Citroën C4 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 3

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located in the corner, then clip the cover onto 

the unit.

►  Reinitialise the remote control.

For more information on 

Reinitialising the 

remote control

, refer to the corresponding 

section.

Do not throw remote control batteries 

away, as they contain metals that are 

harmful to the environment. Take them to an 

approved disposal point.

This equipment contains a button type 

battery.

Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical 

burns!

Swallowing the battery can cause serious 

internal burning in only 2 hours and can be 

fatal.

If batteries have been swallowed or inserted 

into a part of the body, seek immediate 

medical advice.

Keep new and used batteries out of the reach 

of children.

If the battery compartment does not close 

properly, stop using the product and keep it 

out of the reach of children.

Risk of explosion if the battery is 

replaced with an incorrect type!

Replace the battery with the same type.

Risk of explosion or leaking of 

inflammable liquid or gas!

Do not use in/store in/place in an environment 

where the temperature is extremely high or 

where the pressure is extremely low due to 

very high altitude.

Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.

Reinitialising the remote 

control

Following replacement of the battery or in 

the event of a fault, it may be necessary to 

reinitialise the remote control.

To reinitialise the remote control, visit a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Without Keyless Entry and Start

 

 

►  Switch the ignition off.

►  Turn the key to position 

2 (Ignition on)

.

►  Immediately press the closed padlock button 

for a few seconds.

►  Switch off the ignition and remove the key 

from the ignition switch.

The remote control is now fully operational 

again.

With Keyless Entry and Start

 

 

►  Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into 

the remote control) into the lock to open the 

vehicle.

►  Place the electronic key against the back-up 

reader on the steering column and hold it there 

until the ignition is switched on.

► 

With a manual gearbox,

 place the gear lever 

in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.

► 

With an automatic gearbox or drive 

selector

, while in mode 

P

, depress the brake 

pedal.

►  Switch on the ignition by pressing the 

"

START/STOP

" button.

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If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a 

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without 

delay.

Doors

Opening

From outside

►  After unlocking the vehicle or with the 

"Keyless Entry and Start" system electronic key 

in the recognition zone, pull the door handle.

From inside

►  Pull the interior opening control of a door; this 

unlocks the vehicle completely.

With selective unlocking activated:

–  Opening the driver's door unlocks 

the driver's door only (if the vehicle has not 

already been completely unlocked).

–  Opening one of the passenger doors 

unlocks the rest of the vehicle.

Closing

If a door is not properly closed, this 

warning lamp comes on accompanied by 

a message if the engine is running, and an 

audible signal when the vehicle is travelling at 

more than 6 mph (10 km/h).

Boot

Opening

 

 

►  After unlocking the vehicle, press the opening 

control and then lift the tailgate.

Closing

►  Lower the tailgate using one of the interior 

grab handles.

In the event of a malfunction or if you 

experience difficulty opening or closing 

the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN 

dealer or a qualified workshop without delay, 

to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent 

any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially 

causing serious injury.

Back-up release

To manually unlock the boot in the event of a 

battery or central locking failure.

Unlocking

►  Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock 

from inside the boot.

 

 

►  Insert a small screwdriver into hole 

A

 of the 

lock to unlock the boot.

►  Move the latch to the left.

Locking after closing

If the fault persists after closing again, the boot 

will remain locked.

In the event of a fault with the central 

locking system, it is essential to 

disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so 

ensure complete locking of the vehicle.

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.

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 

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.

Deactivation

►  Press the remote control unlocking 

button.

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.

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 interior volumetric 

monitoring

►  Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds 

press the alarm button until the indicator lamp is 

on fixed.

►  Exit the vehicle.

►  Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote 

control or by pressing on the driver's door 

handle.

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Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated; 

the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every 

second.

To take effect, this deactivation must be 

performed whenever the ignition is switched 

off.

Reactivating interior volumetric 

monitoring

►  Deactivate exterior perimeter monitoring by 

unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or 

the "Keyless Entry and Start" system.

The indicator lamp in the button goes off.

►  Reactivate the full alarm system by locking 

the vehicle using the remote control or by 

pressing the driver’s door handle.

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 Start 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.

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.

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 Start" system.

Electric windows

1.

Left-hand front

2.

Right-hand front

3.

Right-hand rear

4.

Left-hand rear

5.

Deactivation of electric window controls 

located by 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 resistance point: the window 

opens/closes completely when the switch is 

released.

Operating the switch again stops the movement 

of the window.

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The electric window controls remain 

operational for approximately 45 seconds 

after switching off the ignition.

After that time, the controls are disabled. To 

reactivate them, switch the ignition on again.

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 rear electric windows can still be controlled 

using the driver's controls.

In the event of a serious impact, use of 

the rear electric window controls is 

re-enabled, if they had been deactivated.

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:

►  Lower the window fully, then raise it; it will 

rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the 

control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the 

window is fully closed.

►  Continue to pull the control for at least one 

second after the window reaches the closed 

position.

If an electric window meets an obstacle 

during operation, the movement of the 

window must be reversed. To do this, press 

the relevant control.

When the driver operates the passengers’ 

electric window controls, 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 the windows.

Be aware of passengers and/or other persons 

present when closing windows using the key 

or the "Keyless Entry and Start" system.

Do not put your head or arms through the 

open windows when 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!

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Ensure that any luggage or accessories 

carried on the roof bars do not interfere 

with the movement of the sunroof.

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 control button in question.

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.

►  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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Correct driving position

For safety reasons, adjustments must 

only be made when the vehicle is 

stationary.

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:

–  head restraint height.

–  seat backrest angle.

–  seat cushion height.

–  longitudinal seat position.

–  steering wheel height and reach.

–  rear view mirror and door mirrors.

 

 

Once these adjustments have been 

made, check that the instrument panel 

can be viewed correctly from your driving 

position.

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:

►  Press lug 

A

 to lower the head restraint.

The head restraint is correctly adjusted 

when its upper edge is level with the top 

of the head.

Removing a head restraint

►  Tilt the backrest to the rear to make it easier 

to remove the head restraint.

►  Pull the head restraint fully up.

►  Press lug 

A

 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.

►  Press the lug 

A

 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.

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.

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.

Backrest angle

 

 

►  Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle.

Height

 

 

►  Pull the control upwards to raise or push it 

downwards to lower, until you obtain the position 

required.

Lumbar

(driver only)

 

 

►  Turn the knob to obtain the desired level of 

lumbar support.

Electric adjustments

Backrest angle

 

 

►  Tilt the control forwards or rearwards.

Cushion height

 

 

►  Tilt the rear of the control upwards or 

downwards to obtain the required height.

Lumbar

 

 

►  Press one of the controls to obtain the 

desired lumbar support.

Massage function

This function provides lumbar massage; it only 

operates when the engine is running as well as 

in STOP mode of the Stop & Start system.

Activation/Deactivation

►  Press this button to activate/deactivate 

the function.

Upon activation, the indicator lamp comes on. 

The massage function is activated for a period 

of one hour.

During this time, massage is performed in 

6 cycles of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage 

followed by a 4-minute break).

After one hour, the function is deactivated; the 

indicator lamp goes off.

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Heated seats

 

 

 

 

The function is active only with the engine 

running and when the outside temperature is 

below 20°C.

►  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.

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.

It can be activated when the outside temperature 

is below 20°C.

 

 

 

 

►  With the engine running, press this button to 

activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by the 

indicator lamp coming on/going out).

The system is automatically deactivated every 

time the engine is switched off.

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Mirrors

Door mirrors

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.

Adjustment

 

 

►  Move control 

A

 to the right or to the left to 

select the corresponding mirror.

►  Move control 

B

 in any of the four directions 

to adjust.

►  Return control 

A

 to its central position.

Manual folding

The mirrors can be folded manually (parking 

obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).

►  Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Electric folding

Depending on equipment, the door mirrors can 

be folded electrically.

►  From the inside, with the 

ignition on, place control 

A

 in the 

central position.

►  Pull control 

A

 backwards.

►  Lock the vehicle from the outside.

If the mirrors are folded using control 

A

, 

they will not unfold when the vehicle is 

unlocked.

Electric unfolding

►  From outside: unlock the vehicle.

►  From inside: with the ignition on, place 

control 

A

 in the central position and then pull it 

rearwards.

The remote-controlled automatic door 

mirror folding/unfolding function is 

configured via the 

Driving

 / 

Vehicle

 touch 

screen menu.

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.

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

►  Adjust the mirror to the normal "day" position.

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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.

The rear seat cushion remains fixed. To 

increase the boot loading volume, tilt the 

bench seat backrest.

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.

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).

 

 

►  Press the backrest release grip 

1

.

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►  Guide the backrest 

2

 down to the horizontal 

position.

When the backrest is released, the red 

indicator in the release grip is visible.

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!

Heated seats

 

 

The control knobs for each side seat are located 

at the rear of the centre console.

►  Turn the corresponding knob to switch on and 

select a setting:

•  0 = off.

•  1 = low.

•  2 = medium.

•  3 = high.

The function is active only with the engine 

running and when the outside temperature is 

below 20°C.

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.

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 

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windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation 

mode.

Controls

Depending on version, the controls are 

accessible in the 

Climate

 touch screen menu 

or are grouped together on the centre console 

panel.

Air distribution

 

 

1.

Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents

2.

Front side window demisting/de-icing 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. Its specific active additive 

helps protect against polluting gases and bad 

smells.

►  To ensure correct operation of the 

air conditioning system, have it checked 

according to the recommendations in the 

Manufacturer’s service schedule.

Stop & Start

The heating and air conditioning systems 

only operate when the engine is running.

Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start 

system to maintain a comfortable temperature 

in the passenger compartment.

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For more information on the 

Stop & 

Start

 system, refer to the corresponding 

section.

ECO driving mode

Selecting this mode reduces electrical 

energy consumption, but restricts the 

performance of the heating and air 

conditioning systems, although it does not 

deactivate them.

Manual air conditioning

 

 

1.

Adjusting the temperature

Air conditioning on/off

2.

Adjusting the air flow

System switch-off

3.

Adjusting the air distribution

4.

Interior air recirculation

5.

Rear screen demisting/de-icing

The air conditioning system only operates with 

the engine running.

Adjusting the temperature

►  Turn the knob 

1

 from blue (cold) to red (hot).

Air 

flow

 adjustment

►  Turn the thumbwheel 

2

 to obtain a sufficient 

air flow to ensure your comfort.

If the air flow control is in 

the 

minimum

 position (system 

deactivated), the temperature in the vehicle 

will no longer be controlled. A slight flow of air 

can still be felt, due to the forward movement 

of the vehicle.

Adjusting the air distribution

Windscreen and side windows 

Central and side air vents 

Footwells 

►  Press one of the buttons 

3

 to adjust the air 

distribution inside the passenger compartment. 

The lighting of the button indicates that air 

is being blown in the specified direction. It 

is possible to activate the following buttons 

simultaneously: 

–  Central and side air vents + footwells.

–  Windscreen and side windows + footwells.

Air conditioning on/off

The air conditioning system is designed to 

operate effectively in all seasons, with the 

windows closed.

It is used to:

–  lower the temperature in summer,

–  increase the effectiveness of demisting in 

winter, above 3°C.

►  Press knob 

1

 to turn the air conditioning on/

off.

When the system is activated, the indicator lamp 

comes on.

Air conditioning does not operate when 

the air flow is disabled.

To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior 

air recirculation for a brief period. Then return 

to the intake of exterior air.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in 

some discomfort (humidity or misting).

Switching the system off

►  Press knob 

2

; all the indicator lamps of the 

system go out.

This action deactivates all of the functions of the 

air conditioning system.

The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight 

flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward 

movement of the vehicle.

Dual-zone automatic air 

conditioning

This system automatically controls the activation 

of the air conditioning system, regulating the 

temperature, air flow and air distribution inside 

the passenger compartment.

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To adjust the system, use the central controls 

or press the button in the 

Climate

 menu on the 

touch screen to display the controls page.

 

 

Central controls

 

 

 

 

Touch screen

1.

Left-hand side temperature adjustment 

Air conditioning on/off (central controls)

2.

Right-hand side temperature adjustment 

Maximum air conditioning (central controls)

3.

Adjusting the air flow

Automatic Comfort programme (central 

controls)

4.

Interior air recirculation

5.

Automatic Visibility programme

6.

Rear screen demisting/de-icing

7.

Direct access to the 

Climate

 menu

8.

Adjusting the air distribution

9.

Air conditioning on/off

10.

Automatic Comfort programme

11.

Mono-zone/Dual-zone

12.

Access to the secondary page

13.

Temperature conditioning (depending on 

version)

14.

Selection of setting for the Automatic 

Comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).

This system works with the engine running but 

access to the ventilation and its controls remains 

possible with the ignition on.

Adjusting the temperature

The driver and front passenger can each choose 

their own temperature setting.

The value indicated corresponds to a level of 

comfort and not to a precise temperature.

►  Turn the knob 

1

 or 

2

 or press one of the 

buttons 

1

 or 

2

 on the touch screen to increase 

(red) or decrease (blue) the value.

It is recommended that you avoid a difference of 

more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.

Automatic Comfort 

programme

This automatic mode ensures optimum 

management of the passenger compartment 

temperature, air flow and air distribution, based 

on the selected comfort level.

►  Press knob 

3

 on the central controls or button 

10

 on the touch screen to activate/deactivate the 

air conditioning system's automatic mode.

The indicator lamp in the button lights up 

when the air conditioning system is operating 

automatically.

You can adjust the intensity of the 

automatic Comfort programme by using the 

"

OPTIONS

" button to select one of the available 

settings:

– "

Soft

": provides soft and quiet operation by 

limiting air flow.

– "

Normal

": offers the best compromise 

between a comfortable temperature and quiet 

operation (default setting).

– "

Fast

": provides strong and effective air flow.

To change the current setting (shown by the 

corresponding indicator lamp), press button 

14

 

repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed.

To ensure passenger comfort in the rear seats, 

favour "

Normal

" and "

Fast

" settings.

This setting is associated with automatic mode 

only. However, on deactivation of 

AUTO

 mode, 

the indicator lamp for the most recently selected 

setting remains on.

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Changing the setting does not reactivate 

AUTO

 

mode if it was deactivated.

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.

Manual control

It is possible to manually adjust one or more 

of these functions, while the system retains 

automatic control of the other functions:

–  air flow.

–  air distribution.

The indicator lamp in the "

AUTO

” button goes 

out if a setting is changed.

►  Press knob 

3

 or button 

10

 of the touch 

screen again to reactivate the automatic Comfort 

programme.

Adjusting the air 

flow

►  Turn the knob 

3

 or press one of the buttons 

3

 on the touch screen to increase or decrease 

the air flow.

The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in according 

to the request.

When the air flow is reduced to a minimum, 

ventilation stops.

"

OFF

" is displayed alongside the fan.

Adjusting the air distribution

►  Press the buttons 

8

 on the touch screen 

to adjust the air flow distribution inside the 

passenger compartment.

Windscreen and side windows 

Central and side air vents 

Footwells 

The lighting of the button indicates that air is 

being blown in the specified direction.

It is possible to activate the following buttons 

simultaneously:

–  Central and side air vents + footwells

–  Windscreen and side windows + footwells

Air conditioning on/off

The air conditioning system is designed to 

operate effectively in all seasons, with the 

windows closed.

It is used to:

–  lower the temperature in summer,

–  increase the effectiveness of demisting in 

winter, above 3°C.

►  Press knob 

1

 or button 

9

 on the touch screen 

to activate/deactivate the air conditioning.

When the system is activated, the indicator lamp 

comes on.

Air conditioning does not operate when 

the air flow is disabled.

To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior 

air recirculation for a brief period. Then return 

to the intake of exterior air.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in 

some discomfort (humidity or misting).

Maximum air conditioning

This function automatically adjusts the 

temperature setting to the lowest possible, the 

air distribution towards the central and side air 

vents, the air flow to maximum and activates 

interior air recirculation.

►  Press knob 

2

 to activate/deactivate the 

function (confirmed by the indicator lamp coming 

on/switching off).

Once the function is deactivated, the system 

returns to the previous settings.

Mono-zone/Dual-zone

The passenger temperature setting can be linked 

to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).

►  Press button 

11

 to activate the "

MONO

" 

function.

The function is automatically deactivated if the 

passenger uses their temperature adjustment 

buttons (dual-zone function).