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Electronic key with 
remote control function 
and built-in key,
If one of the doors or the boot is still open 
or if the electronic key for the Keyless 
Entry and Start
 
 system has been left inside 
the vehicle, central locking will not take place.
However
, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, 
it will be activated after 45
  seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or 
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the 
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after 
about 30
  seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with 
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Automatic door mirror folding and  unfolding can be deactivated by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure, never leave the  vehicle, even for a short time, without 
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s 
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if 
the key is present in one of the defined areas 
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the  electronic key and the vehicle's battery, 
the "hands-free" functions are set to 
hibernation mode after 21 days without use. 
To restore these functions, press one of the 
remote control buttons or start the engine with 
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the 
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the 
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not work if it is 
close to an electronic device (e.g.
  mobile 
telephone (switched on or on standby), laptop 
computer, strong magnetic fields). If this 
occurs, move the electronic key away from 
the electronic device.
Remote control key
This allows the central locking or unlocking of the 
vehicle using the door lock or from a distance.
It also allows the vehicle to be located, the fuel 
filler cap and charging flap to be opened and 
closed and the engine to be started or switched 
off, as well as providing protection against theft.
The remote control buttons are not active  with the ignition switched on.
Unfolding / Folding the key 
 
► Press this button to unfold or fold the key .
The remote control may be damaged if 
you do not press the button.
Keyless Entry and Start
This allows the central locking or unlocking of the 
vehicle from a distance. 
It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as 
well as providing protection against theft.
Integral key
This is used to lock and unlock the vehicle when 
the remote control cannot operate:
–
 
remote control battery discharged, vehicle 
battery discharged or disconnected, etc.
–
 
vehicle located in an area subject to strong 
electromagnetic interference.
     

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► Keep this button 1 pulled across to remove 
the key 2 from the device.
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.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always 
keep it with you to be able to carry out 
the corresponding back-up procedures.
"Keyless Entry and Start" on your 
person
 
 
It allows the unlocking, locking and starting of the 
vehicle, while carrying the remote control on your 
person in the recognition zone " A".
In the ignition on (accessories) position, 
with the "START/STOP" button, the 
hands-free function is deactivated and it is 
impossible to open the doors.
For more information on  Starting/switching 
off the engine  and in particular the "ignition 
on" position, refer to the corresponding 
section.
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from 
a distance, with the vehicle locked:
–
 
The direction indicators flash for approximately 
10 seconds.
–
 
The courtesy lamps come on.
► Press this button.  
Remote operation of lighting
A short press on this button switches on 
the lighting remotely (lighting of 
sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and number 
plate lamps).
A second press on the button before the end of 
the timed period cancels the remote lighting.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your 
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally 
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons 
while out of range of the vehicle, due to 
the risk of rendering the remote control 
inoperative. It would then be necessary to 
reset it.
The remote control does not work
  when the 
key is in the ignition switch, even when the 
ignition is switched off.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle 
immobiliser, as this might result in 
malfunctions.
For vehicles with a key ignition switch, 
remember to remove the key and turn the 
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make 
it more difficult for the emergency services 
to enter the passenger compartment in an 
emergency.
As a safety precaution, remove the key from 
the ignition or take the electronic key with you 
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short 
time.    

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2With Keyless Entry and Start on your 
person
 
 
► To unlock the vehicle, with the remote control 
on your person in recognition zone  A, pass 
your hand behind one of the door handles (front 
door(s), manual sliding side door(s) or side-
hinged doors).
►
 
Pull the handle to open the corresponding 
door
.
With side-hinged doors
 
 
► To unlock the vehicle, remote control in 
the recognition zone  A, run a hand behind the 
handle of the side-hinged door.
►
 
Then pull the handle to open it.
With tailgate
 
 
► To unlock the vehicle, with the remote control 
in recognition zone  A, press the tailgate release 
control.
►
 
Raise the tailgate.
Selective unlocking
Using the remote control
► To unlock just the passenger 
compartment doors, press this button 
once.
►
 
T
o unlock the side and rear doors in the 
loading area, press this button a second time.
or
► Press this button on the remote 
control to unlock only the  loading area
.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing 
of the direction indicators for around 2 
seconds.
At the same time, depending on your version, 
the door mirrors unfold.
With Keyless Entry and Start on your 
person
 
 
► To unlock the cabin alone, with the 
remote control on your person in 
recognition zone  A, pass your hand behind the 
handle of the  driver’s door.
► To unlock the cabin alone, with the 
remote control on your person in 
recognition zone  B, pass your hand behind the 
handle of the  driver's door.
►
 
Then pull the handle to open the cabin.
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► To unlock the loading area alone, with the 
remote control on your person in the recognition 
zone A, B or C, pass your hand behind a handle 
of the left side door, right side door or the rear 
door (the left-hand hinged door or the tailgate).
► 
Then pull the handle to open the loading 
area.
Depending on version, the door mirrors 
unfold only when the cabin is unlocked, 
the alarm is deactivated.
Unlocking 
 
 
 
Unlocking is signalled by rapid flashing of 
the direction indicators for a few 
seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold 
and the alarm is deactivated.
With the key
► To completely unlock the vehicle, insert the 
key in the lock then turn it towards the front of 
the vehicle.
►
 
Then pull the handle to open the door
 .If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm is not 
deactivated. Opening a door will trigger the 
alarm, which can be stopped by switching the 
ignition on.
Using the remote control
► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
 
With Keyless Entry and 
Start   on your person
 
 
 
 
► To unlock the vehicle, with the remote control 
on your person in recognition zone  A, pass 
your hand behind one of the door handles (front 
door(s), manual sliding side door(s) or side-
hinged doors).
 
 
► To unlock the vehicle, with the remote control 
on your person in recognition zone  A, pass your hand behind one of the door handles (front 
door(s)).
►
 
Pull the handle to open the corresponding 
door
 .
With side-hinged doors/tailgate 
 
 
 
► To unlock the vehicle, with the remote control 
in the recognition zone  A, pass
  your hand 
behind the side-hinged door handle or press the 
tailgate unlocking control.     

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2► Pull the side-hinged door handle or raise the 
tailgate.
With an opening rear screen in the 
tailgate
 
 
► With the Keyless Entry and Start on your 
person, to unlock the vehicle, press the tailgate 
opening rear screen unlocking control. 
The 
screen will open slightly; then, lift it up to open it.
Locking
Ensure that no person or object prevents 
the correct closing of the windows.
Be particularly aware of children when 
operating the windows.
The locking/deadlocking is signalled by  the fixed illumination of the direction 
indicators for about two seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors 
fold at the same time.
If your vehicle is so equipped, pressing 
and holding the locking button closes the 
windows. The window stops in position when 
you release the button.
With the key
► To lock the vehicle, insert the key in the lock 
then turn it towards the rear of the vehicle.
With the remote control
► To lock the vehicle, press this button. 
With Keyless Entry and 
Start   on your person
 
 
 
 
► To lock the vehicle, with the remote control in 
recognition zone  A, press the markings on one 
of the front or rear door handles.
 
 
► To lock the vehicle, with the remote control in 
recognition zone  A, press the markings on one 
of the front door handles.
With side-hinged doors 
 
► To lock the vehicle, with the remote control 
in recognition zone  A, press the left-hand door 
locking control.
Driving with the doors locked could make 
it more difficult for the emergency 
services to enter the vehicle in an emergency.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, 
even for a short time, without taking the 
remote control with you.
If a door is not properly closed (except the 
right-hand door with side-hinged rear 
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– when the vehicle is stationary and engine 
running, this warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by a warning message for a few 
seconds, 
–
 
when the vehicle is moving (at speeds above 
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by an audible signal and a warning 
message for a few seconds.
Deadlocking  
Deadlocking renders the exterior and 
interior door controls inoperative. It also 
deactivate the manual central control button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle 
when it is deadlocked.
With the key
► To deadlock the vehicle, turn the key in the 
driver's door lock towards the rear of the vehicle.
►
 
Then 
 within five seconds , turn the key 
towards the rear again.
With the remote control
► To deadlock the vehicle, press this 
button.
►
 
Then press this button again  within five 
seconds after locking
.
With Keyless Entry and Start on your 
person
 
 
► To lock the vehicle, with the remote control in 
recognition zone  A, press the markings on one 
of the front or rear door handles.
►
 
T
 o deadlock the vehicle, press the markings 
again  within five seconds.
With side-hinged doors
 
 
► To lock the vehicle, with the remote control 
in recognition zone  A, press the left-hand door 
locking control.
►
 
T
 o deadlock the vehicle, press the control 
again  within five seconds .
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control, 
electronic key
Go to 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, enabling a 
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking 
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
–
 Remote control battery discharged.
–
 
Remote control malfunction.
–
 
V
 ehicle battery discharged.
–
 
V
 ehicle in an area subject to strong 
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control 
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise
  the remote 
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.
►
 
Insert the key into the front left-hand door 
lock.
►
 
T
 urn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
►
 
T
 urn the key towards the rear again within 
5
  seconds to deadlock the vehicle.   

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2If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will 
not be activated when locking with the 
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds 
when the door is opened; switch on the 
ignition to stop it.
 
 
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key in 
the lock after locking it with the remote 
control or the Keyless Entry and Start 
system , all doors and the boot  are 
unlocked.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the key in the 
lock after locking it with the key , only the 
doors (front door and sliding side door(s)) are 
unlocked. The side-hinged doors and tailgate 
are not unlocked. Switching on the ignition 
unlocks them.
Central locking not 
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
–  Central locking malfunction.
–
 
Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the 
central locking system, the battery must 
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is 
locked fully.
Locking part of the vehicle (front 
door/sliding side door/side-hinged 
doors)
► If a  sliding side door  or  side-hinged doors 
are fitted to your vehicle, check that the electric 
child lock is not activated.
►
 
Open the door
 .
 
 
Front door 
 
Sliding side door 
 
Side-hinged doors
► Remove the cap located on the edge of the 
door
.
► Insert the built-in key into the latch (without 
forcing it) and then  turn the assembly.
►
 
Remove the key and refit the cap. 
►
 
Close the door(s) and check from the outside 
that the vehicle is locked correctly
.
Unlocking of one part of the vehicle 
(front passenger door/sliding side 
door/side-hinged doors)
► Use the interior opening control.
or
►
 
With 
 side-hinged doors , insert the built-in 
key into the (left-hand) door lock, then turn it.
For more information on the  Child lock 
on a sliding side door  or side-hinged 
doors, refer to the corresponding section.
Unlocking the tailgate 
 
► From inside the vehicle, insert a small 
screwdriver into hole  A
 on the lock to unlock the 
tailgate.
►
 
Move the latch to the left.    

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If the battery is discharged and your 
vehicle is equipped with a tailgate and 
an
 
Extenso Cab, you will not be able to 
access the loading area.
Replace the battery to regain access.
For more information on the  12 V battery, 
refer to the corresponding section.
In the event of a malfunction or if you 
experience difficulty opening or closing 
the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay, 
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent 
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially 
causing serious injury.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, this warning lamp 
comes on, accompanied by an audible 
signal and the display of a message.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Without Keyless Entry and Start
 
 
With Keyless Entry and Start 
 
► Unclip the cover by inserting a small 
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►
 
Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►
 
Put the new battery in place, respecting the 
polarity
. Start by inserting it into the contacts 
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto 
the unit.
► 
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on  Reinitialising the 
remote control
, refer to the corresponding 
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries 
away, as they contain metals that are 
harmful to the environment. Take them to an 
approved disposal point.
This equipment contains a button type  battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical 
burns!
Swallowing the battery can cause serious 
internal burning in only 2 hours and can be 
fatal.
If batteries have been swallowed or inserted 
into a part of the body, seek immediate 
medical advice.
Keep new and used batteries out of the reach 
of children.
If the battery compartment does not close 
properly, stop using the product and keep it 
out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion if the battery is 
replaced with an incorrect type!
Replace the battery with the same type.