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The unlocking, locking or deadlocking
does not take place:
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i
f the ignition is on,
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f one of the doors or the boot is still
open,
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f the key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system has been left inside
the vehicle.
When the vehicle is locked (with the
remote control or Keyless Entry and
Starting), if it is unlocked inadvertently,
it will lock itself again automatically after
about thirty seconds unless a door has
been opened.
And if your vehicle has an alarm, this
will be reactivated (with volumetric
monitoring, even if this had been
deactivated).
"Keyless Entry and
Starting" on your person
This allows the unlocking, locking and starting
the vehicle while keeping the remote control on
your person. As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking your Keyless Entry and Starting
remote control, even for a short period.
Guard against theft when the Keyless
Entry and Starting remote control is in
the recognition zone with the vehicle
unlocked.
In order to preserve the charge of
the battery in the remote control, the
"hands-free" functions go into extended
stand-by after 21 days of non-use.
To restore these functions, press one of
the remote control buttons or start the
engine with the remote control at the
reader. The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors by the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the ignition on (accessories) position,
with the "START/STOP" button, the
hands-free function is deactivated.
For more information on "
Keyless
Entry and Starting " and in particular
the "ignition on" position, refer to the
corresponding section.
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With an opening rear screen in the tailgate
F To unlock the vehicle, remote control on your person and in the recognition zone A ,
press the unlocking button for the tailgate.
The screen partly opens.
Unlocking is signalled by the rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
about two seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors
unfold, the alarm is deactivated.
With electric sliding side door(s)Locking
F To totally lock the vehicle, with the remote
control in the recognition zone A , press
with a finger or thumb at the markings on
one of the front or manual sliding side door
handles.
If a door is not properly closed
(except the right-hand door with side-
hinged rear doors):
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ehicle stationary and the engine
running, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
alert message for a few seconds,
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v
ehicle moving (speed above
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and an alert
message for a few seconds. F
To totally lock the vehicle, with the remote
control in the recognition zone A , press
with a finger or thumb at the markings on
one of the front door handles.
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Ensure that no one might prevent the
correct operation of the windows.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
If fitted to your vehicle, pressing and
holding the locking controls allows
the windows to be opened. The
window stops when you release the
button.With side-hinged doors
F To lock the vehicle, with the remote control in the recognition zone A , press the left-
hand door locking control.
With a tailgate
F To lock the vehicle, with the remote control in the recognition zone A , press the
tailgate locking control.
Driving with the doors locked may
render access for the emergency
services difficult in an emergency. If your vehicle is not fitted with an
alarm, locking is confirmed by fixed
illumination of the direction indicators
for about two seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
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If your vehicle is not fitted with an alarm,
deadlocking is confirmed by fixed
illumination of the direction indicators
for about two seconds.
With a tailgate
F To lock the vehicle, with the remote control in the recognition zone A , press the
tailgate locking control.
F
T
o deadlock the vehicle, press the control
again within five seconds .
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must have been locked for more than
five seconds.
F
P
ress this button
This switches on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators flash for about ten seconds.
Remote operation of lighting
If fitted to your vehicle. A short press on this button switches
on the lighting remotely (sidelamps,
dipped beam headlamps and number
plate lamps).
A second press on this button before
the end of the timed period cancels
the remote lighting.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The remote control 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 moments
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.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN 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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Back-up control(s)
If the alarm is activated, the audible
signal triggered on opening a door
with the key (integral with the remote
control) will stop when the ignition is
switched on.
Integral keyLocking the driver's door
Unlocking
F Insert the integral key into the door lock, then turn it to the front.
If your vehicle has an alarm, it will not
be deactivated/activated on unlocking/
locking the vehicle.
Opening a door will trigger the alarm,
which can be stopped by switching the
ignition on.
To deadlock the vehicle, turn the key
again within five seconds of locking.
Locking the front passenger door
F Open the door.
Unlocking
F Use the interior door handle.
It is used to lock and unlock the vehicle when
the remote control cannot operate:
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b
attery flat, vehicle battery discharged or
disconnected, ...
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v
ehicle located in an area with strong
electromagnetic signals.
F
P
ress and hold button 1 to extract the
integral key 2 . F
R
emove the cap on on the edge of the
d o o r.
F
I
nsert the key into the latch aperture
(without forcing) and turn the assembly.
F
R
emove the key and refit the cap.
F
C
lose the door and check from the outside
that the vehicle has locked correctly.
F
I
nsert the integral key into the door lock,
then turn it to the rear.
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With the audio system
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Hands-free access ".
With the touch screen
In the "Personalisation-Configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Hands-free access".
Then, if you want automatic locking after
closing the door, activate/deactivate " Hands-
free access self-locking ".
Deactivation
By default, hands-free access is activated.
The function can be deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu.
Automatic locking
The vehicle locks itself following the hands-free
closing of a sliding door.
The automatic locking can be deactivated in
the vehicle configuration menu.
If your vehicle is not fitted with an
alarm, locking is confirmed by fixed
illumination of the direction indicators
for about two seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Operating fault
An audible signal repeated three times
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
AlarmExterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open
one of the doors or the bonnet.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the
disconnection of any of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery,
the button or the siren wiring is
disconnected or damaged.For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Volumetric
The system monitors the passenger
compartment for any variation in volume.
The alarm is triggered if someone breaks
the windscreen, penetrates the passenger
compartment or moves around inside the
vehicle.
If your vehicle is fitted with the
programmable heating / ventilation,
volumetric monitoring is not compatible
with this system.
For more information on
Programmable Heating / Ventilation ,
refer to the corresponding section. F
L
ock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
Total protection
Activation
F Lock the vehicle using the remote control.
or
The monitoring system is active: the indicator
lamp in the button flashes once per second
and the direction indicators come on for about
2 seconds.
Following a command to lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the Keyless Entry
and Starting system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after a delay of
5
seconds, the interior volumetric monitoring
after 45 seconds.
If an opening (door, tailgate or side-hinged
doors, bonnet...) is not closed fully, the vehicle
is not locked but monitoring will be activated
after a delay of 45 seconds. F
Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
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Volumetric monitoring
DeactivationF
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witch off the ignition and within
ten seconds press this button
until its indicator lamp is on fixed.
F
G
et out of the vehicle.
Reactivation
The indicator lamp in the button goes off. F
I
mmediately lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
Only the exterior perimeter protection system is
active: the indicator lamp in the button flashes
once per second.
To be effective, this deactivation must be done
every time the ignition is switched off.
F
D
eactivate the exterior perimeter
monitoring by unlocking the
vehicle using the remote control
or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system. F
R
eactivate the full alarm system
by locking the vehicle using the
remote control or the "Keyless
Entry and starting" system.
The indicator lamp in the button flashes once
per second again.
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 or the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system, 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.
Deactivation
F Press this unlocking button on the remote control.
or
F
U
nlock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
If the vehicle locks itself automatically
(this occurs after 30 seconds if one of
the doors is not opened), the monitoring
system is reactivated automatically.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button is off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
Protection - exterior
perimeter monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring
to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:
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ccupant(s) present in the vehicle,
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eaving a window partially open,
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ashing your vehicle,
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hanging a wheel,
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t
owing your vehicle,
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t
ransport on a ferry.
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