Citroen C3: Practical information / Advice on care and maintenance

Free-wheeling

In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling road, in an automatic car wash, or being transported by rail or sea freight, etc...

General recommendations

Observe the following recommendations to avoid damaging your vehicle. Exterior Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the engine compartment, due to the risk of damaging electrical components...

Other information:

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Rear screen demist - defrost

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...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking. The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels. Take account of the legislation specific to each country on the use of snow chains and the maximum authorised speed...