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Unfolding the key
First press button A to unfold the
key.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking using the remote control
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlock-
ing or locking of the vehicle using the
lock or from a distance. It also folds and
unfolds the mirrors, closes the electric
windows and starts the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft. Locking the vehicle
Unlocking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to unlock the
vehicle.
Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is
still open, the central locking will not
take place.
U n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e i n t e r i o r
l i g h t i n g w h i c h c o m e s o n f o r a p p r o x i -
mately 15 seconds and the direction
i n d i c a t o r s w h i c h fl a s h
twice .
If you press the open padlock twice in
succession within 30 seconds after
u n l o c k i n g t h e v e h i c l e , t h e e x t e r i o r m i r -
rors unfold.
Normal locking using the key
Turn the key to the left in the driver’s
door lock to lock the vehicle.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e d i r e c t i o n i n -
dicators which come on
once .
If you press the closed padlock twice
in succession within 30 seconds after
l o c k i n g t h e v e h i c l e , t h e e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s
fold.
An extended press on the closed pad-
lock within 30 seconds after locking the
vehicle permits automatic closing of the
windows.
Normal locking using the remote
control
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The vehicle will relock automatically
after thirty seconds unless a door or
the tailgate is opened. This function
prevents inadvertent unlocking.
The duration which precedes the au-
tomatic relocking of the vehicle can
b e c o n fi g u r e d v i a t h e c o l o u r d i s p l a y
“Equipment” menu.
Folding the key
First press button A to fold the key. Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the ig-
nition is switched on, this code must be
recognised to permit starting.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
moments after the ignition is switched
off and prevents starting of the engine
by anyone who does not have the key.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a malfunction and if
your vehicle does not start; contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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Starting the vehicle
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
Operate the starter by turning the
key to position 4 (START) .
When the engine turns over, release
the key. The ignition switch is placed
in position 3 (ON) automatically. Switching the vehicle off
Park the vehicle.
While pressing the key, turn it to-
wards you to position 1 (LOCK) .
Remove the key from the ignition
switch. Changing the battery
Battery reference: CR1616 / 3 volts.
Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.
S l i d e t h e fl a t b a t t e r y o u t o f i t s h o u s -
ing.
Slide the new battery into its hous-
ing observing the original direction.
Clip the casing.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver’s door, if the key has been left
in the ignition.
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Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection point. Keys
Make a careful note of the number of each key. This number is
coded on the label attached to the key.
If the keys are lost, a CITROËN dealer can supply you wit h new keys.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not o perate 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. The remote contro l does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even when
the ignition is switched off.
Locking the vehicle
D r i v i n g w i t h t h e d o o r s l o c k e d m a y m a k e a c c e s s t o t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t b y t h e e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s m o r e d i f fi c u l t
in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key fro m the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Anti-theft protection
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s t o t h e e l e c t r o n i c e n g i n e i m m o b i l i s e r s y s t e m , t h i s c o u l d c a u s e m a l f u n c t i o n s .
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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The vehicle will relock automatically
after thirty seconds unless a door or
the tailgate is opened. This function
prevents inadvertent unlocking.
The duration which precedes the au-
tomatic relocking of the vehicle can
b e c o n fi g u r e d v i a t h e c o l o u r d i s p l a y
“Equipment” menu.
Folding the key
First press button A to fold the key. Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the ig-
nition is switched on, this code must be
recognised to permit starting.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks
the engine management system a few
moments after the ignition is switched
off and prevents starting of the engine
by anyone who does not have the key.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a malfunction and if
your vehicle does not start; contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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DOORS
From outside
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
door handle. From inside
Pull the front or rear door control to
open the door.
If the doors are locked, opening the
driver’s door unlocks all of the doors.
The front passenger door or the rear
d o o r s m u s t fi r s t b e u n l o c k e d m a n u a l l y
using the locking control before being
opened.
Closing
If a door is not closed correctly,
this warning light comes on on
the instrument panel display
until the door concerned is
closed. Manual centralised control
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors and
tailgate from the inside.
Locking
Press the front of button A to lock
the vehicle.
If the driver’s door is open when you
operate the central locking from in-
s i d e , a l l o f t h e d o o r s l o c k w i t h t h e e x -
ception of the driver’s door.
Unlocking
Press the rear of button A to unlock
the vehicle.
Opening
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Emergency control
System which locks or unlocks the
doors mechanically in the event of a
malfunction of the central locking.
Locking the driver’s door
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Unlocking the driver’s door
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the right. Unlocking the front and rear doors
(from inside)
Tilt the interior control B rearwards.
Using the key
Locking the front passenger door
and the rear doors (from inside)
Tilt the interior control B forwards.
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Opening
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, press the
handle A and raise the tailgate.
“Tailgate open” warning
This warning light comes on on
the instrument panel display
when the tailgate is not closed
correctly.
TAILGATE LOWER TAILGATE
Opening
Push the handle C to the right and
tilt the tailgate
D gently.
Closing
Pull the handle B downwards to
guide the tailgate,
release the handle and press the
e x t e r i o r s u r f a c e o f t h e t a i l g a t e g e n t l y
to close it. Closing
Raise the tailgate D , push it to close
it, then check that it is secured
correctly. Before opening the tailgate, ensure
that no one is within the radius of
opening.
For reasons of safety and correct op-
eration, do not drive with the tailgate
open.
If the battery is disconnected, the
tailgate cannot be opened.
Do not climb onto the lower tailgate
and do not subject it to heavy knocks,
it may be damaged.
Always close the lower tailgate and
check that it is secured correctly be-
fore closing the main tailgate.
When closing the lower tailgate, en-
sure that no person or object is in the
p r o x i m i t y o f t h e m o v i n g p a r t s t o a v o i d
any risk of injury or damage.
Do not open the lower tailgate when
a t o w b a r i s fi t t e d .
M a x i m u m a u t h o r i s e d w e i g h t o n t h e
lower tailgate when open: 200 kg .
