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Remote control and key
The remote control can be used for the
following remote functions, depending on
version:
-
u
nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-

u
nlocking and partial opening of the boot,
-

o
pening the fuel tank cap (without
K
eyless
Entry and Starting),
-

l
ocking/unlocking the fuel filler flap (with
K

eyless Entry and Starting),
-

l
ocating the vehicle,
-
v

ehicle immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central locking or unlocking of
the vehicle using the door lock, and starting
and switching off the engine.
Under normal operating conditions, it is
preferable to use the remote control.
Integral key
Ejecting the key
Version without K eyless Entr y and Star ting
F T o eject the key from the housing, press the
button.
F

P
ress the button before folding the key back
to avoid damaging the mechanism.
Version with

K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
F

T
o eject the key from the housing, pull and
hold the button.
F

P
ull and hold the button before returning the
key.
Emergency procedures allow the vehicle to
be locked or unlocked in the event of a failure
of the remote control, the central locking,
the battery, etc. For more information on
the Emergency procedures
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Remote control function
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following functions, depending on
version:
-
u

nlocking/locking/deadlocking the vehicle,
-

t
urning the manual child lock on or off,
-
a

ctivating/deactivating the front passenger
airbag,
-
em

ergency door locking,
-

s
witching on the ignition and starting/
switching off the engine.
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Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
- c entral locking fault,
-
b

attery disconnected or discharged. In the event of a malfunction with the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and thus
ensure that the vehicle is locked fully.
Driver's door
F Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
Passenger doors
Unlocking
F P ull the interior door opening handle.
Locking
F

O
pen the door.
F

O
n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not activated. Refer to the corresponding
section.
F

I

nsert the key in the door lock.
F

T

urn the key towards the front of the vehicle
to unlock it, or towards the rear to lock it.
F

T

urn the key towards the rear again within
5 seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
For versions without an alarm, the lighting
of the direction indicators for a few seconds
confirms that the procedure has been
completed correctly.
If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm, this
function will not be activated when locking
with the key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
on opening the door; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
Changing the battery
If the battery is flat, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the screen.
Version without

K
eyless Entr y and Star ting
Batter y type: CR1620/3 volts. F

R

emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

W

ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture, then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R

emove the key and refit the black cap.
F

C

lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
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In case of malfunction or difficulties
moving the tailgate when opening or
closing it, have it checked as soon as
possible by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to ensure that this
inconvenience does not get worse, making
the tailgate fall and causing serious
injuries.
Closing
If the tailgate is not fully closed:
- w ith the engine running or the vehicle
moving (speed below 6 mph (10 km/h)) , a
message appears in the screen.
-

w
ith the vehicle moving (speed above
6
mph (10 km/h)) , a message appears in the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Emergency control
F Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
To unlock the boot manually in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
To unlock the boot
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.
F

M
ove the latch to the left.
To re-lock the boot
If the problem persists, the boot will remain
locked after opening and closing.
Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following type 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.
Self-protection function : the system
checks for the putting out of ser vice 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
alarm system
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle
using the remote control or
Keyless Entry and Starting
system.
When the monitoring system is active, the
button indicator lamp flashes once per second
and the direction indicators come on for about
two seconds.
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