2021 CITROEN C3 lock

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Manual child lock
Turning the child lock on
F Using the ignition key or the integral key, depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the right on the left-hand rear door,
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o the left on the right-hand rear door.
Turning the child lock off
F Using the ignition key or the integral key, depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the left on the left-hand rear door,
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o the right on the right-hand rear door.
Mechanical system to prevent opening of a rear door using its interior control.
The control, red in colour, is located on the edge of each rear door.
It is identified by a marking on the bodywork.
Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting 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.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.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer if required.
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key
It has 3 positions:
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position 1 (Stop): insert and removing the
key, steering column locked,
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position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
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position 3 (Starting) .
Ignition switch
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control, which would
weigh down on its blade in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment
of the front airbag.
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F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N
or P:
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epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),


or
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ress the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
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nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
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nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
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ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
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Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),
the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
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heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground. For more information on Energy
economy mode
, refer to the
corresponding section.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
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Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and
Starting
Starting the engine
F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever
into neutral.
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the clutch pedal.
or
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ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector at position P or N .
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the brake pedal. If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button to
assist unlocking of the steering column; a
message warns you when this is needed. The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in
this zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone
so that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the
"Key not detected - Back-up starting"
section.
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riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines , in temperatures below
zero and/or with a cold engine, the engine will
not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has
gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
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ith a manual gearbox, you should
keep the clutch pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the
"START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
or
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ith an automatic gearbox, you should
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the " START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running. As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
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Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F W ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
or
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ith an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector at position P or N .
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ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting remote
control inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/
STOP" button, with no action on the pedals ,
allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used
(for example: audio system, lighting...).
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ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
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ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked. With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery.
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Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering
column to allow the engine to be started if
the system does not detect the key in the
recognition zone, or when the battery in the
electronic key is discharged.
F
P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader.
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ress the " START/STOP " button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch off
When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about five
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button
for about five seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
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f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
select position P then press the brake
pedal firmly.
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Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
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f you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,
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f you force the movement of the
selector from the P position to
another position when the battery
is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in the N position and apply the
parking brake.
If the selector is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a warning
message appears in the screen.
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eturn the selector to position P
;
the message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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