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When opening and closing a motorised tailgatemanually, there is no assistance from gas-filledstruts. Resistance to opening and closing is
therefore entirely normal.
Reinitialising the tailgate
Tailgate release
Unlocking
)Fold back the rear seats to gain access to
the lock from inside the boot. )Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate. )Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked. The motorised tailgate can be opened and
closed manually, even if motorisation is
activated.
Precautions in use
In the event of an accumulation of snow on the tailgate, clear the snow before commanding an automatic opening of the tailgate.The formation of ice can block thetailgate and prevent its opening: waituntil the ice melts with the heating of the passenger compartment.When washing the vehicle in anautomatic car wash, don't forget tolock your vehicle to avoid the risk of unexpected opening. Repeated opening and closing of thetailgate can cause overheating of its electric motor, after which opening andclosing will not be possible. Allow 10 minutes for the motor to cool
down before operating the tailgate again.
This operation is necessary where there is no movement - after detection of an obstacle, after connecting or recharging the battery, ... )Open the tailgate by hand, if necessary. )Manually close the tailgate fully.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO
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For all work on the alarm system,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Alarm System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring:
- Exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet...
- Interior volumetric
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compar tment or moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the
disconnection of any of its components. The alarm is triggered if the battery,the button or the wires of the siren aredisconnected or damaged.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
If an opening (door, boot, bonnet...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not locked but theexterior perimeter monitoring will be activated
after a delay of 45 seconds, at the same time
as the interior volumetric monitoring.
)Lock the vehicle using the remote control.
)Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
or )
Lock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitorin
g system is active: the indicator
lamp in the button flashes once per second and
th
e the direction indicators come on for about
2 seconds.
After an instruction to lock the vehicle lockedusing the remote control or the Keyless Entry
and Starting system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after a delay of 5 seconds, the interior volumetric monitoring
after 45 seconds.
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Reinitialisation of the
electric windows
Deactivating the rear controls for the rear windows
In the event of contact during operationof the windows, you must reverse themovement of the window. To do this,press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electricwindow switches, the driver mustensure that nothing is preventingcorrect closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the passengers use the electric windows correctly.
Be aware of children when operatingthe windows.
Be aware of passengers or other persons present when closing thewindows using the the electronic key or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
Followin
g reconnection of the battery, the
safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations. For the safety of your children, pressswitch 5to prevent operation of the rear windows irrespective of their positions.
The warnin
g lamp in the button comes on,
accompanied by a message confirmingactivation. It remains on, as long as the childlock is deactivated.
Use of the rear electric windows from thedriver's controls remains possible.F
or each window:
- lower the window completely, then raise it,
it will rise in steps of a few centimetres with each action. Repeat the operation until the
window closes completely,
- continue to
pull the switch for at least one second after reaching this position, windowclosed.
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Front seats
Electric adjustments
Forwards-backwards (driver's
seat)
)Push the control forwards or rearwards toslide the seat.
Seat backrest angle
)
Tilt the control forwards or rearwards to
adjust the angle of the seat backrest.
Seat cushion height and angle
)Operate the rear part of the control
upwards or downwards to obtain thedesired height. )Operate the front par t of the control
upwards or downwards to obtain the
desired angle.
To avoid discharging the battery, carry outthese adjustments with the engine running.
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Front Demist - Defrost
)
Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting hasbeen activated, the STOP mode is notavailable. The s
ystem automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows. )To switch it off press this button, the
indicator lamp goes off.
Ventilation with ignition on
function
With the ignition on, you can use the
ventilation system and have access to the " Airconditioning " menu to adjust the air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment.
This function is available for a few minutes,
dependin
g on the state of charge of the battery
of your vehicle.
Thi
s function does not activate the air conditioning.
You can make use of the residual heat in theengine to warm the passenger compar tment
using the temperature setting buttons.
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Torch
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the side of
the boot, which can be used to illuminate the
boot or as a torch.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH typerechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
Use
)Extract the torch from its location by pullingit from the front. )Press the switch, located on the back, to switch the torch on or off. )Unfold the suppor t, located on the back, toset down and raise the torch; for example,
when changing a wheel.
Storing
)Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the rear.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
It the torch is not engaged correctly, itmay not charge and may not come onwhen the boot is opened.
Obser ve the polarities when fitting the batteries. Never replace the rechargeablebatteries with single-use batteries.
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Ignition on without
starting
With the ignition on, the system goes into energy economy mode whennecessary to maintain the state of charge of the battery. With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressin
g the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
)
Press the "START/STOP" button,the instrument panel comes onbut the engine does not star t.
)Press the button again to switch off the ignition and so allow the vehicle to belocked.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret 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 malfunction, you are informedby a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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Electric parking brake
In the event of a battery failure, theelectric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise thevehicle by engaging a gear or placing achock at one of the wheels. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in theinstrument panel and in the control
lever to con
firm the application of the
parking brake.
The s
ystem provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake onswitching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating thecontrol lever:
- by briefly pullingthe control lever to applythe brake,
- by briefly pushing
the control lever, while pressing the foot brake, to release.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitmentof wheels smaller than 16 inches.It
goes off to confirm the release of the parkingbrake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
durin
g manual application or release.
After the parking brake has been applied, the
simultaneous flashing of the two indicator lamps in the instrument panel and the control lever alerts you to the need to fully secure your
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual
or electronic gearbox) or by placing the gear
selector in position P with an automatic
gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the wheels. (E.g. : parking on a very steep slope or
on a slope with a low battery).
