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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle,
as well as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
Press this button to unfold the key.
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle completely.
Press the open padlock once to
unlock the driver's door only.
Press the open padlock again to unlock the
other doors and the boot.
Opening the windows using the
remote control
Maintain the press on the open
padlock until the desired position
is obtained. The windows stop as
soon as you release the button.
Programming the unlocking
The complete or selective door
unlocking parameter is set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
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Unlocking using the key
Turn the key for wards in the driver's door
lock to unlock the vehicle completely.
Selective unlocking of the boot
Press the central button on the
remote control to unlock the
boot. The doors remain locked.
If selective unlocking of the boot is deactivated,
pressing this button also unlocks the doors.
Programming the unlocking
The complete or selective boot
unlocking parameter is set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Selective unlocking of the boot is
activated by default.
Don't forget to lock the boot again by
pressing the closed padlock button.
The direction indicators flash for a few
seconds.
The spotlamps in the door mirrors
come on.
Depending on version, the door mirrors
unfold, the welcome lighting comes on,
the alarm is deactivated.
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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
Normal locking using the key
Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's
door lock to lock the vehicle.
Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not take
place.
However, the alarm (if present) will be
completely activated after about
45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently
and with no action on the doors or
boot, the vehicle will lock itself again
automatically after about 30 seconds.
If the alarm had previously been
activated, it will not be reactivated
automatically.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The direction indicators flash for a few
seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold,
the alarm is activated.
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Closing the windows using the
remote control
Press and hold down the closed
padlock until the desired position
is obtained. The windows stop
when you release the button.
When closing the windows using the
remote control you must ensure that
nothing prevents them from closing
correctly.
If you want to leave the windows
partly open, you must deactivate the
volumetric alarm monitoring.
Deadlocking using the remote
control
Press the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle completely.
Press the closed padlock again
within five seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the central locking
control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking using the key
Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door
lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Turn the key to the rear again within
five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time. In low light, deadlocking also brings on the
guide-me-home lighting (see " Visibility").
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Press the closed padlock on the remote
control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify
your vehicle from a distance,
particularly in poor light. Your vehicle
must be locked.
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 system 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 fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Folding the key
First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when
folding the key, there is a risk of
damage to the mechanism.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
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In the event of a malfunction with the remote
control, 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 control.
Fault with the remote
control
Reinitialisation
Switch off the ignition and remove the
ignition key.
Press the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
.
Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR2032/3 volts.
Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the two cutouts.
Lift off the cover.
Remove the flat battery from its location.
Fit the new battery into its location
obser ving the original direction of fitment.
Clip the cover onto the casing.
If the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Lost keys
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new 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 vehicle, 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 working and the remote control would have
to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the
emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.
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Locking
Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Central locking control
This control allows the simultaneous locking or unlocking of the doors and boot from inside the
vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
Unlocking
Press the button again to unlock the
vehicle.
The red indicator lamp in the button goes off.
When locking / deadlocking
from the outside
When the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the red
warning lamp flashes and the button is
inoperative.
With normal locking, pull the
interior door control lever to unlock
the vehicle.
With deadlocking, you have to use
the remote control or the key to
unlock the vehicle.
