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Driving
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Electronic engine immobiliser
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.
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.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
-
Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition on
- Position 3: Starting
Ignition on
In this position the vehicle's electrical
equipment can be used or accessories
charged.
When the state of charge of the battery
drops to a reserve level, the system goes into
energy economy mode: the power supply is
automatically cut off to preserve the state of
charge of the battery.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label
attached to the keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Starting-switching off the engine
Starting the engine
F
Apply the parking brake.
F
With a manual gearbox: place the lever in
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
F
With an electronic gearbox: place the lever
at position N and press the brake pedal
firmly.
F
With an automatic gearbox: place the lever
at position P and press the brake pedal
firmly.
F
Insert the key in the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F
Unlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
F
With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 until
the engine starts, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
F
With a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine preheating system.
In some circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the steering
wheel (wheels on lock for example).