Driving
In all cases, do not exceed 10 km/h, ► do not
stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
safety conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Tip
Starting / switching off
the vehicle with keyless
entry and start
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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control. It would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition onposition
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Key ignition switch
Noise (Electric)
On the outside
Starting / Switching off the
engine
Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when
driving, the driver must pay particular attention.
When manoeuvring, the driver must always
check the vehicle's immediate surroundings.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied, Place the gear
lever in neutral then fully press the clutch
pedal.
Tip
Cooling the on-board charger
► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
The cooling fan comes on during charging to
cool the on-board charger.
system recognises the code.
► Unlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
On the inside
It has 4 positions:
During use, you may hear certain perfectly
normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such
as:
– Traction battery relay when starting.
– Vacuum pump when braking.
1.
Tip
Stop
In certain cases, you may need to
apply significant force to move the steering
wheel (e.g. wheels turned to full lock).
Inserting and removing the key, steering
column locked.
– Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
2.
ACC
Operate the starter motor by turning the key
to position 4 without pressing the accelerator
pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine
starts, release the key.
Steering column unlocked, use of the
vehicle's electric equipment.
3. ON (Ignition)
Steering column unlocked, ignition on,
engine running.
Tip
After a cold start, preheating the
catalytic converter can cause noticeable
engine vibrations for anything up to 2
4. Starting
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