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Deadlocking using the key Deadlocking renders the exterior
and interior door controls inopera-
tive.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
First press button A to fold the
key.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to lo-
cate your locked vehicle in a car
park.
This is indicated by lighting of the
c o u r t e s y l a m p s a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i -
rection indicators for a few seconds. Guide-me-home lighting
In order to activate this function from
the remote control, the lighting stalk
must be in the
"O" (lighting off) or
"AUTO" position.
A press on button B operates the guide-
me-home lighting (lighting of the side-
lamps and dipped beam headlamps for
approximately one minute).
A second press before the end of
the timed period cancels the guide-
me-home lighting.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip
which has a special code. When the
ignition is switched on, this code
must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser
locks the engine management sys-
tem a few minutes after the ignition
is switched off and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does
not have the key.
In the event of a mal-
function, you are in-
formed by lighting of this
warning lamp, an au-
dible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not
start; contact a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.
Folding the key
Deadlocking using the remote
control
Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely or press the
closed padlock for more
than two seconds to
close the windows au-
tomatically in addition
to locking (according to
version).
Press the closed padlock again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
Turn the key to the right in the
driver's door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely and hold it in
this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows
automatically in addition to lock-
ing (according to version).
Turn the key to the right again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k
the vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.

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STARTING
1. "S": Steering lock
To unlock the steering, gently move
the steering wheel while turning the
key, without forcing it.
2. "M": Drive position
Depending on the version of your
vehicle, the orange and red warn-
ing lamps should also come on for
a short time.
3. "D": Starter
Release the key as soon the engine
has started.
I f t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t f a i l s , s w i t c h o f f t h e
ignition. Wait ten seconds then oper-
ate the starter again. Steering lock
1. "
S": After removing the key, turn
the steering wheel to lock the steer-
ing. The key can only be removed in
position S .
2. "M": Ignition switched on, the
steering is unlocked (by turning the
key to position M , move the steering
wheel gently if necessary).
3. "D": Starter position.
Never turn the key to this position
when the engine is running.
Key in ignition audible warning
If you forget to remove the key from
the ignition, there is an audible
warning when the driver's door is
opened.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space or where there is
i n s u f fi c i e n t v e n t i l a t i o n .
It is essential always to keep
the engine running in order to
retain braking and steering as-
sistance .
Never remove the ignition key
before the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
Vehicles equipped with a
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having
allowed it to run for a few seconds at
idle, this being the time required for
the turbocharger to return to a normal
speed.
Flicking the accelerator at the mo-
ment of switching off the ignition
could cause serious damage.

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ALARM
System which protects and provides
a deterrent against the theft of your
vehicle. It provides two types of pro-
tection, exterior and interior, as well
as a self-protection function.
Exterior perimeter protection
The system detects opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries
to enter the vehicle by forcing a door,
the boot or the bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks
a window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle
or a window partially open, deactivate
the interior volumetric protection.
Self-protection function
The system detects the putting out
of service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries
to put the wires of the siren, the central
control or the battery out of service.
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
the alarm system, this could cause
malfunctions. Locking the vehicle with full
alarm
Activation
Switch off the ignition and get out
of the vehicle.
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the locking button on the remote
control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator
lamp on button A fl a s h e s o n c e p e r
second.
The exterior perimeter protection is
activated, 5 seconds after the lock-
ing button on the remote control is
pressed. Deactivation
Unlock the vehicle using the
unlocking button on the remote
control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator
lamp on button A switches off.
The interior volumetric protection is
activated, 45 seconds after the lock-
ing button on the remote control is
pressed.
If an opening - door or boot - is not
closed fully, the vehicle is not locked,
but the exterior perimeter protection
will be activated after 45 seconds at
the same time as the interior volu-
metric protection.