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If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
If the battery is flat, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Changing the battery
F Remove the flat battery from its location.
F
F it the new battery into its location
observing the original direction of fitment.
F
C
lip 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.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F
T
hen, reinitialise the remote control.
Fault with the remote
control
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition and remove the
ignition key.
F
P
ress the closed padlock immediately
for a few seconds.
F
T
urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again. Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
F
U
nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cutout.
F
L
ift off the cover.
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doors
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.
Opening
From inside
F Pull the interior control lever of a front door; this unlocks the vehicle completely. -
w
hen the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for
a few seconds,
-
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.
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
Insert the key in the lock to lock or unlock the
d o o r.
Passenger doors
F On the rear doors, check that the child lock is not on.
F
R
emove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
F
I
nsert the key into the aperture without
forcing, then without turning, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.
F
R
emove the key and refit the cap.
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boot
Opening
Unlocking and releasing the boot
using the remote control
F Press the centre button on the remote control for more than
one
s
econd.
The boot lid is released and opens
s li g ht l y.
Releasing the boot from the
inside
Opening the boot
F Raise the boot lid to its fully open position.
F
L
ower 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.
F
P
ress the boot opening switch located
on the left of the dashboard (electric boot
opening).
or
Mechanical boot opening
There is no associated warning for the boot lid
not being fully closed.
You should ensure that the boot is closed
c o r r e c t l y. If the boot is not closed correctly:
F
R
aise the control lever below the driver's
door (mechanical boot opening).
The boot lid is released and opens slightly.
2
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Windows
Electric controls Manual controls
The electric window switches remain
operational for about 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition or until a front
door is opened. During this period of
45 seconds, if you open a door while
operating a window, the window stops.
Operating the switch again has no
effect until the ignition is switched on
again.Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, you must reverse the
movement of the window. To do this,
press the switch concerned.
When operating the passenger electric
window switches, the driver must
ensure that no one is preventing correct
closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
c o r r e c t l y.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
1.
L
eft hand front electric window.
2.
R
ight hand front electric window.
3.
R
ight hand rear electric window.
4.
L
eft hand rear electric window.
5.
D
eactivating the rear electric window
switches .
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch. The window stops as soon as the switch
is released.
Turn the window winder located on the door
trim panel.
Deactivating the rear window
controls
For the safety of your children, press switch 5
t o prevent operation of all of the windows,
irrespective of their position.
With the warning lamp on, the switches are
deactivated. With the warning lamp off, the
switches are active.
Model with front electric windows
Model with front and rear electric windows
2
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Storage box
F Raise the boot carpet for access to the storage box.
This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also contains the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...
4
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Starting-switching off the engine
It has 3 positions:
- p osition 1 (Stop) : insert and removing the
key,
-
p
osition 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-
p
osition 3 (Star ting) .
Ignition switch
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
Ignition on positionAnti-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.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
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In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
Starting the engine
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. F
W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P
:
F
d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),
or
F
p
ress the brake pedal firmly (electronic or
automatic gearbox),
F
i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F
u
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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Parking brake
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the screen, indicating that the parking
b rake is still on or has not been fully released.
Driving