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

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Driving / Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting

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.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-off" section.

Switching off the engine

Immobilise the vehicle. With the engine at idle, turn the key to position 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. To lock the steering column, turn the steering wheel until it locks...

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...

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