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Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt,
etc.) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to
open the vehicle.
Central locking/unlocking
This function allows the doors to be locked
or unlocked simultaneously from inside the
vehicle.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 handles 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.
Manual mode
F Press this button to lock /unlock the vehicle.
Driving with the doors locked could make
it difficult for the emergency ser vices to
enter the vehicle in an emergency.
If one of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not function.
This is signalled by a mechanical noise
from the locks.
If the boot is open, only the locking of the
other doors is carried out. The indicator
lamp in the button remains off. When locking from inside, the door mirrors
do not fold.
The indicator lamp also goes off when
unlocking one or more accesses.
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 tailgate as soon as the
speed of the vehicle exceeds 6
mph (10 km/h).
Operation
If one of the doors or the tailgate is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.
This is signalled by the sound of the
locks rebounding, accompanied by
illumination of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.
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Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F
W
ith the ignition on, press the central
locking button until an audible signal is
triggered and a corresponding message of
confirmation is displayed.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Driving with the doors locked may render
access by the emergency services to the
interior difficult in an emergency.
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.
Side-hinged doors
Keeping the left-hand door
closed with the right-hand door
open
Opening to approximately 180°
General
recommendations for the
sliding side doors
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.
It is possible to drive with the right-hand
door open, to enable the transportation of
long loads.
The left-hand
door is kept closed by the
distinctive "yellow" lock, positioned at the
base of the door.
This closed door must not be used to
retain loads.
Driving with the right-hand door open is a
special dispensation. Please comply with
the usual safety instructions on how to
warn other drivers. If fitted to your vehicle, a check strap system
allows the doors to be opened from about 90°
to about 180°.
F
P
ull the yellow control when the door is
open.
The check strap will engage again
automatically on closing.
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Alarm
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.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks whether the vehicle is
opened.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open
one of the doors or the bonnet.
Interior 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.If your vehicle is fitted with Additional
heating/ventilation, interior volumetric
monitoring
is not compatible with this system.
For more information on Additional
heating/ventilation , refer to the
corresponding section.
Anti-tilt monitoring Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
Following an instruction to lock the
vehicle, the exterior perimeter monitoring
is activated after 5
seconds and the
interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
after 45
seconds.
If an opening (door, tailgate or bonnet)
is not closed properly, 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.
In the case of a steep slope, the door
may be driven by its own weight and
as a consequence may open or close
violently
.
Take care not to leave the vehicle on a
steep slope with the door(s) open without
supervision. If this advice is not followed,
injuries or damage may occur if a person
or an object is trapped or caught.
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted or
moved.When the vehicle is parked, the alarm will
not be triggered if the vehicle is knocked. F
S
witch off the engine and exit the vehicle.
F
L
ock the vehicle using the remote control or
the "
K
eyless Entry and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is active: the red
indicator lamp in the button flashes every
second and the direction indicators come on for
about 2
seconds.
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
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Deactivating the rear
controls for the rear electric
windows
The red indicator lamp in the button comes
on, accompanied by a message confirming
activation of the system. It remains on for as
long as the deactivation is maintained.
Use of the rear electric windows from the
driver's controls remains possible. For your children's safety, press control 5 to
deactivate the switches at the rear electric
windows, irrespective of their positions.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
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 each window:
-
b
ring the window down completely,
then bring it back up. It will go up by a
few centimetres each time. Per form the
operation until the window is fully closed,
-
c
ontinue to pull the switch for at least one
second after reaching the window closed
position. In the event of contact (pinching) 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.
Tilting rear door windows
Opening
F Turn the lever outwards.
F
P ush it fully to secure the window in the
open position.
Closing
F Pull the lever to release the window.
F T urn the lever fully inwards to secure the
window in the closed position.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, lower the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F
A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F
P
ull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer
than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.
Manual folding
You can manually fold the mirrors (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.)
F
T
urn the mirror towards the vehicle.
Electric folding
If your vehicle is fitted with this function, the
mirrors can be folded electrically from the inside,
with the vehicle parked and the ignition on:
F Move control A or turn control C (depending on the version you have) to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F
M
ove control B or C (depending on
the version you have) in any of the four
directions to adjust.
F
R
eturn control A or C (depending on the
version you have) to its central position. F
P
lace control A in the central
position.
F
P
ull control A back.
From the outside, lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.
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Front seats
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
- the height of the head restraint,
- t he backrest angle,
-
t
he cushion height,
-
t
he longitudinal position of the seat,
-
t
he height and reach of the steering wheel,
-
t
he interior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check the instrument panel can be viewed
correctly from your driving position.
Adjustments
Longitudinal
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Height
(driver only)
F If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to
lower, as many times as necessary to obtain
the position required. For more information on the Seat belts
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Tilting the backrest
F Push the control backwards to adjust the backrest.
Lumbar
(driver only)
F Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired level of lumbar support.
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Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an adequate
temperature, you can stop the function;
reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-
i
f wearing damp clothing,
-
i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
-
d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-
d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-
d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-
d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-
d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n
ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.Rear bench seat (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
F l ower the head restraints,
F
i
f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F
c
heck that nothing or no person might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F
c
heck that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is
accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on
the outer seats.
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Rear seats (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
F l ower the head restraints,
F
i
f necessary, move the front seats for ward,
F
c
heck that nothing or no person might
inter fere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
F
c
heck that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is
accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on
the outer seats.
Folding from the passenger
compartment
Outer seat (left-hand or right-hand)
F
T
urn backrest release grip 1 .
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
F
P
ut the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
F
C
heck that the red indicator in the release
grip 1 is no longer visible.
F
E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
F
T
urn backrest release grip 1
.
F
G
uide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
F
G
uide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
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