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:
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
The
maximum power corresponds to the
value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC)...
The total distance recorder measures the total
distance travelled by the vehicle since its initial
registration.
With the ignition on, the total distance is
displayed at all times. It remains displayed for
30 seconds after switching off the ignition...