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Motorised tailgate
General points
Never place a finger in the locking
mechanism of the motorised tailgate -
Risk of serious injury!
Anti-pinch
The motorised tailgate includes a system
for detecting obstacles, which automatically
interrupts and reverses the movement by a few
degrees, to allow the obstacle to be cleared.
Note that this anti-pinch system does not
operate at the end of the closing movement
(around 1 cm before complete closure).
The motorised operation of the tailgate can
be activated or deactivated by selecting
"
Motorized tailgate " in the Driving menu of
the touch screen.
Bicycle carrier / Towbar
The tailgate is not designed to be fitted with a
bicycle carrier.
If a bicycle carrier is fitted to a towbar with a
wiring harness connected to a towbar socket,
the motorised operation of the tailgate is
automatically deactivated.
If using a towbar or bicycle carrier not approved
by CITROËN, it is essential to deactivate the
motorised operation of the tailgate.
Tailgate operation commands must be made
with the vehicle stationary.
Ensure that there is enough free space to allow
the motorised tailgate to open. To avoid the risk of injury through
pinching or trapping, before and during
operation of the tailgate:
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e

nsure that there is no person close
to the rear of the vehicle,
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w
atch the behaviour of rear
passengers, particularly children.
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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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Memorising an
opening position
Where height is restricted (garage with a low
ceiling,
...) it is possible to limit and memorise
the opening angle of the motorised tailgate.
This memorisation is done as follows:
-

o
pen the tailgate to the desired position,
-

p
ress button C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds.
Memorisation of the maximum opening position
of the tailgate is confirmed by an audible signal.
To cancel the memorised position:
-

s
top the tailgate in an intermediate
position,
-

p
ress button C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds.
Cancellation of the memorised position is
confirmed by an audible signal.
Manual operation
The motorised tailgate can be opened and
closed manually, even if motorised operation is
activated.
However, any manual intervention must be
done with the tailgate stopped.
Repeated opening and closing of the
tailgate can cause overheating of its
electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow 10 minutes for the motor to cool
down before operating the tailgate
again.
If you are not able to wait, operate it
manually.
Detection of obstacles
Should an obstacle (person or object) be
encountered, the anti-pinch system interrupts
the closing movement and raises the tailgate a
few centimetres to clear the obstacle. When opening and closing a motorised tailgate
manually, there is no assistance from gas-filled
struts. Resistance to opening and closing is
therefore entirely normal.
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Reinitialising the motorised
tailgate
This operation is necessary where there is
no movement - after detection of an obstacle,
connecting or recharging the battery, ...
F

O
pen the tailgate manually, if necessary.
F

M
anually close the tailgate fully.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
In the event of an accumulation of snow
on the tailgate, clear the snow before
commanding a motorised opening of
the tailgate.
The formation of ice can block the
tailgate and prevent its opening: wait
until the ice melts with the heating of
the passenger compartment.
When washing the vehicle
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, don't forget to
lock your vehicle to avoid the risk of
unexpected opening.
Back-up release
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked. To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
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Hands-free tailgate access
The tailgate my be equipped with a hands-free function, to allow you to open or close the tailgate
when your hands are full.
For more information on the Motorised tailgate, refer to the corresponding section.
F

W
ith your hands full and the remote control
on your person in the recognition zone
A,
pass your foot rapidly below the rear
b u m p e r.
The instruction is confirmed by flashing of the
direction indicators and an audible signal.
The tailgate opens to the memorised position.
Passing your foot below the bumper again while
the tailgate is opening stops the movement.
Passing your foot below the bumper for a third
time reverses the direction of movement.
"Hands-free" closing
F With your hands full and the remote control on your person in the recognition zone A,
pass your foot rapidly below the rear
b u m p e r.
The instruction is confirmed by flashing of the
direction indicators and an audible signal.
Deactivation
Hands-free tailgate access is activated by
default.
This function can be activated or deactivated
by selecting " Hands-Free Tailgate Access " in
the Driving menu of the touch screen.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before passing a foot rapidly below the
rear bumper.
Take care not to touch the exhaust
system, which may be hot - Risk of
burns! If the vehicle is locked, it is unlocked
before opening the tailgate.
Automatic locking
To have the vehicle lock itself after closing the
tailgate by passing a foot below the bumper,
activate " Hands-free tailgate access self-
locking " in the Driving menu of the touch
screen.
Passing your foot below the bumper again while
the tailgate is closing stops the movement.
Passing your foot below the bumper for a third
time reverses the direction of movement.
"Hands-free" opening
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Recommendations related to the "Hands-free tailgate
access" function
If several passes of your foot below the rear
bumper fail to open the tailgate, wait a few
seconds before starting again.
The function is automatically deactivated in the
event of heavy rain or accumulation of snow.
If the function fails to operate, check that
the electronic key is not exposed to strong
electromagnetic inter ference (a smartphone, ...).
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
The function may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a towbar. In some circumstances, the tailgate may only
open or close, particularly if:
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y
our vehicle is fitted with a towbar,
-

y
ou hitch or unhitch a trailer,
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y
ou fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
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y
ou load or unload bicycles from a bicycle
c a r r i e r,
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y
ou place or lift something behind the
vehicle,
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a
n animal approaches the rear bumper,
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y
ou are washing your vehicle,
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a s
ervice is being carried out on your
vehicle,
-

y
ou are accessing the spare wheel
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone
or deactivate "Hands-free tailgate access".
Ensure that no object or person might prevent
the correct opening or closing of the tailgate.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the tailgate.
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Reversing camera
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
The reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on version, the image is displayed
in the touch screen or the instrument panel.
The superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.The blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the difference corresponds to
the width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
The red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b u m p e r.
The green lines represent distances of
about

1 and 2 metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.
The turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle.
The reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver. Opening the tailgate causes the display
to disappear.
The reversing camera function may be
supplemented by parking sensors.
High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
camera lens. They are represented by lines marked
"on the ground" and do not allow the
position of the vehicle to be determined
relative to tall obstacles (e.g. other
vehicles).
Some deformation of the image is normal.
It is normal to be able to see part of the
number plate at the bottom of the screen.
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360 Vision
This system provides a view in the instrument
panel of the near surroundings of your vehicle,
using cameras mounted at the front and rear of
your vehicle and under the door mirrors.
Depending on the angle of view chosen (front
view, rear view or 360° panoramic view),
360 Vision provides special visual assistance
in particular driving conditions such as when
entering a blind junction or manoeuvring in
areas of reduced visibility.
Once activated, this function operates up to
9
mph (15 km/h). Above 18 mph (30 km/h), the
function is deactivated automatically. This system is a visual aid which in no
circumstances can replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The images provided by the cameras
may be deformed by the relief. The
presence of areas in shade, in sunny
conditions, or of low ambient light may
darken the image and reduce contrast.Forward vision
The camera located in the front bumper is
activated and views of the areas located at
front left and front right appear simultaneously
in the instrument panel.
Rear vision
The camera located in the tailgate is activated
and the view of the area behind your vehicle is
displayed in the instrument panel and behaves
like a reversing camera, whatever the position
of the gear selector lever.
The blue lines represent the width of your
vehicle (excluding mirrors): they move
according to the position of the steering wheel.
The red line represents a distance of 30 cm
from the rear bumper, and the two green
lines, 1 m and 2 m from the rear bumper,
respectively.
Rear vision is displayed automatically
when engaging reverse, regardless of
the state of the system.
Driving