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F Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the rear of the vehicle to lock it and
hold it in this position for more than two
seconds to close the windows and sunroof
automatically in addition to locking.
F Turn the key to the rear of the vehicle within
five seconds to deadlock it.
Using the keyDeadlocking 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.
Deadlocking
F Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle or press
the closed padlock for more
than two seconds to close
the windows and sunroof
automatically in addition to
locking.
F Press the closed padlock again within
five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Using the remote control
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting
of the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mirrors fold at
the same time. When stationary with the engine off,
locking is confirmed by flashing of the
indicator lamp on the interior locking
control.
If one of the doors or the boot is open
or has not been closed correctly, the
central locking will not work.
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Operating problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in
the event of a remote control fault, you can no
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
F First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
F Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Reinitialisation
F Switch off the ignition.
F Turn the key to position 2 (Igntion on) .
(Refer to the "Starting-switching off the
engine" section).
F Press the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds, until the operation requested
is triggered.
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR2032 / 3 volts.
F Unclip the casing using a small screwdriver
at the notch.
F Remove the cover.
F Remove flat battery from its housing.
F Place the new battery into its housing
observing the original direction of fitment.
F Clip the cover into place.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your
locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by switching on of the interior
lighting and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
The vehicle remains locked.
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
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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 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 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 safety 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*
- exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet...
- interior volumetric
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
- tilt
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
* Depending on the country of sale.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the putting out of
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the
central control or the siren wiring are
put out of service or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITRoËn dealer or a
qualified workshop.
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
F
Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F Press the locking button on the remote control.
The monitoring system is active: the indicator lamp
in the button flashes once per second.
After the locking button on the remote control
is pressed, the exterior perimeter monitoring is
activated after a delay of 5 seconds and the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after a delay of
45 seconds.
If an opening (door, boot...) is not closed fully, the
vehicle is not locked but the exterior perimeter
monitoring will be activated after a delay of
45 seconds at the same time as the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.
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Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote
control.
The alarm system is deactivated: the indicator
lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring to avoid unwanted triggering of the
alarm in certain cases such as:
- leaving a pet in the vehicle,
- leaving a window partially open,
- washing your vehicle,
- changing a wheel,
- having your vehicle towed,
- transport by sea.
Deactivation of the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
F Switch off the ignition.
F Within ten seconds, press the button until
the indicator lamp is on continuously.
F Get out of the vehicle.
F Press the locking button on the remote
control immediately.
The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is
activated: the indicator lamp in the button
flashes once per second.
Reactivation of the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
F Press the unlocking button on the remote
control to deactivate the exterior perimeter
monitoring.
F Press the locking button on the remote
control to activate all the monitoring
functions.
The indicator lamp in the button again flashes
once per second.
To be effective, this deactivation must
be carried out each time the ignition is
switched off.
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Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren and
flashing of the direction indicators for thirty
seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
in the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Failure of the remote control
F unlock the vehicle using the key in the
driver's door lock,
F open the door; the alarm is triggered,
F switch on the ignition; the alarm stops;
the indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key
in the driver's door lock.
Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button
indicates a fault with the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Automatic activation*
2 minutes after closing the last door or the
boot, the system is activated automatically.
F To avoid triggering the alarm when entering
the vehicle, first press the remote control
unlocking button.
* Depending on the country of sale.
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
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Electric windows
1. Driver's electric window control.
2. Passenger's electric window control.
3. Rear right electric window control.
4. Rear left electric window control.
5. Deactivation of the rear electric window
and door controls.
One-touch electric
windows
- automatic mode
F Press or pull the control firmly. The
window opens or closes fully when the
control is released.
F Pressing the control again stops the
movement of the window.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.
The electric window controls remain
operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off or until the vehicle is locked after a
door is opened.
If one of the passenger windows cannot
be operated from the driver's door
control panel, carry out the operation
from the control panel of the passenger
door concerned, and vice versa. If the window cannot be closed (for
example, in the presence of ice),
immediately after the movement is
reversed:
F
press and hold the control until the
window opens fully,
F then pull the control immediately
and hold it until the window closes,
F continue to hold the control for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.
There are two options:
-
manual mode
F Press or pull the control gently. The
window stops when the control is
released.
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Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatically, its
operation must be reinitialised:
F pull the control until the window stops,
F release the control and pull it again until
the window closes fully,
F continue to hold the control for
approximately one second after the window
has closed,
F press the control to lower the window
automatically to the low position,
F when the window has reached the low
position, press the control again for
approximately one second.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.
Deactivation of the rear
electric window and door
controls
F For the safety of your children, press
control 5 to deactivate the rear electric
window controls regardless of their
position.
Indicator lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
Indicator lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
A message in the instrument panel screen
informs you of the activation / deactivation of
the control. Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
If an obstacle is encountered during
operation of the electric windows, you
must reverse the movement of the
window. To do this, press the control
concerned.
When the driver operates the controls
for the passengers' electric windows,
they 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.
b
e particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
This control also deactivates the interior
controls for the rear doors (refer to the "Child
safety - Electric child lock" section). Any other status of the indicator lamp
indicates a fault with the electric child
lock.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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