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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: 6-speed manual gearbox


    Engaging reverse gear Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left, then forwards. Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle. As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine: Always select neutral...

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Central locking not functioning


    Use these procedures in the following cases: Central locking malfunction. Battery disconnected or discharged. In the event of a malfunction of the central locking system, the battery must be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is locked fully...

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