Citroen C3: Driving recommendations / Anti-theft protection

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving / Driving recommendations / Anti-theft protection

Electronic immobiliser

The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser system, whose secret code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible. If the system malfunctions, indicated by the display of a message, the engine will not start. Contact a CITROËN dealer.

Citroen C3. Anti-theft protection For safety and theft protection reasons, do not leave your electronic key in the vehicle, even when you are close to it. It is recommended that you keep it with you.

In case of towing

Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and requires extra care from the driver. Respect the maximum towable weights...

Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

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Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic illumination of headlamps

When the ring is at the “AUTO" position and a low level of ambient light is detected by the rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver. They may also come on if rain is detected, at the same time as automatic operation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness retu..

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Remote control function