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19 P r e s s i n g o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
opens or closes the
corresponding rear door
(right or left). Locating your vehicle
Key in ignition
A b u z z e r s o u n d s o n o p e n i n g t h e
d r i v e r ' s d o o r , i f t h e k e y h a s b e e n l e f t i n
the ignition.
Folding/opening out the key
Unlocking Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d
fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n
indicators.
If the vehicle is locked and unlocking
is activated inadvertently, unless the
doors are opened within 30 seconds,
the vehicle will lock automatically. This press unlocks the entire
v e h i c l e b e f o r e o p e n i n g t h e s l i d i n g
door.
Opening/Closing the electric
sliding side doors
T o t u c k a w a y t h e k e y b l a d e ,
p r e s s t h e b u t t o n , t h e n f o l d i t
down into the remote control
module.
To open out the key, press
t h e b u t t o n .
To locate your vehicle, if you
have locked it, in a car park.
Press the closed padlock, the
courtesy lights come on and
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
for a few seconds.
Pressing the closed
padlock for more than
2 seconds , in addition to
locking or deadlocking,
permits automatic closing of
the windows and places the sunroofs
in the partially open position, if they
were open. To close them completely,
y o u m u s t p r e s s t h e i r s w i t c h b e f o r e
leaving the vehicle.
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19 P r e s s i n g o n e o f t h e b u t t o n s
opens or closes the
corresponding rear door
(right or left). Locating your vehicle
Key in ignition
A b u z z e r s o u n d s o n o p e n i n g t h e
d r i v e r ' s d o o r , i f t h e k e y h a s b e e n l e f t i n
the ignition.
Folding/opening out the key
Unlocking Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle.
T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d
fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n
indicators.
If the vehicle is locked and unlocking
is activated inadvertently, unless the
doors are opened within 30 seconds,
the vehicle will lock automatically. This press unlocks the entire
v e h i c l e b e f o r e o p e n i n g t h e s l i d i n g
door.
Opening/Closing the electric
sliding side doors
T o t u c k a w a y t h e k e y b l a d e ,
p r e s s t h e b u t t o n , t h e n f o l d i t
down into the remote control
module.
To open out the key, press
t h e b u t t o n .
To locate your vehicle, if you
have locked it, in a car park.
Press the closed padlock, the
courtesy lights come on and
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
for a few seconds.
Pressing the closed
padlock for more than
2 seconds , in addition to
locking or deadlocking,
permits automatic closing of
the windows and places the sunroofs
in the partially open position, if they
were open. To close them completely,
y o u m u s t p r e s s t h e i r s w i t c h b e f o r e
leaving the vehicle.
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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:
- exterior protection: it sounds if a d o o r , t h e t a i l g a t e o r t h e b o n n e t i s
opened.
- interior protection: it sounds if the volume inside the passenger
c o m p a r t m e n t c h a n g e s ( b r e a k i n g o f
a window or a movement inside the
vehicle).
A red indicator light, located in the
centre of the fascia, indicates the
i n f o r m a t i o n d e t a i l e d b e l o w .
To lock your vehicle without setting the
alarm, insert the key in the lock then
lock the vehicle (e.g. for washing).
When the alarm is triggered, the siren
sounds and the direction indicator lights
fl a s h f o r t h i r t y s e c o n d s .
Warning - alarm triggered: the red indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s r a p i d l y , i n s e r t t h e k e y a n d
switch on the ignition to switch it off.
W h e n t h e a l a r m h a s b e e n t r i g g e r e d t e n
times in succession (on the eleventh time)
the alarm is deactivated. Repeat the rules
for setting the alarm.
- Close the sunroofs,
- Switch off the ignition,
- In the next ten seconds, press b u t t o n A , located on the left-hand
side of the fascia, until the red
indicator light 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 t h e a l a r m b y l o c k i n g o r d e a d l o c k i n g u s i n g
the remote control (the red indicator
l i g h t fl a s h e s o n c e a s e c o n d ) .
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.
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
g e t t i n g o u t o f t h e v e h i c l e , b y l o c k i n g
or deadlocking using the remote
control (the red indicator light
fl a s h e s o n c e p e r s e c o n d ) . Disarming
Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control (the red indicator light goes out).
To set the alarm 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
should choose exterior protection only. Incorrect operation
When the ignition is switched on, if the red
indicator light remains on for ten seconds,
there is a fault in the siren connection.
Consult a CITROËN dealer to have the
system checked.
Automatic setting of the alarm
I f fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e a l a r m i s s e t
automatically 2 minutes after the last
door or the tailgate is closed.
To prevent triggering of the alarm when
a door or the tailgate is opened, it is
imperative to press the remote control
u n l o c k i n g b u t t o n a g a i n . W h e n t h e a l a r m i s s e t b u t t h e
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 next ten seconds. The alarm is
disarmed.
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ELECTRIC CHILD SAFETY
Simultaneous locking or
unlocking of the tailgate
and the doors
T h e t a i l g a t e i s l o c k e d o r u n l o c k e d b y
the remote control or the driver’s door
or passenger door lock.
To open, operate the handle C and lift
the tailgate. Tailgate release
The tailgate locks automatically
w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n
at more than 6 mph (10 km/h) and
unlocks when one of the front doors is
opened.
TAILGATE
"Tailgate open" warning
When the engine is running or the
v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , y o u a r e w a r n e d
i f t h e t a i l g a t e i s n o t c l o s e d c o r r e c t l y b y
a diagram on the display, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h i s e n a b l e s t h e t a i l g a t e t o b e
unlocked in the event of a central
locking fault.
-
F o l d b a c k a r o w 2 r e a r s e a t ,
- F o l d b a c k a r o w 3 r e a r s e a t o r t h e
b e n c h s e a t t o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e
l o c k f r o m i n s i d e t h e b o o t ,
- Insert a small screwdriver into hole D
in the lock and push it towards the
left to unlock the tailgate.
Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.
B - Electric
This disarms all the electrical controls
in the rear:
- electric windows,
- sliding side doors,
- sunroofs in rows 2 and 3.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , p r e s s b u t t o n
B .
A message appears on the display,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
indicating the status of the function:
activated or not activated.
A l w a y s c h e c k t h e s t a t u s b e f o r e s e t t i n g o f f .
This safety system is independent of
the central locking.
In the event of a serious impact, the
doors are unlocked automatically
t o p e r m i t a c c e s s b y t h e e m e r g e n c y
services.
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SUNROOFS
You have three sunroofs each with an
independent control.
However, the front passenger's control
can also operate the two rear sunroofs
simultaneously.
To partially open the roof: press and
hold part A of the control.
To open the roof completely: press
part A o f t h e c o n t r o l b r i e fl y .
To close it completely: press part B
o f t h e c o n t r o l b r i e fl y t o s l i d e i t , t h e n
press the control again continuously to
close it completely. Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, unwanted
opening of the roof on closing (for
example, in the presence of ice),
f o l l o w i n g r e c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e b a t t e r y o r
if the sunroof does not close:
- press
A until the roof is fully open,
- press B within one second to close
the roof,
- if the roof does not close, press B
several times until the roof is fully
closed,
- release then continue to press the control B f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y fi v e
seconds after closing of the roof.
The safety auto-reverse function is
not active during these operations. Disarming of the row 2
and 3 controls
Press the rear electrical functions
disarming switch.
The sunroof shutter is manual.
To open it, lift the handle and slide
it rearwards.
To close it, slide it forwards until the
handle locks.
Good practice
Do not open the sunroofs
immediately after a shower or
immediately after washing the car.
Always ensure that the sunroofs are
c l o s e d c o r r e c t l y b e f o r e l e a v i n g t h e
vehicle.
In the event of contact during operation
of the roof, you must reverse the
movement of the roof. To do this, press
the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the roof
switch, he must ensure that no one is
preventing correct closing of the roof.
Be aware of children when operating
the roof.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the sunroof correctly.
Safety auto-reverse
When the sunroof is sliding closed
a n d m e e t s a n o b s t a c l e , i t s t o p s t h e n
partially opens again.
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Mirrors and windows
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
4. Rear left electric window switch.
5. Rear electric windows disarming
switch (child safety).
- r e d s t r i p v i s i b l e : t h e r e a r s w i t c h e s a r e a c t i v a t e d .
- r e d s t r i p c o v e r e d : t h e r e a r s w i t c h e s a r e d i s a r m e d . Y o u h a v e t w o o p t i o n s :
The electrical functions of the
e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s a r e d i s a r m e d o n e
minute after switching off
the ignition.
Disarming the rear controls
F o r t h e s a f e t y o f y o u r c h i l d r e n , p r e s s
switch 5 t o d i s a r m a l l o f t h e e l e c t r i c a l
controls in the rear:
- 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 ,
- sunroofs.
1. Driver's electric window switch.
2. Passenger electric window
switch.
3. Rear right electric window
switch. Manual operation:
- press or pull switch
1 , w i t h o u t g o i n g
b e y o n d t h e p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e .
T h e w i n d o w s t o p s w h e n t h e s w i t c h
i s r e l e a s e d .
Automatic operation:
- press or pull switch 1 , b e y o n d t h e
p o i n t o f r e s i s t a n c e : t h e w i n d o w
opens or closes completely when
t h e s w i t c h i s r e l e a s e d . P r e s s i n g t h e
switch again stops the movement
o f t h e w i n d o w .
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Other accessories
ACCESSORIES
5
OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, after
being tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. A wide choice of recommended
accessories and original parts is offered
by the CITROËN Marque.
To avoid any jamming under the
pedals:
- e n s u r e t h a t t h e m a t a n d i t s fi x i n g s are positioned correctly,
- never place one mat on top of another.
Compatible portable equipment
For the hands-free kit audio
e q u i p m e n t , t h e fi t t i n g o f a n R C A
a u x i l i a r y s o c k e t i s o f f e r e d s p e c i fi c a l l y
by the Network.
The audio cable for connection to
the auxiliary socket (RCA yellow-red
located in the glove box) is also offered
by the network.
Following connection of the cable and
selection of the AUX mode, via the
source button, your portable equipment
is ready to operate.
Set the portable equipment to half
volume to avoid saturating the audio
system sound. Then use the audio
system volume button.
Audio systems, telephone, hands-free
kit, speakers, CD changer, navigation
system, DVD player, ... Alloy wheels, trims, aluminium interior
t r i m k i t , m u d fl a p s , . . .
Seat covers compatible with side
air bags, mats, boot tray, sunroof,
l u g g a g e n e t , d o o r d e fl e c t o r s , c o o l b o x
secured on the slides, clip armrest,
load carrying roof bars, roof box, snow
chains, ski carrier, tailgate bicycle
carrier, interior bicycle carrier, booster
s e a t s a n d c h i l d s e a t s , I s o fi x s e a t s , s i d e
sun blinds and rear blind, ...
T r a i l e r t o w b a r w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y a
CITROËN dealer. T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic system.
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g . Y o u
are advised to contact a representative
of the Marque to be shown the range
of recommended equipment or
accessories.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
maintenance and cleaning products,
replacement bulbs, ...
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it is compulsory to
have a safety jacket, warning triangle
and replacement bulbs available in the
vehicle.
A further range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi r s t a i d k i t , s a f e t y j a c k e t , r e a r p a r k i n g
assistance, warning triangle, ...
When using a tailgate bicycle
carrier, deactivate the rear
wiper from the display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
Before installing a radiocommunication
transmitter with aerial, contact a
CITROËN dealer who will inform you
o f t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n s o f t h e t r a n s m i t t e r s
w h i c h c a n b e fi t t e d , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
the Motor Vehicle Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).
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Battery
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
After the engine has stopped, with
the key in the ignition position, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, electric
windows, courtesy lights, audio
equipment, etc.) can only be used for a
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to
prevent discharging the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the
message "Economy mode active"
appears on the display and the active
functions are put on standby.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few seconds.
A fl a t b a t t e r y w i l l p r e v e n t t h e e n g i n e
from starting.
To charge the battery using
a battery charger
- disconnect the battery,
- follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect them
and clean them.
BATTERY
This is housed in a compartment
l o c a t e d u n d e r n e a t h t h e fl o o r , i n f r o n t o f
the driver's seat.
Before disconnecting the battery, you
must wait for 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when the
engine is running.
N e v e r c h a r g e a b a t t e r y w i t h o u t fi r s t
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the sunroof and the windows
before disconnecting the battery. If
they do not operate normally following
reconnection of the battery, they must
be reinitialised.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be used
for a period of more than one month.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If slight
d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e x p e r i e n c e d a f t e r t h i s ,
please contact a CITROËN dealer.
The door open monitoring electrical
system consumes power, remember
to close the sliding doors when your
vehicle is parked for long periods.
To start the vehicle from
another battery
- connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the
two batteries,
- connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the slave battery,
- connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on
the broken down vehicle as far as
possible from the battery,
- operate the starter, let the engine run,
- wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. For the sunroofs safety auto-
reverse, refer to the "Accesses"
section of chapter 2. For the electric windows safety
auto-reverse, refer to the "Mirrors
and windows" section of chapter 3.