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4. Air intake / Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.F

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ress the button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.
This function allows hot or cold air to be
delivered selectively and more quickly.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
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ower the temperature, in summer,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.
Switching on
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment control 2
is in position " 0".
To obtain cooled air more quickly, you
can use recirculation of interior air for
a few moments. Then return to fresh
air intake.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.
F

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ress the button again to
permit the intake of exterior air.
The indicator lamp goes off to
confirm this.
Switching off
F Press the "A /C " button, the
button's indicator lamp comes on.
F Press the "A /C " button again,
the button's indicator lamp
goes off.
Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, condensation).
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5. Air conditioning On / Off
F Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
6. Air distribution adjustment
F Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:
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he windscreen and side
windows (demisting or
def r o st ing),
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he outer and centre air
vents,
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he footwells.
You can combine the three orientations to
obtain the desired air distribution.
7. Air flow adjustment
F Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.
8. Air intake / Air recirculation
F Press this button for recirculation
of the interior air. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the two
fans, come on progressively in relation to the
value requested.
9. "REST" function: ventilation with the engine off
Even with the engine is off, you can
operate the ventilation for a few
minutes.
Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment
to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke.
For example, while you are away from the
vehicle, the passengers can still enjoy some air
circulation without having the engine running.
This function is available after switching on the
ignition, as well as after stopping the engine.
The period that the function is available
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
You can activate the "REST" function while the
air conditioning control screens are on.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
F

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ress this button again to
return to automatic operation
of the air conditioning. The
indicator lamp on the "A /C "
button comes on.
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s soon as possible, press
this button again to permit
the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of
condensation. The indicator
lamp in the button goes off.
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Switching the system off
F Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator
lamps go off.
This switch does not operate the air conditioning, only the air fan.
When the "REST" function is activated, you cannot modify the temperature, air flow
and distribution settings: these are controlled automatically according to the ambient
temperature.
This function is not available in the STOP mode of Stop & Start. Avoid prolonged operation in interior
air recirculation mode or driving for
long periods with the system off (risk of
misting and deterioration of air quality).
On switching on the engine
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he control screens come on: the function
is available.
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ressing the REST button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
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he function can be deactivated and
reactivated if the control screens are on.
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he screens go off at the end of this
period. On stopping the engine
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hile the control screens remain on: the
function is available.
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ressing the REST button activates the
ventilation for a few minutes. Activation of
the function is confirmed by the display of
two dashes in the control screens and four
air flow level indicator lamps.
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ocking the vehicle has no effect on this
function.
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he control screens go off at the end of this
period.
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ressing again before the end of the period
interrupts off the ventilation definitively: the
control screens go off and the function is
no longer available. This action switches off the air conditioning and
the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
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odify the settings
(temperature, air flow or air
distribution) or press the
"AUTO" button to reactivate
the system with the values set
before it was switched off.
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Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air conditioning
F Put the temperature, air flow and distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
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ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(

indicator lamp on the control off).
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witch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A /C " button; the warning lamp in the
button comes on.
With digital dual-zone air
conditioning
With Stop & Start, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, STOP mode is not
available.
Automatic visibility programme
F Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
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o stop the programme, press either the
"visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp on the "AUTO" button
comes on.
The system starts again with the values in
use before it was overridden by the visibility
programme. With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent an excessive
consumption of current.F
S witch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
F

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ress this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the
door mirrors. The indicator
lamp associated with the button
comes on. F

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t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again. The indicator lamp
associated with the button goes
of f.
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Illuminated glove box
It has dedicated locations for storing a water
bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack...
Its lid has locations for storing a pen, a pair of
glasses, tokens, maps, a cup...
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o open the glove box, raise the handle.
The glove box is illuminated when the lid is
opened.
It gives access to the passenger's front airbag
deactivation switch A.
Front fittings
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 telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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o use the cigarette lighter, press it in and wait
a few seconds until it pops out automatically.
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o connect a 12 V accessory
(max power:

120 W), remove the cigarette
lighter and connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer...
After use, put the cigarette lighter

back into
place straight away.
Cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory socket
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This connection box comprises a USB port and
a Jack auxiliary socket.For more information on the Audio and
telematics
, refer to the corresponding
section.
USB port
The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as a digital audio player
of the iPod
® type or a USB memory stick.
The USB player reads your audio files, which
are transmitted to your audio system and
played via the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the
steering mounted controls or the audio system.
USB Player
When connected to the USB port, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the
portable device exceeds the current
delivered by the vehicle.
Jack auxiliary socket
The Jack auxiliary socket allows the connection
of a portable device, such as a digital audio
player, so that your audio files can be heard
through the vehicle's speakers.
The management of these files is from the
portable device.
The USB also allows a telephone to be
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet
of certain applications on the telephone.
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Panoramic windscreen
A tinted panoramic windscreen that increases
brightness and vision in the cabin. Fitted on
each side with a blind to improve temperature
control and a sun visor to avoid dazzle.F

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o open the blind, pull it by its central grip
to the desired position.
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o close or stow the blind, pull it for ward by
its central grip then guide it to the desired
position.
The sun visor must be in the folded position
before moving the blind.Blind
Fitted with a vanity mirror and ticket holder.
F L ower the sun visor to avoid dazzle from
the front.
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isengage the sun visor from its central
fixing and turn it towards the door glass to
avoid dazzle from the side.
Sun visor
Do not attach or hang heavy objects on
the blinds or their slide rails.
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When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
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idelamps 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 ambient light returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Activation Deactivation
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk in the
"
AUTO " position), under low ambient light the
dipped beam headlamps remain on when the
ignition is switched off.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting, is set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message in the screen.
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Automatic adjustment of xenon and full-LED headlamps
In the event of a fault, do not touch the
xenon bulbs.
Have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
This system adjusts the height of the xenon
headlamp beams automatically and when
stationary, according to the load in the vehicle, so
as to avoid causing a nuisance to other road user. If a malfunction occurs, this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen.
Headlamp beam height adjustment
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1.
5 p

eople.
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ntermediate setting.
2.
5 p

eople + maximum authorised load.
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ntermediate setting.
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river + maximum authorised load. The system then places your headlamps in the
lowest position.
Manual adjustment of halogen
headlamps
The initial setting is position "0".
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamp
beams should be adjusted according to the
load in the vehicle.
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