key battery CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS 2023 Owners Manual
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Remote control / Key
Remote control function
Depending on version, the remote control can be
used to perform the following remote functions:
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–
Unlocking/Locking the boot.
–
Unlocking/Locking the fuel filler flap.
–
Remote operation of lighting.
–
Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors.
–
Activating/Deactivating the alarm.
–
Locating the vehicle.
–
Activating the vehicle’
s electronic immobiliser.
The remote control includes a conventional key
that allows the central unlocking/locking of the
vehicle using the door lock, as well as starting
and switching off the engine.
Back-up procedures allow the vehicle to be
locked/unlocked in the event of a failure of the
remote control, the central locking, the battery, etc. For more information on the Back-up
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.
Built-in key
Depending on version, using the remote control
built-in key, you can perform the following
operations:
–
Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–
Activation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
–
Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–
Back-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.
–
Switching on the ignition and starting/switching
off the engine.
W
ithout Keyless Entry and Start
► To unfold or fold the key, press the button.
With Keyless Entry and Start
► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull
and hold the button.
Unlocking the vehicle
► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.
When the unlocking button is pressed, the
flashing of the direction indicators for a few
seconds signals:
–
The unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm.
–
The deactivation of the alarm for other
versions.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► Press this button.
When the locking button is pressed, the lighting
of the direction indicators for a few seconds
signals:
–
The locking of the vehicle for versions without
alarm.
– The activation of the alarm for other versions.
If one of the doors or the boot is not fully
closed, the locking does not take place.
However, if the vehicle is equipped with the
alarm, it is fully activated after about 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
there is then no action on the doors or boot,
the vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30 seconds. If the alarm was
activated beforehand, the alarm is reactivated
automatically.
Locking also deactivates the central locking
button, located on the dashboard.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle
when it is deadlocked.
► Press the locking button again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by
the temporary lighting of the direction indicators
for versions without alarm).
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electronic key on your person in the recognition
zone A.
Unlocking the vehicle
► With the electronic key on your person in
recognition zone A
, pass your hand behind the
door handle of one of the front doors, or press
the tailgate opening control.
The flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds signals:
–
the unlocking of the vehicle for versions
without alarm.
–
deactivation of the alarm for other versions.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
► With the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press your finger or thumb on the handle of
one of the front doors (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
keys is left inside the vehicle.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it. It is
recommended that you keep it on your
person.
Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt, etc.) on the inner surface of the door
handle may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner surface of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to open
the vehicle.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.
► With the electronic key in recognition zone
A , press your finger or thumb on the handle of
one of the front doors (at the markings) to lock
the vehicle.
►
Within five seconds, press the front door
handle again to deadlock the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start
system has been left inside the
vehicle, central locking will not take place.
However
, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm,
it will be activated after 45
seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
boot are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again after
about 30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices such as
telephones (switched on or on standby) or
laptop computers, strong magnetic fields, etc.
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2about 30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with
an alarm, it will be reactivated automatically .
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to
hibernation mode after 21 days without use.
To restore these functions, press one of the
remote control buttons or start the engine with
the electronic key in the reader.
For more information on starting with the
Keyless Entry and Start system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if
close to certain electronic devices such as
telephones (switched on or on standby) or
laptop computers, strong magnetic fields, etc.
Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control,
electronic key
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, your personal
identification documents and if possible, the label
bearing the key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code, enabling a
new key to be ordered.
Complete unlocking/locking
of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
– Remote control battery discharged.
–
Remote control malfunction.
–
V
ehicle battery discharged.
–
V
ehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise
the remote
control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.
► Insert the key into the door lock.
► T urn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
►
T
urn the key towards the rear again within
5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the
ignition to stop it.
Central locking not
functioning
Use these procedures in the following cases:
– Central locking malfunction.
–
Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully.
Front left-hand door
► Insert the key into the lock and turn it towards
the front or rear of the vehicle to lock or unlock
the door
.
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Other doors
Unlocking
► Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking
► Open the doors.
► For the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
Refer to the corresponding section.
► Remove the black cap , located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
►
Insert the key into the socket without forcing
it, then turn the latch towards the inside of the
door
.
►
Remove the key and refit the black cap.
►
Close the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
Changing the battery
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Without Keyless Entry and Start
With Keyless Entry and Start
► Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover .
►
Remove the flat battery from its housing.
►
Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity
. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto
the unit.
►
Reinitialise the remote control.
For more information on Reinitialising the
remote control
, refer to the corresponding
section.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away, as they contain metals that are
harmful to the environment. Take them to an
approved disposal point.
This equipment contains a button type battery.
Do not swallow the battery. Risk of chemical
burns!
Swallowing the battery can cause serious
internal burning in only 2 hours and can be
fatal.
If batteries have been swallowed or inserted
into a part of the body, seek immediate
medical advice.
Keep new and used batteries out of the reach
of children.
If the battery compartment does not close
properly, stop using the product and keep it
out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type!
Replace the battery with the same type.
Risk of explosion or leaking of
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment
where the temperature is extremely high or
where the pressure is extremely low due to
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Start
► Switch the ignition off.
► Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
► Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
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2Risk of explosion or leaking of
inflammable liquid or gas!
Do not use in/store in/place in an environment
where the temperature is extremely high or
where the pressure is extremely low due to
very high altitude.
Do not try to burn, crush or cut a used battery.
Reinitialising the remote
control
Following replacement of the battery or in
the event of a fault, it may be necessary to
reinitialise the remote control.
Without Keyless Entry and Start
► Switch the ignition off.
► T urn the key to position 2 (Ignition on) .
►
Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds. ►
Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Start
► Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
► Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
►
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
W
ith an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
► Switch on the ignition by pressing the
" START/STOP" button.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
Doors
Opening
From outside
► After unlocking the vehicle or with the
"Keyless Entry and Start" system electronic key
in the recognition zone, pull the door handle.
From inside
► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this
unlocks the vehicle completely .
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Boot
Opening
► With the vehicle unlocked or with the Keyless
Entry and Start electronic key in the recognition
zone, press the central tailgate control.
►
Lift the tailgate.
For more information on the Remote control
or
on the Keyless Entry and Start , please refer to
the corresponding section.
If there is a fault or if it is difficult to move
the tailgate when opening or closing it,
have it checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
prevent the problem becoming worse, and
potentially causing the tailgate to drop and
thereby inflicting serious injuries.
Closing
► Lower the tailgate using one of the interior
grab handles.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.
► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►
Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
Central locking
Manual
► Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle
(doors and boot) from inside the passenger
compartment.
The indicator lamp comes on to confirm the
central locking of the vehicle.
Central locking does not take place if any
of the doors are open.
When locking/deadlocking from the
outside
When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the indicator lamp flashes
and the button is deactivated.
►
After normal locking, pull one of the
interior door controls to unlock the vehicle.
► After deadlocking, you must use the
remote control, the "Keyless Entry and
Start" system or the built-in key to unlock the
vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
► Press the button until an audible signal is
triggered and a confirmation message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an
alert will be displayed.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.
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2► After deadlocking, you must use the
remote control, the "Keyless Entry and
Start" system or the built-in key to unlock the
vehicle.
Automatic (anti-intrusion security)
The doors and boot lock automatically while
driving (speed above 6 mph (10
km/h)).
To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated
by default):
►
Press the button until an audible signal is
triggered and a confirmation message appears.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
Press the central locking control to drive
with the boot open and the doors locked.
Otherwise, every time the speed of the
vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the sound
of the locks rebounding will be heard and an
alert will be displayed.
Pressing the central locking button unlocks
the vehicle.
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), this unlocking is
temporary.
Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in
the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the attitude
of the vehicle.
The alarm goes off if the vehicle is lifted or
moved.
When the vehicle is parked, the alarm
will not be triggered if the vehicle is
knocked.
Self-protection function
The system checks whether any of its
components are out of service.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central
control or the siren wiring is put out of service or
damaged.
Work on the alarm system
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation/Deactivation
► Lock or deadlock/unlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the "Keyless Entry and Start"
system (confirmed by the button's red indicator
lamp coming on/going out and the direction
indicators coming on).
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated
after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric and
anti-tilt monitoring after 45 seconds.
If the vehicle automatically locks itself
again (as happens if a door or the boot is
not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking),
the monitoring system is automatically
reactivated.
If an opening (door, boot or bonnet) is not
properly closed, the vehicle is not locked,
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but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be
activated after 45 seconds, at the same time
as the interior volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric and anti-tilt
monitoring to avoid the unwanted triggering of
the alarm, in certain cases such as:
–
Slightly open window
.
–
W
ashing the vehicle.
–
Changing a wheel.
–
T
owing the vehicle.
–
T
ransport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring
► Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds
press the alarm button until its red indicator lamp
is on fixed.
►
Get out of the vehicle.
►
Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote
control or the Keyless Entry and Start system.
Only the exterior perimeter monitoring is
activated; the button's red indicator lamp flashes
once every second.
To take effect, this deactivation must be carried out after each time the ignition is
switched off.
Reactivating the interior volumetric
and anti-tilt monitoring
► Deactivate the exterior perimeter monitoring
by unlocking the vehicle using the remote control
or the Keyless Entry and Start system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
►
Reactivate all monitoring by locking the
vehicle using the remote control or the Keyless
Entry and Start system.
The red indicator lamp in the button once again
flashes every second.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for 30
seconds.
The interior volumetric and anti-tilt monitoring
functions remain active until the alarm has been
triggered ten times in succession.
When the vehicle is unlocked, rapid flashing of
the indicator lamp in the button indicates that the
alarm was triggered during your absence. When
the ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
Failure of the remote control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
► Unlock the vehicle using the key in the
driver's door lock.
►
Open the door; the alarm is triggered.
►
Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
► Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key
(built-in the remote control) in the driver's door
lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, the fixed
lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button
indicates a system malfunction.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Panoramic sunroof
The panoramic sunroof consists of a movable
glass panel that slides over the roof and a blind
that can be opened independently. Opening the
sunroof automatically opens the blind.
►
T
o operate the panoramic sunroof or the
blind, use the buttons in the roof console.
A. Sunroof blind control
B.Sunroof control
The sunroof or blind can be operated when the
ignition is turned on (if the battery is charged
enough), with the engine running, in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, and up to 45 seconds after
turning off the ignition or after locking the vehicle.
Precautions
Do not put your head or arms through the
sunroof while the vehicle is moving - risk
of serious injury!
Ensure that any luggage or accessories
carried on the roof bars do not interfere
with the movement of the sunroof.
Do not place heavy loads on the movable
glass panel of the sunroof.
If the sunroof is wet, following a rain
shower or washing the vehicle, wait until
it is completely dry before operating it.
Do not operate the sunroof if it is covered by
snow or ice - risk of damage!
Use only plastic scrapers to remove snow or
ice from the sunroof.
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locking control. The manoeuvre stops as soon
as the locking control is released.
Closing of the blind is limited by the
position of the sunroof: the blind cannot
go further than the front of the movable glass.
During simultaneous movements of the
sunroof and blind, the blind automatically
stops or resumes movement depending on
the position of the sunroof.
Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery or in the
event of a fault or jerky movement of the sunroof
or blind, reinitialisation is required.
►
Check that nothing is interfering with the
sunroof or blind and that the seals are clean.
►
With the ignition on, fully close the sunroof
and blind.
►
Press and hold the front part of button
B, until
the sunroof and blind move slightly, then hold for
a further 1 second before releasing.
►
W
ait 2 seconds and then press and hold the
front part of button B. The blind and the sunroof
will open and close, one after the other. When
both are completely closed again, hold for a
further 2 seconds and release.
If there is an operating fault, restart the
whole procedure.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear (depending on version)
4. Left-hand rear (depending on version)
5. Deactivation of electric window controls
located by rear seats (depending on version)
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch, without going past the point of resistance.
The window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation of the
front electric windows
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch fully, beyond the resistance point: the
window opens or closes completely when the
switch is released. Pressing the switch again
stops the movement of the window.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately one minute
after the key has been removed.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.
Anti-pinch function of the front electric windows
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the window
when closing automatically, press the switch
until the window opens completely, then pull
the switch immediately until the window closes.
Continue to hold the switch for approximately
one second after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active during
this operation.
Deactivating the rear
window controls (depending
on version)
For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the windows of the rear
doors, irrespective of their position.
When the indicator is on, the rear controls are
inhibited. When the indicator is off, the rear
controls are active.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
► Lower the window fully, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
► Continue to pull the control for at least one
second after the window reaches the closed
position.
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2Deactivating the rear
window controls (depending
on version)
For the safety of your children, press switch 5
to prevent operation of the windows of the rear
doors, irrespective of their position.
When the indicator is on, the rear controls are
inhibited. When the indicator is off, the rear
controls are active.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
After reconnecting the battery, or in the event
of abnormal window movement, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The anti-pinch function is disabled during the
following sequence of operations.
For each window:
►
Lower the window fully
, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
►
Continue to pull the control for at least one
second after the window reaches the closed
position.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this, press
the relevant control.
When the driver operates the passengers’
electric window controls, it is important to
ensure that nothing can prevent the window
from closing properly.
It is important to ensure that passengers use
the electric windows correctly.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other persons
present when closing windows remotely using
the electronic key.
Do not put your head or arms through the
open windows when the vehicle is moving -
risk of serious injury!