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Citroen C3: Starting / Switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting / Switching on the ignition without starting the engine

Citroen C3. Switching on the ignition without starting the engine

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.

  • Press this button again to switch off the ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Citroen C3. Switching on the ignition without starting the engine With the ignition on, the system automatically goes into energy economy mode to maintain an adequate state of charge in the battery.

    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...

    Key not detected. Emergency switch-off

    Key not detected Back-up starting A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column so that the engine can be started if the system does not detect the key in the recognition zone, or if the battery in the electronic key is flat...

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    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Gear efficiency indicator


    (Depending on engine.) This system helps reduce fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear. Operation Depending on the driving situation and the vehicle's equipment, the system may advise to skip one or more gears. Gear shift recommendations should not be considered compulsory...

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Deactivation/Activation. Operating conditions and limits


    Deactivation/Activation By default, the system is automatically activated at every engine start. This system can be deactivated or activated via the Driving/Vehicle of the touch screen. Deactivation of the system is signalled by the illumination of this indicator lamp, accompanied by the display of a message...

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