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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 least
fi v e s e c o n d s w i t h i n t h e n e x t t e n
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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TAILGATE
From inside
Emergency control
In the event of a central unlocking
operating fault, this permits unlocking
of the tailgate from the inside.
Insert a small screwdriver in the
opening, between the door and the
fl o o r . T o u n l o c k t h e l o c k , m o v e t h e
catch to the left then push the tailgate.
From outside
Locking/unlocking is by means of the
remote control.
To open, press the control below the
trim then raise the tailgate.
A pull strap is available to close the
tailgate in the high position.
Guide the closing of the tailgate to the
balance point of its travel then apply
a fi n a l p r e s s o n t h e t a i l g a t e t o c l o s e i t
fully.
Operation in the event of a
battery failure
Front and side passenger doors
In the event of a malfunction of the
battery or of the central locking, use
the lock to lock the doors mechanically.
To open the door and get out of the
vehicle, pull the interior control.
To lock the door, insert the key in
the lock, located on the edge of the
door, then turn it one eighth of a
turn .
Driver’s door
Insert the key in the lock, then turn
it to the right to lock or to the left
to unlock.
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TAILGATE
From inside
Emergency control
In the event of a central unlocking
operating fault, this permits unlocking
of the tailgate from the inside.
Insert a small screwdriver in the
opening, between the door and the
fl o o r . T o u n l o c k t h e l o c k , m o v e t h e
catch to the left then push the tailgate.
From outside
Locking/unlocking is by means of the
remote control.
To open, press the control below the
trim then raise the tailgate.
A pull strap is available to close the
tailgate in the high position.
Guide the closing of the tailgate to the
balance point of its travel then apply
a fi n a l p r e s s o n t h e t a i l g a t e t o c l o s e i t
fully.
Operation in the event of a
battery failure
Front and side passenger doors
In the event of a malfunction of the
battery or of the central locking, use
the lock to lock the doors mechanically.
To open the door and get out of the
vehicle, pull the interior control.
To lock the door, insert the key in
the lock, located on the edge of the
door, then turn it one eighth of a
turn .
Driver’s door
Insert the key in the lock, then turn
it to the right to lock or to the left
to unlock.
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