2020 CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS change key battery

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Central locking
Manual
F Press this button to operate the central locking of the vehicle (doors, boot and
fuel filler flap) from inside the vehicle. The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
F

P
ressing the button again unlocks the
vehicle completely. The indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
The indicator lamp also goes off when
unlocking one or more doors.
The central locking does not take place if
one of the doors is open. 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, Keyless Entry
and Starting or the integral key to
unlock the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion
security)
To activate/deactivate this function (activated
by default):
Transpor ting long or bulky objects
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. F

P
ress the button until an audible
signal is heard and a
message
appears in the screen.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
r egistration 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
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use these procedures in the following cases:
- r emote control battery discharged,
-

r
emote control fault,
-
b

attery failure,
-

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.
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Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case
of failure
This operation is only necessar y in the case
of failure of the tailgate motor.
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with
the tailgate closed .
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
F

C
lose it gently without slamming, as slowly
as possible, by pushing at the centre of the
tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at one
of its sides – risk of damage!
Precautions in use
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
-

d
eactivate the "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function in advance in your
vehicle's configuration menu,
-

o
r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed. In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the
tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, do not forget to lock your vehicle
to avoid the risk of unexpected opening.
Recommendations related
to the "
Hands-Free Tailgate
Access " function
If several kicking movements to operate the
tailgate have no effect, wait a
few seconds
before trying again.
The function automatically deactivates in heavy
rain or following a
build-up of snow.
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a
source of electromagnetic
pollution (smartphone, etc.).
The function may not work correctly with
a


prosthetic leg. The function may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a
towing device.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open
or close by itself, particularly if:
-
y
ou hitch or unhitch a trailer,
-
y
ou fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
-
y
ou load or unload bicycles from a bicycle
c a r r i e r,
-
y
ou place or lift something behind the
vehicle,
-
an
animal approaches the rear bumper,
-
y
ou are washing your vehicle,
-
y
our vehicle is being serviced,
-
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".
After installing a towing device, it is
essential to contact a
CITROËN dealer
or a
qualified workshop so that it is taken
into account by the detection system.
Other wise, risk of "Hands-Free Tailgate
Access" function failure.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of
a battery or central locking failure.
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Unlocking
F Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
a gainst theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
-

E
xterior perimeter :
The system checks whether the vehicle is
opened. The alarm is triggered if anyone
tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet.
-

I
nterior volumetric :
The system checks for any variation of the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks
a


window, enters the passenger
compartment or moves inside the vehicle.
-

A
nti-tilt :
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 disabling of its own
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 Switch off the engine and exit the vehicle.
F L ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
When 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.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5
seconds and the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring after 45
seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, bonnet, 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 Unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
With the remote control:
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