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IN BRIEF
E X T E R I O R
Tailgate
Remote control locking and
unlocking. Pull the handle and lift
up the tailgate. Transverse roof bars
Disengage the four levers, slide
the rails in then lock the levers.
Wheelbrace.
Jack.
Towing eye.
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Parking assistance
Audible and/or visual rear parking
assistance.
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S p a r e w h e e l
Secure the punctured wheel to
t h e l o o r u s i n g t h e c a b l e . R e -
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R E M O T E C O N T R O L
Note : The simultaneous use of
other high frequency equipment
(mobile telephones, domestic
alarms...) may momentarily hinder
the operation of the remote con-
trol.
In the event of a permanent fault,
the remote control should be
reinitialised. See “Changing the
remote control battery”.
Locating of the vehicle
To locate the vehicle on a carpark,
press button A, the interior
lamps come on and the direction
i n d i c a t o r s l a s h f o r a f e w s e c o n d s .
The vehicle remains locked.
When operating the windows and sun roofs by means of
the remote control, the user must make sure that nobody is
obstructing the windows or sun roofs from closing proper ly.
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n is in
the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside (without
the remote control).
Central unlocking
A short press on button
B unlocks your vehicle.
T h i s o p e r a t i o n i s c o n i r m e d b y r a p i d l a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s a n d
lighting of the interior lamp (if the function is activated ). This also deploys
t h e e x t e r i o r r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s .
Central locking - Closing of windows and sliding of sun roofs -
Deadlocking
- A short press on button A locks your vehicle.
- A long press on button A l o c k s y o u r v e h i c l e , c l o s e s t h e w i n d o w s a n d
slides the sun roofs. The sun roofs stop in the partially open position. To
close completely, use the interior sunroof control (see page 105 ).
T h i s o p e r a t i o n i s c o n i r m e d b y t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s i l l u m i n a t i n g f o r
a p p r o x . t w o s e c o n d s a n d b y t h e i n t e r i o r l a m p s w i t c h i n g o f f . T h e e x t e r i o r
r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s w i l l a l s o f o l d b a c k .
If any of the doors or the boot is open or not properly closed , the central
locking does not operate.
For vehicles equipped with deadlocking, t w o s u c c e s s i v e p r e s s e s o n
button A have the effect of deadlocking the vehicle. It is then imp ossible to
open the doors, either from the inside or the outside.
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R E M O T E C O N T R O L
Opening/closing of the electric
sliding side doors
A long press on one of the C
controls ( C1 for right hand door,
C2 for left hand door) opens or
closes the corresponding electric
sliding door.
Note: if the vehicle is locked, a
long press on one of the C controls
unlocks the vehicle and opens
the corresponding electric sliding
door.
Folding and ejection of the key
Button D is for folding and ejecting
the key from its housing in the
remote control.
If you do not press on button D, you
could damage the mechanism. Except when reinitialising, the remote control cannot functi
on
while the key is in the ignition, even when switched off.
Warning: By inadvertently actioning the remote control, wh en for
example it is in your pocket, you can unlock the vehic le without
your realising it.
However, if none of the doors are opened within thirty se conds
following an unlocking, the doors will automatically re lock.
Warning: There is a risk of damage if the replacement ba ttery is
not the correct one.
Only use batteries that are identical or equivalent to thos e
approved by CITROËN.
HF remote control battery discharged
This information is given by a message on the MULTIFUNCTION D
ISPLAY,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s o u n d s i g n a l a n d b y l i g h t i n g o f t h e S E R V I C E w a r n i n g
lamp.
Changing the remote control battery
Detach the housing to access the battery.
Battery: CR 120: 3V.
Re-initialisation of the remote control
After a change of battery, the remote control has to be re-ini tialised. To
d o t h i s , s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d i m m e d i a t e l y p r e s s b u t t o n A on your
remote control until it operates the action required. This can take some ten
seconds.
Note: Make a careful note of the numbers for the keys and for the remo te
control on the ASSISTANCE card. Keep this in a safe place.
Do not throw away the old batteries. They should be retur ned to
the CITROËN dealer or deposited in a recognised recycl ing facility
(camera shops etc).
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K E Y S
Electronic immobiliser key
The key operates all the vehicle’s
l o c k s a s w e l l a s t h e i g n i t i o n .
Note: For safety reasons, a buzzer
w i l l s o u n d i f y o u h a v e s w i t c h e d
off the ignition and opened the
d r i v e r ’ s d o o r w i t h o u t p r e v i o u s l y
removing the ignition key.
The key can be used to deactivate
the front passenger’s airbag (see
“Airbag”).
It is dangerous to operate the deadlocking when a perso n
is in the vehicle as unlocking is impossible from the inside
(without the remote control).
The key number is on the label attached to the key.
Should you lose your key or remote control, the CITROËN dealer
network can supply replacements.
Central locking using the key
A b r i e f a c t i o n w i t h t h e k e y l o c k s t h e v e h i c l e .
Deadlocking: Central locking using the key
A s e c o n d a c t i o n s t r a i g h t a w a y w i t h t h e k e y d e a d l o c k s t h e v e h i c l e .
I t i s t h e n
impossible to open the doors from either inside or outside the vehicle.
Note: W i t h t h e v e h i c l e s t a t i o n a r y a n d t h e e n g i n e s w i t c h e d o f f , l o c k i n g i s
s i g n a l l e d b y t h e l a s h i n g o f t h e i n t e r i o r l o c k i n g c o n t r o l w a r n i n g l a m p .
If any of the doors, or the boot, is open or not properly cl osed, central
locking does not operate.
Electronic immobiliser
The ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER device locks the engine supply
system.
The system activates automatically as the key is removed from the
ignition.
All the vehicle’s keys contain an electronic immobiliser device.
A f t e r y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n , a d i a l o g u e s t a r t s b e t w e e n t h e k e y a n d t h e
electronic immobiliser device.
If the key is not recognised, starting is not possible.
If this occurs, leave your vehicle immobilised and contact a CITRO ËN
dealer.
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A N T I - I N T R U S I O N A L A R M
Operation of the alarm
First make sure that all the vehicle’s doors are
closed.
The alarm is armed by pressing button A on the remote
control.
When the alarm is armed, the protections become
a c t i v e w i t h i n 5 s e c o n d s ( p e r i m e t e r ) a n d 4 5 s e c o n d s
(volumetric).
Provided the alarm is armed, any intrusion triggers the
siren for 30 seconds, accompanied by the illumination
of the direction indicators.
The alarm then reverts to armed status, but the
deployment remains memorised and is signalled by
t h e r a p i d l a s h i n g o f t h e a l a r m w a r n i n g l a m p 2 w h e n
you press the unlocking button B . T h e l a s h i n g s t o p s
w h e n y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .
The siren is also triggered if there is a cutting out of
the electrical supply. To stop it, restore the electrical
supply then press the unlocking button B.
Note:
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Electrically - controlled door
mirrors
The edge of the driver’s door mirror
( d e i n e d b y t h e b l a c k d o t t e d l i n e )
i s a s p h e r i c a l i n s h a p e t o w i d e n t h e
l a t e r a l v i s u a l i e l d .
Objects seen in the aspherical part
o f t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r a r e c l o s e r
than they look.
This should be taken into account
w h e n a s s e s s i n g d i s t a n c e s . Adjustment of rear view
mirrors
F u n c t i o n s w i t h i g n i t i o n s w i t c h e d
on.
From the driver’s position,
s e l e c t t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r v i a
the control
1, then adjust in the
four directions by moving the
control 2.
D e i c i n g o f r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s i s
c o u p l e d w i t h e l e c t r i c d e m i s t i n g o f
the rear screen. Folding back the door mirrors
When the vehicle is parked, the
door mirrors can be folded back
either manually or electrically.
Electric fold-back
From the central position, one
p r e s s t o w a r d s t h e r e a r o n c o n t r o l
1
f o l d s t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s b a c k .
To return them to the initial
p o s i t i o n , p r e s s a g a i n t o w a r d s t h e
rear on the control.
Automatic fold-back
Automatic folding of the door
mirrors is also operated by the
l o c k i n g o f t h e d o o r s w i t h t h e
remote control.
The opposite effect is obtained by
s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n , e x c e p t i f
f o l d i n g b a c k w a s r e q u e s t e d b e f o r e
t h e i g n i t i o n w a s s w i t c h e d o f f .
Note: Automatic fold-back
o f t h e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s c a n
be deactivated. Consult your
CITROËN dealer.
R E A R V I E W M I R R O R S
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W I N D O W S
ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE CHILDREN ARE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING WINDOWS.
- A l w a y s r e m o v e t h e i g n i t i o n k e y w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e , e v e n f o r
short periods.
- I f t h e d r i v e r i s o p e r a t i n g t h e p a s s e n g e r ’ s e l e c t r i c w i n d o w c o n t r o l , t h e
d r i v e r s h o u l d e n s u r e t h a t n o p a s s e n g e r i s o b s t r u c t i n g t h e w i n d o w f r o m
closing.
- T h e d r i v e r s h o u l d c h e c k t h a t t h e e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s a r e u s e d p r o p e r l y b y
the passengers.
- S h o u l d t h e r e b e a n y r i s k o f a p e r s o n b e c o m i n g t r a p p e d b y a w i n d o w
c l o s i n g , y o u s h o u l d i m m e d i a t e l y r e v e r s e t h e w i n d o w m o v e m e n t . T o d o
this, reverse the position of the control concerned.
Child safety precaution
The electrical security is operated
by pressing the control located on
t h e e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s c o n t r o l p a n e l .
This deactivates movement of the
r e a r e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s , s l i d i n g s i d e
d o o r s a n d s e c o n d a n d t h i r d r o w
sun roofs.
Doors can still be opened from the
outside and controlled electrically
from the front seat position.
Note:
t h e e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s c a n
also be operated for a limited
time after the ignition has been
s w i t c h e d o f f ( i n c l u d i n g a f t e r t h e
front doors have been opened).
C l o s i n g a n d o p e n i n g o f t h e w i n -
d o w s u s i n g t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l :
see “Remote control”.
Security windows with
restricted opening
T o o p e n t h e q u a r t e r w i n d o w , p u l l
the lever and push the glass.
To close, pull and press the lever
to lock it.
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Electric sun roofs
T h e r e a r e t h r e e s u n r o o f s , e a c h w i t h i t s o w n i n d e p e n d e n t c o n
t r o l .
H o w e v e r , t h e t w o r e a r s u n r o o f s c a n a l s o b e c o n t r o l l e d f r o m t h e f r o n t s e a t
p o s i t i o n s .
• T o t i l t o p e n : k e e p p a r t A o f t h e s w i t c h p r e s s e d d o w n .
• T o s l i d e o p e n : p r e s s b r i e l y o n p a r t A o f t h e s w i t c h .
• T o c l o s e : p r e s s b r i e l y o n p a r t B o f t h e s w i t c h t o e n g a g e t h e s l i d e m o d e ,
t h e n p r e s s a g a i n a n d k e e p p r e s s e d t o c l o s e t h e s u n r o o f f u l l y .
Deactivation of the controls for rows 2 and 3: S e e “ E l e c t r i c w i n d o w s ” .
Interior blinds
T h e r e a r b l i n d c a n b e p o s i t i o n e d m a n u a l l y . C a r e f u l l y l i f t t h e b l i n d a n d t h e n
p u l l .
Note: I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d n o t t o o p e n t h e s u n r o o f i m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r r a i n o r
h a v i n g w a s h e d t h e v e h i c l e . Anti-pinch
I f t h e r o o f e n c o u n t e r s a n o b s t a c l e
w h i l e i t i s s l i d i n g t o c l o s e , i t s t o p s
i t s m o v e m e n t a n d p a r t i a l l y o p e n s
a g a i n .
I n t h e e v e n t o f a m a l f u n c t i o n o r
i f t h e r e i s r a n d o m o p e n i n g o f t h e
r o o f w h e n y o u a r e t r y i n g t o c l o s e
i t ( f o r e x a m p l e i f t h e r e i s i c e ) a n d
t h e r o o f r e f u s e s t o c l o s e , p r e s s
b u t t o n
A o n t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l u n -
t i l t h e r o o f i s f u l l y o p e n .
T h e n p r e s s i m m e d i a t e l y o n b u t -
ton B on the remote control to clo-
s e t h e r o o f .
I f t h e r o o f d o e s n o t c l o s e , r e l e a s e
t h e b u t t o n a n d t h e n p r e s s s e v e r a l
t i m e s u n t i l t h e r o o f i s f u l l y c l o s e d .
R e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n a g a i n t h e n
p r e s s a g a i n o n B , k e e p i n g i t
p r e s s e d f o r m o r e t h a n i v e s e -
c o n d s a f t e r c l o s i n g .
W a r n i n g : d u r i n g t h e s e a c t i o n s t h e
a n t i - p i n c h f u n c t i o n d o e s n o t o p e -
r a t e .
IMPORTANT
Fitting an “Accessory” sunroof is prohibited.
Your vehicle is equipped with lateral airbags (the Manufa cturer
reserves the right to modify the safety features on vehicles ).
- T a k e c a r e t h a t c h i l d r e n a r e n o t i n d a n g e r w h e n m o v i n g t h e s u
n r o o f .
- I f t h e d r i v e r i s a c t i o n i n g t h e s u n r o o f c o n t r o l , h e s h o u l d m a k e c e r t a i n
t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r s a r e n o t o b s t r u c t i n g t h e s u n r o o f f r o m c l o s i n g
p r o p e r l y .
- T h e d r i v e r s h o u l d m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r u s e s t h e s u n r o o f c o n t r o l c o r r e c t l y .
- S h o u l d t h e r e b e a n y r i s k o f a p e r s o n b e c o m i n g t r a p p e d d u r i n g t h e
m o v e m e n t o f t h e s u n r o o f , y o u s h o u l d i m m e d i a t e l y r e v e r s e t h e r o o f
m o v e m e n t . T o d o t h i s , r e v e r s e t h e p o s i t i o n o f t h e c o n t r o l c o n c e r n e d .
- A l w a y s r e m o v e t h e i g n i t i o n k e y w h e n l e a v i n g t h e v e h i c l e , e v e n f o r
s h o r t p e r i o d s . S U N R O O F