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If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the K eyless
Entry and Starting system has been left
inside the vehicle, the central locking does
not take place.
However, the alarm (if fitted) will be fully
activated after about 45


seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
no action is taken at the doors or boot, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30


seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will also
be reactivated automatically.
The automatic folding and unfolding
of the door mirrors can be deactivated
by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. As a
safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without taking the
electronic key for the

K
eyless Entry and
Starting system with you, even for a
short
period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the

K
eyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby 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

K

eyless Entr y and Star ting, refer to the
corresponding section. Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt,
etc.) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a
cloth does not restore
detection, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to
open the vehicle.
Central locking
Manual
F Press this button to operate the central locking of the vehicle (doors and boot) 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.
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The indicator lamp also goes off when
unlocking one or more doors.
The central locking does not work if one of
the doors is open.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside or
deadlocked, this button does not work. To
unlock the vehicle from the inside:
F
A
fter normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls.
F

A
fter deadlocking, use the remote
control, the Keyless Entry and Starting
system or the integral key.
Automatic (anti-intrusion
security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To deactivate or reactivate this function
(activated by default):
F

P
ress the button until a message appears in
the instrument panel. Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to
drive with the boot open and the doors
unlocked.
Advice
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is
a
sensitive system; do not operate it while
it is in your pocket as there is a
possibility
that it may unlock the vehicle, without you
being aware of it.
Do not press the buttons of your remote
control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. The remote control may stop
working and would have to be reinitialised.
The remote control cannot operate when
the key is in the reader, even when the
ignition is switched on.
Electrical interference
The

K
eyless Entry and Starting electronic
key may not operate if close to certain
electronic devices: telephone, laptop
computer, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the
electronic engine immobiliser system; this
could cause malfunctions.
Do not forget to turn the steering wheel to
engage the steering lock.
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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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The tailgate is not designed to support
a bicycle carrier.
Closing the tailgate
F Lower the tailgate using the interior grips.
F R elease the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
If the tailgate is not properly closed: F
W
ith the vehicle unlocked or with the
electronic key of the "
K
eyless Entry and
Starting" system in the coverage zone,
press control A on the tailgate.
F
Ra
ise the tailgate.
-
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. In the event of a
fault or difficulties felt in
manoeuvring the tailgate when opening
or closing it, have it quickly checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to stop this issue getting worse
and so as to not cause the tailgate to drop,
and serious injuries.
The motorised operation of the tailgate can
be activated or deactivated by selecting
" Motorised tailgate " in the Driving menu of
the touch screen.
Motorised tailgate
General points
The motorised tailgate must only be operated
with the vehicle stationary.
Check that there is enough space to allow for
the movement of the motorised tailgate.
Never introduce a
finger in the locking
system of the motorised tailgate – Risk of
a


serious injury!
Safety anti-pinch
The motorised tailgate has an obstacle
detection system that automatically interrupts
and reverses its movement by a few degrees to
allow the obstacle to be cleared.
Please note that this anti-pinch system is not
active at the end of the closing travel (around
1


cm from completely closed).
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To avoid the risk of injury through pinching
or trapping, before and during operation of
the motorised tailgate:
-
e
nsure that there is no person close to
the rear of the vehicle,
-

m
onitor the activity of your rear
passengers, particularly any children.
Bicycle carrier/Towing device
The motorised tailgate is not designed to
support a bicycle carrier.
When installing a
bicycle carrier on a towing
device with connection of a
cable to the towing
socket, the motorised operation of the tailgate
will be automatically deactivated.
If using a
towing device or bicycle carrier
not approved by CITROËN, it is essential
to deactivate the motorised operation of the
tailgate.
Operation Motorised opening
Tailgate opening using the
electronic key/remote control (A)
F Hold the remote control button
down for several seconds.
or
Tailgate opening using the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system (B)
F Press control B on the tailgate with the
electronic key within the coverage zone.
When selective locking is activated, the
electronic key must be close to the rear of
the vehicle.
Opening the tailgate
F After the vehicle is fully unlocked, press control B on the tailgate.
The command is confirmed by an audible beep.
By default, the tailgate opens fully or to the
stored position.
There are several ways of operating the
motorised tailgate: -

u

sing the electronic key of the

K

eyless Entry
and Starting system (A) ,
-

u

sing the exterior tailgate control (B),
-

u

sing the interior tailgate control (C)
,
-

w

ith a

kicking movement, if your vehicle has
the hands-free function.
For more information on the Hands-free
tailgate , refer to the corresponding section.
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Precautions in use
In wintry conditions
In the event of an accumulation of snow
on the tailgate, clear the snow before
commanding a

motorised opening of the
tailgate.
The formation of ice can block the tailgate
and prevent its opening: wait until the ice
melts with the heating of the passenger
compartment.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, lock your vehicle to avoid the
risk of unexpected opening.
Back-up control
To manually unlock the boot in the event of
a battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked. F
F
old 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 boot.
F
M
ove the latch to the left.
Hands-free tailgate
To enable you to open or close the tailgate
while your hands are full, the motorised tailgate
may be fitted with the hands-free function.
For more information on the Motorised
tailgate
, refer to the corresponding section.
"Hands-free " opening
Making another kicking movement with your
foot below the bumper while the tailgate is
opening interrupts the movement. A third kicking
movement reverses the direction of movement.
If the vehicle is locked, it unlocks before
the tailgate opens.
F

I

f your hands are full, with the remote
control on you in the recognition zone A ,
make a kicking movement with your foot
below the rear bumper.
Flashing of the direction indicator lamps and
a


beeping sound confirm the request.
The tailgate opens to the stored position.
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