Switching the ignition on Anti-theft protection
Switching off using the
electronic key
(without starting)
Electronic engine immobiliser
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
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
F
Immobilise the vehicle.
F
Press the "START/STOP" button
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
with no action on the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
The engine stops and the
steering column locks.
engine management system a few minutes
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 malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
F
F
Press the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
Press the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.
F
Remove the electronic key from the reader.
Electronic key left in the reader
If the electronic key is left in the reader,
on opening the driver's door a message
appears to warn you.
With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.
Stopping with the "Keyless
Entry and Starting"
system
F
Immobilise the vehicle.
F
With the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP" button.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
The engine stops and the
steering column locks.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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