key CITROEN C3 2009 Owners Manual

FAMILIARISATION
Remote control key Fuel tank

1. Opening the fuel fi ller fl ap.

2. Opening and hooking the fuel fi ller
cap.

A. Unfolding/Folding the key.

B. Unlocking the vehicle.


 55


 66

A. Interior control.

B. Exterior control.

C. Bonnet strut.


 111
Bonnet
OPEN

Other functions...

C. Normal locking of the vehicle
or
Deadlocking of the vehicle.
Vehicle location. Tank capacity:
- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
- approximately 45 litres (Diesel).

FAMILIARISATION
KEEPING YOUR PASSENGERS SAFE
Front passenger’s airbag

1. Open the glove box.

2. Insert the key.

3. Select position:
"ON" (activation), with front passen-
ger or "forwards facing" child seat,
"OFF" (deactivation), with "rear fac-
ing" child seat".

4. Remove the key keeping the switch
in the new position.


 95 Front seat belts and
passenger’s front airbag

A. Front seat belts not fastened or un-
fastened warning lamp.


 96 Electric child lock
The lighting of the indicator lamp indi-
cates the status of the corresponding
function.

A. Deactivation of the rear door controls.
or

B. Deactivation of the rear door and
rear elecric window controls.


 89

B. Front passenger’s airbag deactiva-
tion indicator lamp.

C. Front passenger’s airbag activation
indicator lamp.


 93

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COMFORT
MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
Each fi tted with an adjustable mirror
glass permitting the lateral rearward vi-
sion necessary for overtaking or park-
ing. They can also be folded for parking
in confi ned spaces.
 Move control A to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.

 Move control B in all four directions
to adjust.


Return control A to the central position.
Adjustment Folding

 From outside: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.

 From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
Unfolding

 From outside: unlock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.

 From inside: with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control
A , they will not unfold
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
The objects observed are, in re-
ality, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
Demisting - defrosting
If your vehicle is fi tted with heated mir-
rors, the demisting-defrosting is effect-
ed with the engine running, by switching
on the heated rear screen (refer to the
"Demisting-defrosting the rear screen"
section).

4
ACCESS
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlock-
ing 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 button A to unfold the
key.
Unlocking using the remote control
 Press the open padlock to
unlock the vehicle. Unlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the left in the driver's
door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control
 Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle.
Locking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er's door lock to lock the vehicle
completely. 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 re-
lock automatically after thirty sec-
onds unless a door or the boot is
open.
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Locking is confi rmed by fi xed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mir-
rors fold at the same time.
Unlocking is confi rmed by rapid fl ashing
of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mir-
rors unfold at the same time.

4
ACCESS 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 starting to be
possible. In the event of a malfunc-
tion, you are informed by
lighting of this warning
lamp, an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock
to locate your locked vehi-
cle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
tesy lamps and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds.
Folding the key

 First press button A to fold the key.
Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er’s door lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Turn the key to the right again within
fi ve seconds to deadlock the vehicle. 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.
Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle completely.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock the
vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the exterior
and interior door controls inop-
erative.
It also deactivates the manual
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed light-
ing of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mir-
rors fold at the same time.

4
ACCESS
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle
battery, replacement of the remote con-
trol 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.
Reinitialisation

 Switch off the ignition.


Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .

 Press the closed padlock immedi-
ately for a few seconds.

 Switch off the ignition and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational
again. Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.
This replacement battery is available
from CITROËN dealers.
If the battery is fl at, you
are informed by light-
ing of this warning lamp,
an audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function screen.

 Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.

 Slide the fl at battery out of its location.

 Slide the new battery into its loca-
tion observing the original direction.

 Clip the casing.

 Reinitialise the remote control.
Starting the vehicle

 Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.

 Turn the key fully towards the fascia
to position 3 (Starting) .

 When the engine starts, release the
key.
Switching the vehicle off

 Immobilise the vehicle.

 Turn the key fully towards you to posi-
tion 1 (Stop) .

 Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
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.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the igni-
tion switch, an audible signal
sounds when the driver's door is
opened.

4
ACCESS Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration do cument and
your personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code a nd the trans-
ponder code required to order a replacement key. Do not throw the remote con-
trol batteries away, they contain
metals which are harmful to the
environment.
Take them to an approved collec-
tion point.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not o perate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a possibilit y 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, except for reinitialisat ion.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compart -
ment by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key fro m the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the electronic en gine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure tha t the
keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle .

4
ACCESS 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 starting to be
possible. In the event of a malfunc-
tion, you are informed by
lighting of this warning
lamp, an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start;
contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible.
Ignition switch
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting
Locating your vehicle

 Press the closed padlock
to locate your locked vehi-
cle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
tesy lamps and fl ashing of the direction
indicators for a few seconds.
Folding the key

 First press button A to fold the key.
Deadlocking using the key

 Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er’s door lock to lock the vehicle
completely.

 Turn the key to the right again within
fi ve seconds to deadlock the vehicle. 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.
Deadlocking using the remote
control

 Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle completely.

 Press the closed padlock again
within fi ve seconds to deadlock the
vehicle.
Deadlocking renders the exterior
and interior door controls inop-
erative.
It also deactivates the manual
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is
deadlocked.
Deadlocking is confi rmed by fi xed light-
ing of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mir-
rors fold at the same time.

4
ACCESS Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration do cument and
your personal identifi cation documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code a nd the trans-
ponder code required to order a replacement key. Do not throw the remote con-
trol batteries away, they contain
metals which are harmful to the
environment.
Take them to an approved collec-
tion point.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not o perate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a possibilit y 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, except for reinitialisat ion.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compart -
ment by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key fro m the
ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifi cations to the electronic en gine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure tha t the
keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle .

4
ACCESS If the alarm is triggered ten times
in succession, the eleventh time
will result in it becoming inac-
tive.
If the indicator lamp on button A
fl ashes rapidly, this indicates
that the alarm was triggered du-
ring your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this fl ash-
ing stops immediately.
To avoid triggering the alarm
when washing your vehicle, lock
it using the key in the driver’s
door lock.
Do not activate the alarm before
disconnecting the battery, other-
wise the siren will sound.
Triggering
This is indicated by sounding of the si-
ren and fl ashing of the direction indica-
tors for approximately thirty seconds.
After it has been triggered, the alarm is
again operational.
Failure of the remote control

 Unlock the vehicle using the key in
the driver’s door lock.

 Open the door; the alarm is trig-
gered.

 Switch on the ignition; the alarm
stops.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm

 Lock or deadlock the vehicle using
the key in the driver’s door lock.
* According to country.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, ligh-
ting of the indicator lamp on button
A for ten seconds indicates a siren fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. Automatic operation *
Depending on the legislation in force in
your country, one of these cases may
occur:
- 45 seconds after the vehicle is
locked using the remote control, the
alarm is activated, regardless of the
status of the doors and boot.
- 2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed, the alarm is activated.

 To avoid triggering the alarm on en-
tering the vehicle, fi rst press the un-
locking button on the remote control.