Citroen C3: Access / Back-up procedures
Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's
registration certificate, a personal identification
document and, if possible, the label bearing the
key code.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the
key code and the transponder code required to
order a new key.
Complete unlocking/locking of the vehicle with the key
Use this procedure in the following situations:
- Remote control battery discharged.
- Remote control malfunction.
- Vehicle battery discharged.
- Vehicle 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 in the door lock.
- Turn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
- Turn the key rearwards 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.
Deadlocking renders the
interior door
controls inoperative. It also deactivates
the central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked...
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...
Other information:
(Depending on the country of sale.)
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following type of monitoring:
Perimeter monitoring
The system checks the opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet, etc...
Before switching off the engine, it is possible to
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
If the selector is not in
position P, when
the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off, an audible signal sounds and a
message ..