Citroen C3: Practical information / Advice on care and maintenance

Free-wheeling

In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling road, in an automatic car wash, or being transported by rail or sea freight, etc...

General recommendations

Observe the following recommendations to avoid damaging your vehicle. Exterior Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the engine compartment, due to the risk of damaging electrical components...

Other information:

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Lane Departure Warning System

Refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids. This system, using a camera which recognises solid or broken lines, detects the involuntary crossing of longitudinal traffic lane markings on the ground. If the driver's attention drops and the speed is higher than 37 mph (60 km/h), the system triggers a warning if there is an unexpected change of direction...

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...