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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,
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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,
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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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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:
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l
 eaving a window partially open,
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w
 ashing your vehicle,
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c
 hanging a wheel,
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t
 owing your vehicle,
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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:
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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,
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c
ontinue to pull the switch for at least 
one
 
second after reaching this position, 
window closed. 
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Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3.
 R
ear courtesy lamp
4.
 R
ear map reading lamps
Front - rear courtesy lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Front - rear map reading 
lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode, 
the lighting time varies according to the 
circumstances:
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w
 ith the ignition off, approximately 
ten minutes,
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i
 n energy economy mode, 
approximately thirty seconds,
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w
 ith the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp 
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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w
hen the electronic key is removed from 
the reader,
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w
hen opening a door,
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w
hen the remote control locking button is 
used, in order to locate your vehicle.
Illumination of the door mirror spot lamps is 
only possible if the courtesy lamp is in this 
position.
It switches off gradually:
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w
hen the vehicle is locked,
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w
hen the ignition is switched on,
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3
0 seconds after the last door is closed. Take care to avoid leaving anything in 
contact with the courtesy lamps. 
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Starting-switching off the engine with the electronic key
F Place the gear selector lever at P or N for vehicles with an automatic gearbox or 
neutral with a manual gearbox.
F
 
I
 nsert the electronic key in the reader.
F
 
P
 ress the brake pedal for vehicles with an 
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for 
vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting the engine
For Diesel vehicles , in 
temperatures below zero the 
engine will not start until the 
preheater warning lamp has 
gone off.
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. F
 B
riefly press the "
START/STOP" 
button.
 T
he steering column unlocks and 
the engine starts more or less 
immediately (see the advice 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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Electronic key left in the 
reader
If the electronic key is left in the reader, 
on opening the driver's door a message 
appears to warn you.In the event of an emergency only, 
the engine can be switched off 
without any conditions. To do this, 
press the "START/STOP" button for 
about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks 
as soon as the vehicle stops.
Emergency stop
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
 P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for 
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or 
neutral with a manual gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not stop. F
 
B
 riefly press the "
START/STOP" 
button
 T
 he engine stops and the 
steering column locks.
F
 
R
emove the electronic key from the reader.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss 
of braking assistance. 
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