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Front armrest

Longitudinal adjustment

To move forwards, raise the lever.

The armrest slides forwards to its stop.

To stow it, slide it fully back and press

down to lock it.

Storage

There is a storage space below the cover of
the armrest. Depending on equipment, this can
contain the back-up reader for the electronic
key of the Keyless Entry and Starting system.
F

Raise the cover fully.

Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
The length of the armrest cover can be adjusted.

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230 V / 50 Hz power socket

Connect only one device at a time to
the socket (no extension or multi-way
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required
by the vehicle's electrical system
(particular weather conditions, electrical
overload...), the power supply to the
socket will be cut off; the green warning
lamp goes off.

A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power:
120 W) is fitted to the centre console.
To use the socket:
F

lift the front armrest cover for access to its

compartment,

check that the warning lamp is on green,

connect your multimedia or other electrical

device (telephone charger, laptop
computer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).

This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode on Stop & Start.
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Mats

Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F

move the seat as far back as possible,

unclip the fixings,

remove the mat.

Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F

position the mat correctly,

refit the fixings by pressing,

check that the mat is secured correctly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
- only use mats which are suited to

the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.

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Storage drawers

Opening

Raise the front of the drawer and pull it open.

Removal

Avoid removing the drawer completely, as
refitting it is not easy.
F

Open the drawer fully.

Pull the drawer upwards to disengage it.

Refitting

However, if it has been completely removed, to
put it back in place:
F

use the torch to illuminate the area under

the seat,

engage the drawer in its runners,

lift the retaining tongues and slide the

drawer under these tongues,

F at the end of its travel, press down on the

drawer to engage it.

Located under each front seat, except for the driver's seat on versions with electric seat.

Do not place heavy objects in the
drawer.

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Rear seats

Rear head restraints

These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).

They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F

release the backrest using control 1,

tilt the backrest 2 slightly forwards,

F pull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
F

then, press the lug A.

Move the corresponding front seat forward

if necessary.

F Position the seat belt between the outer

and centre head restraints to avoid
trapping the belt when repositioning the
seat backrest.

F Place the head restraints in the low

position.

F Pull control 1 forwards to release the seat

back 2.

Fold the seat back 2 on to the cushion.

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.

Folding the backrest

Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrests (1/3 - 2/3) which can be folded
individually to adapt the load space in the boot.

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Repositioning the seat backrest

Straighten the seat back 2 and secure it.

Check that the red indicator, located next to

the control 1

, is no longer visible.

Put the seat belt back in place on the side

of the seat backrest.

When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.

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Rear armrest

Lower the rear armrest for a more

comfortable position.

This also gives access to the ski flap.

Ski flap

Opening

Lower the rear armrest.

Pull the flap handle downwards.

Lower the flap.

Load the objects from inside the boot.

Comfort system for the rear passengers.

Arrangement for storing and transporting long
objects.

Rear fittings

To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:

120 W), lift the cover and connect a
suitable adaptor.

12 V accessory socket

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Boot fittings

1. Rear parcel shelf

(see details on a following page)

2. Hooks

(see details on a following page)

3. 12 V accessory socket

(see details on a following page)

4. Torch

(see details on following pages)

5. Lashing rings
6. Storage box

(see details on following pages)

7. Retaining straps
8. Storage net

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To remove the shelf:
F

unhook the two cords,

raise the shelf slightly, then remove it.

There are several options for storing the shelf:
- either upright behind the front seats,
- or flat at the base of the boot.

Rear parcel shelf

The hooks can be used to secure shopping
bags.

Hooks

Access to the storage box

An additional hook under the shelf is
used to hold up the boot floor using its
cord, to facilitate access to the tools
and spare wheel or the temporary
puncture repair kit...

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To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:

120 W), remove the cap and connect an
appropriate adaptor.

Turn the key to the ignition on position.

12 V accessory socket

This is a removable lamp, fitted in the boot
wall, which can be used to light the boot or as
a torch.
For information on the boot lamp, refer to the
corresponding section.

Torch

Operation

This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.

Observe the polarities when fitting the
rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries
with normal disposable batteries.

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F Raise the boot carpet for access to the

storage box.

This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...

Storage box

Use

Extract the torch from its location pulling it

upwards.

Press the switch, located on the back, to

switch the torch on or off.

Unfold the support, located on the back, to

set down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.

Storing

Put the torch back in place in its location

starting with the lower part.

If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.

If the torch is not engaged correctly, it
may not charge and may not come on
when the boot is opened.

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This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.

Boot lamp

The lighting time varies according to the

circumstances:
-

when the ignition is off, approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

when the engine is running, no limit.

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Luggage cover (enterprise version)

Insert the fixings A on the frame B while

unrolling the luggage cover.

Stowage

Removal

Unhook all of the fixings.

Lift the luggage cover on each side.

This conceals the interior of the vehicle in
combination with your rear parcel shelf.

Installation

Roll up the luggage cover near the rear

seats.

Do not place hard or heavy objects on
the luggage cover.
They could become dangerous
projectiles in the event of sudden
braking or a collision.

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Lighting controls

Main lighting

The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without

dazzling other drivers,

- main beam headlamps to see clearly when

the road is clear.

Additional lighting

Other lamps are provided to meet the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
-  rear foglamps,
-  front foglamps with cornering lighting,
-  directional headlamps for improved

visibility when cornering,

- daytime running lamps to be more visible

during the day,

- guide-me-home and welcome lighting to

facilitate access to the vehicle,

- parking lamps as vehicle position markers.

Settings

The setting of some functions can be adjusted:
-  automatic illumination of headlamps,
-  guide-me-home lighting,
-  welcome lighting,
-  directional lighting.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

System for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting.

Travelling abroad

Halogen and xenon headlamps
If planning to use your vehicle in a
country that drives on the other side of
the road, the headlamp dipped beams
must be adjusted to avoid dazzling on-
coming drivers.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.

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Model without AUTO lighting

Model with AUTO lighting

Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it

to position the symbol required facing the
mark.

Manual controls

Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Stalk for switching headlamps: pull

the stalk towards you to switch the
lighting between dipped and main beam
headlamps.

In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.

Sidelamps.

Dipped headlamps or main beam
headlamps.

Displays

The lighting is controlled directly by the driver
by means of the ring A and the stalk B.

Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.

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Foglamp selection ring.

The foglamps operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.

They operates with the dipped beam
headlamps and main beam headlamps.
F

To switch on the rear foglamps, turn the

ring C forwards.

To switch off the rear foglamps, turn the

ring C rearwards.

Model with rear foglamps only

rear foglamps

Rotate and release the ring C:
F

forwards a first time to switch on the front

foglamps,

forwards a second time to switch on the

rear foglamps,

rearwards a first time to switch off the rear

foglamps,

rearwards a second time to switch of the

front fog lamps.

Model with front and rear
foglamps

front and rear foglamps

When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F

Turn the ring rearwards to switch off

the foglamps, the sidelamps will then
switch off.

When automatic illumination of headlamps
is on (with AUTO model), the dipped beam
headlamps and sidelamps remain on while the
rear foglamps are on.

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