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Access
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.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
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.
The central locking does not take place if
one of the doors is 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 inoperative.
► After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
► After deadlocking, it is necessary to use
the remote control, Keyless Entry and Starting
or the integral 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 an audible warning is
triggered and 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 locks
will rebound and an alert will appear.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.
Alarm
(Depending on the country of sale.)
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following type of monitoring:
Perimeter monitoring
The system checks the opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet, etc.
Self-protection function
The system checks for the disconnection of any
of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, central
control unit or the siren wiring is put out of
service or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with
alarm system
Activation
► Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
► Lock the vehicle using the remote control or
the Keyless Entry and Starting system.
The monitoring system is active. The locking
button’s indicator lamp, located on the
dashboard, flashes once per second and
the direction indicators come on for about 2
seconds.
Following an instruction to lock the
vehicle, the exterior perimeter monitoring
is activated after a delay of 5 seconds.
If an opening (door, boot, etc.) is not fully
closed, the vehicle is not locked but the
exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated
after a delay of 45 seconds.