Citroen C3: Driving / Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Driving / Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

The electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment.

If it is not detected, a message is displayed. Move the electronic key so that the engine can be started or switched off.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-off" section.

Switching off the engine

Immobilise the vehicle. With the engine at idle, turn the key to position 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. To lock the steering column, turn the steering wheel until it locks...

Starting. Switching off

Starting With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal. With an automatic gearbox, select mode P or N and press the brake pedal...

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Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Localised Emergency Call (PE112)

In an emergency, press button 1 for more than 2 seconds. The lighting of the indicator lamp and a voice message confirm that the call has been made to the emergency services*. ‘Localised Emergency Call’ immediately locates your vehicle and puts you in contact with the appropriate emergency services**...

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamps