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Access for Your Citroen C3 SUV Second Generation (2009-2016)

Access  
Remote control key  
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the door 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  
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of  
If one of the doors or the boot is still  
the direction indicators for approximately  
two seconds.  
according to version, the door mirrors unfold at  
the same time.  
open, the central locking does not take  
place.  
When the vehicle is locked, if it  
is unlocked inadvertently, it will  
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automatically lock itself again after  
thirty seconds unless a door or the boot  
is open.  
Locking the vehicle  
Locking using the remote control  
Unfolding the key  
F
Press the closed padlock to lock  
the vehicle.  
The folding and unfolding of the door  
mirrors using the remote control can be  
deactivated by a CITRoËn dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
F
First press this button to unfold the key.  
Unlocking using the remote  
control  
Locking using the key  
F
Turn the key to the right in the driver's door  
lock to lock the vehicle completely.  
F
Press the open padlock to unlock  
the vehicle.  
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of  
the direction indicators for approximately  
two seconds.  
according to version, the door mirrors fold at  
the same time.  
Unlocking using the key  
F
Turn the key to the left in the driver's door  
lock to unlock the vehicle.  
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Remote control problem  
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,  
replacement of the remote control battery or in  
the event of a remote control fault you can no  
longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.  
F
First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock  
or lock your vehicle.  
F
Then, reinitialise the remote control.  
Folding the key  
Changing the battery  
F
First press this button to fold the key.  
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.  
If you do not press the button when folding  
the key, there is a risk of damage to the  
mechanism.  
If the battery is flat, you are informed  
by illumination of this warning lamp,  
an audible signal and a message.  
Reinitialisation  
F
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F
Switch off the ignition.  
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on).  
Press the closed padlock immediately for a  
few seconds.  
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F
F
Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch.  
Slide the flat battery out of its location.  
Slide the new battery into its location  
observing the original direction.  
Clip the casing.  
Locating your vehicle  
F
Press the closed padlock to  
locate your locked vehicle in a  
car park.  
F
Switch off the ignition and remove the key  
from the ignition switch.  
F
F
The remote control is fully operational again.  
Reinitialise the remote control.  
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy  
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators  
for a few seconds.  
If the problem persists, contact a CITRoËn  
dealer as soon as possible.  
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Do not throw the remote control  
Lost keys  
batteries away, they contain metals  
which are harmful to the environment.  
Take them to an approved collection  
point.  
Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal  
identification documents and if possible the key code label.  
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code  
required to order a new key.  
Remote control  
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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 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.  
No remote control can 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 compartment by the  
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.  
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short  
period.  
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the  
vehicle.  
Anti-theft protection  
Do not make any modifications 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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Window controls  
The one-touch type has a system which provides protection if an obstacle is detected and there is a deactivation system to prevent misuse of the rear  
switches on all models.  
One-touch electric windows  
The electric window switches  
remain operational for approximately  
45 seconds after the ignition is switched  
off or until a front door is opened.  
operation:  
There are two methods of  
During this period of 45 seconds, if you  
open a door while opening a window,  
the window stops. The ignition must  
then be switched on again to operate  
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manual mode  
the windows.  
F Press or pull the switch gently. The  
window stops as soon as the switch is  
released.  
1. Driver's electric window.  
2. Passenger's electric window.  
3. Rear right electric window.  
4. Rear left electric window.  
5. Deactivating the rear electric window and  
door switches.  
automatic mode  
F Press or pull the switch fully. The window  
opens or closes completely when the  
switch is released.  
F Pressing or pulling the switch again  
stops the movement of the window.  
Electric windows  
F
Press or pull the switch. The  
Deactivation of the rear electric window  
controls.  
window stops as soon as the  
switch is released.  
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Reinitialisation  
In the event of a malfunction you have to  
reinitialise the operation of the electric windows:  
Safety anti-pinch  
The one-touch front electric windows are fitted  
with a safety anti-pinch function.  
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,  
it stops and partially lowers again.  
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F
F
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.  
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The safety anti-pinch function is not active  
during these operations.  
In the event of unwanted opening of the  
window on closing (for example in the  
presence of frost):  
Always remove the key from the ignition  
when leaving the vehicle, even for a  
short time.  
In the event of contact during operation  
of the windows, reverse the movement  
of the window. To do this, press the  
switch concerned.  
When the driver operates the  
passenger 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 windows  
correctly.  
Deactivating the rear window and  
door switches  
F
F
F
press the switch beyond the point of  
resistance and then release it: the  
window opens completely,  
then pull it immediately without  
passing the point of resistance until  
the window closes completely,  
continue to hold the switch for  
approximately one second after the  
window has closed.  
F
For the safety of your children, press  
switch 5 to prevent operation of the rear  
windows irrespective of their position.  
With the indicator lamp on, the rear controls are  
deactivated.  
With the indicator lamp off, the rear controls are  
operational.  
The safety anti-pinch function is not  
active during these operations.  
This control also deactivates the interior  
rear door controls* (refer to the "Child  
safety - Electric child lock" section).  
Be particularly aware of children when  
operating the windows.  
* depending on country.  
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doors  
Opening  
Closing  
When a door or the boot is not closed correctly:  
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When the engine is running, this  
warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by a message in the multifunction  
screen for a few seconds,  
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When the vehicle is moving (speed  
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning  
lamp comes on, accompanied by an  
audible signal and a message in the  
multifunction screen for a few seconds.  
From outside  
From inside  
F
after unlocking the vehicle using the  
remote control or the key, pull the door  
handle.  
F
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.  
F
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Central locking  
Automatic central locking  
Manual central locking  
System which provides full automatic locking  
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while  
driving.  
Unlocking  
F
Press button A again to unlock the vehicle.  
You can activate or deactivate this function.  
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The red indicator lamp on the button switches  
off.  
Locking  
When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the  
doors and the boot lock automatically.  
If the vehicle is locked from the outside,  
the red indicator lamp flashes and  
button A is inactive.  
F
In this case, use the remote control  
or the key to unlock the vehicle.  
If one of the doors is open, the  
automatic central locking does not take  
place.  
System which provides full manual locking or  
If the boot is open, the automatic central  
locking of the doors is active.  
unlocking of the doors from the inside.  
Locking  
F
Press button A to lock the vehicle.  
Unlocking  
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.  
F
Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to  
unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.  
If one of the doors is open, central  
locking from the inside does not take  
place.  
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Emergency control  
System allowing the doors to be locked and  
unlocked manually in the event of a fault with  
the central locking system or a battery failure.  
Locking the front and rear  
passenger doors  
Check that the rear doors child lock is  
not on.  
In the event of failure of the central  
locking system, the battery must be  
disconnected to lock the boot and  
so ensure that the vehicle is locked  
completely.  
Activation  
F
Press button A for more than two seconds.  
a confirmation message appears in the  
multifunction screen, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
Locking the driver's door  
F
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to  
the right.  
F
F
F
Remove the black cap, located on the edge  
of the door, using the key.  
Insert the key in the socket, then turn it to  
the stop.  
Deactivation  
Unlocking the driver's door  
F
Press button A again for more than  
F
Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to  
the left.  
two seconds.  
Remove the key and refit the cap.  
a confirmation message appears in the  
multifunction screen, accompanied by an  
audible signal.  
Unlocking the front and rear  
passenger doors  
F
Pull the interior door opening control.  
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boot  
Opening  
Closing  
Tailgate release  
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot  
in the event of a battery or central locking  
malfunction.  
F
Lower the tailgate using the interior grab  
handle.  
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:  
when the engine is running,  
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this warning lamp comes on,  
accompanied by a message on  
the multifunction screen for a few  
seconds,  
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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.  
F
after unlocking the vehicle, pull on the grip  
and raise the tailgate.  
Unlocking  
F
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.  
F
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