Citroen C3 (2017 year). Instruction

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Lost keys, remote control, electronic key

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration certificate, your personal identification documents and if possible, the label bearing the
key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve 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.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off.

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 (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition or take the electronic key when you leave the vehicle, even for
a short time.

Electrical interference

The Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong
magnetic fields, ...

Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
For vehicles with an ignition switch, do not forget to remove the key and turn the steering to engage the steering lock.

When 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 which can start the vehicle.

Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection point.

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Back-up procedures

Total unlocking / locking of the vehicle with the key

Unlocking

Normal locking

If the alarm is activated, the siren
sounds on opening the door; switch on
the ignition to stop it.

If your vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
this function will not be activated when
locking with the key.

These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
-  remote control battery flat,
-  remote control fault,
-  vehicle in an area subject to strong

electromagnetic interference.

In the first case, you can also replace the
remote control battery.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In the second case, you can also reinitialise the
remote control.
Refer to the corresponding section.

Insert the key in the door lock barrel.

Turn the key towards the rear of the

vehicle.

For versions without alarm, the locking is
confirmed by flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.

Insert the key in the door lock barrel.

Turn the key towards the front of the

vehicle.

For versions without alarm, the unlocking is
confirmed by flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.

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Deadlocking

Without central locking

These procedures should be used in the
following cases:
- central locking fault,
- battery disconnected or discharged.

Driver's door

Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle

to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.

Insert the key in the door lock barrel.

Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle

to lock it.

Within five seconds, turn the key towards

the rear of the vehicle again to deadlock it.

For versions without alarm, at the second
manoeuvre the deadlocking is confirmed
by flashing of the direction indicators for a
few seconds.

Passenger doors

Unlocking a door
F

Pull the interior opening control for the

door.

Locking
F

Open the doors.

For the rear doors, check that the child lock

is not on.

Refer to the corresponding section.
F

Remove the black cap on the edge of the

door, using the key.

Without forcing, insert the key into the

aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
door.

Remove the key and refit the black cap.

Close the doors and check from the

outside that the vehicle is locked.

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Changing the battery

A message appears in the instrument panel screen when replacement of the battery is needed.

Version without Keyless Entry and
Starting
Battery type: CR1620 / 3 volts.

Unclip the cover using a small screwdriver

at the cut-out.

Lift off the cover.

Remove the discharged battery from its

housing.

Version with Keyless Entry and
Starting
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.

The remote control must be reinitialised after
replacing the battery.
For more information on reinitialising the
remote control, refer to the corresponding
section.

Fit the new battery into its housing

observing the polarity.

Clip the cover onto the casing.

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Reinitialising the remote control

Following replacement of the battery or in the event of a remote control fault, it may be necessary to reinitialise the remote control.

Switch off the ignition.

Turn the key to position 2 (ignition on).

Press the closed padlock button for a few

seconds.

Switch off the ignition and remove the key

from the switch.

The remote control is now fully operational
again.

Place the electronic key against the back-

up reader on the steering column and hold
it there until the ignition is switched on.

If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place

the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.

If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,

select position P

then press the brake

pedal firmly.

Version without Keyless
Entry and Starting

Version with Keyless Entry and
Starting

Switch on the ignition by pressing

the "START/STOP"

button.

The electronic key is now fully operational
again.

If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.

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Doors

From outside

After unlocking the vehicle or with the

electronic key of the Keyless Entry and
Starting system in the recognition zone,
pull the door handle.

Opening

From inside

Pull the interior control lever of a front door;

this unlocks the vehicle completely.

When a door is not closed correctly:

Closing

- with the engine running or the

vehicle moving (speed below
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied
by an alert message for a
few seconds.

- with the vehicle moving (speed above

6 mph (10 km/h)), in addition to the warning
lamp and alert message, there is an
audible signal for a few seconds.

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Boot

With the vehicle unlocked or with the

Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key
in the recognition zone, press the tailgate
central control.

Raise the tailgate.

Closing

Lower the tailgate using one of the interior

grab handles.

If the tailgate is not closed correctly:

when the engine is running,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message for a
few seconds,

Back-up release

To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.

Unlocking

Fold back 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 tailgate.

Move the latch to the left.

Locking after closing

If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.

Opening

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 for a few seconds.

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Central locking

This function allows the doors and boot to be locked or unlocked simultaneously from inside the vehicle.

Locking

Press this button to lock the vehicle.

The red indicator lamp in the button comes on.

Unlocking

Press this button again to unlock the

vehicle.

The red indicator lamp in the button goes off.

If one of the doors is open, the central
locking from the inside does not take
place.

When locking / deadlocking
from the outside

When the vehicle is locked or
deadlocked from the outside, the red
indicator lamp flashes and the button is
inactive.
F

After normal locking, pull one of the

interior door levers 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.

Manual mode

Automatic mode

This is the automatic central locking of the
vehicle when driving, also called anti-intrusion
security.
For more information on Anti-intrusion
security

, refer to the corresponding section.

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Anti-intrusion security

This system allows automatic simultaneous locking of the doors and boot as soon as the speed of
the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).

Operation

If one of the doors or the boot is open, the
automatic central locking does not take place.

Activation / Deactivation

You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
F

With the ignition on, press this button

until an audible signal starts and a
corresponding message is displayed.

The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.

This is signalled by the sound of
the locks rebounding, accompanied
by illumination of this symbol in the
instrument panel, an audible signal
and the display of an alert message.

Carrying long or
voluminous objects

If you want to drive with the boot open,
you should press the central locking
button to lock the doors. Otherwise,
every time the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks
will rebound and the alerts mentioned
above will appear.
Pressing the central locking button
unlocks the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking
is temporary.

Driving with the doors locked may
render access for the emergency
services difficult in an emergency.

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* Depending on the country of sale.

Alarm*

System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following type of monitoring:

- exterior perimeter

The system checks for 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 putting out of
service of its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring are put out of service
or damaged.

For all work on the alarm system,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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.

Locking the vehicle with alarm system

Activation

Switch off the ignition and get out of the

vehicle.

Lock the vehicle with the remote control

or with the "Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.

The monitoring system is active: the indicator
lamp in the locking button on the dashboard
flashes once per second and the direction
indicators come on for about 2 seconds.

Deactivation

Unlock the vehicle with the "Keyless Entry

and Starting" system.

The monitoring system is deactivated: the
indicator lamp in the locking button goes off
and the direction indicators flash for about
2 seconds.

If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or boot
is not opened within 30 seconds of
unlocking), the monitoring system is
also reactivated automatically.

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Triggering of the alarm

This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for
30 seconds.
The monitoring functions remain active until
the alarm has been triggered eleven times in
succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Starting
system, rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in
the locking button informs you that the alarm
was triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops.

Failure of the remote control

unlock the vehicle using the key (integral to

the remote control) in the driver's door lock,

open the door; the alarm is triggered,

switch on the ignition; the alarm stops; the

indicator lamp in the button goes off.

When the ignition is switched on, and for
10 seconds, the flashing of the indicator lamp
in the locking button indicates a fault with the
system.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm

To deactivate the monitoring functions:

Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the

key (integral to the remote control) in the
driver's door lock.

Operating fault

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Electric windows

1.  Left-hand front electric window.
2.  Right-hand front electric window.
3.  Right-hand rear electric window.
4.  Left-hand rear electric window.
5.  Deactivating the rear electric window

switches

Manual operation

To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.

The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one
minute after the key has been removed.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate
them, switch the ignition on again.

Automatic one-touch
operation
(depending on version)

To open or close the window, press or pull
the switch fully: the window opens or closes
completely when the switch is released.
Pressing the switch again stops the movement
of the window.

Safety anti-pinch
(depending on version)

When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window
when closing automatically, press the switch
until the window opens completely, then pull
the switch immediately until the window closes.
Continue to hold the switch for approximately
one second after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.

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Deactivating the rear
window controls

Reinitialising the electric
windows

Following reconnection of the battery, the
safety anti-pinch function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch is not active during these
operations:
- lower the window completely, then raise

it; it will rise in steps of a few centimetres
each time the switch is pressed. Repeat
the operation until the window closes
completely,

press and hold the switch upwards for
at least one second after reaching this
position, window closed.

For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the windows of the rear
doors, irrespective of their position.
With the warning lamp on, the rear switches
are deactivated. With the warning lamp off, the
switches are active.

Always remove the key when leaving
the vehicle, even for a short time.
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 operating the passenger electric
window switches, the driver must
ensure that no one is preventing correct
closing of the windows.
The driver must ensure that the
passengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows.

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Front seats

F Raise the control A and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

F Pull the control C upwards to raise the seat

or push it downwards to lower it, as many
times as required, to obtain the desired
position.

Turn the knob B to adjust the backrest.

Forwards-backwards

Height

Seat backrest angle

Adjustments

(driver only)

As a safety measure, adjustments to the driver's seat must only be done when stationary.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching passengers if present in the rear seats or jamming the seat if large objects are placed on the floor behind
the seat.

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Adjusting the height

Upward:
F pull the head restraint up to the desired

position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.

Downward:
F

press the lug A and push the head restraint

down to the desired position.

The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is level
with the top of your head.

Front head restraints

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of
the seat.

Removing a head restraint

F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will

go.

Press the lug A to free the head restraint

and then pull it fully out.

Stow the head restraint securely.

Refitting a head restraint

F Introduce the head restraint rods into the

guides in the seat backrest.

F Push the head restraint down as far as it

will go.

Press the lug A to free the head restraint

and push it down.

Adjust the height of the head restraint.

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Heated seats

With the engine running, use the control

wheel to switch on and select the level of
heating required:
0

: Off.

: Low.

: Medium.

: High.

Do not use the function if the seat is not
occupied.
Reduce the level of heating as soon as
possible.
Once the seat and passenger
compartment are at a comfortable
temperature, you can switch off the
function; reducing electric current
consumption also reduces fuel
consumption.

Prolonged use at the highest setting
is not recommended for those with
sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for those that
do not have normal perception of heat
(illness, taking medicines, ...).
There is a risk of overheating the
system if material with insulating
properties is used, such as cushions or
seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-  if wearing damp clothing,
-  if child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element
in the seat:
-  do not place heavy objects on the

seat,

- do not kneel or stand on the seat,
- do not place sharp objects on the

seat,

- do not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
- do not use liquid products for

cleaning the seat,

- never use the heating function

when the seat is damp.

The front seats can be heated individually.

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