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Starting-switching off the engine with the electronic key
F Place the gear selector lever at P or N for vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral with a manual gearbox.
F

I
nsert the electronic key in the reader.
F

P
ress the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting the engine
For Diesel vehicles , in
temperatures below zero the
engine will not start until the
preheater warning lamp has
gone off.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. 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
B
riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button.
T

he steering column unlocks and
the engine starts more or less
immediately (see the advice for
Diesel versions). If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and
do not press the START/STOP button
again before the engine starts.
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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.In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without any conditions. To do this,
press the "START/STOP" button for
about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks
as soon as the vehicle stops.
Emergency stop
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral with a manual gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop. F

B
riefly press the "
START/STOP"
button
T
he engine stops and the
steering column locks.
F

R

emove the electronic key from the reader.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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Starting-switching off the engine with Keyless Entry and Starting
F With a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral.
F

P
ress the clutch pedal fully.
or
F

W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector on P or N .
F

P
ress the brake pedal fully.
Diesel vehicles
In temperatures below zero,
the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp has
gone off.
Starting the engine
The presence of the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key in the recognition zone
is essential.
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the back-up reader. If the electronic key is not detected,
a message is displayed. Move the
electronic key into the recognition zone
so that the engine can be started.
In the event of a problem, refer to the
section "Key not detected / Back-up
starting".F
B riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in the
instrument panel screen.
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.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel versions.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "START/STOP ", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and do
not press the " START/STOP" button
again before the engine starts.
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Key not detected
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and, after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, the engine does not start:
F
P
lace the gear selector at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F

I
nsert the electronic key in the back-up
reader.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
F

I

mmobilise the vehicle.
F

P

lace the gear selector at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral with a manual gearbox.
Switching off the engine
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Do not leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside. F

P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch with a
manual gearbox.
F

P
ress the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Back-up starting
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When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without conditions.
Press the "START/STOP" button for
about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
F

T

o confirm the instruction to
switch off the engine, press the
"START/STOP" button for about
3 seconds.Back-up switch off
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P

ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and so allow the vehicle to be
locked.
Anti-theft protection
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
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine 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; contact
a CITROËN dealer if required.
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With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine
is switched off by pressing the START/STOP
button.Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
With the engine stalled or in STOP
mode of Stop & Start, automatic
application does not take place.
In automatic mode, you can manually
apply or release the parking brake using
the control lever.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
The complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F

M
anual gearbox: fully depress the clutch
pedal, engage 1
st or reverse gear; press
the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pedal.
F

A

utomatic gearbox: select position D , M or
R then press the accelerator.
Automatic application
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check
that the front doors are correctly closed.
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SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps: The parking brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.
When stationary
, to immobilise your vehicle:
-

P
ull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:
-

P
ark on a level sur face.
-

E
ngage a gear with a manual gearbox, or place the gear selector at position P
with an automatic gearbox.
-

I
f possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these
warning lamps: -

T
he parking brake does not have its full per formance to securely hold the vehicle
in all situations.
You should make your vehicle safe:
-

P
ark on a level sur face.
-

E
ngage a gear with a manual gearbox, or place the gear selector at position P
with an automatic gearbox.
-

I
f possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the parking
brake is not correctly applied.
As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake,
using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.
Display of the message " Battery fault" and this warning lamp: -

T
he state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the
vehicle in a safe place: engage a gear with a manual gearbox or fit a chock to
one of the wheels.
-

O
nce the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to
release the parking brake, call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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