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Driving -> Starting/switching off the engine using the electronic key for Your Citroen Spacetourer Van First Generation (2019-2024)

Driving  
In case of towing  
Anti-theft protection  
Electronic immobiliser  
New vehicle  
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least  
approximately 620 miles (1,000 kilometres).  
Driving with a trailer places greater  
demands on the towing vehicle and  
requires extra care from the driver.  
The keys contain an electronic chip which has  
a secret code. When the ignition is switched  
on, this code must be recognised in order for  
starting to be possible.  
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.  
Braking  
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.  
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of  
engine braking is recommended.  
Side wind  
F Take into account the increased sensitivity  
to wind.  
Tyres  
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing  
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the  
recommended pressures.  
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed  
by a message in the instrument panel screen.  
If this happens, your vehicle will not start;  
contact a CITROËN dealer if required.  
Cooling  
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the  
temperature of the coolant.  
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling  
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.  
F To lower the engine speed, reduce your  
speed.  
The maximum towable load on an incline  
depends on the gradient and the exterior  
temperature.  
Lighting  
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling  
on the trailer and the headlamp beam height  
of your vehicle.  
Starting/switching off  
the engine using the  
electronic key  
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Starting the engine  
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant  
temperature.  
For more information on Headlamp  
adjustment, refer to the corresponding  
section.  
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If this warning lamp and the  
STOP warning lamp come on,  
stop the vehicle and switch off  
the engine as soon as possible.  
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid  
functions are automatically disabled if an  
approved towing system is used.  
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Driving  
If one of the starting conditions is not met,  
a reminder message is displayed in the  
instrument panel. In some circumstances, it is  
necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly  
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to  
assist unlocking of the steering; a message  
warns you when this is needed.  
F Place the gear selector at P or N for  
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or  
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
F Place the electronic key in the reader.  
F Press the brake pedal for vehicles with an  
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the  
clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual  
gearbox.  
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the  
engine will not stop.  
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of  
braking assistance.  
F Briefly press the "START/STOP" button.  
The steering column unlocks and the engine  
starts more or less instantly.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
With petrol engines, after a cold start,  
preheating the catalytic converter can  
cause noticeable engine vibrations for  
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary  
with the engine running (accelerated idle  
speed).  
Emergency switch-off  
In the event of an emergency only, the engine  
can be switched off without conditions (even  
when driving).  
Press the "START/STOP" button for about  
three seconds.  
In this case, the steering column locks as soon  
as the vehicle stops.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
For Diesel vehicles, in sub-zero temperatures  
the engine will not start until the pre-heater  
warning lamp has gone off.  
Switching off the engine  
F Immobilise the vehicle.  
F Place the gear selector at P or N for  
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or  
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.  
Electronic key left in the reader  
You will be warned by a message if the  
electronic key is still in the reader on  
opening the driver's door.  
If this warning lamp comes on after  
pressing the "START/STOP" button,  
press down on the brake or clutch  
pedal until the warning lamp goes  
off, without pressing the "START/  
STOP" button again, until the engine  
starts and runs.  
F Press the "START/STOP" button.  
The engine stops and the steering column  
locks.  
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox  
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not  
lock.  
F Remove the electronic key from the reader.  
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