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 shelf
Hooks
Storage box
Lighting
Stowing rings
Warning triangle
Storage well
Fully raise the boot carpet to access the
storage well.
Depending on version, it includes:
A towing ring.
A hazard warning triangle.
A temporary puncture repair kit with the tool
kit...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using
the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in the country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the
towed vehicle...