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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: General points


    Lead-acid starter batteries Batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste. Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a special collection point...

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Deactivating/Reactivating the front passenger airbag


    For vehicles on which it is fitted, the control is located inside the glove box. With the ignition off: To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the switch to the "OFF" position. To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON" position. When the ignition is switched on: This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal the deactivation...

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