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Boot (Saloon)
F Press upwards on lever 1 and lift up the 
boot lid. With the vehicle stationary, this is carried out 
using:
- 
The remote control.
-  The key in a door lock.
-   The interior central locking/ unlocking control.
The boot automatically locks when the vehicle 
is moving at a speed of over 6 mph (10 km/h), 
even if automatic central locking is deactivated. 
It is unlocked when a door is opened or when 
the central locking button is pressed (speed 
lower than 6 mph (10 km/h)).
Opening Locking/unlocking Emergency boot release
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to 
the lock from inside the boot.
F  Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the 
lock to unlock the tailgate.
F  Push the white part, located inside the 
lock, to the left to unlock the boot.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot 
in the event of a battery or central locking 
malfunction. 
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Cancelling the 
memorisation
With the tailgate in the intermediate position, 
you can cancel the stored position:
F Make a long press on push-button D .  
The system emits a long audible beep.
F  Release the push-button D . The tailgate 
will return to the fully open position at the 
next use.
Electrical protection of the 
motor
If the tailgate is repeatedly opened and closed 
in quick succession, the motor can start to 
overheat and then cut out, preventing opening 
and closing of the tailgate.
Allow the motor to cool down for ten minutes 
without opening or closing the tailgate.
Closing in manual back-up mode remains 
possible.
To avoid risk of injury, make sure that 
no one is in the vicinity of the boot while 
opening and closing.
If the tailgate is carrying extra weight 
(snow, bicycle carrier, etc.) there is a 
risk of it closing under this load. Support 
the tailgate or first unload the bicycle 
carrier or clear the snow.
When using an automatic car wash, 
don’t forget to lock the vehicle so as to 
avoid any risk of motorised opening of 
the tailgate.
Memorisation of an 
intermediate position
You can store an opening angle for the tailgate:
F Manually or automatically move the tailgate 
to the required position.
F  Make a long press on push-button D .  
The system emits a short audible beep.
F  Release the push-button D .
Interrupting the opening / 
closing of the tailgate
When the tailgate is being opened or closed 
electrically, you can interrupt its movement 
at any point by pressing push-button D , the 
control A or button B .
You can then open or close the tailgate 
electrically or manually, if necessary moving it 
in the opposite direction to release it.
Locking/unlocking
With the vehicle stationary, this is carried out 
using:
-  The remote control.
-  The key in a door lock.
-  The interior central locking/ unlocking 
control.
The boot automatically locks when the vehicle 
is moving at a speed of over 6 mph (10 km/h), 
even if automatic central locking is deactivated. 
It is unlocked when a door is opened or when 
the central locking button is pressed (at a 
speed of less than 6 mph (10 km/h)). 
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Sunroof (Saloon)
Sunroof closed
- Press B to first notch: tilting.
- Press  B to second notch: automatic 
complete tilting.
- Press  A to first notch: sliding towards rear.
- Press  A to second notch: automatic total 
sliding towards rear.
Sunroof open
- Press  B to first notch: closure.
- Press  B to second notch: automatic total 
closure.
Operation
Tilted sunroof
- Press  A to first notch: closure.
- Press  A to second notch: automatic total 
closure.
Your sun roof is fitted with a manually-operated 
blind.
Anti-pinch
An anti-pinch device stops the sun roof from 
closing, whether sliding or tilting. If it meets an 
obstacle, it re-opens.
Reinitialisation
a fter a battery disconnection or if there has 
been a malfunction, you have to reinitialise the 
anti-pinch function.
F  move control B until the roof is in the 
complete tilting position,
F  keep control B pressed down for a 
minimum of 1 second.
During these operations, the anti-pinch 
function does not operate
.
Always remove the ignition key when 
leaving the vehicle, even if for a short 
time.
In the event of anything being caught by 
the sunroof closing, you must reverse 
the roof movement.
Do this by reversing the position of the 
control switch.
When the driver is operating the 
sunroof, they must always make sure 
that the passengers are not preventing 
it from closing properly.
The driver must ensure that passengers 
use the sunroof control correctly.
b e particularly aware of children when 
operating the sun roof.
The sunroof and its installation are not 
available in the accessory range.
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glasses 
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary 
for overtaking or parking. They can also be 
folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:
F move control A to the right or to the left to 
select the corresponding mirror,
F  move control B in all four directions to 
adjust,
F  return control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside; lock the vehicle using the 
remote control or the key.
F  From inside; with the ignition on, pull 
control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they 
will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. 
Control A must be pulled again.
Unfolding
F  From outside; unlock the vehicle using the 
remote control or the key.
F  From inside; with the ignition on, pull 
control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually, a long 
press on control A re-engages the mirror.
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.
As a safety measure, the mirrors must 
be adjusted to reduce the blind spot.
Demisting / defrosting of the door 
mirrors is associated with that of 
the rear screen.The folding and unfolding of the door 
mirrors using the remote control can be 
deactivated by a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Demisting - Defrosting
See the "Demisting - Defrosting the rear 
screen" section.
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Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the 
corresponding switch.
Panoramic sunroof rear 
reading lamps (Tourer)
With the key in position or with the ignition on:
F Press the corresponding switch 1 .
The reading lamp concerned comes on for 
ten  minutes.
The rear reading lamps come on:
-  when the key is removed from the ignition,
-  when the vehicle is unlocked.
They switch off gradually:
-  when the vehicle is locked,
-  when the ignition is switched on.
Courtesy lamps
1.  Front courtesy lamp
2.   Map reading lamp s
Front courtesy lamp
Rear courtesy lamp
1.   Rear courtesy lamp
2.   Map reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp 
comes on gradually:
Lighting off.
Lighting on.
- 
when the vehicle is unlocked,
-  when a door is opened,
-  when the key is removed from the ignition,
-  when the remote control locking button is 
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-  when the vehicle is locked,
-  when the ignition is switched on,
-  30 seconds after the last door is closed.
In lighting on mode, different lighting 
times are available:
-  with the ignition off, approximately 
ten minutes,
-  in energy economy mode, 
approximately thirty seconds,
-  with the engine running, unlimited.
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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.In the event of a fault, you are 
informed by illumination of this 
warning lamp, an audible signal and 
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact 
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, 
the label attached to the keys given to 
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position  1 (Stop): insert and removing 
the key,
- position  2 (Ignition on) : steering column 
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating, 
engine running,
- position  3 (Starting).
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric 
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the 
key or the remote control, which would 
weigh down on its blade in the ignition 
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment 
of the front airbag.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the 
engine management system a few moments 
after the ignition is switched off and prevents 
starting of the engine by anyone who does not 
have the key.
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.
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Starting the engine
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.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox 
in neutral or position N or P:
F  depress the clutch pedal fully (manual 
gearbox),
 or
F  press the brake pedal firmly (automatic 
gearbox),
F  insert the key into the ignition switch; the 
system recognises the code,
F  unlock the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering and the key.
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. 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 wintry conditions, the warning lamp 
can stay on for a longer period. When 
the engine is hot, the warning lamp 
does not come on.
In certain cases, you may have to apply 
more force to the steering (wheels on 
full lock, for example). F 
With a Diesel engine, turn the key to 
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the 
engine pre-heating system.
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 temperate conditions, do not leave 
the engine at idle to warm up but move 
off straight away and drive at moderate 
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Do not flick the accelerator at the 
moment of switching off the ignition. 
This could cause serious damage to the 
turbocharger(s).
Vehicles equipped with a 
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having allowed it 
to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the 
time required for the turbocharger to return to a 
normal speed.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop), 
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use 
functions such as the audio and telematic 
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps, 
courtesy lamps, ...
Switching off the engine
F  Stop the vehicle.
F  With the engine running at idle, turn the key 
to position 1 .
F  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F  To lock the steering column, turn the 
steering until it locks.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the 
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering 
column, it is recommended that the 
wheels be returned to the straight ahead 
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the 
engine off, the braking and steering 
assistance systems are also cut off: risk 
of loss of control of the vehicle. For more information, refer to the 
"Practical information" section, under 
"Energy economy mode".
F  Check that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Key left in the "Ignition on" 
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert 
message is displayed, accompanied 
by an audible signal, to remind you that 
the key is still in the ignition switch at 
position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition 
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , 
the ignition will be switched off 
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the 
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to 
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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