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The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors by the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without taking your
K
eyless Entry and Starting remote control,
even for a short period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
K
eyless Entry and Starting remote control
is in the recognition zone with the vehicle
unlocked.
In order to preser ve 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.Unlocking
F To unlock the vehicle, remote control on your person and in recognition area A , run
your hand behind one of the door handles
(front doors, manual sliding side doors).
F
P
ull the handle to open the corresponding
d o o r.
With electric sliding side door(s)
F To unlock the vehicle, remote control on your person and in the recognition zone A ,
pull and release the door handle to
trigger the electric powered opening of the
corresponding door.
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Locking
F To totally lock the vehicle, with the remote
control in recognition area 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):
-
v
ehicle stationary and the engine
running, this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an alert
message for a few seconds,
-
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.
With electric sliding side door(s)
F To totally lock the vehicle, with the remote
control in recognition area A , press with a
finger or thumb at the markings on one of
the front door handles.
With side-hinged doors
F To lock the vehicle, with the remote control in recognition area A , press the left-hand
door locking control.
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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.
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 secret code. When the ignition is
switched on, this code must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system,
therefore preventing the engine from being
started in the event of a break-in.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
The vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
F
P
ress this button.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.
B a c k- u p c o nt r o l (s)
Integral key
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.
It is used to lock and unlock the vehicle when
the remote control cannot operate:
-
c
ell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, etc.
-
v
ehicle located in an area with strong
electromagnetic signals.
F
H
old button 1 pulled to extract the integral
key 2 .
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Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
F
U
nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cutout.
F
R
emove the cover.
F
R
emove the dead battery from its
compartment.
F
F
it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing. Lost keys, remote control
Go to a CITROËN dealer, taking with you 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.
Electrical interference
The
K
eyless Entry and Starting remote
control may not operate if close to certain
electronic devices: telephone, laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields, etc.
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. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic engine immobiliser system; this
could cause malfunctions.
Do not forget to turn the steering to engage
the steering lock.
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. You may stop it from working
and the remote control 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.
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 remote control with you when leaving
the vehicle, even for a short time.
Changing the battery
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.
T his replacement battery is available from a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
A message is displayed in the instrument panel
screen when replacement of the battery is needed.
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Closing
F Push or pull the door to close it, then lock it.When a door is not closed correctly:
-
v
ehicle stationary and the engine
running, this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an alert
message for a few seconds,
-
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.
For more information on the Key, Remote
control or
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting ,
and in particular unlocking the vehicle,
refer to the associated section.
Manual sliding side
d o o r (s)
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle (using the key, remote control or K eyless Entry and
Starting, depending on equipment, pull the
door handle.
For more information on the Key, Remote
control or
K
eyless Entr y and Star ting ,
and in particular unlocking the vehicle,
refer to the corresponding section. To hold the sliding side door in the open
position, open the door fully to engage the
latch (located at the bottom of the door).
Take care not to block the guide space
on the floor to allow the door to slide
c o r r e c t l y.
As a safety measure and for functional
reasons, do not drive with the sliding side
door open.
From inside
Vehicle locked
F Pull the interior control lever on a door to
totally unlock the vehicle and open the
d o o r.
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Vehicle unlocked
Child lock deactivated.
F P ull the handle toward the rear to open the
d o o r.
For more information on the Child lock ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Closing
From outside
F Pull the handle toward you, then to the front, and if necessary lock the vehicle.
From insideFor more information on the Key, Remote
control or K eyless Entr y and Star ting ,
and in particular unlocking the vehicle,
refer to the corresponding section.
If a sliding side door is not fully closed:
-
v
ehicle stationary and the engine
running, this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an alert
message for a few seconds,
-
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
P
ush the handle for ward to close the door,
and if necessary lock the vehicle.
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The button is not operational and pressing
it results in an audible signal, if the speed
of the vehicle is above 19 mph (30 km/h).
If a sliding side door is not fully closed:
-
v
ehicle stationary and the engine
running, this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an alert
message for a few seconds,
-
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.Manual or electric sliding
side door(s)
General recommendations
The doors must only be operated when
the vehicle is stationary.
For your safety and for that of your
passengers, as well as for correct
operation of the doors, you are strongly
advised not to drive with a door open.
Always check that it is safe to operate the
door and in particular, be sure not to leave
children or animals near the door controls
without supervision.
The audible warning, illumination of
the "door open" warning lamp and the
message in the multifunction screen are
there to remind you. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to
deactivate these warnings.
Lock your vehicle when using an
automatic car wash. Before opening or closing or per forming
any movement of the doors, ensure that
no person, animal or object is in the door
frame or can block the desired movement,
inside or outside the vehicle.
If this advice is not followed, injuries or
damage may occur if a person or an
object is trapped or caught.
The doors cannot be opened electrically
above 2
mph (3 km/h):
-
B
ut if the doors remained open when
starting, the speed must fall below
19
mph (30 km/h) before they can be
closed.
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A
ny attempt to open a door electrically
using the interior handle while driving
results in it only being possible to open
the door manually.
-
T
his situation is accompanied by the
audible warning, illumination of the
"door open" warning lamp and the
message in the multifunction screen.
To release the door and be able to
operate it again, it is necessary to stop
the vehicle.
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The electric controls are inhibited in the
event of an impact. Manual opening and
closing remain possible.
While starting the engine, the movement
of a door is interrupted and restored once
the engine is running.Depending on the engine, in
Stop mode of Stop & Start,
if the door is closed and you
initiate opening of the door, the
door opens partially and stops.
When the engine changes
automatically to Start mode, the
door continues its movement.The doors and the overall
dimensions of the vehicle
When open, a door projects beyond the body.
Be sure to take this into account when you park
alongside a wall, a post or a high kerb, etc.
When open, a door never projects beyond
the rear bumper.
Safety/Obstacle detection with
electric door(s)
The obstacle detection system is triggered
when the moving door encounters an obstacle
with a certain level of physical resistance.
-
I
f an obstacle is detected while the door is
closing, the door stops then opens fully.
-
I
f an obstacle is detected while the door is
opening, the door stops and then closes.
-
I
f an obstacle is detected twice in
succession during a movement of the door,
it will no longer close electrically. This
resets the door.
O
n a steep slope: a safety system slows
down the movement of the door.
I
n any case, wait a few seconds before
operating the door (closing or opening).
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