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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied: With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal. With an automatic gearbox, place the gear selector in mode N or P then fully depress the brake pedal. Insert the key into the ignition switch; the system recognises the code...

Citroen C3 2016-2025 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...