Citroen C3: Starting / Switching off the engine with the key / 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.
- 3. Starting.
Avoid attaching heavy
objects to the key
or the remote control. It would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to
the reserve level, the system switches to energy
economy mode : the power supply is cut off automatically to preserve the
remaining battery
charge.
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...
Other information:
The Diesel BlueHDi engines are equipped with
a system that associates the SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) emissions control system
and the Diesel particle filter (DPF) for the
treatment of exhaust gases. They cannot
function without AdBlue® fluid...
The remote control can be used for the following
remote functions, depending on version:
Unlocking / Locking / Deadlocking the vehicle.
Opening the fuel tank cap.
Remote operation of lighting.
Activating / Deactivating the alarm.
Locating the vehicle...