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Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Stop & Star t time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
A time counter calculates the sum of the
periods in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Lighting dimmer
Allows manual adjustment of the brightness
of the instrument panel and touch screen
according to the outside lighting.
Only works when the vehicle lamps are on
(except daytime running lamps) and in night
mode.
Two buttons Touch screen
F In the Settings
menu, select "Brightness".
F A djust the brightness by using the arrows or
by moving the cursor.
The brightness can be set differently for
day mode and night mode.
With the lamps on, press button A to increase
the brightness of the instruments and controls
and the mood lighting of the vehicle or button B
to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.
Date and time adjustment
Without audio system
You can adjust the date and time in the
instrument panel display.
F

H
old this button down.
F

P
ress one of these buttons to
select the setting to be changed.
F

P
ress this button briefly to
confirm.
F

P
ress one of these buttons to
change the setting and confirm
again to register the change.
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Remote control
General information
The key allows the central locking or unlocking
of the vehicle using the door lock.
It also allows you to start or stop 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
battery etc.
For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding
section.
Ejecting the key
The remote control can be used for the
following functions, depending on version:
-
u

nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-
l

ocking/unlocking the boot,
-
l

ocking/unlocking the fuel filler flap,
-

s
witching on the lighting remotely,
-
fo

lding/unfolding the door mirrors,
-
a

ctivation/deactivation of the alarm,
-

l
ocating the vehicle,
-
v

ehicle immobiliser.
Under normal conditions, it is recommended 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 the vehicle,
-
t
urning the manual child lock on or off,
-
a
ctivating/deactivating the front passenger
airbag,
-
b
ack-up door locking,
-
s
witching on the ignition and starting/
stopping the engine. Version without
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F
P
ress this button; the key is ejected from
the housing.
To avoid damaging the mechanism, first press
this button to fold it.
Version with

K
eyless 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.
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Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the
label bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve
the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Back-up procedures
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
r

emote control battery flat,
-

r
emote control fault,
-

v
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, you can also replace the
remote control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment by
the emergency ser vices more difficult in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition or
take the electronic key when you leave the
vehicle, even for a short time. Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a
sensitive system; do not operate it while it is
in your pocket as there is a possibility that
it may unlock the vehicle, without you being
aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight
of your vehicle. The remote control may stop
working and would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when
the key is in the ignition, even when the
ignition is switched off.
Electrical interference
The

K

eyless Entry and Starting electronic
key may not operate if close to certain
electronic devices: telephone, laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic engine immobiliser system; this
could cause malfunctions.
For vehicles with an ignition switch, do
not forget to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in
your possession are the only ones which can
start the vehicle.
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If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
on opening the door; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when locking
with the key.
Without central locking
These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-
c
entral locking fault,
-
b

attery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Driver's door
F Insert the key into the door lock.
F T urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
F

T
urn the key to the rear again within
5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without alarm, flashing of the
direction indicators for a few seconds confirms
that the procedure has completed correctly.
F

T
urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Passenger doors
Unlocking a door
F P ull the interior opening control for the door.
Locking
F

O
pen the doors.
F

F
or the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section. F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F
W
ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F
R
emove the key and refit the black cap.
F
C
lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.Changing the battery
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is
needed.
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Version with Keyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR2032/3 volts.
F Fit the new battery into its housing obser ving the polarity.
F

C
lip the cover onto the casing.
The remote control must be reinitialised after
replacing the battery.
For more information on reinitialising the
remote control, refer to the corresponding
section.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a remote control fault, it may be
necessary to reinitialise the remote control.
Version without K eyless Entry
and Starting Version with

K
eyless Entry and
Starting
F Place the mechanical key (integral with the
remote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.
Version without

K

eyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR1620/3 volts.
F Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver at the cut-out.
F

L
ift off the cover.
F

R
emove the discharged battery from its housing.
F Switch off the ignition.
F T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .F

I
mmediately press the closed padlock
button for a few seconds.
F
S
witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
F P lace the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it
there until the ignition is switched on.
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F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , select
position P, then firmly press the brake
pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay. F

S
witch on the ignition by pressing the
START/STOP button.
The electronic key is now fully operational
again.Doors
Opening
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle or holding the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone, pull
the door handle.
From inside
F Pull the interior control lever of a door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
Closing
- with the engine running or the vehicle moving (speed below
6
mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied
by an alert message for a few
seconds.
-

w
ith the vehicle moving (speed
above 6
mph (10 km/h)), in
addition to the warning lamp
and alert message, there is an
audible signal for a few seconds.
Boot
Opening
F With the vehicle unlocked or with the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
press the central tailgate control.
F

L
ift the tailgate.
When a door is not closed correctly:
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Unlocking
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the red indicator lamp
flashes and the button is inactive.
F
A
fter normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the
vehicle.
F

A
fter deadlocking, it is necessary to
use the remote control,

K
eyless Entry
and Starting or the integral key to
unlock the vehicle.
Automatic mode
This is the automatic central locking of the
vehicle when driving, also called anti-intrusion
s e c u r i t y.
For more information on Anti-intrusion
security , refer to the corresponding section.
Anti-intrusion security
This system allows automatic simultaneous
locking of the doors and boot as soon as the
speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).
Operation
This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
If any of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
Carrying long or voluminous objects
If you want to drive with the boot open, you
should press the central locking button
to lock the doors. Other wise, every time
the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph
(10

km/h), the locks will rebound and the
alerts mentioned above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button
unlocks the vehicle.
Above 6
mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
te m p o r a r y.
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F

W
ith the ignition on, press this button
until an audible signal is triggered and a
corresponding message of confirmation is
displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
Driving with the doors locked may render
access for the emergency services
difficult in an emergency.
In the event of a serious impact, the doors
and the boot unlock automatically.
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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
- Perimeter monitoring
The system monitors the opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet.
- Volumetric monitoring
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.
- Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.Self-protection function
The system checks for the disconnection
of any of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery,
button or siren wiring is disconnected or
damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle
using the remote control.
or
F

L

ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system. Following a command to lock the vehicle
using the remote control or the "
K

eyless Entry
and Starting" system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after 5 seconds, the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring after
45

seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, etc.) is incorrectly
closed, the vehicle is not locked but the exterior
perimeter monitoring will be activated after
45 seconds at the same time as the interior
volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring.
Deactivation
F Press the unlocking button on the remote control.
or
F

U

nlock the vehicle with the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is
deactivated: the indicator lamp goes
off and the direction indicators flash
for about 2
seconds.
When the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or boot is not
opened within 30
seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
The monitoring system is active: the button’s
indicator lamp flashes once per second and
the direction indicators come on for about
2


seconds.
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