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or
Opening the tailgate with the
electronic key / remote control (A)
Opening the tailgate with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system "B"
Opening the tailgate
F Make a long press on the remote control button.
F
P
ress button B on the tailgate, with the
electronic key in the zone covered.
When selective locking is activated, the
electronic key must be near the rear of
the vehicle.
By default, the tailgate opens
completely or alternatively to the
memorised position.
F
A
fter complete unlocking of the vehicle,
press control B on the tailgate.
The instruction is confirmed by an audible
signal.
Motorised closing
There are two possibilities:
F P ress and release the exterior control B .
or
The motorised tailgate has an anti-
pinch system that interrupts closing if it
encounters an obstacle.F
P
ress and then release button C .
There are several ways of operating the
motorised tailgate:
-
u
sing the Keyless Entry and Starting
electronic key (A) ,
-
u
sing the exterior control on the
tailgate
(
B),
-
u
sing the interior control on the tailgate (C) ,
-
b
y a movement of your foot, if your vehicle
has the hands-free tailgate access
function.
Motorised opening
For more information on Hands-free tailgate
access , refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Operation of the tailgate can be
interrupted at any time:
-
b
y pressing
one of these
two
buttons,
or
-
b
y pressing the exterior control B .
After interruption of an operation,
another press on one of the controls
resumes the movement, with the
exception of a press on the remote
control button, which only allows
opening.
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For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
AlarmSystem which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It provides the following types of monitoring:
- Exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or 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.
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.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
If an opening (door, boot, bonnet...) 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 monitoring.F
L
ock the vehicle using the
remote control.
F
Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
or
F
L ock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
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.
After 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.
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OFF
Locking the vehicle with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring
to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:
-
l
eaving a window partially open,
-
w
ashing your vehicle,
-
c
hanging a wheel,
-
t
owing your vehicle,
-
t
ransport on a ferry.
Deactivating the volumetric
monitoring
F Switch off the ignition and within ten seconds press this button
until its indicator lamp is on fixed.
F
G
et out of the vehicle.
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.
In the case of automatic locking of the
vehicle (which occurs after a period
of 30 seconds if a door or the boot is
not opened), the monitoring system is
reactivated automatically.
Deactivation
F Press one of the unlocking buttons on the
remote control:
short press
long press
or
F
U
nlock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button is off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
Reactivating the interior
volumetric monitoring
F Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle using
the remote control or the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
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.
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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 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.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F
U
nlock the vehicle using the key (integral
with the remote control) in the driver's door
lock.
F
O
pen the door; the alarm is triggered.
F
S
witch 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 (integral with the remote control) 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 in the system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Automatic activation*
2 minutes after the last door or the boot is
closed, the system is activated automatically.
F
T
o avoid triggering the alarm on entering
the vehicle, first press the unlocking button
on the remote control or unlock the vehicle
using the Keyless Entry and Starting
system.
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Reinitialising the electric
windows
Deactivating the rear
controls for the rear
windows
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 nothing 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.
Be aware of passengers or other
persons present when closing the
windows using the electronic key or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
Following reconnection of the battery, the
safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations.
For the safety of your children, press
switch 5 to prevent operation of the
rear windows irrespective of their
positions.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on,
accompanied by a message confirming
activation. It remains on, as long as the child
lock is off (deactivated).
Use of the rear electric windows from the
driver's controls remains possible. For each window:
-
l
ower the window completely, then raise it,
it will rise in steps of a few centimetres with
each action. Repeat the operation until the
window closes completely,
-
c
ontinue to pull the switch for at least
one
second after reaching this position,
window closed.
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Starting-switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting
F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral.
F
P
ress the clutch pedal fully.
or
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector on P or N .
F
P
ress the brake pedal fully.
Diesel vehicles
In temperatures below zero,
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp has
gone off.
Starting the engine
The presence of the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key in the recognition zone
is essential.
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the back-up reader. If the electronic key is not detected,
a message is displayed. Move the
electronic key into the recognition zone
so that the engine can be started.
In the event of a problem, refer to the
section "Key not detected / Back-up
starting".F
B riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in the
instrument panel screen.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the " START/STOP " button
to assist unlocking of the steering; a
message warns you when this is needed.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel versions.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP ", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the " START/STOP" button
again before the engine starts.
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Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F
P
ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret 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 malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer if required.
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Mirrors
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F
M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
F
R
eturn control A to the central position.
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
Door mirrors
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen. As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
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.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A ,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F
F
rom outside: unlock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rear wards.
Unfolding
If necessary, it is possible to fold the
mirrors manually.
For more information on Demisting -
Defrosting the rear screen
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Lighting and visibility