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: Switching on the ignition without starting the engine

With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the “START/STOP” button, without pressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine. Press this button again to switch off the ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Steering mounted controls

Voice control: This control is located on the steering wheel or at the end of the lighting control stalk (depending on equipment). Short press, system voice control. Long press, voice control for smartphone or CarPlay®, MirrorLinkTM (availability depending on country), Android Auto via the system...