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General points
Remote control
The remote control can be used for the
following functions, depending on version:
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u
nlocking / locking / deadlocking of the
vehicle,
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o
pening of the fuel tank cap,
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r
emote switching on of the lighting,
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a
ctivation / deactivation of the alarm,
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l
ocating the vehicle,
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v

ehicle immobiliser.
In normal operating conditions, it is preferable
to use the remote control. The key, integral with the remote control, can
be used for the following functions, depending
on version:
-

u
nlocking / locking / deadlocking of the
vehicle,
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t
urning the child lock on or off,
-

a
ctivation / deactivation of the passenger's
front airbag,
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b
ack-up door locking,
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s
witching on the ignition and starting /
stopping the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked or unlocked in the event of a failure of
the remote control, the central locking, the
batter y...
For more information on the Back-up
procedures , refer to the corresponding
section.
Ejecting the key
Version with Keyless Entr y and Star ting
F P ull on this button to remove the key from
the housing.
To return it to the housing, first pull on this
button. Version without Keyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ress this button; the key is ejected from its
housing.
To avoid damaging the mechanism, first press
this button to fold it.
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Keyless Entry and Starting
System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person.The electronic key can also be used as
a remote control.
For more information on the Remote
Control , refer to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking the vehicle
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , pass your hand
behind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds signals:
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u
nlocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
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d
eactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
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As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting system with you,
even for a short period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for the
Keyless Entry and Starting system has
been left inside the vehicle, the central
locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if fitted) will be fully
activated after about 45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked by mistake
and with no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will lock again automatically
after about 30 seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will
also be reactivated automatically.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or
start the engine with the electronic key
in the reader.
For more information on Starting with

Keyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to
the corresponding section.
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Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration certificate, your personal identification documents and if possible, the label bearing the
key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the
vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition or take the electronic key when you leave the vehicle, even for
a short time.
Electrical interference
The Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong
magnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
For vehicles with an ignition switch, do not forget to remove the key and turn the steering to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection point.
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Changing the battery
A message appears in the instrument panel screen when replacement of the battery is needed.
Version without Keyless Entr y and
Starting
Batter y type: CR1620 / 3 volts.
F
U
nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cut-out.
F

L
ift off the cover.
F

R
emove the discharged battery from its
housing. Version with Keyless Entr y and
Starting
Batter y type: CR2032 / 3 volts.
The remote control must be reinitialised after
replacing the battery.
For more information on reinitialising the
remote control, refer to the corresponding
section. F

F
it the new battery into its housing
observing the polarity.
F

C
lip the cover onto the casing.
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Reinitialising the remote control
Following replacement of the battery or in the event of a remote control fault, it may be necessary to reinitialise the remote control.
F
S
witch off the ignition.
F

T
urn the key to position 2 ( ignition on).
F

P
ress the closed padlock button for a few
seconds.
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again. F

P
lace the electronic key against the back-
up reader on the steering column and hold
it there until the ignition is switched on. F

I
f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
F

I
f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
select position P then press the brake
pedal firmly.
Version without Keyless
Entry and Starting Version with Keyless Entry and
Starting
F Switch on the ignition by pressing
the "START/STOP" button.
The electronic key is now fully operational
again.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
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Doors
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle or with the electronic key of the Keyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
pull the door handle.
Opening
From inside
F Pull the interior control lever of a front door; this unlocks the vehicle completely. When a door is not closed correctly:
Closing
- with the engine running or the
vehicle moving (speed below
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied
by an alert message for a
few
seconds.
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w

ith the vehicle moving (speed above
6

mph (10 km/h)), in addition to the warning
lamp and alert message, there is an
audible signal for a few seconds.
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Boot
F With the vehicle unlocked or with the Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key
in the recognition zone, press the tailgate
central control.
F

Ra
ise the tailgate.
Closing
F Lower the tailgate using one of the interior grab handles.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
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w
hen the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message for a
few seconds,
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Opening
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message for a few seconds.
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Central locking
This function allows the doors and boot to be locked or unlocked simultaneously from inside the vehicle.
Locking
F Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Unlocking
F Press this button again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes off.
If one of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
When locking / deadlocking
from the outside
When the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the red
indicator lamp flashes and the button is
inactive.
F
A
fter normal locking, pull one of the
interior door levers to unlock the
vehicle.
F

A
fter deadlocking, it is necessary
to use the remote control, Keyless
Entry and Starting or the integral
key to unlock the vehicle.
Manual mode Automatic mode
This is the automatic central locking of the
vehicle when driving, also called anti-intrusion
s e c u r i t y.
For more information on Anti-intrusion
security, refer to the corresponding section.
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Anti-intrusion security
This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of
the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Operation
If one of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
Activation / Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F
W
ith the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal starts and a
corresponding message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
Carrying long or
voluminous objects
If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the doors. Other wise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button
unlocks the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking
is temporary.
Driving with the doors locked may
render access for the emergency
services difficult in an emergency.
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