Citroen C3: 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.
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.
Driving with a trailer
places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Respect the maximum
towable weights...
Other information:
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
This system can be deactivated or
activated via the Driving/Vehicle of the
touch screen.
Deactivation of the system is
signalled by
the illumination of this indicator lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating conditions and limits
ESC system in working order.
DSC system activated..
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP”
button, without pressing any of the pedals,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine.
Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the
system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate sta..