Citroen C3: Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless
Entry and Starting / Starting. Switching off
Starting

- With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
- With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.
- Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will
only occur once the preheating warning lamp is
off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
With petrol engines,
after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
Switching off
- Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at
idle.
- With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
- With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
- Press the "START/STOP" button..
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not
immobilised, the
engine will not switch off.
With the engine off, the
braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle
with the
electronic key still inside.
The electronic key must be
present in the
passenger compartment.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or switched off...
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP”
button, without pressing any of the pedals,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine...
Other information:
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday
practices that allow the motorist to optimise their
fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early...
This conceals the interior of the vehicle in
combination with the existing shelf.
Do not place objects above
the load stop.
If your vehicle is fitted with a protective grille, you
can place objects above the load stop.
Do not place hard or heavy
objects on
the rear shelf...