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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F
T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F

P
ress the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.
F

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message.
F

U
nclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
F

S
lide the flat battery out of its location.
F

S
lide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
F

C
lip the casing.
F

R
einitialise the remote control.
Switching the vehicle off
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an
audible signal sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
do n
ot attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault. Following 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.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
F

Imm
obilise the vehicle.
F

T

urn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop) .
F

R

emove the key from the ignition switch.
If the problem persists, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer as soon as possible.
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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 n

ot 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
services more difficult in an emergency.
as a s

afety 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. Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Window controlsSystem which opens or closes a window manually or automatically. It is fitted with a system which provides protection if an obstacle is detected on the
one-touch models and a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear switches on all models.
1.
D

river's electric window.
2.
P

assenger's electric window.
3.
R

ear right electric window.
4.
R

ear left electric window.
5.
D

eactivating the rear electric window
and door switches.
Electric windowsF Press or pull the switch. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
One-touch electric
windows
There are two methods of
operation:
-

m

anual mode
F

P

ress or pull the switch gently. The
window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
-

a

utomatic mode
F

P

ress or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when the
switch is released.
F

P

ressing the switch again stops the
movement of the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until a front door is opened.
du

ring this period of 45 seconds, if you
open a door while opening a window,
the window stops. The ignition must
then be switched on again to operate
the windows.
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Safety anti-pinch
The one-touch front electric windows are fitted
with 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
F For the safety of your children, press
switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
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:
F

r
elease the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,
F

h
old the switch for approximately
one


second after closing,
F

press the switch to lower the window automatically.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 unwanted opening of the
window on closing (for example in the
presence of frost):
F

p

ress the switch beyond the point of
resistance and then release it: the
window opens completely,
F

t

hen pull it immediately without
passing the point of resistance until
the window closes completely,
F

c

ontinue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations. In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, reverse the movement of
the window. To do this, press the switch
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 particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
This control also deactivates the interior
rear door controls (see "Child safety - §
Electric child lock").
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doors
Opening
From outside
F after unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.
From inside
F Pull the front door control to open the door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
F

P
ull 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:
-

W
hen the vehicle is moving (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.
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Manual central locking
control
Locking
F Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Unlocking
F 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
F above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,
the red indicator lamp flashes and
button A is inactive.
F

I

n this case, use the remote control
or the key to unlock the vehicle. If one of the doors is open, the
automatic central locking does not
take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic central
locking of the doors is active.
If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take
place.
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 make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in the event an emergency.
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Emergency control
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to
the right.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the left.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Remove the black cap, located on the edge of the door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key in the socket, then turn it to
the stop.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of failure of the central
locking system, the battery must be
disconnected to lock the boot and
so ensure that the vehicle is locked
completely.
Check that the rear doors child lock is
not on.
System allowing the doors to be locked and
unlocked manually in the event of a fault with
the central locking system or a battery failure.
Activation
F Press button A for more than two seconds.a
confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Deactivation
F Press button A again for more than two seconds.
a

confirmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Driving with the doors locked may make
access more difficult for the emergency
services in an emergency.
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boot
F after unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the handle
and raise the tailgate. F

L
ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
-
when the engine is running
, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Opening
Closing
- 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 on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds. System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.
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