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:
Sun visor
Glove box
12 V accessory socket (max. 120 W).
USB socket
Open storage with double cup holder
Front armrest (depending on version)
Storage trays
Mat (depending on version)
Sun visor
The driver's sun visor is fitted with a vanity mirror
with concealing flap and a card holder (or ticket
holder)...
Refer to the General recommendations on the
use of driving and manoeuvring aids.
This system:
warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian.
reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a
collision or limit its severity...