Key battery Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Manual
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As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without taking the key for the Keyless Entry and Starting system, even for a shor t period.Be aware of the risk of theft when thekey 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 theKeyless Entry and Star ting system has been left inside the vehicle, the central locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if present) will be fully activated after about 45 seconds.
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 withoutuse. To restore these functions, press one of the remote control buttons or start the engine with the electronic key in the reader (see the "Star ting with the Keyless Entry and Starting system"section).
If the vehicle is unlocked by mistakeand with no action on the doors or boot,the vehicle will lock again automaticallyafter about thir ty seconds.
If the alarm had been activated previously, it will not be reactivatedautomatically.
The automatic folding and unfolding of the door mirrors can be deactivatedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime,salt...) on the inner sur face if the door handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door handle using a cloth does not restore detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water, high pressure jet washer, …) may be identified by the system as the desireto open the vehicle.
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Emergency procedure
The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate
and in the event of a fault with the Keyless Entry and Star ting system:
- cell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, ...
- vehicle located in an area with stron
g
electromagnetic signals.
Emergency unlocking/locking
using the integral key
Unlocking
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Tu r n t h e k ey towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock the vehicle.
Depending on your version, the direction indicators flash for a fewseconds, the door mirrors unfold andthe welcome lighting comes on.
If the alarm was activated, the siren willsound on opening the door with the key (in the remote control). It stops whenthe ignition is switched on.
)Press and hold the latch 1to extract the integral key 2.The integral key is also used to deactivate/reactivate the passenger's airbag.
It provides a backup means of locking thepassenger doors.
It also allows locking of the vehicle without activation of the alarm.
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Remote control problem -
reinitialisation
Changing the battery of the electronic key
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed. ) Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cutout. )
Lift off the cover. )
Remove the flat battery from its location. )
Fit the new battery into its location observing the original direction of fitment.
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Clip the cover onto the casing. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery, replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle. )Place the mechanical key (integral with theremote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle. )Place the electronic key in the reader. )Switch on the ignition by pressing STA R T/STOP.
The electronic key is fully operational again.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO