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: AdBlue® range indicators (BlueHDi)

The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with a system that associates the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot function without AdBlue® fluid...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Starting using another battery

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be started using a backup battery (either external or from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a battery booster. Never start the engine by connecting a battery charger. Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster...