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...

Other information:

Citroen C3 2016-2026 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 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse: Identify the cause of the fault and fix it. Stop all power consumption. Immobilise the vehicle and switch the ignition off. Identify the defective fuse using the current allocation tables and diagrams. To replace a fuse, it is essential to: Use the special tweezers to extract the fuse from its housing and check the condition of its filament...