Citroen C3: Back-up procedures / Reinitialising the remote control
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.
- Return the key to position 2 (Ignition on).
- Immediately press the closed padlock button
for a few seconds.
- Switch off the ignition and remove the key 2
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
With Keyless Entry and Starting

- Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.

- Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.

- Switch on the ignition by pressing the
"START/STOP" button.
- With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
- With an automatic gearbox, while in mode
P, depress the brake pedal.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
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...
Opening
From outside
After unlocking the vehicle or with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system electronic
key in the recognition zone, pull the door handle...
Other information:
On/Off
To switch the system on,
press this
button to defrost the rear screen and,
depending on version, the door mirrors. The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.Defrosting switches off
automatically to prevent
an excessive consumption of current...
Voice commands
Navigate home
Navigate to work
Navigate to preferred address <...>
Navigate to contact <…>
Navigate to address <...>
Show nearby POI <...>
Help messages
To start guidance or add a stopover, say
"navigate to" and then the address or contact
name...