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Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the ve-
hicle battery, replacement of the re-
mote control battery or in the event
of a remote control malfunction, you
can no longer unlock, lock or locate
your vehicle.
First of all, use the key in the lock
to unlock or lock your vehicle.
Then, reinitialise the remote con-
trol.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Reinitialisation
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the key to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Press the closed padlock imme-
diately for a few seconds.
Switch off the ignition and re-
move the key from the ignition
switch.
The remote control is fully opera-
tional again. Battery ref.: CR0523/3 volts.
This replacement battery is avail-
able from CITROËN dealers.
If the remote control
b a t t e r y i s fl a t , y o u a r e
informed by lighting of
this warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen.
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
location.
Slide the new battery into its
location observing the original
direction.
Clip the casing together.
Reinitialise the remote control.
Changing the battery
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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle's V5 registration document and your
p e r s o n a l i d e n t i fi c a t i o n d o c u m e n t s .
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
retrieve the key code and the transpon-
der code required to order a replace-
ment key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the ve-
hicle, 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 wor-
king and the remote control would
have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, ex-
cept for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
m o r e d i f fi c u l t i n a n e m e r g e n c y .
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from 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
the electronic engine immobiliser
system; this could cause malfunc-
tions.
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.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Deadlocking using the key Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone in-
side the vehicle when it is dead-
locked.
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 sidelamps 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
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function 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
vehicle completely and hold it
in this position for more than
two seconds to close the win-
dows automatically in addition to
locking (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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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehi-
cle's V5 registration document and your
p e r s o n a l i d e n t i fi c a t i o n d o c u m e n t s .
The CITROËN dealer will be able to
retrieve the key code and the transpon-
der code required to order a replace-
ment key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a sensitive system; do not operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the ve-
hicle, 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 wor-
king and the remote control would
have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate
when the key is in the ignition, even
when the ignition is switched off, ex-
cept for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the passenger com-
partment by the emergency services
m o r e d i f fi c u l t i n a n e m e r g e n c y .
As a safety precaution (with children
on board), remove the key from 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
the electronic engine immobiliser
system; this could cause malfunc-
tions.
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.
Do not throw the remote
control batteries away, they
contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Deadlocking using the key Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual cen-
tral control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone in-
side the vehicle when it is dead-
locked.
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 sidelamps 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
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function 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
vehicle completely and hold it
in this position for more than
two seconds to close the win-
dows automatically in addition to
locking (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 war-
ning 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 ope-
rate 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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Triggering of the alarm
If the indicator lamp on button A
fl a s h e s r a p i d l y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s t h a t
the alarm was triggered during
your absence. When the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h i s fl a s h i n g s t o p s i m -
mediately.
To avoid triggering the alarm when
washing your vehicle, lock it using
the key in the driver's door lock. Failure of the remote control
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the key in the driver's door lock.
Automatic activation *
This is indicated by sounding of the
s i r e n a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n
indicators for approximately thir-
ty seconds.
After it has been triggered, both
types of protection are again opera-
tional.
If the alarm is triggered ten times in
succession, the eleventh time will
result in it becoming inactive.
Unlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's door lock.
Open the door; the alarm is trig-
gered.
Switch on the ignition; the alarm
stops.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on,
lighting of the indicator lamp on
button A for ten seconds indicates
a siren fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
* According to country.
2 minutes after the last door or the
boot is closed, the alarm is activated
automatically.
To avoid triggering the alarm on
e n t e r i n g t h e v e h i c l e , fi r s t p r e s s
the unlocking button on the re-
mote control.
Locking the vehicle with exterior
perimeter protection only
Deactivation of the interior
volumetric protection
Switch off the ignition.
Within ten seconds, press but-
ton A until the indicator lamp is lit
continuously.
Get out of the vehicle.
Lock or deadlock the vehicle
without delay using the locking
button on the remote control.
The exterior perimeter protection
alone remains activated; the indica-
tor lamp on button A fl a s h e s o n c e
per second.
To be effective, this deactivation
must be carried out each time the
ignition is switched off.
Reactivation of the interior
volumetric protection
Unlock the vehicle using the
unlocking button on the remote
control.
Relock the vehicle using the re-
mote control.
The alarm is activated again with
both types of protection; the indica-
tor lamp on button A fl a s h e s o n c e
per second.
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Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automati-
cally, its operation must be reini-
tialised:
pull the control until the window
stops,
release the control and pull it
again until the window closes
fully,
continue to hold the control for
approximately one second after
the window has closed,
press the control to lower the
window automatically to the low
position,
when the window has reached the
low position, press the control again for approximately one second.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.
Deactivation of the rear
electric window controls
or
Deactivation of the rear
electric window and door
controls *
For the safety of your children,
press control 5 to deactivate the
rear electric window controls re-
gardless of their position. If an obstacle is encountered during
operation of the electric windows,
you must reverse the movement of
the window. To do this, press the
control concerned.
When the driver operates the con-
trols for the passengers’ electric
windows, they must ensure that no
one is preventing correct closing of
the windows.
The driver must ensure that pas-
sengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.
This control also deactivates the in-
terior controls of the rear doors (see
"Child safety - § Electric child lock").
* Depending on version.
Always remove the key from the ig-
nition when leaving the vehicle, even
for a short time.
This indicator lamp in the in-
strument panel comes on
temporarily when deactivating
and every time the ignition is
switched on.