Citroen C3: 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.
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
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...
Other information:
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This system is only active when:
The vehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal...
Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare
wheel).
Slacken the central nut.
Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear.
Take the wheel out of the boot.
If there is no wheel in
the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted...