Citroen C3: Driving / Starting / Switching off the engine with the key

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...

Key ignition switch

It has 3 positions: 1. Stop: inserting and removing the key, steering column locked. 2. Ignition: steering column unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating, engine running...

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Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Parking brake

Release Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press the release button, then lower the lever fully. When driving the vehicle, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message, this means that the parking brake is still applied or has not been fully released...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Towing your vehicle

On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand side. Screw the towing eye in fully. Install the towbar. With a manual gearbox, move the gear lever into neutral. With an automatic gearbox, move the gear selector into position N...