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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,
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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:
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w
ith the ignition on, if the state of charge of
the battery is adequate,
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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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Closing
With the sunroof partially or
fully open:
F
p
ress and release the
front of button B going
beyond the point of
resistance to fully close
the sunroof.
Any new action on this button
interrupts the movement.
With the sunroof partially or fully open:
F

p

ress and release the front of button B
without going beyond the point of resistance
to close the sunroof to its raised position.
F

p

ress the front of button B again to fully
close the sunroof.
With the sunroof fully or partly raised:
F

p

ress and release the front of button B
without going beyond the point of resistance
to fully close the sunroof.
F

p

ress and hold the front of button B without
going beyond the point of resistance; the
sunroof closes and stops when you release
the button. Never leave the vehicle with the sunroof
open.
Anti-pinch system
If the sunroof encounters an obstacle when
closing, the movement is automatically
reversed.
The anti-pinch system is designed to be
effective at speeds of up to 75
mph (120 km/h).
Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery or in
the event of a fault or jerky movement of
the sunroof, the opening sunroof must be
reinitialised:
F
p
ress the rear of button B until the sunroof
is fully open,
F

p
ress and hold the rear of button B again for
at least 3
seconds.
Check the condition of the sunroof seals
regularly (presence of dust or deposits,
dead leaves, etc.).
If using a car wash, check that the roof
is correctly closed in advance and keep
the tip of the high-pressure lance at least
30
centimetres from the seals.
Operating the sunroof blind
The closing movement of the blind is limited by
the position of the opening sunroof: the blind
cannot be further for ward than the front of the
mobile glass.
Opening
F Press the rear of button A going beyond the point
of resistance to fully open
the blind.
Any new action on this button
interrupts the movement.
F If you press and hold the rear of button A without going beyond the point of resistance;
the blind opens and stops when you release
the button.
Closing
F Press the front of button A
going beyond the point of
resistance to fully close
the blind.
Any new action on this button
interrupts the movement.
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F Press and hold the front of button A without going beyond the point of resistance; the
blind closes and stops when you release the
button.
Anti-pinch system
If the blind encounters an obstacle when
closing, the movement is automatically
reversed.
Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery or in the
event of a fault or jerky movement of the blind,
the blind must be reinitialised:
F

p
ress the rear of button A until the blind is
fully open,
F

p
ress and hold the rear of button A again for
at least 3
seconds.
During simultaneous closing of the
sunroof and the blind, if the blind catches
up with the sunroof, the blind then
suspends its movement and automatically
resumes when the sunroof stops. Never leave the electronic key inside the
vehicle if you get out of the vehicle, even
for a short time.
If something is trapped when closing the
sunroof or blind, you should reverse the
movement of the sunroof or blind. To do
this, press the control button in question.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the sunroof and blind correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the sunroof or blind.
Electric windows
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull
the switch, without going past the point of
resistance. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
Automatic operation of the
front electric windows
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch fully, beyond the resistance point: the
window opens or closes completely when the
switch is released. Pressing the switch again
stops the movement of the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one minute
after the key has been removed.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate
them, switch the ignition on again.
1. Left-hand front.
2. Right-hand front.
3. Right-hand rear (depending on version).
4. Left-hand rear (depending on version). 5.
Deactivation of the rear electric window
controls (depending on version).
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Anti-pinch function of the
front electric windows
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window
during automatic closing, press the switch until
the window opens completely, then pull the
switch immediately until the window closes.
Continue to hold the switch for approximately
one second after the window has closed.
The anti-pinch safety function is not active
during this system activation operation.
Deactivating the rear
electric windows
(depending on version)
For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the windows of the rear
doors, irrespective of their position.
When the indicator is on, the rear controls are
inhibited. When the indicator is off, the rear
controls are active.
Reinitialisation the front
electric windows
Following reconnection of the battery, the anti-
pinch safety function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch safety function is not active
during these operations:
-
b
ring the window down completely, then
bring it back up. It will go up by a few
centimetres with each press. Per form the
operation again until the window is fully
closed,
-

c
ontinue to pull the switch upwards for at
least one second after reaching the window
closed position.
Always remove the key when leaving the
vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this, press
the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window switches, the driver must ensure
that no-one is preventing correct closing
of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
c o r r e c t l y.
Be aware of children when operating the
windows.
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Front seats
For safety reasons, the driver's seat must
only be adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.
Correct driving position
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:
-
h
eight of the head restraint,
-

b
ackrest angle,
-
sea

t cushion height,
-
l

ongitudinal position of the seat,
-
hei

ght and reach of the steering wheel,
-

i
nterior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check the instrument panel can be viewed
correctly from your driving position.
Settings
Longitudinal
F Raise the control A and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Driver's seat backrest angle
F Turn the knob B to adjust the backrest.
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Height
(driver only)
F Pull the control C upwards to raise the seat or push it downwards to lower it, as many
times as required, to obtain the desired
position.
Passenger seat backrest angle
F Turn the knob B or pull control B up to adjust the backrest.
When the backrest is correctly inclined, release
the control.
To prevent the backrest from suddenly
folding for wards and hitting you, hold the
backrest with your back or hand while you
move the control.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no object or person in
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Passenger seat backrest
table position
Check that no object, either on or
underneath the seat, could hinder its
movement.
F

P
lace the head restraint in the low position.
F

P
ull control B fully for wards and tilt the
backrest forwards.
To return to the normal position, guide the
backrest backwards until it locks into place.
This position, together with that of the rear
seats, allows you to transport long objects
inside the vehicle.
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