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: Setting the date and time

You can adjust the date and time in the instrument panel display. Hold this button down. Press one of these buttons to select the setting to be changed. Press this button briefly to confirm. Press one of these buttons to change the setting and confirm again to register the change...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Orange warning/indicator lamps

Engine self-diagnostics system Flashing. The engine management system has a fault. There is a risk that the catalytic converter will be destroyed. You must carry out (2). Fixed. The emissions control system has a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started...