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:
Multimedia audio system - Bluetooth® telephone
The
functions and settings described
vary according to the vehicle version and
configuration.
For safety reasons and
because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on:
Pairing the smartphone with the system in
Bluetooth mode...
Digital radio provides
higher quality
reception.
The various "multiplexes/ensembles" offer
a choice of radio stations organised in
alphabetical order.
Press Radio Media to
display the main
page.
Select the audio source.
Press "Band" to select the "DAB" waveband...