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

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving / 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.

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 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Starting using another battery

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be started using a backup battery (either external or from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a battery booster. Never start the engine by connecting a battery charger. Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Deactivation/Activation. Operating conditions and limits