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:
As a safety measure and to
avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for the vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
Maximum load distributed
over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm: 70 kg...
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage to
the engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical
systems of your vehicle.
If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
check that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
deactivate the Stop & Start function,
drive as slow..