Access

Tailgate

~1min read

Opening from the outside

Press upwards on lever 1 which is located between the number plate lamps.

Anti-theft security

In all cases, as soon as the vehicle is moving (at above approx. 10 km/h or 6 mph) the tailgate locks automatically. The tailgate unlocks when a door is opened or if the interior locking/unlocking button is pressed.

Closing the tailgate

Closing the tailgate

Lower the tailgate, using the 2 handhold zones located on the tailgate interior trim.

Removing your fingers, press down to close.

Emergency unlocking

Emergency unlocking

If there is a problem with unlocking the tailgate, it can be unlocked from inside the boot:

- insert a screwdriver or similar tool into hole 2 of the lock,
- turn it in order to unlock the tailgate.

Test yourself

A quick Citroen C3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.