key Citroen C3 RHD 2012 2.G User Guide

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Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your per-
sonal identifi cation documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to fi nd the key code and the transponder
code required to order a new 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 operate it
while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the ve-
hicle, 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 switch,
even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


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 from the
ignition switch when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifi cations to the electronic engine immobiliser system;
this could cause malfunctions.

When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a
CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and
start the vehicle.

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Locking the vehicle with exterior perimeter protection only


Deactivation of the interior
volumetric protection


)
Switch off the ignition.

)

Within ten seconds, press button A
until
the indicator lamp is on continuously.

)
Get out of the vehicle.

)
Lock or deadlock the vehicle without
delay using the locking button on
the remote control.
The exterior perimeter protection alone
remains activated; the indicator lamp in
button A
fl ashes once per second.
To be effective, this deactivation
must be carried out each time
the ignition is switched off.

Reactivation of the interior
volumetric protection


)
Unlock the vehicle using the unlock-
ing button on the remote control.

)
Relock the vehicle using the remote
control.
The alarm is activated again with both
types of protection; the indicator lamp in
button A
fl ashes once per second.

Tr iggering of the alarm


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, both types of
protection are again operational.
If the alarm is triggered ten
times in succession, the elev-
enth time will result in it becom-
ing inactive.
If the indicator lamp in button A

fl ashes rapidly, this indicates
that the alarm was triggered
during your absence. When
the ignition is switched on, this
fl ashing stops immediately.
To avoid triggering the alarm
when washing your vehicle,
lock it using the key in the driv-
er’s door lock.



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.




Malfunction


When the ignition is switched on, illumi-
nation of the indicator lamp in button A

for ten seconds indicates malfunction
with the siren.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.


*
According to country.


Automatic activation *


2 minutes after the last door or the boot
is closed, the alarm is activated auto-
matically.


)
To avoid triggering the alarm on
entering the vehicle, fi rst press
the unlocking button on the remote
control.

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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").


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 pas-
senger 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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DOORS

Opening


From outside


)
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the
door handle.



From inside


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

)
Pull the rear door control to open
the door; this unlocks only the door
opened.




Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:


-

when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
in 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, accom-
panied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen
for a few seconds.



Version with deadlocking
The interior door controls do
not operate when the vehicle is
deadlocked.

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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
active.

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.

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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.

Locking the front and rear
passenger doors


)
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.

)
Remove the key and refi t the cap.

Unlocking the front and rear
passenger doors


)
Pull the interior door opening control.


In the event of a malfunction with
the central locking system,
the
battery must be disconnected to
lock the boot and so secure the
vehicle completely.
Check that the rear doors child
lock is not on.

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BOOT

Openin
g



)
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 warning
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:

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The key cannot be removed from
the lock until the cap is refi tted.
Opening the fi ller cap may cre-
ate a noise caused by an inrush
of air. This vacuum is entirely
normal, resulting from the seal-
ing of the fuel system.
FUEL TANK

Fuel tank capacity: approximately
50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel);
(Depending on version: approxi-
mately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)

)

.



Low fuel level

When the fuel tank minimum
level is reached this warning
lamp comes on on the instru-
ment panel. When it fi rst comes
on there remains approximately 5 litres

of fuel in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also
to the "Checks" section.


Filling

A label affi xed to the inside of the fl ap
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used depending on your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres,
in order to be registered by the fuel gauge. To fi ll the tank safely:


)
the engine must be switched off,


)
open the fuel fi ller fl ap,

)
insert the key in the cap, then turn it
to the left,

)
remove the cap and hook it onto
the clip located on the inside of the
fl ap,

)
fi ll the tank, but do not continue
after the 3rd cut-off of the pump
;
this could cause malfunctions.
When you have fi lled the tank:


)
put the cap back in place,

)
turn the key to the right, then remove
it from the cap,

)
close the fl ap.






With Stop & Start, never refuel
with the system in STOP mode;
you must switch off the ignition
with the key.

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A.
Central courtesy lamp





1.
Rear side reading lamps


2.
Rear courtesy lamp




Central or rear courtesy lamps


Version without Zenith windscreen

Front side reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, the fi rst press of
the corresponding switch switches
on the reading lamp concerned in
permanent lighting mode.

)

Following a second press, it comes on:


- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the
ignition,

- when a door is opened,

- when the remote control locking
button is pressed, in order to lo-
cate your vehicle.
In permanent lighting mode, the
lighting duration varies, according
to the circumstances:


- with the ignition off, approxi-
mately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, un-
limited.

Version with Zenith windscreen In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:


- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the
ignition,

- when a door is opened,

- when the remote control locking but-
ton is activated, in order to locate
your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is
closed.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp,
place it in the "permanently off" position.
COURTESY LAMPS

Selection and control of the various
passenger compartment lamps.

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CHILD SAFETY




ADVICE ON CHILD SEATS

As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- a child or children alone and un-
supervised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with
the windows closed,

- the keys within reach of children
inside the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the
"Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear win-
dows by more than one third.
To protect young children from the
rays of the sun, fi t side blinds on the
rear windows.
Children under the age of 10 must
not travel in the "forwards-facing"
position on the front passenger seat,
unless the rear seats are already oc-
cupied by other children, cannot be
used or are absent.
Deactivate the passenger airbag
when a "rearwards-facing" child seat
is installed on the front seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were to infl ate.

Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must
be positioned on the child's shoulder
without touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat
belt passes correctly over the child's
thighs.
CITROËN recommends the use of
a booster seat which has a back, fi t-
ted with a seat belt guide at shoulder
level. The incorrect installation of a child
seat in a vehicle compromises the
child's protection in the event of an
accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harnesses keeping the
slack relative to the child's body to a
minimum, even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the
seat belt, ensure that the seat belt is
tightened correctly on the child seat
and that it secures the child seat fi rmly
on the seat of your vehicle. If your
passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
For optimum installation of the "for-
wards-facing" child seat, ensure that
the back of the child seat is in contact
with the back of the vehicle's seat
and that the head restraint does not
cause any discomfort.
If the head restraint has to be removed,
ensure that it is stored or attached
securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking.