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Citroën's 2CV users manual -
Page 02

OPENING AND LOCKING: (ACCORDING TO MODEL)

Fig. 1 - Keys
1 - Anti theft/ignition/starter
2 - Front side doors, rear boot door

Keys

(Fig. 1)

The largest key (1) operates the "Anti theft/ignition/starter" device (see page 10a).
The smaller key (2) operates the front side doors and the rear boot door.

We recommend that you make a note of the key numbers in the space provided in the "Maintenance Guide" wich accompanies this handbook

Fig. 2 - Rear side doors
1 - Opening
2 - Locking
3 - Access for hand

Side doors

(Fig. 2 or 3)

To open:	Turn the handle downwards.
To lock:	With the key (for front doors only).

To open:	Front doors: raise the lever situated at the front of the doors. Rear doors: press the lever (1)
To lock:	Lower the catch (2) (rear side doors only).
To unlock:	Raise the catch (2).

Fig. 3 - Rear side doors
1 - Opening
2 - Locking
3 - Handle

Rear boot door

(Fig. 4 and 5)

To open: (normal opening)	Use the door key to unlock the outer handle, then turn the handle anti-clockwise; the door will open slightly. Raise the door fully, free stay (1) and engage its end in support (2) to keep the door open.
To open: (optional greater opening)	After unlocking the handle, open the door fully, raise support (3) and engage it under hook (4).
To shut:	While holding the door, free and set stay (1) or support (3) back in their rest position, then lower the door, still holding it.
To lock:	Use the key. With the door locked, the handle should turn loosely.

Never drive with the rear door supported by its stay or by the support for greater opening.