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Citroen C3: Driving recommendations / Important!

Citroen C3. Important! Never leave the engine running in a closed space without sufficient ventilation. Internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!

Citroen C3. Important! In severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23°C), let the engine run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure the correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of your vehicle (engine and gearbox).

Citroen C3. Important! Never drive with the parking brake applied. Risk of overheating and damage to the braking system!

Citroen C3. Important! Do not park the vehicle or leave the engine running on a flammable surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.). The exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot, even several minutes after the engine stops. Risk of fire!

Citroen C3. Important! Never leave a vehicle unattended with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral or position N or P (depending on the type of gearbox).

Citroen C3. Important! Never leave children inside the vehicle unsupervised.

    Driving recommendations

    Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions. Monitor your environment and keep your hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything that may happen any time...

    On flooded roads

    We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical systems of your vehicle...

    Other information:

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Trip reset


    The reset is performed when the trip counter is displayed. Press the button on the end of the wiper control stalk for more than two seconds. Press the thumbwheel on the steering wheel for more than two seconds. Press this button for more than 2 seconds...

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Switching on/pausing. Changing the cruise speed setting


    Switching on/pausing Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position to select cruise control mode; the function is paused. Press button 2 or 3 to activate cruise control and save a speed setting when the vehicle has reached the desired speed; the vehicle’s current speed is saved as the speed setting...

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