remote start CITROEN C3 2023 Owners Manual

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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
2Key

The key allows the central locking or unlocking of
the vehicle using the door lock.
It also allows the engine to be started or
switched off.
Key with remote control
function
Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following
remote functions, depending on version:
–
Unlocking / Locking the vehicle.
–


Locating the vehicle.
Key
The key allows starting and switching off the
engine. It can also be used to lock/unlock the
vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle
With the remote control
► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
The direction indicators blink twice to signal
unlocking of the vehicle.
With the key
► Turn the key in the driver's door lock
clockwise to unlock.
Locking the vehicle
With the remote control
► Press this button to lock the vehicle.
The direction indicators blink once to signal the
locking of the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open, the
central locking does not work; the vehicle locks,
then immediately unlocks, identifiable by the
locks making a rebound sound.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked without the opening of a door
or the boot, it will automatically lock itself
again after thirty seconds.
With the key
► Turn the key in the driver's door lock
anticlockwise to lock.
Check that the doors and boot are fully
closed.
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from
a distance, with the vehicle locked.
► Press this button.
The direction indicators or daytime running
lamps/sidelamps, depending on version, flash or
light up for a few seconds.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
The remote control does not work when the
key is in the ignition switch.

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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:
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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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In the event of a breakdown
RelayColourRating (A) Functions
MINI Grey 40Accessory load (HVAC Blower/Washer)
MAXI Grey 70ECM Power
12 V battery
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful
substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed at authorized dealer/
battery shop in accordance with regulations
and must never under any circumstances be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
Use goggles and gloves while working with
the battery. Diluted sulphuric acid spilled from
battery can cause blindness or severe burns.
Flush eyes or body with ample water and get
medical care immediately if suffered.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to
avoid any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
If the battery fails (after warranty
coverage), replace it with a battery of the
same specification as the one used in the
vehicle.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
Naturally Aspirated engine version

(+) Positive terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
Turbo engine version

(+) Positive terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
A remote earth point is located near the battery.
Starting using another
battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat/drain/discharged,
the engine can be started using a backup battery
(either external or from another vehicle) and
jump leads or using a battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity

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Alphabetical index
Fittings, interior 18
Flap, fuel filler
35
Flashing indicators

20, 46
Fluid, brake

38
Fluid, engine coolant

38
Folding the rear seats

15–16
Fuel

4
Fuel consumption

4
Fuel level, low

35
Fuel (tank)

35
Fusebox, dashboard

48
Fusebox, engine compartment

48, 51
Fuses

48, 51
G
Gauge, fuel 35
Gearbox, manual
32, 40
Gear lever, manual gearbox

32
Gear shift indicator

33
Glove box

18
H
Hazard warning lamps 23
Headlamps (adjustment)
20
Headlamps, dipped beam

46
Headlamps, halogen

20, 45
Headlamps, main beam

46
Heating

16
Hooks 19
Horn
23
I
Indicator, coolant temperature 7
Indicators, direction
20, 46
Indicator, service

7
Inflating tyres

40, 61
Instrument panels

5
J
Jack 42
Jump starting
56
K
Key 9–10
Key with remote control
9, 31
L
Labels, identification 60
Lamps, rear
47
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

46–47
Level, brake fluid

38
Level, engine coolant

7, 38
Level, engine oil 37
Levels and checks
37–38
Level, screenwash fluid

21, 38
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

46–47
Lighting, exterior

20
Lighting, interior

19
Locating your vehicle

9
Locking

9
Locking from the inside

10
Locking the doors

10
M
Maintenance (advice) 41
Maintenance, routine
39
Map reading lamps

19
Markings, identification

60
Mirrors, door

15
O
Obstacle detection 33
Oil change
37
Oil consumption

37
Oil, engine

37
On-board tools

42
Opening the bonnet

35–36
Opening the boot

11
Opening the doors

11

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Alphabetical index
P
Pads, brake 40
Paint
41
Parking sensors, audible and visual

33
Parking sensors, rear

33
Plates, identification

60
Port, USB

18
Pressures, tyres

40, 61
Pre-tensioning (seat belts)

25
Protecting children

26–28
Puncture

42
R
Recirculation, air 18
Reminder, lighting on
20
Remote control

9–10
Removing a wheel

43–44
Replacing bulbs

45–47
Replacing fuses

48
Replacing the air filter

40
Replacing the oil filter

40
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter

40
Reservoir, screenwash

38
Reversing lamps

47
Roof rack

41
S
Safety, children 26–28
Screenwash
21
Screenwash, front

21
Seat belts

24–25
Seats, front

14
Seats, rear

15–16
Serial number, vehicle

60
Servicing

7, 39, 40–41
Sidelamps

47
Starting the engine

31
Starting the vehicle

31–32
Starting using another battery

56
Stay, engine bonnet

36
Steering wheel (adjustment)

15
Stopping the vehicle

31–32
Storage

18
Suspension

40
Switch, ignition

31
Switching off the engine

31
T
Tables of engines 60
Tables of fuses
48, 51
Tank, fuel

35
Technical data

60
Temperature, coolant

7
Tools

42
Towing

58–59
Trip computer 7–8
Tyres
40, 61
U
Unlocking 9
Unlocking from the inside
10
Unlocking the doors

10
V
Ventilation 16
W
Warning and indicator lamps 5
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt not
fastened

25
Warning lamps

5
Warning lamp, seat belts

25
Warnings and indicators

5
Washing (advice)

41
Wheel, spare

40, 42–44
Wipers

21
Wipers, windscreen

21