Citroen C3: In the event of a breakdown / 12 V battery

Fuses in the engine compartment

The fusebox is located in the engine compartment, near the battery. Accessing the fuses Unclip the cover. Replace the fuse. After the operation, close the cover very carefully to ensure correct sealing of the fusebox...

General points

Lead-acid starter batteries Batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste...

Other information:

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Disconnecting the battery

In order to maintain an adequate state of charge for starting the engine, it is recommended that the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long period. Before disconnecting the battery: close all openings (doors, boot, windows), switch off all electrical consumers (audio system, wipers, lighting, etc...

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Manual operation

To limit fuel consumption during an extended standstill with the engine running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the gear selector to N and apply the parking brake. Selecting position M enables sequential shifting between the six gears. Push backwards to shift up a gear...