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 2016-2023 Owners Manual: 5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear Fully depress the clutch pedal. Push the gear lever fully to the right, then backwards. Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle. As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine: Always select neutral...

Citroen C3 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Removing the spare wheel

Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare wheel). Slacken the central nut. Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt). Lift the spare wheel towards you from the rear. Take the wheel out of the boot. If there is no wheel in the well, the fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be refitted...