Citroën C5 X (2022 year). Manual in english - page 2

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The alert is given at whichever of these two 

terms is reached first.

The servicing information is displayed in the 

instrument panel. Depending on the version of 

the vehicle:

–  The distance recorder display line indicates 

the distance remaining before the next service 

is due, or the distance travelled since it was due 

preceded by the "-" sign.

–  An alert message indicates the distance 

remaining, as well as the period before the next 

service is due or how long it is overdue.

The value indicated is calculated 

according to the distance covered and 

the time elapsed since the last service.

The alert may also be triggered close to a 

due date.

Service spanner

On temporarily when the ignition is 

switched on.

Between 620 and 1,860 miles (1,000 and 3,000 

km) remain before the next service is due.

Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.

The next service is due in less than 620 

miles (1,000 km).

Have your vehicle serviced very soon.

Service spanner flashing

Flashing then fixed, when the ignition is 

switched on.

The servicing interval has been exceeded.

Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

Resetting the service indicator

The service indicator must be reset after each 

service.

If you have serviced your vehicle yourself:

►  Switch the ignition off.

 

 

 

 

►  Press and hold the button located on the end 

of the lighting control stalk.

►  Without pressing the brake pedal, press the 

START/STOP

 button once; a temporary display 

window appears and a countdown begins.

►  When the display indicates =0, a confirmation 

message appears; release the lighting control 

stalk button and the spanner symbol disappears.

If you disconnect the battery following 

this operation, lock the vehicle and wait 

at least 5 minutes for the reset to be 

registered.

Reminder of the servicing information

Servicing information is accessible using 

the “

Check

” button in the 

Settings>Vehicle

 touch screen application.

Engine oil level indicator

(Depending on version)

On versions fitted with an electric gauge, the 

engine oil level status is displayed on the 

instrument panel for a few seconds when 

the ignition is switched on, after the servicing 

information, in the form of messages.

The level read will only be correct if the 

vehicle is on level ground and the engine 

has been off for more than 30 minutes.

Low oil level

This is indicated by the message "

Oil 

level incorrect

" on the instrument panel, 

accompanied by the lighting of the Service 

warning lamp and an audible signal.

If a low oil level is confirmed by a check using 

the dipstick, the level must be topped up to avoid 

damage to the engine.

For more information on 

Checking levels

, refer 

to the corresponding section.

Oil gauge malfunction

This is indicated by the message "

Oil level 

measurement invalid

" on the instrument panel.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 

workshop.

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In the event of a malfunction of the 

electric gauge, the oil level is no longer 

monitored.

If the system is faulty, you must check the 

engine oil level using the manual dipstick 

located in the engine compartment.

For more information on 

Checking levels

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

Coolant temperature 

indicator

This information is only available in the 

instrument panel's customisable area.

For more information on the 

Digital instrument 

panel

, refer to the corresponding section.

 

 

With the engine running:

–  In zone 

A

, the temperature is correct.

–  In zone 

B

, the temperature is too high. 

The associated warning lamp and the 

STOP

 warning lamp light up in red on the 

instrument panel, accompanied by the display of 

a message and an audible signal.

You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is 

safe to do so.

Wait a few minutes before switching off the 

engine.

After switching off the ignition, carefully 

open the bonnet and check the coolant 

level.

For more information on 

Checking 

levels

, refer to the corresponding 

section.

Power indicator 

(Rechargeable hybrid)

The power indicator shows in real time the power 

demanded from the vehicle.

There are 3 zones: 

 

 

POWER High power demand, using the 

combined capabilities of the petrol 

engine and the electric motor.

The slider is located in this zone 

during more dynamic driving phases 

when high levels of performance are 

being demanded.

ECO

Optimal use of energy (internal 

combustion or electric).

The slider is located in this zone 

when driving under electric power 

and when optimal use is being made 

of the petrol engine, both accessible 

by adopting a suitable driving style.

A symbol indicates the threshold at 

which the petrol engine will restart. 

The driver can therefore moderate 

their acceleration to remain in electric 

driving mode.

CHARGE Energy recovery for partly 

recharging the traction battery.

The slider is located in this zone 

during deceleration: taking your foot 

off the accelerator pedal or braking.

Partial recharging of the battery by 

energy recovery has no effect on the 

charge level indicator.

Charge level indicator 

(Rechargeable hybrid)

 

 

The charge level of the traction battery and 

the remaining range in electric driving mode 

are permanently displayed when the vehicle is 

switched on.

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The range displayed depends on the use 

of the vehicle (type of driving and speed), 

the outside temperature and the activated 

comfort equipment.

Manual test

This function allows you to check certain 

indicators and display the alerts log.

The test is launched in the 

Settings>Vehicle

 touch screen 

application.

►  Then select 

Safety>Check

.

The following information is displayed on the 

instrument panel:

–  Tyre pressures.

–  Engine oil level (depending on engine).

–  Next service due.

–  Current alerts.

This information is also displayed 

automatically every time the ignition is 

switched on.

Total distance recorder

The total distance recorder measures the total 

distance travelled by the vehicle since its initial 

registration.

With the ignition on, the total distance is 

displayed at all times. It remains displayed for 

30 seconds after switching off the ignition. It is 

displayed when the driver's door is opened, and 

when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

When travelling abroad, it may be 

necessary to change the distance units 

(km or miles): the road speed must be 

displayed in the local country’s official unit 

(km/h or mph).

The unit is changed via the application of 

screen settings, with the vehicle stationary.

Rechargeable hybrid vehicles

The total distance recorder is only 

accessible from the trip computer.

For more information on the 

Trip computer

, 

refer to the corresponding section.

Lighting dimmer

Used to manually adjust the brightness of the 

instruments and controls to suit the exterior light 

level.

It is configured in the 

Settings > 

Brightness

 touch screen application.

►  In the “

Cockpit

” section, press or move the 

slider to the desired setting.

Trip computer

Displays information related to the current trip 

(range, fuel consumption, average speed, etc.).

Data displayed on the 

instrument panel

Display of the different tabs

 

 

 

 

►  Pressing the button located on the end of the 

wiper control stalk displays the following tabs in 

turn:

–  Current information:

•  Total range.

•  Current consumption (Petrol).

•  Total odometer (Rechargeable hybrid).

•  Traction battery charge level percentage 

(Rechargeable hybrid).

•  Autonomy (Petrol or Diesel, only on the 

E-HUD).

•  Current consumption (Petrol or Diesel).

•  Stop & Start time counter (Petrol).

•  Percentage of the current journey travelled 

in all-electric driving mode (Rechargeable 

hybrid).

–  Trips "

1

" then "

2

":

•  Average speed.

•  Average fuel consumption.

•  Distance travelled.

Depending on the settings for the pages 

displayed on the instrument panel and 

the activation/deactivation of the extended 

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head-up display, the trip computer appears in 

one or the other, or both.

For more information on the 

Digital 

instrument panel

 and the 

E-HUD

, refer to 

the corresponding sections. 

Trip reset

►  When the desired trip is displayed, 

press the button on the end of the wiper 

control stalk for more than 2 seconds.

Trips "

1

" and "

2

" are independent and are used 

in the same way.

Definitions

Range

(miles or km)

Distance that can still be travelled with the 

fuel remaining in the tank (based on the 

average fuel consumption over the last few miles 

(kilometres) travelled).

This value may vary following a change in driving 

style or terrain, leading to a significant change in 

current fuel consumption.

When the range falls below 19 miles (30 km), 

dashes are displayed.

After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range 

is recalculated and is displayed if it exceeds 62 

miles (100 km).

If dashes instead of figures continue to be 

displayed while driving, contact a CITROËN 

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Current consumption

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)

Calculated during the last few seconds. 

This function is only displayed at speeds above 

19 mph (30 km/h).

Average consumption

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)

Calculated since the last trip computer 

reset.

Average speed

(mph or km/h)

Calculated since the last trip computer 

reset.

Distance travelled

(miles or km)

Calculated since the last trip computer 

reset.

Stop & Start time counter

(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes) 

If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time 

counter calculates the time spent in STOP mode 

during a journey.

The time counter is reset each time the ignition is 

switched on.

Touch screen

This system gives access to the following 

elements:

–  Time and exterior temperature.

–  Heating/air conditioning system controls and 

reminders of settings.

–  Settings for driving aid functions, comfort and 

safety functions, audio equipment and digital 

instrument panel.

–  Settings of functions specific to rechargeable 

hybrid vehicles.

–  Display of visual manoeuvring aid functions.

–  Interactive handbook.

–  Video tutorials (e.g. screen management, 

driving aids, voice recognition).

–  Audio equipment and telephone controls with 

display of associated information.

–  Connected services and display of associated 

information.

–  Navigation system controls and display 

of associated information (depending on 

equipment).

–  Voice recognition (depending on equipment).

For safety reasons, always stop the 

vehicle before performing operations 

that require sustained attention.

Some functions are not accessible while 

driving.

Recommendations

It is a capacitive touch screen.

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Do not use pointed objects on the touch screen.

Do not touch the touch screen with wet hands.

►  Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the touch 

screen.

Main controls

Access to one of the 

Home

 pages

Return to the first 

Home

 page

Direct access to the 

Shortcuts for 

driving aids

►  Swipe down from the upper edge of the touch 

screen to access a list of quick settings (e.g. 

Brightness

, 

Diagnostics

).

►  Depending on the pages displayed on the 

screen, with or without the context menu, scroll 

the text by swiping with your finger, as with a 

smartphone.

Show/Hide context menu 

Return to the previous page 

►  To change the status of a function, press the 

description for the corresponding line (change 

confirmed by the slider moving to the right/left: 

function activated/deactivated).

Access to additional information on the 

function

Access to function parameters 

Adding/Removing shortcuts 

Short press, ignition off: system on/off.

Short press, ignition on: mute/restoration of 

sound.

Long press, ignition on: launch of standby mode 

(mute, screens off and clock display).

Rotation: volume adjustment.

Applications

Press this button to access the 

applications wall.

From any page, press the touch screen 

with three fingers to display the 

applications wall.

To obtain information about the other 

applications not listed here, refer to the sections 

describing the audio and telematic systems.

ADAS

Activation/Deactivation and configuration 

of the driving aid functions.

Climate

Settings for air flow, etc.

For more information on 

Dual-zone automatic 

air conditioning

, refer to the corresponding 

section.

Seat Options

Activation/Deactivation and configuration 

of the seat comfort functions (ventilation and 

massages).

For more information on the 

Ventilated seats

 

or on the 

Multi-point massages

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

Settings

Main settings for the audio system, touch screen 

and digital instrument panel.

Activation/Deactivation and configuration of 

the exterior lighting, vehicle access and safety 

functions.

For more information on the other applications, 

refer to the sections describing the Audio and 

telematics systems.

Energy

Access to the rechargeable hybrid system 

features (energy flow, consumption statistics, 

deferred charging, e-SAVE function).

Energy application

Energy Flow

The page shows the operation of the 

rechargeable hybrid system in real time.

1.

Active driving mode

2.

Petrol engine

3.

Electric motor

4.

Traction battery charge level

The energy flows have a specific colour for each 

type of driving: 

–  Blue: 100% electrical energy.

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–  Orange: energy from the petrol engine.

–  Green: energy recovery.

Statistics

This page shows electrical energy and fuel 

consumption statistics.

 

 

1.

 Average electrical consumption for the current 

trip (kWh/100 km) and historical values:

–  Blue graph: energy consumed directly from 

the traction battery.

–  Green graph: energy regenerated during 

deceleration and braking phases to recharge the 

battery.

2.

 Average fuel consumption for the current trip 

(l/100 km) and historical values (orange graph).

Charging

This page allows you to programme deferred 

charging.

For more information on 

Charging the traction 

battery (Rechargeable hybrid)

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

e-SAVE

The 

e-SAVE

 function makes it possible to 

reserve all or part of the electrical energy of the 

traction battery to be used later during a journey 

(e.g. passing through an urban area or an area 

reserved for electric vehicles).

►  Activate the function by pressing 

ON

, then 

select the electric range to be reserved (

6 miles 

(10 km)

, 

12 miles (20 km)

 or the full range 

MAX

).

Activation of the function is confirmed by 

the lighting of this indicator lamp on the 

instrument panel and the indication of the energy 

reserve in miles or kms.

►  To use the energy reserve, choose the 

Electric

 driving mode in the mode selector.

If the requested range exceeds the 

available range (not recommended), the 

internal combustion engine starts to recharge 

the traction battery up to the requested 

threshold. This leads to excessive fuel 

consumption.

My shortcuts

(Depending on equipment)

 

 

From the edge of the audio system's screen, 

swipe right to display the shortcuts.

By default, it suggests the main applications: 

Media

, 

Navigation

, 

Phone

, 

Mirror Screen

...

These shortcuts can be customised.

For more information, refer to the Audio 

equipment and telematics systems.

Remote functions 

(Rechargeable hybrid)

 

 

In addition to all the functions of 

the 

MyCitroën App

 application 

that you can access from a 

smartphone, you can access the 

following functions:

–  Battery charge management (Deferred 

charging).

–  Temperature pre-conditioning management.

–  Consultation of the state of charge and range 

of the vehicle.

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Installation procedure

►  Download the 

MyCitroën App

 app from the 

appropriate online store for your smartphone.

►  Create an account.

►  Enter the vehicle’s V.I.N. (code beginning 

with "VF" on the vehicle registration document).

For more information on 

Identification 

markings

, refer to the corresponding section.

Network coverage

In order to be able to use the various 

remotely operable features, ensure that your 

vehicle is located in an area covered by the 

mobile network.

A lack of network coverage may prevent 

communication with the vehicle (for example, 

if it is in an underground car park). In such 

cases, the application will display a message 

indicating that the connection with the vehicle 

could not be established.

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Electronic 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

►  To 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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►  Press and hold this button to unlock 

the boot and trigger the motorised 

opening of the tailgate.

When selective unlocking of the tailgate is 

activated, the doors and the fuel filler flap remain 

locked.

If selective unlocking of the tailgate is 

deactivated, pressing the button unlocks the 

whole vehicle.

If motorised operation of the tailgate is 

deactivated, pressing the button partially 

opens the tailgate.

To lock the vehicle, it is necessary to close 

the tailgate again.

Locking the vehicle

 

 

Normal locking

►  Press the locking button.

The locking, and the activation of the alarm 

depending on version, is confirmed by the 

lighting of the direction indicators.

Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.

An access (door or boot) that is not 

properly closed prevents locking of the 

vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with 

an alarm, it will be activated after 45 seconds.

If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or boot 

are not subsequently opened, the vehicle 

will automatically lock itself again after about 

30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with an 

alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.

Closing the windows and sunroof

►  To completely close the windows and, 

depending on version, the sunroof, press the 

locking button for more than 2 seconds.

►  Press again to stop closing.

Ensure that no person or object could 

prevent the correct closing of the 

windows and sunroof.

If, on versions with alarm, you want to 

leave the windows and/or sunroof partially 

open, you must first deactivate the interior 

volumetric alarm protection.

For more information on the 

Alarm

, refer to 

the corresponding section.

Deadlocking

 

 

Deadlocking renders the interior door 

controls inoperative. It also disables the 

central locking button.

The horn remains operational.

Never leave anyone inside the vehicle 

when it is deadlocked.

►  Press the locking button.

►  Press the locking button again within 3 

seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by 

the temporary lighting of the direction indicators).

For vehicles equipped with the Keyless 

Entry and Starting system, a double audible 

signal indicates that the vehicle has not been 

deadlocked.

Depending on version, activation/

deactivation of the audible signal is done 

in the 

Settings > Vehicle

 touch screen 

application.

Locating the vehicle

Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance, 

with the vehicle locked:

–  The direction indicators flash for approximately 

10 seconds.

–  The door mirror spotlamps come on.

–  The courtesy lamps come on.

►  Press this button.

 

Advice

Remote control

The remote control is a sensitive, high-

frequency device; avoid handling it in your 

pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally 

unlocking the vehicle.

Avoid pressing the remote control buttons 

while out of range of the vehicle, due to 

the risk of rendering the remote control 

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inoperative. It would then be necessary to 

reset it.

Anti-theft protection

Do not modify the electronic vehicle 

immobiliser, as this might result in 

malfunctions.

Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked could make 

it more difficult for the emergency services 

to enter the passenger compartment in an 

emergency.

As a safety precaution, take the electronic key 

with you when leaving 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 able to 

start the vehicle.

Proximity Keyless Entry 

and Start

This Keyless Entry and Starting system enables 

automatic vehicle locking/unlocking simply by 

detection of the electronic key.

As long as the driver has the electronic key 

on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they 

approach and locks when they walk away.

Key recognition zones:

 

 

Zone A

: welcome lighting on approaching 

the vehicle (between 3 and 5 metres from the 

vehicle).

Zone B

: automatic locking on leaving the vehicle 

(about 2 metres from the vehicle).

Zone C

: automatic unlocking on approaching 

the vehicle (between 1 and 2 metres from the 

vehicle).

Automatic functions are configured in the 

Settings > Vehicle

 touch screen 

application.

Unlocking the vehicle

 

 

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is 

configured in the 

Settings > Vehicle

 

touch screen application.

Complete unlocking

The vehicle (doors and boot) unlocks:

►  either automatically when the driver is 

approaching (zone 

C

), if the automatic functions 

are activated; 

►  or by a light press on the driver's door handle. 

The unlocking, and the deactivation of the alarm 

depending on version, is confirmed by flashing of 

the direction indicators.

Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.

If the key remains around the vehicle 

(zones 

A

, 

B

 or 

C

) for more than 15 

minutes without action, the automatic 

functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock 

the vehicle, use the remote control or press 

on one of the door handles.

If using the door handle does not lock/unlock 

the vehicle, bring the key closer and repeat 

the desired action.

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Selective unlocking

Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap

They unlock:

►  either automatically when approaching the 

driver’s door, if the automatic functions are 

activated;

►  or by a light press on the handle.

►  Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all 

accesses, press the central locking button or pull 

the opening control of any door.

If the user is outside zone 

A

 and presses 

once on the unlocking button of their 

electronic key, only the driver's door and the 

fuel filler flap will unlock if selectivity is 

activated. Pressing the button again unlocks 

the rest of the vehicle.

Selective unlocking of the tailgate

The tailgate unlocks automatically as you 

approach the rear of the vehicle.

►  Press the tailgate control to open the boot.

The doors remain locked.

Locking the vehicle

Normal locking

 

 

With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle 

locks:

►  either automatically when leaving recognition 

zone 

B

, if the automatic functions are activated;

►  or by a light press on the driver's door handle.

The locking is confirmed by the illumination 

of the direction indicators as well as a double 

audible signal for the locking on moving away 

from the vehicle. 

The alarm does not activate when 

locking automatically from a distance (the 

direction indicators do not light up).

It is not possible to lock the vehicle if the 

electronic key is left inside.

Deadlocking

 

 

Deadlocking renders the interior door 

controls inoperative. It also deactivates 

the central locking button.

The horn remains operational.

Never leave anyone inside the vehicle 

when it is deadlocked.

 

 

►  Gently press the driver’s door handle to lock 

the vehicle. 

►  Press it again within 3 seconds to deadlock 

the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting 

of the direction indicators).

A double audible signal indicates that the vehicle 

has not been deadlocked.

Depending on version, activation/

deactivation of the audible signal is done 

in the 

Settings > Vehicle

 touch screen 

application.

Advice

If one of the doors or the boot is still open 

or if the electronic key for the Keyless 

Entry and Starting system has been left inside 

the vehicle, central locking will not take place.

If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or 

tailgate are not subsequently opened, the 

vehicle will automatically lock itself again after 

about 30 seconds. If the vehicle is so 

equipped, the alarm is automatically 

reactivated (if previously activated).

Automatic folding/unfolding of the door 

mirrors is configured in the 

Settings > 

Vehicle

 touch screen application.

As a safety measure, never leave the 

vehicle, even for a short time, without 

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taking 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.

–  Vehicle battery discharged.

–  Vehicle 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.

►  Turn 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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Battery 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.

► 

With 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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To avoid the risk of injury through 

pinching or trapping, before and during 

operation of the motorised tailgate:

–  ensure that there is no-one close to the 

rear of the vehicle.

–  monitor the activity of the 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 the towing 

device with connection of the cable to the trailer 

socket, the motorised operation of the tailgate 

will be automatically deactivated.

If using a towing device or bicycle carrier 

not recommended by CITROËN, it is 

essential to deactivate the motorised 

operation of the tailgate.

Motorised operation

The motorised operation of the tailgate is 

configured in the 

Settings > Vehicle

 

touch screen application.

 

 

There are several ways of operating the tailgate:

A.

Using the Keyless Entry and Starting 

system’s electronic key

B.

Using the exterior tailgate control

C.

Using the interior tailgate control

D.

Using the control on the dashboard

Opening

►  A long press on the central button 

A

 of the 

electronic key. 

or

►  A short press on the exterior tailgate control 

B

, with the electronic key on your person. 

or

►  Two consecutive presses on the control 

D

 on 

the dashboard. 

The tailgate opens, either completely by 

default, or to the position memorised 

beforehand.

If motorised operation is not activated, these 

actions release the tailgate (partially-open 

position).

When the vehicle is locked, the request to 

open the boot with one of the controls 

A

 

or 

B

 unlocks the vehicle, or only the boot if 

selective unlocking is activated, prior to the 

opening of the boot. 

Closing

►  A short press on the interior tailgate control 

C

. 

It is possible to interrupt the operation of 

the tailgate at any point.

Pressing one of these controls again 

interrupts the movement that is underway.

Memorising an opening 

position

To limit the opening angle of the motorised 

tailgate:

►  move the tailgate to the desired position 

manually or by pressing the button.

►  press button 

C

 or the exterior control 

B

 for 

more than 3 seconds (memorisation is confirmed 

by a brief audible signal).

A new memorisation operation cancels the 

previous one.