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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.Adjustment
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, with the
control A in the central position, pull it
downwards.
Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, with the
control A in the central position, pull it
downwards.
Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the
demisting-defrosting operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated rear screen
(refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"
page).
Door mirrors
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind. If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ne

ver fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
F
a
d
just the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles...
Adjustment
F adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic day/night model
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Manual day/night model
as a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot". In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
as a s

afety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
with the vehicle stationary.
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Remote control keySystem 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.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
F First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking using the remote
control
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking using the key
F Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key
F Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two
seconds.
ac

cording to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time. Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
ac

cording to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time. If one of the doors or the boot is still
open, the central locking does not take
place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Folding the key
F First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.
Deadlocking using the remote
control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

P

ress the closed padlock again within
five


seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking using the key
F Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

T
urn the key to the left again within
five


seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
de

adlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximately
two
seconds.
ac

cording to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.
dea

dlocking renders the exterior and
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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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 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 fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- P osition 2: Ignition
-

P
osition 3: Starting
Starting the vehicle
F Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.
F

T
urn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Starting) .
F

W
hen the engine starts, release the key.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in a
car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITR
oËn

dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label
attached to the keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle.
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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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alarm
System 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.
do n
ot make any modifications to
the 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 protection
will be activated after 45 seconds at
the same time as the interior volumetric
protection.
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 the
bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the volume
in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered 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 service of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put
the wires of the siren, the central control or the
battery out of service.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
locking button on the remote control.
The alarm is activated; the indicator lamp in
button A flashes once per second.
The exterior perimeter protection is activated,
5
seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
The interior volumetric protection is activated,
45 seconds after the locking button on the
remote control is pressed.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated; the indicator lamp in
button A goes off.
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