Citroen C3: Back-up procedures / Changing the battery
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
Without Keyless Entry and Starting
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.
With Keyless Entry and Starting
Battery type: CR2032 / 3 volts.

- Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover.
- Remove the discharged battery from its
housing.
- Insert the new battery, observing the polarity,
and clip the cover onto the housing.
- 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.
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...
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 Starting
Switch off the ignition...
Other information:
Rear head restraints
They have two positions:
A high position, for when the seat is in use:
Pull the head restraint fully up.
A low position, for stowing, when the seat is
not in use:
Press the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it down...
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability
and handling during braking, and enable greater
control while cornering, particularly on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of
emergency braking.
EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by
wheel...