2023 CITROEN C3 key battery

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Contents
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Overview
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Driving tips
1InstrumentsInstrument panel 5
Warning and indicator lamps 5
Indicators 7
Trip computer 7
2AccessKey 9
Key with remote control function 9
Central locking 10
Back-up procedures 10
Doors 11
Boot 11
Windows 12
3Ease of use and comfortFront seats 14
Steering wheel adjustment 15
Rear seats 15
Heating and Ventilation 16
Manual air conditioning 17
Front demist - defrost 18
Interior fittings 18
Front courtesy lamps 19
Boot fittings 19
4Lighting and visibilityExterior lighting control stalk 20
Direction indicators 20
Headlamp beam height adjustment 20
Wiper control stalk 21
Changing a wiper blade 21
5SafetyGeneral safety recommendations 23
Hazard warning lamps 23
Horn 23
Seat belts 24
Airbags 26
Child seats 28
Child lock 30
6DrivingDriving recommendations 31
Starting / Switching off the engine 31
5-speed manual gearbox 32
6-speed manual gearbox 32
Gear efficiency indicator 33
Overspeed alert 33
Parking sensors 33
7Practical informationRefuelling 35
Bonnet 35
Engine compartment 36
Checking levels 37
Checks 39
Advice on care and maintenance 41
8In the event of a breakdownTool kit 42
Spare wheel 42
Changing a bulb 45
Changing a fuse 48
12

V battery 56
Towing the vehicle 58
9Technical dataEngines technical data 60
Dimensions 60
Identification markings 60
1010" Touch Screen
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Alphabetical index

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Access
As a safety precaution, remove the key from the ignition when leaving the
vehicle, even for a short time.
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.
Remember to remove the key and turn the
steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
Central locking
Manual

► Push/pull this knob located on the driver's
door handle to lock/unlock the doors from inside
the vehicle.
When the doors are locked, the red indicator is
no longer visible.
The central locking does not take place if one of the doors is open.
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency
services to enter the vehicle in an emergency.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving (speed above 4-5
km/h).
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, a personal identification
document 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.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–

Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Driver's door
► Turn the key anticlockwise to lock it, or
clockwise to unlock it.
All doors
► Use the manual knob in the driver's door to
lock in the four doors and close the doors.
Changing the remote
control battery
Battery ref.: CR2032/3 Volts.

► Hold the key blank and pull the key top cover
in opposite direction.
►

Remove the discharged battery from its
housing.
►


Insert the new battery
, observing the polarity,
and clip the cover onto the housing.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.

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Driving
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. It would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► Place the gear lever in neutral then fully
depress the clutch pedal.
►

Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
►


Unlock
the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
►

Operate the starter motor by turning the key
to position

3 without pressing the accelerator
pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine
starts, release the key.
After a cold start, preheating the catalytic converter can cause noticeable engine
vibrations for anything up to 2 minutes while
stationary with the engine running
(accelerated idle speed).
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few
seconds before operating the starter motor
again. If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of
damaging the starter motor, the battery and
the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
In mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear

► Fully depress the clutch pedal.
► Push the gear lever fully to the right, then
backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine:
–

Always select neutral.
–


Depress the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the ring under the knob and move the
gear selector to the left, then forwards.

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12VIN:
MODEL:OWNER NAME
& ADDRESS
VARIANT:
COLOUR:
ENGINE NO:
CONTACT NO:
KEY NO: E-mail ID:
INVOICE DATE: SELLING
DEALER NAME
& CODE
ODOMETER READING
KM
REGISTRATION NO:
BATTERY MAKE: DEALER
SHOWROOM
ADDRESS &
CONTACT NO.
(STAMP)
BATTERY NO:
BATTERY BATCH:
TYPE MAKE BATCH CODE
Front Right
CONTACT NO.
FOR SERVICE
APPOINTMENT
& SUPPORT
Front left
Rear Right Rear Left Spare
Maintenance and Warranty