2013 Citroen C3 key

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Folding the key
)First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when foldingthe key, there is a risk of damage to themechanism.

Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
startin
g to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event o
f a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal anda message in the screen.
Ignition switch


- Position 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting


Starting the vehicle
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code.) Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)
When the engine star ts, release the key.

Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
This is indicated b
y lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds. In this case,
your vehicle will not start; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition. )
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
. )
Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds. )
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is full
y operational again.


Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the batter
y is flat, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen.
)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. )Reinitialise the remote control.


Switching the vehicle off


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault. Followin
g disconnection of the vehicle battery,replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
v
ehicle. ) First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITRO

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Lost keys
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 coderequired 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 haveto be reinitialised.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 compar tment by theemergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very shor t period.In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving thevehicle.
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.
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.

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Safety anti-pinch

The one-touch front electric windows are fittedwith a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear window and door switches
) For the safety of your children, press switch 5to prevent operation of the rear
windows irrespective of their position.
With the lamp on, the rear controls aredeactivated.
With the lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.

Reinitialisation

In the event of a malfunction you have to
reinitialise the operation of the electric windows: )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.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations
. In the event of unwanted opening of the window on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )
press the switch beyond the point of resistance and then release it: the window opens completely, )
then pull it immediately withoutpassing the point of resistance until
the window closes completely,)
continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after thewindow has closed.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.
In the event of contact during operationof the windows, reverse the movement of the window. To do this, press theswitch concerned. When the driver operates the passenger electric window switches, they should ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the windows.
The driver should ensure that passengers use the electric windows
correctly.
Be aware of children when operatingthe windows.
This control also deactivates the interior rear door controls (see "Childsafety - § Electric child lock").

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Doors
Opening
From out side
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the door handle.



From inside
)
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.

Closing



- When the engine is running
, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds,
When a door or the boot is not closed correctly:
- When the vehicle is movin
g
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message in the multifunction screen for a few seconds.

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Manual central locking
control

Locking
)Press button Ato lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Unlocking
) Press button A
again to unlock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button switches
off.

Automatic central locking


Locking

When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the
doors and the boot lock automatically.
Unlocking
)
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button Ato
unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,the red indicator lamp flashes andbutton A is inactive.)In this case, use the remote control or the key to unlock the vehicle.

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

If one of the doors is open, central locking from the inside does not take place.
System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking o
f the doors from the inside.
System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Driving with the doors locked can makeaccess more difficult for the emergencyser vices in the event an emergency.

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Emergency control

Locking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to the
right.
Unlocking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to theleft.


Locking the front and rear passenger doors
)Remove the black cap, located on the edge
of the door, using the key. )Insert the key in the socket, then turn it to
the stop.)Remove the key and refit the cap.



Unlocking the front and rear passenger doors
)Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of failure of the centrallocking system, the battery must bedisconnected to lock the boot and so ensure that the vehicle is locked completely.
Check that the rear doors child lock is not on.
System allowing the doors to be locked andunlocked manually in the event of a fault with
the central locking system or a battery failure.
Activation
)Press button Afor more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Deactivation
)Press button Aagain for more than
two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.


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

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Boot
)After unlocking the vehicle using theremote control or the key, pull the handleand raise the tailgate.
)
Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
-when the engine is running, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied
b
y a message on the multifunctionscreen for a few seconds,
Tailgate release
Unlocking
)
Fold back the rear benchseat to gainaccess to the lock from inside the boot.)
Insert a small screwdriver into hole Aof thelock to unlock the tailgate.

I
f the tailgate is not closed correctly:

Opening Closing
-when the vehicle is moving
(speed above6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a messa
ge on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.