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Starting-switching off the engine

Anti-theft protection

Ignition switch

Electronic engine immobiliser

Ignition on position

The key contains an electronic chip which has

a special code. When the ignition is switched

on, this code must be recognised in order for

starting to be possible.

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or portable devices to be charged.

Once the state of charge of the battery drops

to the reserve level, the system switches to

energy economy mode: the power supply is

cut off automatically to preserve the remaining

battery charge.

This electronic engine immobiliser locks the

engine management system a few moments

after the ignition is switched off and prevents

starting of the engine by anyone who does not

have the key.

In the event of a fault, you are

informed by illumination of this

warning lamp, an audible signal and

a message in the screen.

It has 3 positions:

Do not attach heavy objects to the key

or remote control: by weighing down on

the key when in the ignition switch, this

could cause a fault.

In addition, a heavy or sharp object

could interfere with the deployment of

the knee airbag or be thrown about and

cause serious injuries in the event of

deployment of the knee airbag.

position 1 (Stop): insert and removing the

key, steering column locked,

In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact

a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

position 2 (Ignition on): steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,

engine running,

Keep safely, away from your vehicle,

the label attached to the keys given to

you on acquisition of the vehicle.

position 3 (Starting).

Driving

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied and the gearbox

in neutral or position N or P:

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2, ignition on, to operate the

engine pre-heating system.

In temperate conditions, do not leave

the engine at idle to warm up but move

off straight away and drive at moderate

speed.

depress the clutch pedal fully (manual

gearbox),

press the brake pedal firmly (automatic

gearbox),

insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code,

unlock the steering column by simultaneously

turning the steering and the key.

Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the

instrument panel then operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3

without pressing the accelerator pedal,

until the engine starts. Once the engine is

running, release the key.

Never leave the engine running in

an enclosed area without adequate

ventilation: internal combustion

engines emit toxic exhaust gases,

such as carbon monoxide. Danger of

intoxication and death!

In very severe wintry conditions

(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure

the correct operation and durability of

the mechanical components of your

vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is

necessary to leave the engine running

for 4 minutes before moving off.

In certain cases, you may have to apply

more force to the steering (wheels on

full lock, for example).

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp

can stay on for a longer period. When

the engine is hot, the warning lamp

does not come on.

With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3

without pressing the accelerator pedal,

until the engine starts. Once the engine is

running, release the key.

If the engine does not start straight

away, switch off the ignition. Wait a

few moments before operating the

starter motor again. If the engine does

not start after several attempts, do not

keep trying: you risk damaging the

starter motor or the engine. Contact

a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Driving

Switching off the engine

Vehicles equipped with a

turbocharger

Never stop the engine without having allowed it

to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the

time required for the turbocharger to return to a

normal speed.

Stop the vehicle.

Energy economy mode

With the engine running at idle, turn the key

to position 1.

After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop),

for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use

functions such as the audio and telematic

system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,

courtesy lamps, ...

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering until it locks.

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.

For more information on Energy

economy mode, refer to the

corresponding section.

Do not flick the accelerator at the

moment of switching off the ignition.

This could cause serious damage to the

turbocharger(s).

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Key left in the "Ignition on"

position

If the key has been left in the ignition switch

at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will be

switched off automatically after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the

key to position 1 (Stop), then back to

position 2 (Ignition on).

Never switch off the ignition before the

vehicle is at a complete stop. With the

engine off, the braking and steering

assistance systems are also cut off: risk

of loss of control of the vehicle.

When you leave the vehicle, keep the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

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