2013 Citroen DS3 key

Remote control key System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
)First press this button to unfold the key.


Unlocking using the remote
control


Unlocking using the key
)Press the open padlock to unlockthe vehicle.

)
Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlockin
g is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
Accordin
g to version, the door mirrors unfoldat the same time.

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Locking the vehicle

Locking using the remote control

Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximatelytwo seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.
) Press the closed padlock to lockthe vehicle.

If one of the doors or the boot is still open, the central locking does not take place. When the vehicle is locked, if it is unlocked inadvertently, it will relock automatically after thir ty seconds unless a door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.



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



Locking using the key
)Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.

This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switchedon, this code must be recognised in order for
star ting to be possible.
This electronic en
gine immobiliser locks theengine 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 and a message
in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safel
y the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

- P
osition 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting
Ignition switch

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Starting the vehicle
)Insert 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.
) Immobilise the vehicle.)
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
Do not attach any heavy objects tothe key as this could weigh down on itwhen in the ignition switch and cause a fault.


Key reminder

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

Following 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
vehicle.)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 CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
)Switch off the ignition.)Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition).)Press the closed padlock immediately for afew seconds.)Switch off the ignition and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.

Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.)Unclip the casing by inserting a coin at the notch and rotating.
)Slide the flat battery out of its location.)Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
)Clip the casing in place, then the chrome
finisher. )Reinitialise the remote control.

If the batter
y is flat, you are
informed by lighting of this warninglamp in the instrument panel, an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction screen.
) Unfold the key.)
Release the chrome finisher by pressing on lug A.)
Maintain pressure on lug A
and remove thechrome finisher by sliding it off at 45°.

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Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personalidentification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to find 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 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 (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition switch
when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this couldcause 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 star t the vehicle.

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In the event of unwanted opening of the window on closing (for example in the presence of frost): )
press the switch beyond the pointof resistance and release it; thewindow opens completely, )
then immediately pull the switchwithout going beyond the point of resistance until the window closesfully,)
continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after thewindow has closed. The safety anti-pinch function is not active during these operations.


Safety anti-pinch
On the driver's side, the one-touch front electric
window has a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.
Reinitialisation
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 thecorresponding switch.
When the driver operates thepassenger electric window switch, they should ensure that no one is preventing correct closing of the window.
The driver should ensure that thepassenger uses the electric windowcorrectly.
Be aware of children when operatingthe windows. In the event of a malfunction
you have to
reinitialise the operation of the electricwindows: ) 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 activeduring these operations.

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



From inside
)
Pull the door lever to open the door; thisunlocks this vehicle completely.




Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:
-when the engine is running,this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a
few seconds,
-when the vehicle is moving(speedhigher 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.