Get Ease of use and comfort Guide for Citroen C5 Aircross SUV 2020

Ease of use and comfort

'Two-way' adjustment model

Correct driving position

Front seats

Before taking to the road and to make the most

of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and

controls, carry out these adjustments in the

following order:

Caution when moving the

front seats

For safety reasons, only adjust seats

when the vehicle is stationary.

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the height of the head restraint,

the seat backrest angle,

the seat cushion height,

the longitudinal position of the seat,

the height and reach of the steering wheel,

the rear view mirror and door mirrors.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure

that there is no person or object that might

prevent the full travel of the seat.

Upwards:

F pull the head restraint up to the desired

position; the head restraint can be felt to

click into position.

Downwards:

F press lug A and push the head restraint

down to the desired position.

There is a risk of trapping or pinching

passengers if present in the rear seats or

of jamming the seat if large objects are

placed on the floor behind the seat.

Front head restraints

'Four-way' adjustment model

Adjusting the height

The adjustment is correct when the upper

edge of the head restraint is level with the

top of the head.

Once these adjustments have been made,

check the instrument panel can be viewed

correctly from your driving position.

Upwards:

F pull the head restraint up to the desired

position; the head restraint can be felt to

click into position.

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Downwards:

F press and hold button B and push the head

restraint down to the desired position.

F Press the lug(s) A (depending on version)

to unlock the head restraint and remove it

completely,

F Release the bar to lock the seat in position

on one of the runners.

F Stow the head restraint securely.

Backrest angle

Adjusting the angle

Reﬁtting a head restraint

F Introduce the head restraint rods into the

guides in the seat backrest.

'Four-way' adjustment model

F Push the head restraint down as far as it will

go.

F Press the lug(s) A (depending on version) to

release the head restraint and push it down.

F Adjust the height of the head restraint.

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F Turn the knob forwards or rearwards.

Lumbar support

(driver only)

Never drive with the head restraints

removed; they should be in place and

correctly adjusted for the occupant of the

seat.

F press and hold button B and push the

lower part of the head restraint forwards or

backwards.

Manually-adjusted seats

Removing a head restraint

Longitudinal

F Turn the knob forwards or backwards to

obtain the desired level of lumbar support.

F Raise the control bar and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.

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Height

Backrest angle

Seat cushion height and angle

F Tilt the rear of the control upwards or

downwards to obtain the required height.

F Tilt the front of the control upwards or

downwards to obtain the required angle.

F Pull the control upwards to raise or push

it downwards to lower, as many times as

necessary to obtain the position required.

F Tilt the control forwards or rearwards.

Electric lumbar adjustment

Electrically-adjusted seats

Comfort functions

Storing driving positions

(Depending on the country of sale.)

To avoid discharging the battery, carry

out these adjustments with the engine

running.

The control allows independent adjustment of

the depth and vertical position of the lumbar

support.

Associated with the electrically-adjusted

driver's seat, this function allows two driving

positions to be memorised, to make these

adjustments easier if there are frequent driver

changes.

Longitudinal adjustment

F Press and hold the front or rear

of the control to increase or

reduce the lumbar support.

F Press and hold the top or bottom

of the control to raise or lower the

lumbar support area.

It takes account of the electric adjustments of

the seat and the door mirrors.

F Push the control forwards or rearwards to

slide the seat.

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Heated seats

Prolonged use is not recommended for

persons with sensitive skin.

There is a risk of burns for people whose

perception of heat is impaired (illness,

taking medication, etc.).

There is a risk of overheating the system if

material with insulating properties is used,

such as cushions or seat covers.

Do not use the system:

Using buttons M/1/2

F Take your seat and switch on the ignition.

F Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.

F Press button M, then press button 1 or

2 within 4 seconds.

An audible signal confirms the memorisation.

Memorising a new position cancels the

previous position.

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if wearing damp clothing,

if child seats are fitted.

F Press the button corresponding to your

seat.

F Each press changes the level of heating; the

corresponding number of indicator lamps

come on (low/medium/high).

F Press the button again until all the indicator

lamps are off.

The state of the system stays in the memory

when the ignition is switched off.

To avoid breaking the heating element in

the seat:

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do not place heavy objects on the seat,

do not kneel or stand on the seat,

do not place sharp objects on the seat,

do not spill liquids onto the seat.

To avoid the risk of short-circuit:

Recalling a stored position

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do not use liquid products for cleaning

the seat,

With the ignition on or engine running

F Press button 1 or 2 to recall the

corresponding position.

An audible signal sounds when the adjustment

is finished.

You can interrupt the current movement by

pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the

seat adjustment controls.

A stored position cannot be recalled while

driving.

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never use the heating function when

the seat is damp.

Do not use the function when the seat is

not occupied.

Reduce the intensity of the heating as

soon as possible.

When the seat and passenger

compartment have reached an adequate

temperature, stop the function; reducing

the consumption of electrical current

reduces fuel consumption.

Multi-point massage

System with a choice of type of massage and

adjustment of its intensity.

This system operates with the engine running,

as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.

Recalling stored positions is deactivated

45 seconds after switching off the ignition.

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The massage settings are adjusted in the touch

screen.

They can also be folded for parking in narrow

spaces.

Steering wheel adjustment

The function is activated using the button on

the front seat.

Demisting/Defrosting

F Press this button; its indicator

If fitted to your vehicle, the

lamp comes on.

demisting/defrosting of the door

mirrors is done by pressing the rear

screen defrosting control.

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.

For more information on Rear screen demist –

defrost, refer to the corresponding section.

F When stationary, pull the control A to

release the steering wheel.

F Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

If you want to change the settings:

F select another type of massage from the

five offered,

Adjustment

F select a massage intensity from the three

levels offered: "1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3"

(High).

F Push the control A to lock the steering

wheel.

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

off.

For safety reasons, these adjustments

must only be carried out with the vehicle

stationary.

F Move control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

F Move control B in any of the four directions

to adjust.

Mirrors

F Return control A to its central position.

Door mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass

providing the lateral rearward vision necessary

for overtaking or parking.

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Rear view mirror

As a safety measure, the mirrors should

be 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.

The folding and unfolding of the door

mirrors when locking or unlocking the

vehicle can be deactivated via the vehicle

configuration menu.

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

If necessary, the mirrors can be folded

manually.

Adjustment

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F Adjust the mirror so that the glass is

directed correctly in the "day" position.

Folding

Automatic tilting in reverse gear

F From outside: lock the vehicle using the

Day/night position

remote control or the key.

System which automatically tilts the mirrors

downwards to assist with parking manoeuvres

in reverse gear.

F From inside: with the

ignition on, pull the control

A from the central position

rearwards.

With the engine running, on engaging reverse

gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.

They return to their initial position:

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a few seconds after coming out of reverse

gear,

once the speed of the vehicle exceeds

6 mph (10 km/h),

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.

F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-

dazzle position.

F Push the lever to change to the normal

"day" position.

on switching off the engine.

This function is activated/

Unfolding

deactivated via the "Vehicle

settings" tab in the Driving/Vehicle

menu of the touch screen.

F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the

remote control or the key.

F From inside: with the ignition on, pull

the control A from the central position

rearwards.

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Automatic "electrochrome" model

Rear head restraints

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.

They have two positions:

This system automatically and progressively

changes between day and night use by means

of a sensor measuring the light coming from the

rear of the vehicle.

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

F pull the head restraint fully up.

a low position, for stowing, when the seat

is not in use:

Each seat can be adjusted individually.

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F press the lugs A to release the head

restraint and push it fully down.

In order to ensure optimum visibility during

your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens

automatically when reverse gear is

engaged.

The rear head restraints can be removed.

To remove a head restraint:

F pull the head restraint as far up as it will go,

F press the lugs A to release the head

restraint and remove it completely,

F stow the head restraint.

Rear seats

The 3 seats of the 2^ndrow are independent

and of the same width. Their backrests are

adjustable to adapt the boot load space.

To refit a head restraint:

F Raise the control and slide the seat

F insert the head restraint rods into the guides

in the corresponding seat backrest,

F push the head restraint down as far as it will

go,

forwards or backwards.

Once the backrest is folded, it is no longer

possible to slide the seat.

F press the lugs A to release the head

restraint and push it fully down.

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F check that the outer seat belts are properly

tensioned along the pillars, that the central

belt is stowed and that the tongues of the

three belts are correctly in the storage

position.

F Check that the release strap 1 has correctly

returned to its position.

F Ensure that the outer seat belts are not

trapped during the operation.

Backrest angle

Several adjustment positions are possible.

Please note: an incorrectly latched

backrest compromises the safety of

passengers in the event of sudden braking

or an impact.

The contents of the boot may be thrown

forward – risk of serious injury!

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F Move the seat forward.

F Pull the strap forward, then tilt the backrest

to the desired position.

Heating and Ventilation

Air entry

F Pull the strap 1 firmly to release the

backrest.

F Guide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal

The air circulating in the passenger

compartment is filtered and originates either

from the outside via the grille located at the

base of the windscreen, or from the inside in air

recirculation mode.

position.

Folding the backrests

Repositioning the backrests

The backrests must only be operated with

the vehicle stationary.

Before raising the backrest of the outer

seats to the normal position, please

retrieve the seat belt and hold it during the

operation.

Controls

Preliminary operations:

F lower the head restraints,

F if necessary, move the front seats forward,

F check that no person or object could

interfere with the folding of the backrests

(clothing, luggage, etc.),

The controls are accessible in the "Air

conditioning" menu of the touch screen and

are also grouped together on the control panel

of the centre console.

F Put the backrest 2 in the upright position

and push firmly to latch it home.

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6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.

Air distribution

Avoid driving for too long with the

ventilation off and prolonged operation

with recirculation of interior air – risk of

misting and deterioration of the air quality!

7.

Adjustable air vents with blower,

depending on version.

Advice

Using the ventilation and air

conditioning system

If the interior temperature is very high

after the vehicle has stood for a long

time in the sunshine, air the passenger

compartment for a few moments.

Put the air flow control at a setting high

enough to quickly change the air in the

passenger compartment.

F To ensure that the air is distributed

evenly, keep the external air intake

grilles at the base of the windscreen,

the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets

and the air extractor in the boot free

from obstructions.

F Do not cover the sunshine sensor,

located on the dashboard; this is used

for regulation of the automatic air

conditioning system.

F Operate the air conditioning system for

at least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice

a month to keep it in perfect working

order.

The condensation created by the air

conditioning results in a discharge of water

under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

F If the system does not produce cold air,

switch it off and contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

When towing the maximum load on

a steep gradient in high temperatures,

switching off the air conditioning increases

the available engine power and so

improves the towing ability.

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.

2. Front side window demisting/defrosting

vents.

3. Side adjustable and closable air vents.

4. Central adjustable and closable air vents.

5. Air outlets to the front footwells.

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The air conditioning system operates only with

the engine running.

Manual air conditioning

Servicing the ventilation and air

conditioning system

F Ensure that the cabin filter is in good

condition and have the filter elements

replaced regularly.

Temperature adjustment

F Press one of the arrows 6 to decrease (blue)

We recommend the use of a combined

cabin filter. Thanks to its special active

additive, it contributes to the purification of

the air breathed by the occupants and the

cleanliness of the passenger compartment

(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad

odours and greasy deposits).

F To ensure correct operation of the air

conditioning system, have it checked

according to the recommendations in

the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

or increase (red) the value.

Press the Air conditioning menu

button located under the touch

screen to display the system

controls page.

The value indicated corresponds to a level of

comfort and not to a precise temperature.

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For maximum cooling or heating of the

passenger compartment, press the

temperature setting button down or up

until LO or HI is displayed.

Air flow adjustment

F Press one of the buttons 5 to increase (+) or

decrease (-) the speed of the ventilation fan.

The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in

progressively as the speed of the fan is

increased.

Stop & Start

The heating and air conditioning systems

only work when the engine is running.

Temporarily deactivate the Stop &

Start system to maintain a comfortable

temperature in the passenger

compartment.

1. Automatic visibility programme.

2. Recirculation of interior air.

3. Rear screen demisting – defrosting.

4. System off.

By reducing the air flow to a minimum, you are

stopping ventilation.

5. Air flow adjustment.

For more information on Stop & Start,

refer to the corresponding section.

6. Temperature adjustment.

7.

Air distribution adjustment.

Avoid driving for too long without

ventilation – risk of condensation and

deterioration of air quality!

8. Air conditioning on/off.

9. Maximum air conditioning.

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Air distribution adjustment

Automatic visibility

programme

System switch-off

F Press button 4; its indicator lamp comes

on and all the other indicator lamps of the

system go off.

This action deactivates all functions of the air

conditioning system.

Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight

flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the

forward movement of the vehicle.

You can vary the air distribution in the

passenger compartment using the three

buttons 7.

For more information on the button 1

"Automatic Visibility Programme", refer to

the section "Front demist – defrost".

Windscreen and side windows.

Central and side air vents.

Footwells.

Air conditioning on/off

The air conditioning is designed to operate

effectively in all seasons, with the windows

closed.

Avoid driving for long periods with

the system off – risk of misting and

deterioration of air quality!

Pressing any button reactivates the

system with the settings that were in use

before the deactivation.

It enables you to:

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lower the temperature in summer,

increase the effectiveness of the demisting

in winter, above 3°C.

Each press on a button activates or deactivates

the function. The indicator lamp is on when the

button is activated. For a uniform distribution

of air in the passenger compartment, the three

buttons can be activated simultaneously.

F Press button 8 to activate/deactivate the air

conditioning system.

When the indicator lamp is on, the air

conditioning function is activated.

Dual-zone automatic air

conditioning

Maximum air conditioning

The air conditioning does not operate when

the air flow adjustment is inhibited.

To obtain cool air more quickly, you can

use recirculation of the interior air for a few

moments. Then return to the intake of

exterior air.

The system automatically adjusts the

temperature setting to the lowest possible, the

air distribution towards the centre and outer

vents, the air flow to maximum.

Press the Air conditioning menu

button located under the touch

screen to display the system

controls page.

F Press button 9 to activate/deactivate the

function; its indicator lamp comes on/goes

off.

Switching off the air conditioning may result

in some discomfort (humidity, misting).

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11. Access to the secondary page.

For maximum cooling or heating of the

passenger compartment, press the

temperature setting button down or up

until LO or HI is displayed.

12. Passenger compartment pre-conditioning

(depending on version).

13. Selection of adjustment for the automatic

comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).

14. Mono-zone/Dual-zone.

Automatic comfort

programme

15. "AQS" (Air Quality System) function

(depending on version).

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F Press button 10 "AUTO" to activate

automatic mode of the air conditioning

system.

The air conditioning system operates with

the engine running, but the ventilation and its

controls are available with the ignition on.

Operation of the air conditioning and regulation

of temperature, air flow and air distribution

in the passenger compartment are regulated

automatically.

When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the

air conditioning system operates automatically:

the system manages the temperature, air

flow and air distribution in the passenger

compartment in an optimum way according to

the comfort level you have selected.

It is possible to adjust the intensity of the

automatic comfort programme by choosing one

of the settings offered in the secondary page,

accessible from button 11 "OPTIONS".

1. Automatic visibility programme.

2. Recirculation of interior air.

3. Rear screen demisting – defrosting.

4. System off.

Temperature adjustment

The driver and front passenger can each set

the temperature independently of one another.

To change the current setting, shown by

illumination of the corresponding indicator

lamp, press button 13 repeatedly until the

desired mode is displayed:

"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by

limiting air flow.

5. Air flow adjustment.

F Press one of the buttons 6 to decrease

(blue) or increase (red) the value.

6. Temperature adjustment.

7.

Air distribution adjustment.

The value indicated corresponds to a level of

comfort and not to a precise temperature.

8. Air conditioning on/off.

9. Maximum air conditioning.

It is recommended that you avoid a difference

of more than 3 in the settings for left and right.

10. Activation of automatic comfort

programme.

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"Normal": offers the best compromise between

a comfortable temperature and quiet operation

(default setting).

Automatic visibility

programme

Manual control

You can manually adjust one or more of these

functions, while retaining automatic control of

the other functions by the system:

For more information on the button 1

"Automatic Visibility Programme", refer to

the section "Front demist – defrost".

"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.

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air flow, button 5,

air distribution, button 7,

Use the "Normal" or "Fast" modes to ensure

the comfort of passengers in the rear seats.

This setting is associated with automatic mode

only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,

the indicator lamp for the last setting remains

on.

As soon as you change a setting, the indicator

lamp for the button 10 "AUTO" goes out.

F Press button 10 again to reactivate the

automatic comfort programme.

"Air Quality System" (AQS)

function

Using a pollution sensor, this function

automatically activates recirculation of the

interior air once a certain level of polluting

substances in the exterior air is detected.

When the air quality returns to a satisfactory

level, recirculation of interior air is automatically

deactivated.

This function is not designed to detect

unpleasant odours.

Recirculation is automatically activated when

the front screenwash is used or when reverse

gear is engaged.

Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO

mode if this was deactivated.

Air ﬂow adjustment

F Press one of the buttons 5 to increase (+) or

decrease (-) the fan speed.

The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in

progressively as the speed of the fan is

increased.

In cold weather with the engine cold, the

air flow is increased gradually until the

comfort setting has been reached, in order

to limit the delivery of cold air into the

passenger compartment.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior

temperature is much colder or warmer

than the comfort setting requested, there

is no need to alter the value displayed

to more quickly reach the required level

of comfort. The system automatically

corrects the temperature difference as

quickly as possible.

By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are

stopping ventilation.

"OFF" is displayed alongside the fan.

The function does not operate if the exterior

temperature is below 5°C, to avoid the risk of

misting of the windscreen and side windows.

Avoid driving for too long without

ventilation – risk of condensation and

deterioration of air quality!

To activate or deactivate the function, go

to the secondary page by using button 11

"OPTIONS", then press button 15.

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When the indicator lamp is on, the air

conditioning function is activated.

This function does not allow the operation of

the air conditioning system.

Air distribution adjustment

You can vary the air distribution in the passenger

compartment using the three buttons 7.

System switch-off

The air conditioning does not operate

when the air flow adjustment is inhibited.

To obtain cool air more quickly, you can

use recirculation of the interior air for

a few moments. Then return to the intake

of exterior air.

Switching off the air conditioning may

result in some discomfort (humidity,

misting).

Windscreen and side windows.

Central and side air vents.

Footwells.

F Press button 4.

Its indicator lamp comes on and all other

indicator lamps for the system go off.

This action deactivates all functions of the air

conditioning system.

By reducing the air flow 5 to a minimum, you

are stopping ventilation.

Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight

flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the

forward movement of the vehicle.

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Mono-zone/Dual-zone

Each press on a button activates or deactivates

the function. The indicator lamp is on when the

button is activated. For a uniform distribution

of air in the passenger compartment, the three

buttons can be activated simultaneously.

The passenger temperature setting can be

linked to the driver's setting (mono-zone

function).

It is available in the secondary page by

pressing button 11 "OPTIONS".

Recirculation of interior air

The intake of exterior air prevents the formation

of mist on the windscreen and side windows.

Recirculation of the interior air isolates the

passenger compartment from outside odours

and fumes and allows the temperature required

in the passenger compartment to be reached

more rapidly.

In AUTO mode, the indicator lamps in all three

buttons 7 are off.

F Press button 14 to activate the "MONO"

function; its status is displayed as "ON".

Air conditioning on/off

The function is automatically deactivated if the

passenger uses their temperature adjustment

buttons (dual-zone function).

The air conditioning is designed to operate

effectively in all seasons, with the windows

closed.

F Press this button to activate/

deactivate the function (confirmed

by the illumination/extinction of the

indicator lamp).

It enables you to:

Ventilation with the ignition on

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lower the temperature in summer,

increase the effectiveness of the demisting

in winter, above 3°C.

When the ignition is switched on, you can

use the ventilation system to adjust the air

flow 5 and air distribution 7 settings in the

passenger compartment, for a period which

depends on the battery charge.

The system activates automatically when

reverse gear is engaged.

F Press button 8 to activate/deactivate the air

conditioning system.

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Switching on/off

Front demist – defrost

In wintry conditions, remove all snow or

ice on the camera on the windscreen

before moving off.

Otherwise, this can affect the function

of the equipment associated with the

camera.

Automatic visibility

programme

The automatic visibility programme allows the

windscreen and side windows to be demisted

or defrosted as quickly as possible.

F With the engine running, press this button to

activate/deactivate the function (confirmed

by the illumination/extinction of the indicator

lamp).

F Press this button to activate/

Heated windscreen

deactivate the function.

When the indicator lamp is on, the function is

activated.

The function is active as soon as the outside

temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated

automatically each time the engine is switched

off.

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.

Rear screen demist –

defrost

On/Off

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.

The system allows the manual modification of

air flow without causing automatic deactivation

of the automatic visibility programme.

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).

With Stop & Start, when demisting –

defrosting has been activated, STOP

mode is not available.

Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically

to prevent an excessive consumption of

current.

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F Press the "Parameters" tab to select

This indicator lamp is lit while the

system is programmed or set in

operation remotely via the remote

control.

Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the

rear screen and door mirrors as soon as

possible to reduce fuel consumption.

"Heating" mode to heat the engine and

passenger compartment or "Ventilation"

mode to ventilate the passenger

compartment.

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.

F Then programme/preset the activation time

for each selection.

Rear screen demisting – defrosting can

only be operated when the engine is

running.

F Press "OK" to confirm.

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Ventilation

Long range remote control

This system allows ventilation of the passenger

compartment with exterior air to improve the

temperature experienced on entering the

vehicle in summer.

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.

Additional Heating/

Ventilation

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 Press the "Air conditioning"

menu.

Heating

F Press the "OPTIONS" tab.

This is an additional and separate system

which heats the passenger compartment and

improves defrosting performance.

Switching on

F Press "Temperature

programming".

F Pressing and holding this button

starts the heating immediately

(confirmed by the temporary

illumination of the green indicator

lamp).

F Press the "Status" tab to activate/deactivate

the system.

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Switching oﬀ

Do not throw remote control batteries

away as they contain metals which are

harmful to the environment. Take them

to an approved collection point.

F Pressing and holding this button

stops the heating immediately

(confirmed by the temporary

illumination of the red indicator

lamp).

Always switch off the additional heating

while refuelling – risk of fire or explosion!

The maximum heating period is about

45 minutes depending on the climatic

conditions.

The indicator lamp in the remote control

flashes for about 2 seconds if the vehicle

has not received the signal.

You should then move to a different

location and repeat the command.

To avoid the risks of poisoning or

asphyxia, the programmable heating must

not be used, even for short periods, in

a closed environment such as a garage or

workshop which is not equipped with an

exhaust gas extraction system.

Do not park the vehicle on a flammable

surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper,

etc.) – risk of fire!

The additional heating system is powered

by the fuel in the vehicle's fuel tank.

Before use, ensure that there is enough

fuel in the tank.

If the tank level is on reserve, the system

cannot be used.

The ventilation is activated provided that

the battery is sufficiently charged.

The heating is activated provided that:

Changing the battery

If the indicator lamp in the remote control

becomes orange, the state of charge of the

battery is low.

If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is

discharged.

-

the battery is sufficiently charged,

the fuel level is adequate,

the engine has been started since the

previous heating cycle.

Glazed surfaces such as the rear screen

or windscreen can become very hot in

places.

Never put objects on these surfaces;

never touch these surfaces – risk of burns!

F Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace

the battery.

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6. USB socket

Cigarette lighter/12 V accessory socket

Front ﬁttings

(120W)

7.

Storage compartment

8. Storage compartment or Wireless charger

9. Cup holders

10. Front armrest with storage compartment

11. USB charger socket

3

Sun visor

It houses the front passenger airbag

deactivation switch.

F With the ignition on, raise the concealing

flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.

This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket

holder.

Never drive with the glove box open when

a passenger is at the front – it may cause

injury during sharp deceleration!

1. Grab handle

2. Sun visor

Glove box

3. Storage compartment below the steering

F To open the glove box, raise the handle.

The glove box is lit when the lid is opened.

wheel

Card holder

4. Illuminated glove box

5. Door pockets

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Cigarette lighter/12 V

accessory socket(s)

USB sockets

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.

They allow the connection of a portable device,

such as an iPod^®-type digital audio player, to

charge the device.

F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in

and wait a few seconds until it pops out

automatically.

F To use a 12 V accessory (max. power:

120 W), remove the cigarette lighter and

connect an appropriate adapter.

Wireless smartphone

charger

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.

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.

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.

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 interference with displays in

the screens.

It allows the wireless charging of a portable

device, 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.

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Operation

Fixed, orange

Fault with the portable

device's battery meter.

Temperature of the

portable device's battery

too high.

The charger works with the engine running and

in STOP mode of Stop & Start.

Charging is managed by the smartphone.

For versions with Keyless Entry and Starting,

operation of the charger may be interrupted

when opening a door or switching off the

ignition.

Charger fault.

Do not leave any metal objects (coins,

keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in

the charging area while a device is

being charged – risk of overheating or

interrupting the charging process!

3

Charging

If the indicator lamp is lit orange:

F With the charging area clear, place a device

-

remove the portable device, then reposition

it in the middle of the charging zone.

Checking operation

at its centre.

The status of the indicator lamp allows the

operation of the charger to be monitored.

or

-

remove the portable device and try again in

a quarter of an hour.

If the problem persists, have the system

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Once the portable device is detected, the

charge indicator lamp comes on in green. It

stays lit for the whole time that the battery is

being charged.

Status of the

Meaning

indicator lamp

Off

Engine switched off.

No compatible portable

device detected.

The system only supports charging one

portable device at a time.

Front armrest

Charging finished.

It includes a refrigerated storage space

(depending on version) and is illuminated when

the cover is opened.

Fixed, green

Compatible portable

device detected.

Charging.

Flashing, orange Foreign object detected

in the charging zone.

Portable device not

correctly centred in the

charging zone.

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When fitting the mat for the first time, on the

driver's side, use only the fixings provided in

the wallet attached.

Opening

Closing

The other mats are simply placed on the

carpet.

Removing/reﬁtting

F To remove on the driver's side, move the

seat back and unclip the fixings.

F To refit, position the mat and secure it by

pressing.

F Press the lever beneath the cover.

F Fold the two parts of the cover back.

The cover opens in two parts.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

Mats

-

only use mats which are suited to the

fixings already present in the vehicle;

these fixings must be used.

Fitting

Storage

-

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.

The small removable tray can be installed in

front of or behind the storage space.

A ventilation nozzle circulates fresh air.

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-

when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Courtesy lamps

Take care not to put anything in contact

with the courtesy lamps.

Interior ambient lighting

Permanently off.

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting

improves visibility in the vehicle when the light

is poor.

Permanent lighting.

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1. Front courtesy lamp

At night, the interior ambient lighting comes on

automatically when the sidelamps are switched

on.

2. Front map reading lamps

In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies

according to the circumstances:

Depending on version, the ambient lighting

includes:

-

when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

in energy economy mode, approximately thirty

seconds,

-

two LEDs located in the front courtesy lamp.

a light source in the storage compartment at

the front of the centre console.

-

with the engine running, unlimited.

-

a light source for each of the front footwells.

illuminated bezels for the front cup holders.

a light source for each of the interior door

opening controls.

When the front courtesy lamp is in the

"permanent lighting" position, the rear

courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it

is in the "permanently off" position.

To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it

in the "permanently off" position.

3. Rear courtesy lamp

4. Rear map reading lamps (depending on

version)

The ambient lighting switches off automatically

when the sidelamps are switched off.

Front and rear courtesy lamps

In this position, the courtesy

lamp comes on gradually:

Front and rear map reading

lamps

-

on unlocking the vehicle,

on removing the key from the ignition,

on opening a door,

The interior ambient lighting can

be activated or deactivated and its

brightness adjusted in the Driving/

Vehicle menu of the touch screen.

F With the ignition on, operate the

corresponding switch.

on activating the remote control locking

button, in order to locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:

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Load space cover

12 V accessory socket

Boot ﬁttings

It is in two parts:

-

a fixed part with an open storage space,

a movable part which rises when the boot is

opened, with an open storage space.

F To connect a 12 V accessory (max. power:

120 W), remove the cap and connect an

appropriate adapter.

1. Load space cover

2. 12 V accessory socket (120 W)

3. Boot lamp

F Switch on the ignition.

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 interference with displays in

the screens.

4. Movable cross-piece of the rear seats (to

increase the volume of the boot)

5. Stowing rings

6. Adjustable boot floor (2 positions)

To remove the load space cover:

F unhook the two cords 1,

F gently lift the movable part 2, then unclip it

on each side 3,

7.

Storage wells/tool box under the floor

The stowing rings are designed to secure

luggage using different types of retaining

nets.

F unclip the fixed part on each side 4, then

remove the load space cover.

Such nets are available as an option or as

an accessory.

For more information, contact a CITROËN

dealer.

When sharp deceleration occurs, objects

placed on the load space cover can turn

into projectiles.

For the installation of a high load retaining

net, refer to the corresponding section.

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F Remove the load space cover.

F Insert the ends of the bar, one after the

other, into the fixing points of the roof.

F Attach the straps of the net to the lower

rings, located on each side trim of the boot.

F Pull on the straps to stretch the net.

Behind the front seats

High load retaining net

3

2-position boot floor

This two-position floor allows the boot volume

to be optimised using the lateral stops located

on the sides:

F Fold down the rear seats.

F Insert the ends of the bar, one after the

other, into the fixing points in the roof.

F Attach the net's straps to the upper

anchoring points, located in the housing of

the Top Tether fixings.

-

High position (100 kg max): to obtain a flat

floor up to the front seats, when the rear

seats are folded down.

This removable net allows the entire loading

volume up to the roof to be used:

-

Low position (150 kg max): maximum boot

volume.

-

behind the front seats (1^strow) when the

rear seats are folded down,

F Pull on the straps to stretch the net.

-

behind the rear seats (2^ndrow) when the

load space cover is removed.

Behind the rear seats

It offers protection to the occupants when

very sharp braking occurs.

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To change the height:

Storage well

Boot lighting

F Lift and pull the floor towards you using its

central handle, then use the lateral stops to

move it.

F Push the floor all the way forwards to place

it in the desired position.

Ensure that the boot is empty before

moving the boot floor.

F Raise the boot floor as much as possible to

access the storage well.

This comes on automatically when the boot is

opened and goes off automatically when the

boot is closed.

Depending on version, it includes:

-

a temporary puncture repair kit with the

vehicle tools,

-

a spare wheel with the vehicle tools.

The lighting time varies according to the

circumstances:

-

when the ignition is off, approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

with the engine running, unlimited.

To increase the boot volume with the floor in

the low position:

F Pull the cross-piece of the rear seats up

vertically to the level of the markings to

remove it.

F To put it back in place, push it as far as it will

go, until it engages.

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