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As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without taking the
electronic key for the
K
eyless Entry and
Starting system with you, even for a short
period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the
K
eyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
In order to preser ve 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 Star ting with
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to the
corresponding section.Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key in recognition zone A, press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The lighting of the direction indicators for
a few seconds signals:
-
t
he locking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-
t
he activation of the alarm for other
versions.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the interior central
locking button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked.
F
W
ith the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press with your finger or thumb on the
door handle of one of the front doors (at the
markings) or on the locking control located
on the tailgate (on the right).
F
W
ithin five seconds, press the front door
handle or the locking control on the tailgate
(on the right) again to deadlock the vehicle.
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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.Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Back-up procedures
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
r
emote control battery flat,
-
r
emote control fault,
-
v
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the
remote control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment by
the emergency ser vices 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. 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. The remote control may stop
working and 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.
Electrical interference
The
K
eyless Entry and Starting electronic
key may not operate if close to certain
electronic devices: telephone, laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields, etc.
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 wheel 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.
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If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
on opening the door; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when locking
with the key.
Without central locking
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
c
entral locking fault,
-
b
attery disconnected or discharged.
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.
Driver's door
F Insert the key into the door lock.
F T urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
F
T
urn the key to the rear again within
5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without alarm, flashing of the
direction indicators for a few seconds confirms
that the procedure has completed correctly.
F
T
urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Passenger doors
Unlocking a door
F P ull the interior opening control for the door.
Locking
F
O
pen the doors.
F
F
or the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section. F
R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F
W
ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F
R
emove the key and refit the black cap.
F
C
lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.Changing the battery
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed.
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Version with Keyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR2032/3 volts.
F Fit the new battery into its housing obser ving the polarity.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing.
The remote control must be reinitialised after
replacing the battery.
For more information on reinitialising the
remote control, refer to the corresponding
section.
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.
Version without K eyless Entry
and Starting Version with
K
eyless Entry and
Starting
F Place the mechanical key (integral with the
remote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.
Version without
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR1620/3 volts.
F Unclip 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.
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .F
I
mmediately press 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.
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F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , select
position P, then firmly press the brake
pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay. F
S
witch on the ignition by pressing the
START/STOP button.
The electronic key is now fully operational
again.Doors
Opening
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle or holding the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone, pull
the door handle.
From inside
F Pull the interior control lever of a door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
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.
-
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.
Boot
Opening
F With the vehicle unlocked or with the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
press the central tailgate control.
F
L
ift the tailgate.
When a door is not closed correctly:
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In case of malfunction or difficulties in
moving the tailgate when opening or
closing, have it checked without delay by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
to ensure that the issue does not become
worse and does not lead to the tailgate
dropping rapidly and the risk of causing
serious injuries.
Closing
F Lower the tailgate using one of the interior grab handles.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
F Fold 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 boot.
F
M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
-
w
hen the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a
message for a few seconds,
-
w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of
a message for a few seconds.
Central locking
This function allows the doors and boot to be
locked or unlocked simultaneously from inside
the vehicle.
Manual mode
Locking
If any of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
F
P
ress this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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Unlocking
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 controls to unlock the
vehicle.
F
A
fter deadlocking, it is necessary to
use the remote control,
K
eyless Entry
and Starting or the integral key to
unlock the vehicle.
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.
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
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.
If any of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
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
te m p o r a r y.
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F
W
ith the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal is triggered and a
corresponding message of confirmation is
displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
Driving with the doors locked may render
access for the emergency services
difficult in an emergency.
In the event of a serious impact, the doors
and the boot unlock automatically.
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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
- Perimeter monitoring
The system monitors the opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet.
- Volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in the
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 is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.Self-protection function
The system checks for the disconnection
of any of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery,
button or siren wiring is disconnected or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle
using the remote control.
or
F
L
ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system. Following a command to lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after 5 seconds, the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after
45
seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, etc.) is incorrectly
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 and anti-tilt monitoring.
Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
or
F
U
nlock the vehicle with the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is
deactivated: the indicator lamp goes
off and the direction indicators flash
for about 2
seconds.
When the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or boot is not
opened within 30
seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
The monitoring system is active: the button’s
indicator lamp flashes once per second and
the direction indicators come on for about
2
seconds.
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Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring
to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:
-
l
eaving a pet in the vehicle,
-
l
eaving a window partially open,
-
w
ashing your vehicle,
-
c
hanging a wheel,
-
h
aving your vehicle towed,
-
t
ransport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating the volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring
F Switch off the ignition and, within ten seconds, press the button
until the indicator lamp is on
continuously.
F
G
et out of the vehicle.
F
I
mmediately lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the "
K
eyless Entry and
Starting" system.
The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is
activated: the indicator lamp in the button
flashes once per second.
To be taken into account, this deactivation must
be carried out each time the ignition is switched
of f.
Reactivating the volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring
F Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the "
K
eyless Entry and Starting"
system.
The button indicator lamp goes off.
F
R
eactivate the full alarm system by locking
the vehicle using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
The indicator lamp in the button flashes once
per second again.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by the sound of the siren and
flashing of the indicators for thirty seconds.
The volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring functions
remain active until the tenth successive time
the alarm is triggered.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the "
K
eyless Entry and Starting"
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
in the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Remote control fault
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F U nlock the vehicle using the key (integral to
the remote control) in the driver's door lock,
F
O
pen the door; the alarm is triggered,
F
S
witch on the ignition; the alarm stops. The
button indicator lamp goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral to the remote control) in the driver's
door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the button indicator lamp
indicates a fault in the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Panoramic opening sunroof
The panoramic sunroof and its blind are
opened and closed using the buttons in the roof
console.
A.Blind control button.
B. Sunroof control button.
Ensure that any luggage or accessories
carried on the roof bars do not inter fere
with the movement of the sunroof.
Do not place heavy loads on the fixed or
mobile glass of the sunroof.
Design
Complete opening of the sunroof involves partly
raising the mobile glass, then sliding it over the
fixed glass.
Any intermediate position is possible. The control buttons for the sunroof and blind
can be used:
-
w
ith the ignition on, if the state of charge of
the battery is adequate,
-
w
ith the engine running,
-
i
n STOP mode of Stop & Start,
-
d
uring the 45 seconds after switching off
the ignition,
-
d
uring the 45 seconds after locking the
vehicle.
Before operating the sunroof or blind
control buttons, ensure that no object or
person might prevent the movement.
Operating the sunroof
Opening
With the sunroof opened beyond the raised
position:
F
p
ress and release the rear of button B
without going beyond the point of resistance
to open the sunroof.
With the sunroof partly or fully closed:
F
p
ress and release the rear of button B going
beyond the point of resistance to fully open
the sunroof.
Any new action on this button interrupts the
movement.
F If you press and hold the rear of button B without going beyond the point of resistance;
the sunroof opens and stops when you
release the button.
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.
Do not put your head or arms through
the open sunroof when driving – Risk of
serious injury!
Opening the roof involves opening the blind. By
contrast, the blind can remain open when the
roof is closed.
With the sunroof fully closed
or partly raised:
F
p
ress and release the
rear of button B without
going beyond the point of
resistance to fully raise
the sunroof.
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