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System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Remote control key
Unfolding / folding
the key
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking using the key
)
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards the front of the vehicle to unlock.
Unlocking using the remotecontrol
)Press the open padlock to unlockthe vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapidflashing of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.
)Press this button to unfold or fold the key.
Unlocking and partial opening
of the boot
) Press this button for more thanone second to unlock the boot.
The boot opens slightly.
This action unlocks the vehiclefirst.
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If one of the doors or the boot is stillopen, the central locking does not take place; the vehicle locks then immediately unlocks, identifiable by thesound of the locks rebounding.
When the vehicle is locked, if it isunlocked inadvertently, it will lockagain automatically after thir ty seconds unless a door or the boot is open.
Locking using the
remote control
)Press the closed padlock to lockthe vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximatelytwo seconds.
Locking using the key
)Turn the key in the driver's door lock,
towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it.This
function allows you to identify your vehiclefrom a distance, par ticularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
Locating your vehicle 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 theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and preventsstarting 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 messagein the screen.
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.
) Press the closed padlock on the
remote control.
This will switch on the cour tes
y lamps and the direction indicators will flash for a few seconds.
Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.
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CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
If the batter
y is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Changing the battery
)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.
In the event of a fault 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 immediatelyfor a few seconds. )Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on). )Switch off the ignition and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. Battery re
f.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
)
Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cutout. )
Lift off the cover.
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Lost keys
Visit 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 coderequired 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.However, the vehicle unlocks automatically in the event of a serious impact causing airbagdeployment.
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 the vehicle.
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 control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
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System which protects and provides a deterrentagainst theft and break-ins. It provides perimeter protection as well as a self-protection
function.
Alarm
Perimeter protection
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of ser vice of its components. The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central control or the wires of the siren are put out of ser vice or damaged.
Locking the vehicle with
alarm
Activation
)Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
)
Press the locking button on the
remote control.
The perimeter protection is activated 5 seconds
after pressin
g the locking button on the remotecontrol.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the vehicle is not locked but the alarm isactivated.
)
Press the unlocking button on
the remote control.
Deactivation
The alarm is deactivated: the
indicator lamp goes off. Th
e alarm is activated: a indicator lamp in the switch panel to theleft of the steering wheel flashes
once per second.
For all work on the alarm system, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
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Tr iggering of the alarm Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)
Lock the vehicle using the key.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
)
Unlock the vehicle using the key. )
Open the door; the alarm is triggered. )
Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops.
Faults
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
thirty seconds.
When the ignition is switched on,
fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp indicates a
fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
When the vehicle is unlocked usingthe remote control, rapid flashing
of the indicator lamp informs you
that the alarm was triggered duringyour absence. When the ignition
is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
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Doors
From out side
)After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.
Opening
From inside
)Pull the interior control lever of a front door;
this unlocks the vehicle completely.
-
when the engine is running,this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,
-
when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warninglamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen for a few seconds.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
Secondary control
For mechanically locking and unlocking the doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a battery failure.
Driver's door
Inser t the key in the lock to lock or unlock the door.
Passenger doors
)On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on. )Remove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key. )Inser t the key into the aperture without
forcing, then without turning, move the latchsideways towards the inside of the door. )Remove the key and refit the cap.
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Boot
Opening
Unlocking and releasing the boot using the remote control
)
Press the centre button on the
remote control for more than one second.The boot lid is released and opens
slightly.
Releasing the boot from the
inside
Openin
g the boot
) Raise the boot lid to its fully open position.
)
Lower the boot lid using one of the interior grab handles.
Closing
Electric boot opening
-when the engine is running
, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,-when the vehicle is moving (speed above 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.
)
Press the boot opening switch located
on the left of the dashboard (electric boot
opening).or ) Raise the control lever below the driver's
door (mechanical boot opening).
The boot lid is released and opens slightly.
Mechanical boot opening
There is no associated warning for the boot lid
not being fully closed.
Yo u should ensure that the boot is closed correctly.
If the boot is not closed correctl
y:
