear view mirror; the associated
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
F

D

epending on version, within one minute
of switching off the ignition, operate the
lighting control stalk up or down depending
on the traffic side (for example: when
parking on the left; lighting control stalk
upwards; the right-hand sidelamps come
o n).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the central position.
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Guide-me-home and
welcome lighting
Automatic
With the ring in the "AUTO" position, if the
brightness is low, the dipped beam headlamps
come on automatically when the ignition is
switched off.
The activation, deactivation
and the duration of the guide-
me-home lighting are set in the
Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch
screen.
Manual
Switching on/off
F W ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk to switch the
function on/off.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a
given period of
time.
Automatic exterior welcome
lighting
With the "Automatic illumination of headlamps"
function activated, under low ambient light, the
sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and door
mirror spotlamps come on automatically when
the vehicle is unlocked.
Activation, deactivation and
the duration of the exterior
welcome lighting are set in the
Driving/Vehicle menu of the touch
screen.
Welcome lighting
Availability of this function depends on version.
F
M
ake a short press on this
remote control button.
Pressing again before the end of the timed
period switches off the lighting immediately.
Door mirror spotlamps
Switching on/off
When the front courtesy lamp
switch is in this position, the
spotlamps come on automatically:
The sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps,
number plate lamps and door mirror spotlamps
come on for 30

seconds. To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
-

t

he zones facing the driver's and
passenger's doors,
-

t

he zones for ward of the mirror and
rear ward of the front doors.
-

o

n unlocking the vehicle,
-

o

n opening a door,
-

w

hen a

request to locate the vehicle is
received from the remote control.
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Switching off
F Give the control stalk a further brief push
downwards or place the control stalk in
another position ( Int, 1
or 2). This indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
a


message.
The automatic windscreen wipers must be
reactivated by pushing the control stalk
downwards, if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with automatic wiping, the
w ipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor linked to the
sunshine sensor and located at the top
centre of the windscreen.
Switch off the automatic wipers when using
an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic windscreen wipers.
F Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type water-repellent
products.
F

U
nclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
F

I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F

R
epeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
F

S
tarting with the wiper blade closest to
you, once again hold each arm by the rigid
section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to
the windscreen.
Removing/refitting at the rear
F Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.
F

C
lean the rear window using screenwash
fluid.
F

U
nclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
F

I
nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
F

O
nce again hold the arm by the rigid section
then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear
window.
Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically,
adapting their speed to the intensity of the
rainfall without any action on the part of the
driver.
Detection of rainfall is by means of a
sensor at
the top centre of the windscreen, behind the
rear view mirror.
Switching on
F Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a
message.
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