child lock Citroen C3 2010 2.G Owner's Manual

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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 tran-
sponder 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 col-
lection 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 possibility that i t 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 t he passenger compartment
by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emer gency.
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 engine immobi liser
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 .

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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 tran-
sponder 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 col-
lection 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 possibility that i t 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 t he passenger compartment
by the emergency services more diffi cult in an emer gency.
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 engine immobi liser
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 .

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ACCESS
Deactivating the rear window and
door switches

 For the safety of your children, press
switch 5 to prevent operation of the
rear windows irrespective of their
position.
With the lamp on, the rear controls are
deactivated.
With the lamp off, the rear controls are
activated.
This control also deactivates the
interior rear door controls (see
"Child safety - § Electric child
lock"). Reinitialisation
In the event of a malfunction you have
to reinitialise the operation of the elec-
tric windows:

 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
active during these operations. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehicle,
even for a short time.
In the event of contact during op-
eration of the windows, reverse
the movement of the window.
To do this, press the switch con-
cerned.
When the driver operates the
passenger electric window
switches, they should ensure
that no one is preventing correct
closing of the windows.
The driver should ensure that
passengers use the electric win-
dows correctly.
Be aware of children when oper-
ating the windows.

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ACCESS
BOOT
Opening

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
handle and raise the tailgate.
Closing

 Lower the tailgate using the interior
grab handle. -
when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.
Unlocking

 Fold back the rear benchseat to
gain access to the lock from inside
the boot.

 Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Emergency control
To lock or unlock the doors manually in
the event of a malfunction of the central
locking system or failure of the battery.
Locking the driver’s door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Unlocking the driver’s door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the right.

 Remove the black cap, located on
the edge of the door, using the key.

 Insert the key in the recess, then
turn it as far as it will go. Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Pull the interior door opening con-
trol.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
 Remove the key and refi t the cap.

 On the rear doors, check that the
child lock is not activated.

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BOOT
Opening

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
handle and raise the tailgate.
Closing

 Lower the tailgate using the interior
grab handle. -
when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction screen
for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed
above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warn-
ing lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen for a few
seconds.
Tailgate release
System for mechanical unlocking of the
boot in the event of a battery or central
locking malfunction.
Unlocking

 Fold back the rear benchseat to
gain access to the lock from inside
the boot.

 Insert a small screwdriver into hole A
of the lock to unlock the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
Emergency control
To lock or unlock the doors manually in
the event of a malfunction of the central
locking system or failure of the battery.
Locking the driver’s door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Unlocking the driver’s door

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the right.

 Remove the black cap, located on
the edge of the door, using the key.

 Insert the key in the recess, then
turn it as far as it will go. Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Pull the interior door opening con-
trol.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors
 Remove the key and refi t the cap.

 On the rear doors, check that the
child lock is not activated.

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CHILD SAFETY
Any other status of the indica-
tor lamp indicates a malfunction
of the electric child lock. Have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
* According to version.
ELECTRIC CHILD LOCK
Remote control system to prevent open-
ing of the rear doors using their interior
controls and use of the rear electric win-
dows * .
The control is located:
- either on the dashboard, driver’s side, for versions without rear elec-
tric windows,
- or on the driver’s door, with the elec- tric window controls, for versions fi t-
ted with rear electric windows. Activation

 Press this button.
The indicator lamp on the button comes
on, accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains on until the
child lock is deactivated. Deactivation

 Press the button again.
The indicator lamp on the button switc-
hes off, accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
This indicator lamp remains off until the
child lock is activated.
This system is independent and
in no circumstances does it take
the place of the central locking
control.
Check the status of the child lock
each time you switch on the igni-
tion.
Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the vehi-
cle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact,
the electric child lock is deacti-
vated automatically to permit the
exit of the rear passengers.