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Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may render
access by the emergency services to the
interior difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), take the electronic key with you when
you leave the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by
a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the
keys in your possession are the only ones
which can start the vehicle.
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.
Back-up opening/closing
with the integral key
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.
Central locking not
functioning
The integral key is used to lock and unlock
the vehicle when there is a malfunction of
the electronic key or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system caused in particular by:
-
k
ey battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, etc.
-
v
ehicle located in an area with strong
electromagnetic signals.
F
T
o extract the back-up key, pull and hold
button 1
while extracting key 2 .
The integral key also enables:
-
d
eactivation/reactivation of the front
passenger airbag,
-
b
ack-up locking of the passenger doors,
-
l
ocking of the vehicle without the alarm
being activated. 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 rear wards again within
5 seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Flashing of the direction indicators for a few
seconds confirms that the procedure has
completed correctly.
Use these procedures in the following cases:
-
c
entral locking fault,
-
b
attery disconnected or discharged.
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In the event of a malfunction with the
c entral locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to lock the boot and thus
ensure that the vehicle is locked fully.
Driver's door
F Insert 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.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm is not
activated/deactivated when the vehicle is
locked/unlocked.
Opening a
door will trigger the alarm,
which can be stopped by switching the
ignition on.
Passenger doors
F Open the doors.
F F or the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
F
I
nsert the key into the latch on the edge of
the door and turn it an eighth of a
turn to
the right, for the right-hand side, and to the
left, for the left-hand side. The locking is
effective when the slot is horizontal.
F
C
lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Remote control problem –
reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a
remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F
P
lace the mechanical key (integral with the
remote control) in the lock to unlock your
vehicle.
F
P
lace the electronic key in the reader.
F
S
witch on the ignition by pressing "START/
STO P ".
The electronic key is fully operational again.
If the problem persists, contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
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Changing the battery
Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
Doors
Opening
From outside
F After unlocking the vehicle or with the electronic key of the K eyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone, pull
the door handle.
From inside
F Pull the interior opening control of a front
door; this unlocks the vehicle completely.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
- e ngine running , this warning
lamp and a
message appear
in the instrument panel (digital
monochrome) for a
few seconds,
-
v
ehicle moving (speed above
6
mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp and a
message appear
in the instrument panel (digital
monochrome and 12
inch colour)
for a
few seconds, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Battery ref.: CR2032/3
volts.
Battery replacement is signalled by the display
of a
message.
F
U
nclip the cover using a
small screwdriver
at the cutout.
F
R
emove the cover.
F
R
emove the discharged battery from its
housing.
F
P
lace the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
F
C
lip the cover onto the casing.
Boot
Opening the tailgate
Using the electronic key/remote
control
F Press and hold this button to release the tailgate. If the vehicle
was locked, this action unlocks
the vehicle beforehand.
F
Ra
ise the tailgate.
When selective unlocking is activated, the
electronic key must be close to the rear of
the vehicle.
With the tailgate opening control
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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
a gainst theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
-
E
xterior perimeter :
T
he 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:
T
he 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.
Self-protection function : the system
checks for the putting out of ser vice of its
own components. The alarm is triggered
if the siren's battery, button or 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 Lock the vehicle using the remote control.
or
F
L
ock the vehicle using the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is active: the indicator
lamp for the button flashes once per second
and the direction indicators come on for about
2
seconds.
After an instruction to lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system, the exterior perimeter
monitoring is activated after 5
seconds, the
interior volumetric 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 monitoring.
Deactivation
F Press one of the remote control unlocking buttons.
or
F
U
nlock the vehicle with the "
K
eyless Entry
and Starting" system.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp for 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 boot is not
opened within 30
seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring
to avoid unwanted triggering of the alarm in
certain cases such as:
-
l
eaving a pet in the vehicle,
F
Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
Short press
Long press
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Deactivating the interior
volumetric monitoring
F Switch off the ignition and within ten seconds, press the alarm button until the
indicator lamp is on continuously.
-
l
eaving a
window partially open,
-
w
ashing your vehicle,
-
c
hanging a
wheel,
-
h
aving your vehicle towed,
-
t
ransport by ship.
F
G
et out of the vehicle.
F
I
mmediately lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
The exterior perimeter monitoring alone is
activated: the indicator lamp for the button
flashes once per second.
To take effect, this deactivation must be carried
out each time the ignition is switched off.
Reactivating the interior
volumetric monitoring
F Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle using the remote
control or the "
K
eyless Entry and Starting"
system. The indicator lamp for the button goes off.
F
R
eactivate the full alarm system by locking
the vehicle using the remote control or the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
The indicator lamp for the button flashes once
per second again.
Triggering of the alarm
This results in sounding the siren and flashing
the direction indicators for thirty seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the "
K
eyless Entry and Starting"
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
for the button informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Failure of the remote
control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
F U nlock the vehicle using the key (integral to
the remote control) in the driver's door lock,
F
O
pen the door; this sets off the alarm.
F
U
pon switching on the ignition the alarm
stops. The indicator lamp for the button
goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (integral to the remote control) in the driver's
door lock.
Operating fault
When the ignition is switched on, fixed
illumination of the indicator lamp for the button
indicates a
fault with the system.
Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Automatic activation
(Depending on the country where the product
is sold.)
The system is activated automatically 2 minutes
after the last door or the boot is closed.
F
T
o avoid triggering the alarm on entering
the vehicle, first press the unlocking button
on the remote control or unlock the vehicle
using the "
K
eyless Entry and Starting"
system.
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Front seatsBefore moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Manual adjustments
Longitudinal
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
When your seat is at the correct distance, move
it for wards and backwards slightly without
using the control bar to ensure the seat is
properly locked. F
P
ull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.
Driver seat backrest angle
F Turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
Correct driving position
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
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:
-
t
he height of the head restraint,
-
t
he seat backrest angle,
-
t
he seat cushion height,
-
t
he longitudinal position of the seat,
-
t
he height and reach of the steering wheel,
-
t
he rear view mirror and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check that the instrument panel can be
viewed correctly from your driving position.
Seat cushion height
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Getting out of the vehicle
from third row seatsReplacing the seat from
outside the vehicle, with
door open
If passengers are seated in the third row seats:
F
m
anually push the seat and cushion back as
far as it can go; the seat does not return to
the maximum back position, leaving space
free for the third row passengers' legs,
F
f
old the cushion until it locks.
Make sure there is nothing on or under the
cushion of the seat you want to move.
If this system fails (lever E ), the third row
passengers can also get out after having
folded the backrest of the second row
seats using strap D .
Do not let children operate the seats
unsupervised.
F
P
ull lever E . The seat unlocks and the
cushion comes up against the backrest.
F
Ke
ep lever E up by pushing it for wards. The
seat and cushion slide towards the front
seat.
This frees space behind the seat, allowing
the third row seat passengers to get into their
seats.
F
L
ift lever E . The seat unlocks and the
cushion moves up to the backrest.
F
P
ush the backrest holding lever E upwards.
Third row seats
Concertina boards
The two rigid concertina boards, which are built
in to the vehicle, cover the two third row seats,
when these are in the folded away position.
Before moving the seats, make sure that
the trays behind the front row seats are
properly stowed.
Unlocking/Locking the continuity panels
F
B
efore unfolding the continuity panels,
check that the 2nd row seats are moved
back as far as possible.
F
S
lide the latch of the continuity panel
upwards to unlock it.
F
S
traighten out the continuity panel, then
slide the latch downwards to lock it.
Access to third row seats
Third row seats are accessed via the second
row lateral seats.
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In order to easily adapt your interior
space, you can fold all of the rear seats
individually and fold them onto the second
row floor, and beneath the floor on the
third row. This gives you a continuous load
floor up to the back of the front seats.
Folding or unfolding the seats must only
be done with the vehicle stationary.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F
A
djust the height and reach to suit your driving
position.
F
P
ush the control lever to lock the steering wheel.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
s hould only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in narrow
spaces.
Demisting – Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen
demist - defrost , refer to the associated
section.
Adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
b e adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
Objects seen in the mirror are in reality
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.
F
M
ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
F
M
ove control B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
F
R
eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the
electronic key or the " K eyless Entry and
Starting" system.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull
the control A from the central position
rearwards.
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