remote control CITROEN C3 DAG 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.


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A. Interior control.

B. Exterior control.

C. Bonnet strut.


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Bonnet
OPEN

Other functions...

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

1
INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is being driven, the switching on
of one of the following warning lamps
indicates a fault which requires action
on the part of the driver. Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warni
ng lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated message on the mu ltifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.

STOP
fi xed, associated
with another warning
lamp and
accompanied by
an audible signal.
It is associated with the
braking system or the
engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
dealer.

Service temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission fi lter (Die
sel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fi xed. A major fault has occurred
for which there is no
specifi c warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown
on the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer.

Braking fi xed.
The braking system
fl uid level has dropped
signifi cantly. Top up with brake fl uid recommended by
CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
+
fi xed, associated with the ABS
warning lamp. The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system
has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

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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 driver's
door lock to lock the vehicle com-
pletely. 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
relock automatically after thirty
seconds 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.
Folding the key

 First press button A to fold the key.

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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.

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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 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 .

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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 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
DOORS
Opening
From outside

 After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
door handle. From inside

 Pull on the front door control to open
the door; this unlocks the vehicle
completely.

 Pull on the rear door control to
open the door; this unlocks the door
concerned only. Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
-

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
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this
warning lamp comes on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds.

4
ACCESS
Manual centralised control
System which provides full manual
locking or unlocking of the doors from
the inside.
Locking

 Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
If one of the doors is open, cen-
tral locking from the inside does
not take place.
Unlocking

 Press button A again to unlock the
vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button
switches off. If the vehicle is locked from the
outside, the red indicator lamp
fl ashes and button
A is inactive.

 In this case, use the remote
control or the key to unlock
the vehicle.
Automatic centralised control
System which provides full automatic
locking or unlocking of the doors and
the boot while driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h), the doors and the boot lock
automatically. If one of the doors is open, the
automatic central locking does
not take place.
If the boot is open, the automatic
central locking of the doors is ac-
tive.
Unlocking

 Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press but-
ton A to unlock the doors and the
boot temporarily. Activation

 Press button A for more than
two seconds.
A confi rmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Deactivation

 Press button A again for more than
two seconds.
A confi rmation message appears on the
multifunction screen, accompanied by
an audible signal.

4
ACCESS
Emergency control
System which locks or unlocks the
doors mechanically in the event of a
malfunction of the battery or of the cen-
tral locking.
Locking the driver's door

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

 Insert the key in the lock, then turn it
to the left.
Locking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Insert the key in the lock, located on
the edge of the door, then turn it one
eighth of a turn .
Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors

 Pull the interior door opening control.
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.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is run-
ning , this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied
by a message on the mul-
tifunction 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.