battery replacement Citroen C3 RHD 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

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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
on)
.

)
Press the closed padlock immediately
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.
If the battery is fl at, you are
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.

)
Slide the fl at battery out of its loca-
tion.

)
Slide the new battery into its loca-
tion observing the original direction.

)
Clip the casing.

)
Reinitialise the remote control.




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.



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.

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CHECKS
Additive level (Diesel with particle emissions filter)
According to your version of instrument
panel, the additive reservoir low level is
indicated by:

Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up with-
out delay by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.

Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used
oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or to an authorised
waste disposal site.
CHECKS

Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the servic-
ing booklet and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Battery

The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace them twice as often if neces-
sary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours.


Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.





The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specifi c 12 V lead-acid bat-
tery with special technology and speci-
fi cation, for which the involvement of a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop is required when replacing or dis-
connecting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may shorten the life of the battery. When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.


-
fi xed illumination of the particle
emissions fi lter warning lamp, ac-
companied by an audible signal,

or

- fi xed illumination of the ser-
vice warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message that the par-
ticle emissions fi lter additive
level is too low.