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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or ‘space-saver’ type spare wheel If the vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels, the washers do not make contact with the steel or ‘space-saver’ type spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt...

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking. The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels. Take account of the legislation specific to each country on the use of snow chains and the maximum authorised speed...