Stopping your vehicle and the hybrid system
When your vehicle vehicle moves off in electric mode,it makes no noise. Be verycareful of pedestrians as they will not hear you coming.
- Apply the brake until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
- Place the gear lever in position N.- Place the electronic key inside the vehicle, then press the START/STOPswitch; the parking
brake is applied automatically if configured to do so.
- Otherwise apply the parking brake manually, the P
warning lamp must be on.
When stationary, switch off the ignition and check that the Readylamp is off beforeleaving the vehicle. Otherwise the hybrid system will still be active. See the section on"Underbonnet precautions/warnings".
33Hybrid system
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which hasa secret code. When the ignition is switchedon, this code must be recognised in order for
star ting to be possible.
This electronic en
gine immobiliser locks the
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; contacta CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Ignition on without starting
the engine
(accessory position)
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Star ting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals, allows the ignition
to be switched on and so activate the ancillary equipment.
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Press the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on but the engine does not star t. ) Press the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.
Using the ancillaries for a long period introduces the risk of a flat battery.