Driving
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few seconds before operating the starter
motor again. If the engine does not start
after a few attempts, do not keep trying - risk
of damaging the starter motor and the
engine!
Check that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly on
sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in
your possession and lock the vehicle.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
– The drive selector is in mode P.
– The READY indicator lamp is off.
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If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for switching off
are not met, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
Starting/Switching off
electric vehicles
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
►ꢀ If using a conventional or remote control
key, depress the brake pedal and turn the key
to position 4 until the motor starts, without
depressing the accelerator. As soon as the
motor starts, release the key so it returns to
position 3.
►ꢀ Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
►ꢀ With your foot on the brake, select mode D
or R.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Energy economy mode
Switching off the engine
After the engine has stopped (position 1.
Stop), for a maximum combined duration of 30
minutes, you can still use functions such as the
audio and telematics system, courtesy lamps or
dipped beam headlamps.
►ꢀ Immobilise the vehicle.
►ꢀ With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 2.
►ꢀ With the ignition switched off, turn the key
to position 1, then remove the key from the
ignition switch.
►ꢀ To lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Key left in
When the driver's door is opened, a
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, if the key has been left in the
ignition switch in position 1 (Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
in position 3, the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up
and the power indicator cursor moves to
the "neutral" position. The steering column
automatically unlocks (you may hear a sound
and feel the steering wheel move).
Never switch off the ignition before
the complete immobilisation of the
vehicle. With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut off
- risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1, then back to position 3.
Switching off
►ꢀ If using a conventional or remote control
key, turn the key fully to position 1 (Stop).
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