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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
startin
g to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks theengine 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 o
f a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting). )When the engine star ts, release the key.
Locating your vehicle
) Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
This is indicated b
y lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.
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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
) Switch off the ignition. )
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
. )
Press the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds. ) Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is full
y operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the batter
y is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
) Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch. )
Slide the flat battery out of its location. )
Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction. ) Clip the casing. )
Reinitialise the remote control.
Switching the vehicle off
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it whenin the ignition switch and cause a fault. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
v
ehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle. ) Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËNdealer as soon as possible.
)Immobilise the vehicle. )Turn the key fully towards you toposition 1 (Stop). )Remove the key from the ignition switch.
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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 haveto be reinitialised. No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignitionis switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment 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 shor t period.In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving thevehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could causemalfunctions.
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 star t the vehicle.
Do not throw the remote controlbatteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
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Alarm
Do not make any modifications tothe alarm system, this could cause malfunctions.
If an opening - door or boot - is not closed fully, the vehicle is not locked, but the exterior perimeter protectionwill be activated after 45 seconds at the same time as the interior volumetric protection. S
ystem which protects and provides a deterrent against the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, 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 thebonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the volume
in the passenger compar tment.
The alarm is tri
ggered 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 ser vice of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put
the wires of the siren, the central control or the
batter
y out of ser vice.
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 inbutton A
flashes once per second.
The exterior perimeter protection is activated,
5 seconds after the locking button on theremote control is pressed.
The interior volumetric protection is activated,
45 seconds a
fter the locking button on the remote control is pressed.
Deactivation
)
Unlock the vehicle using the unlockingbutton on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator lamp in button Agoes off.
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Locking the vehicle
w
ith exterior perimeter
protection only
If the alarm is triggered ten times insuccession, the eleventh time will result in it becoming inactive.If the indicator lamp in button A flashes rapidly, this indicates that the alarm was triggered during your absence. When the ignition is switched on, this flashingstops immediately.To a v o i d t r iggering the alarm whenwashing your vehicle, lock it using the key in the driver's door lock.
To be effective, this deactivation mustbe carried out each time the ignition is switched off.
Deactivation of the interior volumetric protection
)Switch off the ignition.
)Within ten seconds, press button Auntil
the indicator lamp is on 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 indicator lamp in button A flashes
once per second.
Reactivation of the interior volumetric protection
)Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control. )Relock the vehicle using the remote control.
The alarm is activated again with both types
o
f protection; the indicator lamp in button Aflashes once per second.
Tr iggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
approximatel
y thirty seconds.
After it has been triggered, both types of
protection are again operational.
Failure of the remote control
)
Unlock the vehicle using the key in the driver's door lock. )
Open the door; the alarm is triggered. )
Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's or passenger's door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, illumination of
the indicator lamp in button A
for ten secondsindicates malfunction with the siren.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
* Accordin
g to country.
Automatic activation *
2 minutes after the last door or the boot isclosed, the alarm is activated automatically. )To avoid triggering the alarm on entering
the vehicle, first press the unlocking buttonon the remote control.
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Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch front electric windows are fittedwith a safety anti-pinch function.When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear window and door switches
)
For the safety of your children, press switch 5to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the lamp on, the rear controls aredeactivated.
With the lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
Reinitialisation
In the event of a malfunction you have to
reinitialise the operation of the electric windows: )release the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,
)hold the switch for approximately
one second after closing, )press the switch to lower the windowautomatically. The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations. In the event of unwanted opening of thewindow on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )press the switch beyond the point of resistance and then release it: thewindow opens completely, )then pull it immediately withoutpassing the point of resistance until
the window closes completely, )continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after thewindow has closed.The safety anti-pinch function is not active during these operations.
Always remove the key from the ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of contact during operationof the windows, reverse the movement of the window. To do this, press theswitch concerned. When the driver operates the passenger electric window switches, they should ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver should ensure that passengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating the windows.
This control also deactivates the interior rear door controls (see "Childsafety - § Electric child lock").
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Doors
Opening
From outside
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the door handle.
From inside
)
Pull the front door control to open the door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely. ) Pull the rear door control to open the door;
this unlocks only the door opened.
Closing
- When the engine is running, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
When a door or the boot is not closed correctly:
- When the vehicle is movin
g
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
Version with deadlocking
The interior door controls do not operate when
the vehicle is deadlocked.
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Manual central locking
control
Locking
)Press button Ato lock the vehicle. The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Unlocking
)
Press button A
again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button switches off.
Automatic central locking
Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the
doors and the boot lock automatically.
Unlocking
)Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button Ato
unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,the red indicator lamp flashes andbutton A is inactive. )In this case, use the remote controlor the key to unlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors is open, theautomatic central locking does not take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic centrallocking of the doors is active.
If one of the doors is open, centrallocking from the inside does not takeplace.
System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking of the doors from the inside. System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Driving with the doors locked can makeaccess more difficult for the emergencyser vices in the event an emergency.