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:
Located on the sides of your vehicle, they protect
the bodywork by resisting everyday bumps and
scrapes caused by parking posts, opening doors,
scratches, etc.
Maintenance of AIRBUMP®
The AIRBUMP® do not require any
specific maintenance.
Clean them using water or one of the
products available from a CITROËN dealer...
In wintry conditions,
remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and on the
windscreen seal, before operating the wipers.
Do not operate the wipers
on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are
not stuck to the windscreen before operating
the wipers...