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Remote control key

System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as

well as providing protection against theft.

Unlocking the vehicle

Unlocking using the key

F

Turn the key to the left in the driver's door

lock to unlock the vehicle.

Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of

the direction indicators for approximately

two seconds.

According to version, the door mirrors fold at

the same time.

4

Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of

the direction indicators for approximately

two seconds.

According to version, the door mirrors unfold

at the same time.

If one of the doors or the boot is still

open, the central locking does not take

place.

Unfolding the key

When the vehicle is locked, if it

is unlocked inadvertently, it will

automatically lock itself again after

thirty seconds unless a door or the boot

is open.

Locking the vehicle

F

First press this button to unfold the key.

Locking using the remote control

F

Press the closed padlock to lock

the vehicle.

Unlocking using the remote

control

F

Press the open padlock to unlock

the vehicle.

The folding and unfolding of the door

mirrors using the remote control can be

deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Locking using the key

F

Turn the key to the right in the driver's door

lock to lock the vehicle completely.

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Remote control problem

Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,

replacement of the remote control battery or in

the event of a remote control fault you can no

longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.

Changing the battery

F

First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock

or lock your vehicle.

F

Then, reinitialise the remote control.

Folding the key

F

First press this button to fold the key.

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.

If you do not press the button when folding

the key, there is a risk of damage to the

mechanism.

Reinitialisation

If the battery is flat, you are

F

Switch off the ignition.

informed by illumination of this

warning lamp, an audible signal

and a message.

Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on).

Press the closed padlock immediately for a

few seconds.

F

Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch.

Slide the flat battery out of its location.

Slide the new battery into its location

observing the original direction.

Clip the casing.

F

Switch off the ignition and remove the key

from the ignition switch.

Locating your vehicle

F

Press the closed padlock to locate your

The remote control is fully operational again.

locked vehicle in a car park.

F

This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy

lamps and flashing of the direction indicators

for a few seconds.

Reinitialise the remote control.

If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN

dealer as soon as possible.

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Do not throw the remote control

Lost keys

batteries away, they contain metals

which are harmful to the environment.

Take them to an approved collection

point.

Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal

identification documents and if possible the key code label.

The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code

required to order a new key.

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 repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of

your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have

to be reinitialised.

4

No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition

is switched off, except for reinitialisation.

Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the

emergency services more difficult in an emergency.

As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short

period.

In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.

Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could

cause malfunctions.

When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to

ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.

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Window controls

System which opens or closes a window

manually or automatically. It is fitted with

anti-pinch protection if an obstacle is detected

on the one-touch models and a deactivation

system to prevent misuse of the rear switches

on all models.

Electric windows

One-touch electric

windows

F

Press or pull the switch. The

There are two methods

of operation:

window stops as soon as the

switch is released.

The electric window switches

-

manual mode

remain operational for approximately

45 seconds after the ignition is switched

off or until a front door is opened.

F Press or pull the switch gently. The

window stops as soon as the switch is

released.

automatic mode

F Press or pull the switch fully. The window

opens or closes completely when the

switch is released.

F Pressing the switch again stops the

movement of the window.

1. Driver's electric window.

2. Passenger's electric window.

3. Rear right electric window.

4. Rear left electric window.

5. Deactivating the rear electric window and

door controls.

The electric window switches

remain operational for approximately

45 seconds after the ignition is switched

off or until a front door is opened.

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Reinitialisation

In the event of a malfunction you must reinitialise

the operation of the electric windows:

Safety anti-pinch

The one-touch electric windows are fitted with

a safety anti-pinch function.

When the window rises and meets an obstacle,

it stops and partially lowers again.

F

release the switch and pull it again until the

window closes completely,

hold the switch for approximately

one second after closing,

press the switch to lower the window

automatically.

4

The safety anti-pinch function is not active

during these operations.

Always remove the key from the ignition when

leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.

Deactivating the rear window and

door controls

In the event of unwanted opening of the

window on closing (for example in the

presence of frost):

F

For the safety of your children, press

switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear

windows irrespective of their position.

F

press the switch until it opens

completely,

then pull it immediately until it

closes,

continue to hold the switch for

approximately one second after the

window has closed.

In the event of contact during operation

of the windows, you must reverse the

movement of the window. To do this,

press the switch concerned.

When the driver operates the

passenger electric window switches,

they must ensure that no one is

preventing correct closing of the

windows.

With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls are

deactivated.

With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are

activated.

The safety anti-pinch function is not

active during these operations.

When the function is activated,

this warning lamp lights up on the

instrument panel for a few seconds.

The driver must ensure that the

passengers use the electric windows

correctly.

Be particularly aware of children when

operating the windows.

This control also deactivates the interior

rear door controls.

For more information, refer to the

"Electric child lock" section.

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Doors

Opening

Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:

-

when the engine is running, this

warning lamp comes on, accompanied

by a message in the multifunction

screen for a few seconds,

-

when the vehicle is moving (speed

higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning

lamp comes on, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the

multifunction screen for a few seconds.

From outside

From inside

F

After unlocking the vehicle using the

remote control or the key, pull the door

handle.

F

Pull the front door control to open the door;

this unlocks the vehicle completely.

Pull the rear door control to open the door;

this unlocks only the door opened.

F

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Manual central locking

control

Unlocking

Automatic central locking

System which provides full automatic locking

or unlocking of the doors and the boot while

driving.

F

Press button A again to unlock the vehicle.

The red indicator lamp on the button

switches off.

System which provides full manual locking or

unlocking of the doors from the inside.

You can activate or deactivate this function.

If the vehicle is locked from the outside,

the red indicator lamp flashes and

button A is inactive.

4

F

In this case, use the remote control

or the key to unlock the vehicle.

Locking

When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the

doors and the boot lock automatically.

If one of the doors is open, the

automatic central locking does not take

place.

If the boot is open, the automatic central

locking of the doors is active.

Locking

F

Press button A to lock the vehicle.

The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.

If one of the doors is open, central

locking from the inside does not take

place.

Unlocking

F

Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to

unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.

Driving with the doors locked can make

access more difficult for the emergency

services in the event an emergency.

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Emergency control

System which locks or unlocks the doors

mechanically in the event of a malfunction of

the battery or of the central locking.

In the event of a fault with the central

locking, you must disconnect the

battery to lock the boot and so ensure

the complete locking of the vehicle.

Activation

F

Press button A for more than two seconds.

Locking the driver's door

Locking the front and rear

passenger doors

A confirmation message appears on the

multifunction screen, accompanied by an

audible signal.

F

Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the

right.

F

Insert the key in the lock, located on the

edge of the door, then turn it one eighth of

a turn.

Deactivation

F

Press button A again for more than

two seconds.

Unlocking the driver's door

Unlocking the front and rear

passenger doors

A confirmation message appears on the

multifunction screen, accompanied by an

audible signal.

F

Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the

left.

F

Pull the interior door opening control.

Driving with the doors locked may make

access more difficult for the emergency

services in an emergency.

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Boot

Opening

Closing

Tailgate release

System for mechanical unlocking of the boot

in the event of a battery or central locking

malfunction.

F

Lower the tailgate using the interior grab

handle.

If the tailgate is not closed correctly:

when the engine is running,

-

4

this warning lamp comes on,

accompanied by a message on

the multifunction screen for a few

seconds,

-

when the vehicle is moving (speed above

6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes

on, accompanied by an audible signal and

a message on the multifunction screen for

a few seconds.

F

After unlocking the vehicle, pull on the grip

and raise the tailgate.

Unlocking

F

Fold back the rear benchseat to gain

access to the lock from inside the boot.

Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the

lock to unlock the tailgate.

F

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Panoramic sunroof

System which consists of an area of panoramic tinted glass to increase the light and visibility

in the passenger compartment. It is fitted with 2 independent manual blinds to help maintain a

comfortable temperature.

Opening

Closing

F

Raise the blind's handle and release.

Front blind

F

Pull the blind rearwards until it locks in.

Each blind is fitted with a roller which

stores it once you release it.

Rear blind

F

Pull the blind forwards until it locks in.

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Fuel tank

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres

(petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel); (Depending on

version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or

Diesel)).

Filling

A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds

you of the type of fuel to be used depending on

your engine.

To fill the tank safely:

Low fuel level

F

the engine must be switched off,

open the fuel filler flap,

insert the key in the cap, then turn it to the

left,

4

When the low fuel level is reached

this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel. When it first comes

on there remains approximately

5 litres of fuel in the tank.

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid

running out of fuel.

If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the

"Checks" section.

F

remove the cap and hook it onto the clip

located on the inside of the flap,

fill the tank, but do not continue after the

3rd cut-off of the pump; this could cause

malfunctions.

Additions of fuel must be of at least

5 litres to be registered by the fuel

gauge.

The key cannot be removed from the

lock until the cap is refitted.

Opening the filler cap may create a

noise caused by an inrush of air. This

vacuum is entirely normal and results

from the sealing of the fuel system.

When you have filled the tank:

F

put the cap back in place,

turn the key to the right, then remove it

from the cap,

F

close the flap.

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Fuel used for petrol

engines

Fuel used for Diesel

engines

The petrol engines are compatible with

E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),

conforming to European standards EN 228 and

EN 15376.

E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)

are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed

for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex

vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must

comply with European standard EN 15293.

The Diesel engines are compatible with

biofuels which conform to current and future

European standards (Diesel fuel which

complies with standard EN 590 mixed with

a biofuel which complies with standard

EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing

up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).

B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel

engines. However, this use, even occasional,

requires strict application of the special

servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The use of any other type of (bio)fuel

(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,

domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of

damage to the engine and fuel system).

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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*

Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of

engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel.

Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.

It remains possible to use a fuel can to

fill the tank.

In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,

do not place the nozzle of the fuel can

in direct contact with the flap of the

misfuel prevention device and pour

slowly.

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Travelling abroad

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the

fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes

into contact with the flap. The system remains

closed and prevents filling.

Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type

filler nozzle.

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may

be different in other countries, the

presence of the misfuel prevention

device may make refuelling impossible.

Before travelling abroad, we

recommend that you check with the

CITROËN dealer network, whether your

vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in

the country in which you want to travel.

* Depending on the country of sale.

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