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Access
2Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
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
The system checks whether the vehicle is
opened.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open
one of the doors or the bonnet.
Volumetric
The system checks for any variation in 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, volumetric
monitoring is not compatible with this system.
For more information on Additional Heating
/ Ventilation , refer to the corresponding
section.
Anti-tilt monitoring
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.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the engine and exit the vehicle.
► Lock the vehicle using the remote control or
the "Keyless 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.
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, boot 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.
Deactivation
► Press the unlocking button on the remote
control.
or
►
Unlock the vehicle with the Keyless Entry and
Starting system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
direction indicators flash for about 2 seconds.
When the vehicle automatically locks
itself again (as happens if a door or the
boot is not opened within 30 seconds of
unlocking), the monitoring system is also
reactivated automatically.
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Practical information
Towing device with quickly detachable towball
No tools are required to install or remove this
genuine towing device.
Trailers with LED lamps are not
compatible with the wiring harness of this
device.
Fitting
► On the towball, move the lever from position
1 to position 2.
►
Before fitting the towball, check that the
contact points (shown by the arrows) are clean.
Use a soft, clean cloth.
► Insert the end of the towball into the carrier ,
located underneath the rear bumper, as far as it
can go.
►
Secure the towball correctly by moving the
lever to position 3
("locked" position).
►
If necessary
, pivot the socket downwards,
paying attention to the exhaust pipe.
►
Connect the trailer plug to the 13-pin socket
provided next to the carrier
.
►
Secure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the eye on the carrier
.
Removing
► On the towball, move the lever from position
3 to position 2.
►
Remove the towball by pulling it towards you.
►
Once the towball has been removed, move
the lever from position 2
to position 1.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball as described in the
instructions.
Observe the legislation in force in the country
in which you are driving.
Remove the towball when not in use.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps operate correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of the
headlamp beam height.
Connect the trailer plug with the engine
off .
If you connect the trailer plug within a few
minutes of switching off the engine, do not
touch the exhaust pipe. Risk of burns!
Carrier systems (box or bicycle
carrier)
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing device: if exceeded,
the device may detach from the vehicle,
potentially causing a serious accident.
For more information about the Engine
technical data and towed loads and in
particular, the maximum load on the towing
device, refer to the corresponding section.
Remove the quickly detachable towball
when not towing a trailer.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After switching off the engine and for a maximum
cumulative period of around 40 minutes, you can
continue to use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, the wipers, the dipped beam
headlamps, the courtesy lamps, etc.
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In the event of a breakdown
► Unclip the interior trim.
► Disconnect the connector by moving aside
its tab.
► Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
► Change the bulb.
► Put the bulb holder back in place and
reconnect the connector.
► Put the trim back in place.
With tailgate
► Remove the plastic lens using a screwdriver.
► Change the bulb.
► Refit the plastic lens and press on it.
Third brake lamp
Type A, W16W - 16W
– Unscrew the two nuts.
► Press the locking clip and disconnect the
connector .
►
T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
►
Remove the bulb holder
.
►
Replace the faulty bulb.
To replace these bulbs, it is possible to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Rear lamps
For more information on Changing a bulb
and, in particular, the types of bulb, refer to the
corresponding section.
With side-hinged doors/tailgate
1. Brake lamps/sidelamps.
Type
B, P21/5W
2. Direction indicators.
Type
B, PY21W (amber) 3.
Reversing lamps.
Type B, P21W
4. Foglamps.
Type B, P21W
► From the inside, disconnect the electrical
connector at the rear of the lamps.
► Remove the two fixing bolts using the Torx
key provided in your vehicle.
For more information on the Tool kit, please
refer to the corresponding section.
►
From the outside, pull the whole lamp unit
towards you (with side-hinged doors ) or
towards the centre of the vehicle (with tailgate
).
► Open the tabs, then pull out the lamp holder .
► Remove the faulty bulb by pressing lightly on
it while turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
►
Replace the bulb.
Take care to reposition the tabs and the wiring correctly to avoid trapping the
wire.
After changing a rear direction indicator bulb, the reinitialisation time is
approximately 2 minutes or more.
Number plate lamps
Type A, W5W - 5W
With side-hinged doors