Citroen C3 Manuals

Citroen C3: Stop & Start / Malfunctions

Citroen C3. Malfunctions In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp flashes for a few moments, then remains on, accompanied by an onscreen message.

Have the vehicle checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on if there is a fault.

  • Switch off the ignition then start the engine again with the key or the "START/STOP" button.

Citroen C3. Malfunctions The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V battery of specific technology and specification.

All work concerning the battery must be carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

    Operation

    Main conditions for operation The driver’s door must be closed. The driver's seat belt must be fastened. The state of charge of the battery must be sufficient...

    Under-inflation detection

    This system automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving. It compares the information given by the wheel speed sensors with reference values, which must be reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed...

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    Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Starting the vehicle


    With your foot on the brake pedal, select position P or N. Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, you will hear an audible signal, accompanied by the display of a message. With the engine running, press the brake pedal. Release the parking brake, unless it is programmed to automatic mode...

    Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Warning triangle


    As a safety precaution, before leaving your vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch on the hazard warning lamps and put on your high visibility vest. The triangle can be stored on the back panel of the boot, attached with straps. Assembling and placing the triangle For versions supplied with a triangle as original equipment, refer to the illustration above...

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