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Citroen C3: Access / Locking the vehicle

Normal locking

Citroen C3. Locking the vehicle

  • With the electronic key in the recognition zone, press with a finger or thumb on one of the front door handles (at the markings) to lock the vehicle.

It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the keys is left inside the vehicle.

Citroen C3. Locking the vehicle The illumination of the direction indicators for a few seconds signals:

  • The locking of the vehicle for versions without alarm.
  • activation of the alarm for other versions.

Citroen C3. Locking the vehicle For safety and theft protection reasons, never leave the electronic key in the vehicle, even when you are close to it. It is recommended that you keep it on your person.

Citroen C3. Locking the vehicle Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt, etc.) on the inner surface of the door handle may affect detection.

If cleaning the inner surface of the door handle using a cloth does not restore detection, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

A sudden splash of water (stream of water, high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be identified by the system as the desire to open the vehicle.

    Keyless Entry and Starting

    This system allows the unlocking, locking and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the electronic key on your person in the recognition zone A. Unlocking the vehicle With the electronic key on your person in recognition zone A, pass your hand behind the door handle of one of the front doors, or press the tailgate opening control...

    Deadlocking

    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...

    Other information:

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Switching off the engine


    Immobilise the vehicle. With the engine at idle, turn the key to position 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. To lock the steering column, turn the steering wheel until it locks. To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the wheels be returned to the straight ahead position before switching off the engine...

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Menus


    Radio Media. See “Audio equipment and telematics” section.. Mirror Screen or Connected navigation (depending on equipment). See “Audio equipment and telematics” section.. Air conditioning. Allows adjustment of the various settings for temperature, air flow, etc...

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