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How do you deactivate the energy saving mode in the Citroen C3?

Model: Citroen C3 SC - Years 2009-2016
Part: Checks and maintenance

This is not an anomaly, but rather a safeguard for the power supply battery. The purpose is to protect us from the unexpected situation of suddenly finding the aforementioned battery completely discharged, and therefore unable to start the engine. We are limited in some operations, such as using the radio, air conditioning, and more, unless this mode is deactivated as explained here: turn on the instrument panel, enter the Settings Menu, select Preferences, Energy Saving, and finally Exit Energy Saving. Done, now we will have all the aforementioned disabled functions available again.

Posted on 19 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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