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KEY
This locks and unlocks the locks on the
vehicle and starts the engine.
ACCESSES
REMOTE CONTROL
Central unlocking
Central locking
Press this button to lock all of
your vehicle's doors.
T h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h o n c e .
If one of the doors is open or is not
closed correctly, the central locking will
not work. Deadlocking
A second press on the closed
padlock on the remote control within
fi v e s e c o n d s a f t e r l o c k i n g c h a n g e s t h e
locking to deadlocking.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t i n g
of the direction indicators for
a p p r o x i m a t e l y t w o s e c o n d s .
D e a d l o c k i n g r e n d e r s t h e e x t e r i o r
and interior door opening handles
inoperative: do not leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
If deadlocking is activated from inside
the vehicle using the remote control, it
will change to normal locking when the
vehicle is started.
Press this button to unlock all
of your vehicle's doors.
T h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s fl a s h t w i c e .
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Good practice
Take care not to allow the remote
control to come into contact with
grease, dust, rain or a damp
environment.
A heavy object attached to the key
(keyring, ...) weighing on the shaft of
the key in the switch, may cause a
malfunction.
REMOTE CONTROL
Programming the remote control
Following changing of the remote
control battery or disconnection of the
vehicle battery, the remote control may
have to be reprogrammed.
Wait at least one minute before using
the remote control.
Insert the key in the ignition switch with
the buttons (padlocks) of the remote
control facing you.
Switch on the ignition.
Press the locking padlock for at
l e a s t fi v e s e c o n d s w i t h i n t h e n e x t
ten seconds.
Switch off the ignition.
Wait at least one minute before using
the remote control.
The remote control is now working
again.
Use only identical batteries or
batteries of an equivalent type to those
recommended by CITROËN dealers.
Do not discard the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which
are harmful to the environment.
Deposit them at a CITROËN
dealership, or at any other approved
collection point.
Folding/unfolding the key
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
T h e i n f o r m a t i o n " b a t t e r y fl a t " i s g i v e n
by an audible signal, accompanied by
a message on the display.
To replace the battery, unclip the
casing using a coin at the ring.
If the remote control does not work
after the battery has been changed,
re-programme the remote control.
There is a risk of damage if the
replacement battery does not conform. Press this button to release
the key from its housing.
To fold the key, press this
chromed button then fold
the key into the housing.
If you do not press the button, the
mechanism may be damaged.
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When purchasing a second-hand
vehicle:
- have the keys memorised by a CITROËN dealer to ensure that
the keys in your possession are
the only ones which can start the
vehicle.
Good practice
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
electronic immobiliser system.
Operating the remote control, even
when it is in your pocket, may result in
involuntary unlocking of the doors.
The simultaneous use of other
high frequency equipment (mobile
telephones, domestic alarms…), may
interfere with the operation of the
remote control temporarily.
The remote control does not operate
while the key is in the ignition, even if
the ignition is off.
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time.
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER
All of the keys contain an electronic
immobiliser device.
This device locks the engine supply
system. It is activated automatically
when the key is removed from the
ignition.
After the ignition is switched on, a
dialogue is established between the
key and the electronic immobiliser
system.
The metal part of the key must be
unfolded correctly for correct dialogue
to take place.
If you lose your keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the
vehicle's V5 registration document and
y o u r i d e n t i fi c a t i o n d o c u m e n t .
A CITROËN dealer will be able
to retrieve the key code and
the transponder code so that a
replacement key can be ordered.
Locking the vehicle with
complete alarm
Setting the alarm
- Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
- S e t t h e a l a r m w i t h i n fi v e m i n u t e s o f getting out of the vehicle, by locking
or deadlocking using the remote
control. The red diode, located
o n t h e b u t t o n , fl a s h e s o n c e p e r
second.
ALARM
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h i s p r o v i d e s
two types of protection:
- e x t e r i o r p r o t e c t i o n : i t s o u n d s i f a front/rear door or the bonnet is
opened.
- interior protection: it sounds if the volume inside the passenger
compartment changes (breaking of
a window or a movement inside the
vehicle).
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a s e p a r a t i o n
partition, the interior protection is not
active in the load space.
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FRONT DOORS
From the inside
Use the door opening control to unlock
and open the door concerned.
From the outside
Use the remote control to lock/unlock
the vehicle.
Insert the metal part of the key in the
lock on the driver's side if the remote
control does not work.
Triggering
The siren sounds, the direction indicators
fl a s h f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 0 s e c o n d s a n d
t h e r e d d i o d e fl a s h e s r a p i d l y .
- To switch it off, insert the key and switch on the ignition.
When the alarm has been triggered ten
times in succession (when triggered
for the eleventh time) it is deactivated.
Repeat the rules for setting the alarm. Locking the vehicle without alarm
- Insert the key in the lock on the
driver’s door and lock it.
Do not set the alarm when washing
your vehicle.
Failure of the remote control
When the alarm is set but the remote
control does not operate:
- Unlock the doors with the key and open the door. The alarm is triggered.
- Switch on the ignition in the n e x t t e n s e c o n d s . T h e a l a r m i s
disarmed.
Incorrect operation
When the ignition is switched on, if the
red diode remains on for ten seconds,
there is a fault in the siren connection.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
Automatic setting of the alarm
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, the alarm is set
a u t o m a t i c a l l y a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 m i n u t e s
after the last door is closed.
To prevent triggering of the alarm when
a door is opened, it is imperative to
press the remote control unlocking
button again.
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s
to the alarm system as this could
cause faults.
Locking the vehicle with
exterior protection only
If, while you are away from the vehicle,
you wish to leave a window partially
open or a pet inside the vehicle, you
s h o u l d c h o o s e e x t e r i o r p r o t e c t i o n o n l y .
- Switch off the ignition.
- I n t h e n e x t t e n s e c o n d s , press the button until
the red diode is on
continuously.
- Get out of the vehicle.
- W i t h i n t h e n e x t fi v e m i n u t e s , s e t the alarm by locking or deadlocking
using the remote control (the red
d i o d e fl a s h e s o n c e a s e c o n d ) .
Disarming
- Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control or switch on the ignition, the
red diode goes out.
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Tailgate screen
The opening rear screen allows you to
access the rear of the vehicle directly,
without having to open the tailgate.
Opening
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, press the
control and raise the rear screen to
open it.
Closing
Close the rear screen by pressing the
centre of the glass until it is fully closed.
HINGED REAR DOORS
From outside
To open, pull the handle towards you. Pull the lever to open the right-hand
door.
To close, start with the right-hand door
then close the left-hand door.
W i t h t h e r o o f r e a r fl a p , t h e r e a r b u m p e r
has been strengthened to serve as a
footrest on accessing the vehicle.
The tailgate and tailgate screen cannot
both be open at the same time, to
prevent damage to the glass and the
screen itself. The hinged rear doors are
asymmetrical (2/3 - 1/3), with the
smaller door on the right.
T h e y a r e fi t t e d w i t h a c e n t r a l l o c k .
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CENTRAL
LOCKING
An initial press permits
central locking of the vehicle,
when all of the doors are
closed.
A second press permits central
unlocking of the vehicle.
The control is inactive when the vehicle
has been locked using the remote
control or the key from the outside.
The doors can still be opened from the
inside.
Door open warning light
The control diode:
- fl a s h e s w h e n t h e d o o r s a r e l o c k e d
with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off,
- comes on when the doors are locked and from the time the
ignition is switched on. Protection against attack
If this warning light comes on,
check that all of your vehicle's
doors are closed correctly.
Locking while driving
When the vehicle moves off, as soon as
y o u r e a c h a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 m p h
(10 km/h), the system locks the doors.
A noise characteristic of central locking
is heard. The diode on the control on the
fascia central control panel comes on.
During the journey, opening a door
results in complete unlocking of the
vehicle.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
to permit access by the emergency
services.
Activating/deactivating
the function
With the ignition on, press
and hold this button to
activate or deactivate the
function.
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Instruments and controls
FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned before the
red zone: normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot
climatic conditions, the needle may
move close to the red graduations.
What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone:
Reduce your speed or let the engine
run at idle.
What you should do if the warning
light comes on:
- stop immediately, switch off the ignition. The fan may continue to
operate for a certain time up to
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 0 m i n u t e s ,
- wait for the engine to cool down in order to check the coolant level and
top it up if necessary.
As the cooling system is pressurised,
follow this advice in order to avoid any
risk of scalding:
- wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work,
- unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to allow the pressure to drop,
- when the pressure has dropped, c h e c k t h e l e v e l o n t h e e x p a n s i o n
bottle,
-
if necessary, remove the cap to top up.
If the needle remains in the red
zone, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the "Levels" section of
chapter 6.
Refer to the "Fuel" section of
chapter 6.
The fuel level is tested each time the
key is turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
-
1: the fuel tank is full,
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 0 l i t r e s .
- 0: the reserve is now being
used, the warning light comes on
continuously. The reserve when
t h e w a r n i n g fi r s t c o m e s o n i s
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 8 l i t r e s .
Starting and stopping Good practice when stopping
Good practice when starting
Diesel pre-heating warning
light
If the temperature is high
enough, the warning light
comes on for less than
one second, you can start
without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts. Door or bonnet open
warning light
If this comes on, a door or the
bonnet is not closed correctly,
check!
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to
return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the
steering wheel gently while turning the
key, without forcing. In this position,
certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine
turns over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering locks. Remove
the key.