2017 Citroen C3 RHD Owner's Manual

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Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, especially when the light is
p o o r.F

P
ress this button.
The sidelamps and the dipped headlamps
come on for 30 seconds.
Pressing the button again before the end of this
period switches the lamps off immediately.
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Keyless Entry and Starting
System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle while keeping the
electronic key on your person.The electronic key can also be used as
a remote control.
For more information on the Remote
Control , refer to the corresponding
section.
Unlocking the vehicle
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , pass your hand
behind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds signals:
-

u
nlocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-

d
eactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
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As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting system with you,
even for a short period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
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, the central
locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if fitted) will be fully
activated after about 45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked by mistake
and with no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will lock again automatically
after about 30 seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will
also be reactivated automatically.
In order to preserve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or
start the engine with the electronic key
in the reader.
For more information on Starting with

Keyless Entr y and Star ting , refer to
the corresponding section.
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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone A , press with a finger or thumb
on one of the front door handles (at the
markings) to lock the vehicle.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
The lighting of the direction indicators
for a few seconds signals:
-

l
ocking of the vehicle for versions
without an alarm,
-

a
ctivation of the alarm for other
versions. For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person. Accumulations (water, dust, grime,
salt...) on the inner sur face of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of
water, high pressure jet washer, …)
may be identified by the system as the
desire to open the vehicle.
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Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the central locking
button on the dashboard.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone A , press a finger or thumb on one of
the front door handles (at the markings) to
lock the vehicle.
F

W
ithin five seconds, press the front door
handle again to deadlock the vehicle.
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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
UnlockingNormal 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:
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r

emote control battery flat,
-

r

emote control fault,
-

v

ehicle 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.
F
I
nsert the key in the door lock barrel.
F
T
urn 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.
F

I

nsert the key in the door lock barrel.
F

T

urn 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:
-
c
entral locking fault,
-

b
attery disconnected or discharged.
Driver's door
F Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock it, or towards the front to unlock it.
F

I

nsert the key in the door lock barrel.
F

T

urn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to lock it.
F

W

ithin 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 P ull the interior opening control for the
d o o r. Locking
F

O
pen the doors.
F
F
or the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

W
ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R
emove the key and refit the black cap.
F

C
lose the doors and check from the
outside that the vehicle is locked.
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