Citroën C5 X (2022 year). Manual in english - page 3

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Memorising is not available until the 

height of opening is more than or equal 

to 1 metre between the low position and the 

high position of the tailgate.

Manual operation

The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even 

with motorised operation activated.

The tailgate must be stationary.

With resumption of the motorised function

It is possible to trigger the tailgate motorisation 

manually.

►  When the tailgate is open: manoeuvre the 

tailgate slightly but firmly to trigger the motorised 

closing.

►  When the tailgate is partially open: 

manoeuvre the tailgate slightly but firmly to 

trigger the motorised opening.

Without resumption of the motorised function

►  Manoeuvre the tailgate gently without 

slamming, as slowly as possible.

When opening and closing the motorised tailgate 

manually, there is no assistance from gas struts. 

Resistance to opening and closing is therefore 

entirely normal.

If the electric motor overheats

Repeatedly opening and closing the 

motorised tailgate can cause overheating of 

its electric motor, after which opening and 

closing will not be possible.

Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric 

motor to cool down before operating the 

tailgate again.

If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.

Manual closing of the 

motorised tailgate in case of 

failure

This operation is 

only necessary in the case of 

failure of the tailgate motor

.

If the failure originates from the battery, it is 

recommended to recharge it or change it with the 

tailgate 

closed

.

In this situation, a significant force may be 

needed to close the tailgate.

►  Close it gently without slamming, as slowly as 

possible, by pushing at the centre of the tailgate.

Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at 

one of its sides - risk of damage!

Precautions in use

In wintry conditions

To avoid any operating problems, remove 

the snow or wait until the ice melts before 

requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.

When washing

When washing the vehicle in an 

automatic car wash, do not forget to lock and 

move away from the vehicle to prevent any 

risk of unwanted opening.

Hands-free function 

(Hands-Free Tailgate 

Access)

With the electronic key on your person, this 

function allows the motorised tailgate to be 

opened, closed or stopped via a “kicking” 

movement under the rear bumper.

The “Hands-free tailgate/opening” 

function is configured in the 

Settings > 

Vehicle

 touch screen application.

Ensure that you are steady on your feet 

before performing the “kicking” 

movement.

Take care not to touch the exhaust system 

which may be hot - risk of burns!

Rechargeable hybrid vehicles

The function is not available when the 

vehicle is connected.

 

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►  Position yourself behind the vehicle by the 

number plate and perform a “kicking” movement 

in the “

OK

” detection zone.

The “kicking” movement must be given forwards, 

smoothly, not too fast and with a vertical 

movement from low to high. Raise the foot 

sufficiently and remove it immediately.

The taking into account of the “kicking” 

movement is confirmed by the lighting of the 

direction indicators.

"Sideward kicking" movements do not 

work. If the “kicking” movement has not 

been detected, wait at least 2 seconds before 

repeating the movement.

Do not perform repetitive “kicking” 

movements.

If the motorised tailgate has not started to open, 

check that:

–  the function is activated.

–  the electronic key is on your person, outside 

the vehicle in the rear recognition area.

–  the “kicking” movement was performed in the 

detection zone, close enough to the bumper.

–  the foot was removed from the bumper quickly 

enough.

When the vehicle is locked, the request 

to open the tailagte with this function 

unlocks the vehicle, or only the tailgate if 

selective unlocking is activated, prior to the 

opening of the tailgate.

Closing the tailgate with the “Hands-Free 

Tailgate Access” function enables you to lock 

the vehicle.

Recommendations on the 

hands-free function (Hands-

Free Tailgate Access)

If it does not work, check that the electronic key 

is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic 

interference (e.g. smartphone).

The function may be deactivated or affected if 

there is rain or snow.

The function may not work correctly with a 

prosthetic leg.

In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or 

close by itself, particularly when:

–  hitching up or removing a trailer;

–  fitting or removing a bicycle carrier;

–  loading or unloading bicycles on/from a bicycle 

carrier;

–  depositing or lifting something behind the 

vehicle;

–  an animal approaches the rear bumper;

–  washing the vehicle;

–  maintenance is performed on the vehicle;

–  accessing the spare wheel.

To avoid such operating problems, keep the 

electronic key away from the recognition zone or 

deactivate the hands-free function.

The installation of a towing device may 

disturb the detection system.

To avoid unintentionally opening the tailgate 

while operating the towing device:

►  remove the electronic key from the 

recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.

For more information on the 

Towing device 

with quickly detachable towball

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Alarm

(Depending on version)

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System which protects and provides a deterrent 

against theft and break-ins.

Exterior perimeter monitoring

The system checks for opening of the vehicle.

The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a 

door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.

Interior volumetric monitoring

The system checks for any variation in volume in 

the passenger compartment.

The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a 

window, enters the passenger compartment or 

moves inside the vehicle.

Anti-tilt monitoring

The system checks for any change in the attitude 

of the vehicle.

The alarm goes off if the vehicle is lifted or 

moved.

When the vehicle is parked, the alarm 

will not be triggered if the vehicle is 

knocked.

Self-protection function

The system checks whether any of its 

components are out of service.

The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central 

control or the siren wiring is put out of service or 

damaged.

Work on the alarm system

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

Locking the vehicle with full 

alarm system

Activation

►  Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.

►  Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the 

remote control or by pressing on the driver's 

door handle.

When the monitoring system is active, the red 

indicator lamp in the button flashes once per 

second and the direction indicators come on for 

about 2 seconds.

The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated 

after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric and 

anti-tilt monitoring after 45 seconds.

The alarm does not activate when 

locking automatically from a distance.

If an opening (door, boot or bonnet) is not 

properly closed, the vehicle is not locked, 

but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be 

activated after 45 seconds, at the same time 

as the interior volumetric monitoring.

Sunroof

If the sunroof is open, the vehicle will 

be locked with exterior perimeter monitoring 

activated but without interior volumetric or 

anti-tilt monitoring.

Deactivation

►  Press one of the remote control unlocking 

buttons:

Short press. 

Long press. 

or

►  Unlock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s 

door handle.

The monitoring system is deactivated: the 

indicator lamp in the button goes off and the 

direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.

After unlocking using the remote 

control

If the vehicle automatically locks itself again 

(as happens if a door or the boot is not 

opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the 

monitoring system is automatically activated.

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Locking the vehicle 

with exterior perimeter 

monitoring only

Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring to 

avoid the unwanted triggering of the alarm, in 

certain cases such as:

–  Slightly open window.

–  Washing the vehicle.

–  Changing a wheel.

–  Towing the vehicle.

–  Transport on a ship or ferry.

Deactivating the interior volumetric 

and anti-tilt monitoring

►  Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds 

press the alarm button until its red indicator lamp 

is on fixed.

►  Get out of the vehicle.

►  Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote 

control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system.

Only the exterior perimeter monitoring is 

activated; the button's red indicator lamp flashes 

once every second.

To take effect, this deactivation must be 

carried out after each time the ignition is 

switched off.

Reactivating the interior volumetric 

and anti-tilt monitoring

►  Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring 

by unlocking the vehicle using the remote control 

or the Keyless Entry and Starting system.

The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

►  Reactivate all monitoring by locking the 

vehicle using the remote control or the Keyless 

Entry and Starting system.

The red indicator lamp in the button once again 

flashes every second.

Triggering of the alarm

This is indicated by sounding of the siren 

and flashing of the direction indicators for 30 

seconds.

Depending on the country of sale, certain 

monitoring functions remain active until the alarm 

has been triggered eleven times consecutively.

When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 

control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system, 

rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the 

button informs you that the alarm was triggered 

during your absence. When the ignition is 

switched on, this flashing stops.

Failure of the remote control

To deactivate the monitoring functions:

►  Unlock the vehicle using the key in the front 

left-hand door lock.

►  Open the door; the alarm is triggered.

►  Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm. 

The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

Locking the vehicle without 

activating the alarm

►  Lock the vehicle using the key (built-in the 

remote control) in the front left-hand door lock.

Automatic activation

(Depending on version)

The system is activated automatically 2 minutes 

after the last door or the boot is closed.

►  To avoid triggering the alarm on entering the 

vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the 

remote control or unlock the vehicle using the 

“Keyless Entry and Starting” system.

Malfunction

When the ignition is switched on, the fixed 

lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button 

indicates a system malfunction.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 

qualified workshop.

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Electric windows

 

 

1.

Left-hand front

2.

Right-hand front

3.

Left-hand rear

4.

Right-hand rear

5.

Deactivation of the electric window controls 

located at the rear seats

Manual operation

►  To open/close the window, press/pull the 

switch without passing the point of resistance; 

the window stops as soon as the switch is 

released.

Automatic operation

►  To open/close the window, press/pull the 

switch past its point of resistance: the window 

opens/closes completely when the switch is 

released.

Operating the switch again stops the movement 

of the window.

Window controls remain operational for 

approximately 45 seconds after switching 

off the ignition.

After that time, the controls are disabled. To 

reactivate them, switch on the ignition.

Anti-pinch

If the window meets an obstacle while rising, it 

stops and immediately partially lowers again.

Deactivating the rear 

controls for the rear electric 

windows

 

 

For your children's safety, press control 

5

 to 

deactivate the controls for the rear electric 

windows, irrespective of their positions.

The red indicator lamp in the button comes on. 

The lamp will remain lit until the controls are 

reactivated.

The rear electric windows can still be controlled 

using the driver's controls.

Reinitialising the electric 

windows

After reconnecting the battery, or in the event 

of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch 

function must be reinitialised.

The anti-pinch function is disabled during the 

following sequence of operations.

For each window:

►  Raise the window until it is fully closed.

►  Release then pull the control for at least one 

second.

If an electric window meets an obstacle 

during operation, the movement of the 

window must be reversed. To do this, press 

the relevant switch.

When the driver operates the passengers’ 

electric window switches, it is important to 

ensure that nothing can prevent the window 

from closing properly.

It is important to ensure that passengers use 

the electric windows correctly.

Pay particular attention to children when 

operating windows.

Be aware of passengers and/or other persons 

present when closing windows using the key 

or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.

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Do not put your head or arms through the 

open windows while the vehicle is moving - 

risk of serious injury!

Sunroof

The sunroof consists of a movable glass panel 

that slides over the roof and a blind that can 

be opened independently. Opening the sunroof 

automatically opens the blind.

►  To operate the panoramic sunroof, use the 

button in the roof console.

 

 

 

 

The sunroof can be operated when the ignition 

is turned on (if the battery is charged enough), 

with the engine running, in STOP mode of Stop 

& Start, and up to 45 seconds after turning off 

the ignition.

Precautions

Do not put your head or arms through the 

sunroof while the vehicle is moving - risk 

of serious injury!

Do not operate the sunroof if transverse 

roof bars are fitted - risk of serious 

damage!

Do not place heavy loads on the movable 

glass panel of the sunroof.

If the sunroof is wet, following a shower 

or washing the vehicle, wait until it is 

completely dry before opening.

Do not operate the sunroof if it is covered by 

snow or ice - risk of damage!

Use only plastic scrapers to remove snow or 

ice from the sunroof.

Regularly check the condition of the 

sunroof seals (e.g. presence of dust, 

dead leaves).

If using a car wash, check first that the roof is 

correctly closed and keep the high-pressure 

jet at least 30 centimetres from the seals.

Never leave the vehicle with the sunroof 

open.

Operation

When opening the sunroof fully, the movable 

glass moves to a partially open position, then 

slides over the roof. Any intermediate position is 

possible.

Before operating the sunroof control 

button, ensure that no object or person 

might prevent the movement.

Pay particular attention to children when 

operating the sunroof.

If something is trapped when operating the 

sunroof, reverse the movement of the sunroof 

by pressing the appropriate control button.

The driver must ensure that passengers use 

the sunroof correctly.

Any manual intervention on the position of 

the sunroof may disturb the anti-pinch device. 

Perform a reinitialisation.

Anti-pinch system

If the sunroof encounters an obstacle when 

closing, the movement is automatically reversed.

Opening/closing the sunroof

►  To open the sunroof, use the part of the 

button located towards the rear.

►  To close the sunroof, use the part of the 

button located towards the front.

Operating the button

►  Pressing the button beyond its point of 

resistance opens or closes the sunroof fully.

►  Pressing the button again stops the 

movement in progress.

►  By keeping the button pressed (without going 

beyond the point of resistance), the movement of 

the glass stops when this button is released.

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►  When the sunroof is closed: pressing once 

without passing the point of resistance moves it 

to the partially open position.

►  When the sunroof is partially open: pressing 

once on the front part of the button, without 

going beyond the point of resistance, closes it 

completely.

The sunroof and windows can be closed 

by holding down the remote control 

locking button.

Opening/closing the blind

►  To open the blind, pull its handle backwards 

until the desired position is reached.

►  To close the blind, push its handle forwards 

until the desired position is reached.

Reinitialisation

Reinitialisation is required after reconnecting the 

battery, or if the sunroof malfunctions or moves 

in a jerky manner.

►  Check that nothing is affecting the movement 

of the sunroof and that the seals are clean.

►  With the ignition on, press and hold 

the front part of the button to close the 

sunroof.

The sunroof closes step by step. When fully 

closed, it performs a slight opening/closing 

movement.

►  Release the button 1 second after the end of 

the movement.

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Driving position

Correct seating position

Adopting a good driving position contributes to 

improving driver comfort and protection.

It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as 

well as access to controls.

Certain seat adjustments described in this 

section depend on the trim level and the country 

in which the vehicle is sold.

Driver’s side

 

 

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back 

and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes 

are level with the centre of the windscreen.

The head should be at a minimum distance of 

10 cm from the roof.

Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so 

that you can fully depress the pedals with legs 

slightly flexed.

The distance between the knees and the 

dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy 

access to the dashboard controls.

Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a position 

as possible; never tilt it more than 25°.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is 

level with the top of the head.

Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to 

the shape of the spine.

Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at least 

25 cm from the sternum and you can hold it with 

the arms slightly bent.

The steering wheel should not hide the 

instrument panel.

As a safety precaution, adjust the seats 

only when the vehicle is stationary.

Electrically-adjustable seats

Switch the ignition on to enable the 

adjustments to be made.

Passenger’s side

 

 

Sit fully back in the seat with the pelvis, back and 

shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that 

you are at a distance of at least 25 cm from the 

dashboard.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is 

level with the top of the head.

Before moving off

Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to 

reduce blind spots.

Fasten the seat belt: place the diagonal belt in 

the middle of the shoulder and adjust the lap belt 

so that it is tightened across the pelvis.

Ensure that all passengers have fastened their 

seat belts correctly.

Electric door mirrors

Switch the ignition on to enable the 

adjustments to be made.

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When driving

Maintain a good driving position and hold the 

steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to 

three' position, so that you can easily and quickly 

reach the controls behind and near the steering 

wheel.

Never adjust the seats or steering wheel 

when driving.

Always keep your feet on the floor.

Front seats

Before moving the seat backwards, 

ensure that there is no person or object 

that might prevent the full travel of the seat.

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

Adjusting the height

 

 

Upwards:

►  Pull the head restraint up to the desired 

position; you can feel the head restraint clicking 

into position.

Downwards:

►  Depending on equipment, press lug 

A

 or 

button 

B

 and then, while still pressing, lower the 

head restraint.

The head restraint is correctly adjusted 

when its upper edge is level with the top 

of the head.

Adjusting the angle

(Depending on equipment)

Forwards:

►  move the lower part of the head restraint 

forwards.

Rearwards:

►  press and hold button 

B

 and push the lower 

part of the head restraint rearwards.

Removing a head restraint

►  Pull the head restraint fully up.

►  Depending on equipment, press lug(s) 

A

 or 

C

 

to release the head restraint and raise it fully.

►  Stow the head restraint securely.

Refitting a head restraint

►  Insert the head restraint rods into the guides 

in the corresponding seat backrest.

►  Push the head restraint fully down.

►  If the vehicle is so equipped, press lug(s) 

A

 

or 

C

 to release the head restraint and push it 

down.

►  Adjust the height of the head restraint.

Never drive with the head restraints 

removed; they should be in place and 

adjusted for the occupant of the seat.

Manual adjustments

Longitudinal

 

 

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►  Raise the control bar and slide the seat 

forwards or backwards.

►  Release the control bar to lock the seat in 

position on one of the notches.

Height

 

 

►  Pull the control upwards to raise or push it 

downwards to lower, until you obtain the position 

required.

Backrest angle

 

 

►  Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle.

Lumbar

(Depending on version.)

 

 

►  Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of 

lumbar support.

Electric adjustments

Longitudinal

 

 

►  Push the control forwards or backwards to 

slide the seat.

Cushion height and angle

 

 

►  Tilt the rear of the control upwards or 

downwards to obtain the required height.

►  Tilt the front of the control upwards or 

downwards to obtain the required angle.

Backrest angle

 

 

►  Tilt the control forwards or rearwards.

Electric lumbar adjustment

 

 

The control allows independent adjustment of 

the depth and vertical position of the lumbar 

support.

►  Press and hold the front or rear of the 

control to increase or reduce the lumbar 

support.

►  Press and hold the top or bottom of the 

control to raise or lower the lumbar support area.

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Memorising driving 

positions

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.

This takes into account the electric settings for 

the seat, the door mirrors and the extended 

head-up display.

 

 

Using buttons 1/2/M

►  Enter the vehicle and switch the ignition on.

►  Adjust the seat, the door mirrors and the 

extended head-up display.

►  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.

Recalling a stored position

While the seat is moving, take care that 

no person or object hinders the 

automatic movement of the seat.

With the ignition on or engine running

►  Press button 

1

 or 

2

 to recall the 

corresponding position.

An audible signal sounds when adjustment is 

complete.

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.

The recalling of stored positions is deactivated 

45 seconds after switching off the ignition.

Heated seats

 

 

 

 

The function is active only with the engine 

running, when the outdoor temperature is lower 

than 20°C (68 °F).

►  Press the button corresponding to the seat.

►  Each press changes the heating level; the 

corresponding number of indicator lamps come 

on.

►  To switch off the heating, press the button 

until all of the indicator lamps are off.

The system status is memorised when the 

ignition is switched off.

Do not use the function when the seat 

is not occupied.

Reduce the heating intensity as soon as 

possible.

When the seat and passenger compartment 

have reached a satisfactory temperature, 

switch the function off; reducing electrical 

consumption in turn decreases energy 

consumption.

Prolonged use of heated seats is not 

recommended for people with sensitive 

skin.

There is a risk of burns for people whose 

perception of heat is impaired (e.g. illness, 

taking medication).

To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent 

a short circuit:

–  Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the 

seat.

–  Do not kneel or stand on the seat.

–  Do not spill liquids onto the seat.

–  Never use the heating function if the seat 

is damp.

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Ventilated seats

Activation/Deactivation

In the 

Seat Options

 touch screen 

application, select the 

Ventilated Seats

 

tab.

The page is displayed with the last memorised 

settings for the driver and the passenger.

If the settings are suitable, press to 

activate/deactivate the function.

If no action is taken, the display returns to its 

initial state.

The function status is not memorised when the 

ignition is switched off.

Changing settings

►  In the 

Ventilated Seats

 page, select an 

intensity from the three preset levels “

1

” (Low), 

“

2

” (Normal) or “

3

” (High).

The settings are memorised when the ignition is 

switched off.

Multipoint 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 the Stop & Start.

Activation/Deactivation

In the 

Seat Options

 touch screen 

application, select the 

Massage

 tab.

►  Select the driver or passenger seat.

The corresponding page is displayed with the 

last memorised settings.

If the settings are suitable, press to 

activate/deactivate the function in the 

Seat Options

 application.

If no action is taken, the display returns to its 

initial state.

The system status is not saved when the ignition 

is switched off.

Changing settings

►  In the 

Massage

 tab, select the seat 

concerned.

►  Select a massage intensity from the three 

preset levels "

1

" (Low), “

2

" (Normal) or "

3

" 

(High).

►  Select another type of massage from those 

offered.

The modifications are taken into account 

immediately and memorised when the ignition is 

switched off.

Once activated, the system starts a one hour 

massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6 

minutes of massage followed by 3 minutes at 

rest.

The system stops automatically at the end of the 

cycle.

Steering wheel 

adjustment

 

 

►  When stationary, pull the control to release 

the steering wheel.

►  Adjust the height and reach to suit your 

driving position.

►  Push the control to lock the steering wheel.

For safety reasons, these adjustments 

must only be carried out with the vehicle 

stationary.

Heated steering wheel

(Depending on country of sale.)

In cold weather, this function heats the circular 

part of the steering wheel.

This function can be activated when outdoor 

temperature is lower than 20°C (68 °F).

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►  With the engine running, press this button to 

activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an 

indicator lamp).

The function is automatically deactivated when 

the engine is switched off.

Mirrors

Door mirrors

As a safety measure, the mirrors should 

be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".

The objects that you can see in the mirrors 

are in fact closer than they appear. Take this 

into account to correctly judge the distance of 

vehicles approaching from behind.

Adjustment

 

 

 

 

►  Turn control 

A

 to the right or to the left to 

select the corresponding mirror.

►  Move the control in any of the four directions 

to adjust.

►  Return the control to the central position.

Folding

Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic 

key.

Manual: with the ignition on, move control 

A

 downwards.

If the mirrors are folded using control 

A

, 

they will not unfold when the vehicle is 

unlocked.

Unfolding

Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the 

electronic key.

Manual: with the ignition on, move control 

A

 

upwards.

The mirrors can be folded manually if necessary.

Automatic folding/unfolding of the door 

mirrors is configured in the 

Settings > 

Vehicle

 touch screen application.

Before using an automatic car wash, fold the 

mirrors.

Automatic tilting in reverse gear

Depending on version, this function allows you to 

automatically tilt 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 each return to their original positions:

–  A few seconds after coming out of reverse 

gear.

–  Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph 

(10 km/h).

–  When the engine is switched off.

It is configured in the 

Settings > Vehicle

 

touch screen application.

Demisting/Defrosting

The demisting/defrosting of the door 

mirrors works with the demisting/

defrosting of the rear screen.

For more information on 

Rear screen 

demisting/defrosting

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

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Interior 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 of other vehicles, etc.

Manual model

Day/night position

 

 

►  Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle 

"night” position.

►  Push the lever to change to the normal "day" 

position.

Adjustment

►  Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.

Automatic "electrochrome" model

 

 

The electrochrome system uses a sensor that 

detects the level of exterior brightness and that 

coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to 

automatically and gradually switch between day 

and night usage.

To ensure optimum visibility while 

manoeuvring, the mirror automatically 

brightens when reverse gear is engaged.

The system is deactivated if the load in the 

boot exceeds the height of the load space 

cover or if the load space cover has items 

placed on it.

Rear bench seat

Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding 

backrests (2/3-1/3) to adapt the boot load space.

Rear head restraints

 

 

They have two positions:

– A 

high position

, for when the seat is in use:

►  Pull the head restraint fully up.

– A 

low position

, for stowing, when the seat is 

not in use:

►  Press the lug 

A

 to release the head 

restraint and push it down.

The rear head restraints can be removed.

Removing a head restraint

►  Release the backrest using control 

1

.

►  Tilt the backrest slightly forwards.

►  Pull the head restraint fully up.

►  Press the lug 

A

 to release the head restraint 

and remove it completely.

Refitting a head restraint

►  Insert the head restraint rods into the guides 

in the corresponding backrest.

►  Push the head restraint fully down.

►  Press the lug 

A

 to release the head restraint 

and push it down.

Never drive with passengers seated at 

the rear when the head restraints are 

removed; the head restraints should be in 

place and in the high position.

The head restraint for the centre seat 

and those for the outer seats are not 

interchangeable.

Folding the backrests

Manoeuvring the backrests should only 

be done when the vehicle is stationary.

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First steps:

►  Lower the head restraints.

►  If necessary, move the front seats forward.

►  Check that no person or object might interfere 

with the folding of the backrests (e.g. clothing, 

luggage).

►  Check that the seat belts are free, not 

engaged in the buckles. Release them so that 

the backrest can be moved.

Folding from the passenger compartment

 

 

►  Press the backrest release grip 

1

.

►  Guide the backrest 

2

 down to the horizontal 

position.

When the backrest is released, the red 

indicator in the release grip is visible.

Folding from the boot (depending on 

version)

 

 

►  Pull the backrest release lever 

3

 towards you.

The backrest 

2

 folds fully onto the cushion.

Repositioning the backrests

First check that the outer seat belts are 

lying vertically flat alongside the backrest 

latching rings.

 

 

►  Put the backrest 

2

 in the upright position and 

push it firmly to latch it home.

►  Check that the red indicator is no longer 

visible in the release grip 

1

.

►  Ensure that the outer seat belts were not 

trapped during the operation.

Please note: an incorrectly latched 

backrest compromises the safety of 

passengers in the event of sudden braking or 

an accident.

The contents of the boot may be thrown 

forwards - risk of serious injury!

Courtesy buttons

These buttons are used to move the passenger 

seat forward from the rear bench seat or to 

adjust the angle of the backrest.

 

 

►  Press the front or rear of the button 

1

 to move 

the passenger seat forwards or backwards until 

the desired position.

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►  Press the button 

2

 and tilt the backrest 

forwards or backwards to obtain the desired 

angle. 

Heating and Ventilation

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compartment 

is filtered and originates either from the 

exterior, via the grille located at the base of the 

windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation 

mode.

Controls

The controls are accessible through the 

Climate

 touch screen application and are 

also grouped on the centre console panel.

Air distribution

 

 

1.

Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents

2.

Front side window demisting/defrosting vents

3.

Adjustable and closable side air vents

4.

Adjustable and closable central air vents

5.

Air outlets to the front footwells

6.

Air outlets to the rear footwells

7.

Adjustable and closable air vents

Advice

Using the ventilation and air 

conditioning system

►  To ensure that 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.

►  Do not cover the sunshine sensor located 

on the dashboard; this sensor is used to 

regulate the automatic air conditioning 

system.

►  Operate the air conditioning system for at 

least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to 

keep it in good working order.

►  If the system does not produce cold air, 

switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or 

a qualified workshop.

When towing a large load on a steep gradient 

in high temperatures, switching off the air 

conditioning increases the available engine 

power, enhancing the towing capacity.

Avoid driving for too long with the 

ventilation off or with prolonged operation 

of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and 

deterioration of the air quality!

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.

Condensation created by the air 

conditioning results in a discharge of 

water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly 

normal.

Servicing the ventilation and air 

conditioning system

►  Ensure that the passenger compartment 

filter is in good condition and have the filter 

elements replaced regularly.

We recommend using a composite passenger 

compartment filter. Thanks to its special active 

additive, this type of filter helps to purify the 

air breathed by the occupants and keep the 

passenger compartment clean (by reducing 

allergic symptoms, unpleasant odours and 

greasy deposits).

►  To ensure correct operation of the 

air conditioning system, have it checked