Citroen C3: Starting / Switching off the engine with the key / Key ignition switch
![Citroen C3. Key ignition switch](images/key_ignition_switch-1553/1441/citroen_c3_key_ignition_switch_488.jpg)
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:
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you
to reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed...
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from
a distance, with the vehicle locked:
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
come on for 30 seconds.
Press this button.
Pressing again before the end of the timed
period switches off the lamps immediately...