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F Select the Settings menu.
F

P

ress the " OPTIONS " button to go to the
secondary page.
The system does not automatically
manage the change between winter and
summer time (depending on country).
The change between winter and
summer time is done by changing the
time zone.
F

Sel

ect the " Date" or "Time " tab.
F

S

et the time or the date using the numeric
keypad. F

Sel
ect "Setting the time- date ".
F

P
ress this button to confirm.
With CITROËN Connect Nav
The date and time settings are only available
if the synchronisation with the GPS is
deactivated.Additional settings
You can choose to:
- c hange the date and time display format
(12hr / 24hr),
-

c
hange the time zone,
-

a
ctivate or deactivate the synchronisation
with the GPS (UTC).
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General points
Remote control
The remote control can be used for the
following functions, depending on version:
-
u
nlocking / locking / deadlocking of the
vehicle,
-

o
pening of the fuel tank cap,
-

r
emote switching on of the lighting,
-

a
ctivation / deactivation of the alarm,
-

l
ocating the vehicle,
-
v

ehicle immobiliser.
In normal operating conditions, it is preferable
to use the remote control. The key, integral with the remote control, can
be used for the following functions, depending
on version:
-

u
nlocking / locking / deadlocking of the
vehicle,
-

t
urning the child lock on or off,
-

a
ctivation / deactivation of the passenger's
front airbag,
-

b
ack-up door locking,
-

s
witching on the ignition and starting /
stopping the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked or unlocked in the event of a failure of
the remote control, the central locking, the
batter y...
For more information on the Back-up
procedures , refer to the corresponding
section.
Ejecting the key
Version with Keyless Entr y and Star ting
F P ull on this button to remove the key from
the housing.
To return it to the housing, first pull on this
button. Version without Keyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ress this button; the key is ejected from its
housing.
To avoid damaging the mechanism, first press
this button to fold it.
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If one of the doors or the boot is not
fully closed, the locking does not take
place. However, if your vehicle has an
alarm, this will be fully activated after
about 45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently
and there is then no action on the doors
or boot, the vehicle will automatically
lock itself again after about 30 seconds.
If the alarm had been previously
activated, it will be reactivated
automatically.
F

P

ress the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle
When the unlocking button is pressed, the
flashing of the direction indicators for a
few
seconds signals:
-

u
nlocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-

d
eactivation of the alarm for other versions.
Normal locking Deadlocking
F Press this button. F M ake a first press on this button.
F W ithin five seconds, press this
button again to deadlock the
vehicle.
When the locking button is pressed,
illumination of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals:
-

l

ocking of the vehicle for versions without
an alarm,
-

a

ctivation of the alarm for other versions. For versions without alarm, deadlocking is
confirmed by illumination of the direction
indicators for few seconds on the second press
of the locking button.
Locking the vehicle
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the interior central
locking button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
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Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, especially when the light is
p o o r.F

P
ress this button.
The sidelamps and the dipped headlamps
come on for 30 seconds.
Pressing the button again before the end of this
period switches the lamps off immediately.
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Keyless Entry and Starting
System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person.The electronic key can also be used as
a remote control.
For more information on the Remote
Control , refer to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking the vehicle
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , pass your hand
behind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds signals:
-

u
nlocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-

d
eactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
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As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting system with you,
even for a short period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
If one of the doors or the boot is still
open or if the electronic key for the
Keyless Entry and Starting system has
been left inside the vehicle, the central
locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if fitted) will be fully
activated after about 45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked by mistake
and with no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will lock again automatically
after about 30 seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will
also be reactivated automatically.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or
start the engine with the electronic key
in the reader.
For more information on Starting with

Keyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to
the corresponding section.
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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone A , press with a finger or thumb
on one of the front door handles (at the
markings) to lock the vehicle.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The lighting of the direction indicators
for a few seconds signals:
-

l
ocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-

a
ctivation of the alarm for other
versions. For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person. Accumulations (water, dust, grime,
salt...) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of
water, high pressure jet washer, …)
may be identified by the system as the
desire to open the vehicle.
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Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the central locking
button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone A , press a finger or thumb on one of
the front door handles (at the markings) to
lock the vehicle.
F

W
ithin five seconds, press the front door
handle again to deadlock the vehicle.
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