key Citroen C3 DAG 2010.5 2.G Owner's Manual
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FAMILIARISATION
Remote control key Fuel tank
1. O p e n i n g t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
2. O p e n i n g a n d h o o k i n g t h e f u e l fi l l e r
cap.
A. Unfolding/Folding the key.
B. Unlocking the vehicle.
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A. Interior release lever.
B. Exterior safety catch.
C. Bonnet stay.
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Other functions...
C. Normal locking of the vehicle
Vehicle location. Tank capacity:
- a p p r o x i m a t e l y 5 0 l i t r e s ( p e t r o l ) ,
- a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 8 l i t r e s ( D i e s e l ) .
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FAMILIARISATION
PASSENGER SAFETY
Front passenger's airbag
1. Open the glove box.
2. Insert the key.
3. Select position:
"ON" ( a c t i v a t i o n ) , w i t h f r o n t p a s s e n -
g e r o r " f o r w a r d s f a c i n g " c h i l d s e a t ,
"OFF" ( d e a c t i v a t i o n ) , w i t h " r e a r f a c -
ing" child seat".
4. Remove the key keeping the switch
in the new position.
99 Front seat belts and
passenger's front airbag
A. Front seat belts not fastened or un-
fastened warning lamp.
100 Electric child lock
Illumination of the lamp
A indicates that
the rear door and rear electric window
controls are deactivated.
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B. F r o n t p a s s e n g e r ' s a i r b a g d e a c t i v a -
tion indicator lamp.
C. F r o n t p a s s e n g e r ' s a i r b a g a c t i v a t i o n
indicator lamp.
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FAMILIARISATION
DRIVING SAFELY
Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode The "ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby:
- with a manual gearbox; at speeds
b e l o w 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , p u t t h e
g e a r l e v e r i n t o n e u t r a l , t h e n r e l e a s e
the clutch pedal.
I n s o m e c i r c u m s t a n c e s , S T O P m o d e
may not be available; the "ECO" warn-
i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c o n d s ,
then goes off.
111 Going into engine START mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes
off and the engine restarts:
- with a manual gearbox; depress
the clutch pedal.
I n c e r t a i n c i r c u m s t a n c e s , S T A R T m o d e
may be invoked automatically; the
"ECO" w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s f o r a f e w
s e c o n d s , t h e n g o e s o f f .
112 Deactivation/Reactivation
You can deactivate the system at
any time by pressing the
"ECO OFF"
switch; the warning lamp in the button
comes on.
The system is reactivated auto-
matically every time the vehicle
is started using the key.
Before refueling or doing any-
t h i n g u n d e r t h e b o n n e t , y o u
must switch off the ignition with
the key.
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MONITORING
A few definitions… Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled
with the fuel remaining in the tank in
relation to the average fuel consump-
tion over the last few miles (kilometres)
travelled. Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption during the last few
seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption since the last trip
computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed calcu-
lated since the last trip computer
zero reset (ignition on). Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip
computer zero reset.
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
t h e r e l i e f , r e s u l t i n g i n a s i g n i fi -
cant change in the current fuel
consumption.
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of the
digits, contact a CITROËN dealer
o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p . This function is only displayed
from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles
( 3 0 k m ) , d a s h e s a r e d i s p l a y e d . A f t e r fi l l -
ing with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed when it
exceeds 60 miles (100 km). Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining
t o b e t r a v e l l e d t o t h e fi n a l d e s t i n a t i o n . I t
can be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h S t o p &
Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key.
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MONITORING
A few definitions… Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled
with the fuel remaining in the tank in
relation to the average fuel consump-
tion over the last few miles (kilometres)
travelled. Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption during the last few
seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel con-
sumption since the last trip
computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
This is the average speed calcu-
lated since the last trip computer
zero reset (ignition on). Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip
computer zero reset.
This value may vary following a
change in the style of driving or
t h e r e l i e f , r e s u l t i n g i n a s i g n i fi -
cant change in the current fuel
consumption.
If dashes are displayed continu-
ously while driving in place of the
digits, contact a CITROËN dealer
o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p . This function is only displayed
from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles
( 3 0 k m ) , d a s h e s a r e d i s p l a y e d . A f t e r fi l l -
ing with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed when it
exceeds 60 miles (100 km). Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining
t o b e t r a v e l l e d t o t h e fi n a l d e s t i n a t i o n . I t
can be entered by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed in place of the digits.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h S t o p &
Start, a time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition
is switched on with the key.
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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 this button 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
door mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t i n g o f
t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
U n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d fl a s h i n g
o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s f o r a p p r o x i -
mately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.
Folding the key
First press this button to fold the key.
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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.
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. 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
Starting the vehicle
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board 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 po-
sition 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.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed pad-
lock to locate your locked
vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
t e s y l a m p s a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n
indicators for a few seconds.
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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
on) .
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.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t , y o u a r e
informed by illumination of
this warning lamp, an audi-
ble signal and a message in the multi-
function screen.
Unclip the casing using a coin at the
notch.
S l i d e t h e fl a t b a t t e r y o u t o f i t s l o c a t i o n .
Slide the new battery into its loca-
tion observing the original direction.
Clip the casing.
Reinitialise the remote control.
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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration do cument and
y o u r p e r s o n a l i d e n t i fi c a t i o n d o c u m e n t s .
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code a nd the
transponder 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
w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o f f , e x c e p t f o r r e i n i t i a l i s a t i o n .
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compart -
m e n t b y t h e e m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s m o r e d i f fi c u l t i n a n e m e r g e n c y .
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
D o n o t m a k e a n y m o d i fi c a t i o n s t o t h e e l e c t r o n i c e n g i n e i m m o b i l i s e r
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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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.
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. 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
Starting the vehicle
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
Turn the key fully towards the dash-
board 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 po-
sition 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.
Locating your vehicle
Press the closed pad-
lock to locate your locked
vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the cour-
t e s y l a m p s a n d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n
indicators for a few seconds.