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System that allows the opening, closingand starting of the vehicle while keeping theelectronic key on your person.
For reasons of safety and theftprotection, do not leave your electronic key in the vehicle, even when you are close to it. It is recommended that you keep it on your person: in a pocket, bag, ...
The electronic key can also be used as a remote control; refer to the "Key / remote control" section.
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking
)
With the electronic key on your personand in the defined zone A, pass your handbehind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
ta
ilgate opening control.
Pull the door handle to open the door.
Selective unlocking
)To unlock only the drivers door, with the electronic key on your person, pass your hand behind the driver's door handle. Pull
the door handle to open. )To unlock the complete vehicle, pass your hand behind one of the door handle of the front passenger door with the electronic
key close to the passenger door, or press the tailgate opening control with
the electronic key close to the rear of the
vehicle.
Activation or deactivation of the selectiveunlocking is done in the "Driving assistance"menu, then "Vehicle settings".
By default, complete unlocking is activated.
The direction indicators flash for a few seconds. Depending on version, the door mirrors
unfold, the welcome lighting comes on,the alarm is deactivated.
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Ensure that nothing could prevent the correct operation of the windows.Be aware of children when operating the windows.
Locking the vehicle
)With the electronic key in the defined
zone A , press with a finger or thumb on
one of the door handles (at the markings)or press the locking button on the tailgate.
Maintaining pressure allows the windows tobe raised to the desired position.
The direction indicators come on for afew seconds. Depending on your version, the door mirrors fold, the alarm is activated.
Normal locking
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By the doors: )
With the electronic key in the defined
zone A, press a finger or thumb on one of
the front door handles (at the markings) or
the locking button located on the tailgate to lock the vehicle. ) Within five seconds, press the door handleor the locking button located on the tailgate
again to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
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As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without taking the key for the Keyless Entry and Starting system, even for a shor t period.Be aware of the risk of theft when thekey for the Keyless Entry and Starting system is in one of the defined zones with the vehicle unlocked.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for theKeyless Entry and Star ting system has been left inside the vehicle, the central locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if present) will be fully activated after about 45 seconds.
In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,the "Hands-free" functions are put into long-term standby after 21 days withoutuse. To restore these functions, press one of the remote control buttons or start the engine with the electronic key in the reader (see the "Star ting with the Keyless Entry and Starting system"section).
If the vehicle is unlocked by mistakeand with no action on the doors or boot,the vehicle will lock again automaticallyafter about thir ty seconds.
If the alarm had been activated previously, it will not be reactivatedautomatically.
The automatic folding and unfolding of the door mirrors can be deactivatedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime,salt...) on the inner sur face if the door handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door handle using a cloth does not restore detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water, high pressure jet washer, …) may be identified by the system as the desireto open the vehicle.
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Emergency procedure
The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate
and in the event of a fault with the Keyless Entry and Star ting system:
- cell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, ...
- vehicle located in an area with stron
g
electromagnetic signals.
Emergency unlocking/locking
using the integral key
Unlocking
)
Tu r n t h e k ey towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock the vehicle.
Depending on your version, the direction indicators flash for a fewseconds, the door mirrors unfold andthe welcome lighting comes on.
If the alarm was activated, the siren willsound on opening the door with the key (in the remote control). It stops whenthe ignition is switched on.
)Press and hold the latch 1to extract the integral key 2.The integral key is also used to deactivate/reactivate the passenger's airbag.
It provides a backup means of locking thepassenger doors.
It also allows locking of the vehicle without activation of the alarm.
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Normal locking
)Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock the vehicle completely.
Deadlocking
)Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely. )Turn the key towards the rear again withinfive seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Depending on your version, the direction indicators flash for a few seconds, the door mirrors fold.
If your vehicle has an alarm, thisfunction is not activated by locking withthe integral key.
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Remote control problem -
reinitialisation
Changing the battery of the electronic key
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed. ) Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cutout. )
Lift off the cover. )
Remove the flat battery from its location. )
Fit the new battery into its location observing the original direction of fitment.
)
Clip the cover onto the casing. 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
vehicle. )Place the mechanical key (integral with theremote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle. )Place the electronic key in the reader. )Switch on the ignition by pressing STA R T/STOP.
The electronic key is fully operational again.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO
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Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document and your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Electronic key
The electronic key 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 electronic key 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.The electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.
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 (with children on board), take the electronic key with you when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong magnetic fields, ...
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 all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked and star ted.
