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2Electronic key with
remote control function
and built-in key
Remote control function
The remote control can be used for the following
remote functions, depending on version:
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–
Unlocking - Opening the boot.
–
Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
–
Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–
Locating the vehicle.
–
Opening/Closing the windows.
–
Closing the sunroof.
–
Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery,
etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
The key built into the remote control can be
used for the following operations, depending on
version:
–
Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–
Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–
Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out
the corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings
> Vehicle
touch screen application.
Complete unlocking
► If the selective unlocking is deactivated,
press the unlocking button.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Selective unlocking
Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap
► Press the unlocking button.
►
Press it
again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the
second press.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Opening the windows
►
T
o open the windows, press the unlocking
button for more than 2 seconds (depending on
version).
►
Press again to stop the windows opening.
Selective unlocking and opening of
the tailgate
By default, selective unlocking of the tailgate
is deactivated and its motorised operation is
activated.
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2taking the Keyless Entry and Starting
system’s electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery:
–
The unlock on approach function (zone
C
)
automatically switches to standby mode
after several days (approximately one week)
without being used. To unlock the vehicle, use
the remote control or press on one of the door
handles. The next time the vehicle is started,
the automatic unlocking and locking functions
will be reactivated.
–
If the welcome lighting is triggered
several times in succession without the
vehicle subsequently being started, it will be
deactivated.
–
All "hands-free" functions switch to
extended standby mode after 21 days of non-
use.
To restore these functions, unlock the
vehicle using the remote control and start the
engine.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate
if close to certain electronic devices (e.g.
telephones (switched on or on standby),
laptop computers, strong magnetic fields). If
this is the case, move the electronic key away
from the electronic device.
Central locking
Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the vehicle.
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm the
central locking of the vehicle.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is deactivated.
►
After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
►
After deadlocking, you must use the
remote control, the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system or the built-in key to unlock
the vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►
Press the button until a confirmation
message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an
alert will be displayed.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
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The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
–
Remote control malfunction.
–
V
ehicle battery discharged.
–
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.
► Insert the key in the notch of the lock cover
and remove the lock cover .
►
Insert the key in the door lock.
►
T
urn the key towards the front or the rear to
unlock and lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–
Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
► Insert the key in the lock and turn it to lock
the door .
Other doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking
► Open the doors.
► For the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
►
Gently insert the key into the latch located in
the door lock, then turn the latch an eighth of a
turn towards the outside of the door
.
►
Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
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2Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►
Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►
Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity
. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
This product contains a coin / button cell battery.
Do not ingest battery. Chemical Burn Hazard.
If the coin / button cell battery is swallowed,
it can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and can lead to death.
If you think coins / buttons cell battery might
have been swallowed or placed inside any
part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product and keep it
away from children.
Risk of explosion if the coin / button cell
battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace the coin / button cell battery with the
same type.
Risk of explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
Do not use in /store in /bring into environment
of extremely high temperature or extremely
low pressure due to the very high altitude.
Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut used
coin / button cell battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
►
Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
►
W
ith an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
►
Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"
START/STOP" button.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system electronic
key in the recognition zone, pull the door handle.
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From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
With selective unlocking activated:
– Opening the driver's door unlocks
the driver's door only (if the vehicle has not
already been completely unlocked).
–
Opening one of the passenger doors
unlocks the rest of the vehicle.
Boot
Opening the tailgate
► With the vehicle unlocked or with the
electronic key in the recognition zone, press the
central tailgate control.
►
Raise the tailgate.
When selective unlocking is activated,
the electronic key must be close to the
rear of the vehicle.
The tailgate is not designed to hold a bicycle carrier.
Closing the tailgate
► Lower the tailgate using the interior grips.
► Release the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.
► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►
Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Motorised tailgate
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 insert a finger in the locking
system of the motorised tailgate - risk of
serious injury!
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Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal
to 1 metre between the low position and the
high position of the tailgate.
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
With resumption of the motorised function
It is possible to trigger the tailgate motorisation
manually.
►
When the tailgate is open: manoeuvre the
tailgate slightly but firmly to trigger the motorised
closing.
►
When the tailgate is partially open:
manoeuvre the tailgate slightly but firmly to
trigger the motorised opening.
W
ithout resumption of the motorised function
►
Manoeuvre the tailgate gently without
slamming, as slowly as possible.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually
, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
If the electric motor overheats
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating of
its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary 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.
►
Close 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
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 and
move away from the vehicle to prevent any
risk of unwanted opening.
Hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate
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With the electronic key on your person, this
function allows the motorised tailgate to be
opened, closed or stopped via a “kicking”
movement under the rear bumper.
The “Hands-free tailgate/opening” function is configured in the Settings
>
Vehicle touch screen application.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the “kicking”
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The function is not available when the
vehicle is connected.
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Electric windows
1.Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Left-hand rear
4. Right-hand rear
5. Deactivation of the electric window controls
located at the rear seats
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch past its point of resistance: the window
opens/closes completely when the switch is
released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
Window controls remain operational for
approximately 45 seconds after switching
off the ignition.
After that time, the controls are disabled. To
reactivate them, switch on the ignition.
Anti-pinch
If the window meets an obstacle while rising, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear
controls for the rear electric
windows
For your children's safety, press control 5 to
deactivate the controls for the rear electric
windows, irrespective of their positions.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The lamp will remain lit until the controls are
reactivated.
The rear electric windows can still be controlled
using the driver's controls.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
►
Raise the window until it is fully closed.
►
Release then pull the control for at least one
second.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this, press
the relevant switch.
When the driver operates the passengers’
electric window switches, it is important to
ensure that nothing can prevent the window
from closing properly.
It is important to ensure that passengers use
the electric windows correctly.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other persons
present when closing windows using the key
or the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system.
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Ease of use and comfort
► With the charging area clear, place a device
in its centre.
When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave metal objects (e.g. coins,
keys, vehicle remote control) in the
charging area while a device is being charged
- risk of overheating or interrupting the
charging!
When using applications for a long time
in combination with wireless charging,
some smartphones may switch to thermal
safety and cause some functions to stop.
Checking operation
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging complete.
Fixed green Compatible portable device detected.
Charging.
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in the charging zone.
Portable device not well
centred in the charging
zone.
Fixed orange Malfunction of the portable device's battery
meter.
Device battery
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.
If the indicator lamp is fixed orange:
– remove the device, then place it back in the
centre of the charging zone.
or
–
remove the device and try again in a quarter
of an hour
.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Front armrest
It includes a storage space.
Opening
► Press the lever beneath the cover.
The cover opens in two parts.
Closing
► Fold back the two parts of the cover .