Get Stop & Start Guide for Citroen C2 4 Door First Generation (2003-2009)

STOP & START

Your vehicle may be equipped with a "Stop & Start" system, in association with an Electronic Gearbox System; this

shuts down the engine during stopping phases (red lights, trafﬁc jams, temporary halts, etc.).

During these phases, your vehicle uses no fuel, emits no pollutants and is completely silent.

The engine restarts instantly when you want to move forward again.

Functioning of the "Stop & Start" system:

If you brake to stop your vehicle, the engine shuts down just before the vehicle comes to a complete halt; the green

"ECO" warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel. The engine remains shut down for as long as you keep your

foot, even lightly, on the brake pedal.

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As you release the brake pedal, the engine restarts automatically and instantly. The green "ECO" warning lamp goes

out. You can then accelerate to move forward again.

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Situations where the engine does not shut down:

Before shutting down the engine, the system automatically and instantly checks that a certain number of conditions

touching on safety, cabin comfort or engine protection are met.

For example, the engine will not shut down, or it will restart by itself:

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Within the few minutes following ﬁrst starting (engine cold).

If the temperature in the passenger compartment is insufﬁcient:

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In conditions of extreme outside temperatures (lower than -10 °C, higher than +30 °C), provided the air

conditioning is operating.

More generally, if the ambient conditions and the temperature programmed for the air conditioning make it

necessary for the engine to be running in order to produce either warm or cold air.

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If you have activated windscreen demisting/deicing.

In the event of a prolonged stop on a steep incline, in order to maintain the vehicle's braking capability.

After you have engaged reverse gear, engine shutdown is suspended for approx. ﬁfteen seconds.

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Deactivation of the "Stop & Start" system:

You can if you wish deactivate the "Stop & Start" system, by pressing the

"ECO OFF" button located on the left hand side on the central panel.

The warning lamp on the button then comes on, and your vehicle functions

like an ordinary vehicle.

You can reactivate the system with another press on the "ECO OFF" button:

The warning lamp on the button goes out.

Note: The "Stop & Start" system reactivates automatically each time you

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restart the vehicle.

Batteries

To operate correctly, the system requires a speciﬁc battery and also a small additional battery which is situated under

one of the front seats.

For a change of battery, consult a CITROËN dealer.

Remark:

If there is a malfunction of the "Stop & Start" system, the "ECO" warning lamp ﬂashes brieﬂy, accompanied by an

audible alert. The "ECO OFF" warning lamp lights up.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

If the engine is in shutdown mode, it can restart at any moment.

Before taking any action under the bonnet, it is imperative

to switch off the ignition.

Before leaving the vehicle, it is also essential to switch off the ignition.

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Stop & Start for Your Citroen C2 4 Door First Generation (2003-2009)

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