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Citroen C3: Stop & Start / Malfunctions

Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual / Driving / Stop & Start / Malfunctions

Citroen C3. Malfunctions In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp flashes for a few moments, then remains on, accompanied by an onscreen message.

Have the vehicle checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on if there is a fault.

  • Switch off the ignition then start the engine again with the key or the "START/STOP" button.

Citroen C3. Malfunctions The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V battery of specific technology and specification.

All work concerning the battery must be carried out only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

    Operation

    Main conditions for operation The driver’s door must be closed. The driver's seat belt must be fastened. The state of charge of the battery must be sufficient...

    Under-inflation detection

    This system automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving. It compares the information given by the wheel speed sensors with reference values, which must be reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed...

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    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Key not detected. Emergency switch-off


    Key not detected Back-up starting A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column so that the engine can be started if the system does not detect the key in the recognition zone, or if the battery in the electronic key is flat. Place and hold the remote control against the reader...

    Citroen C3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Disconnecting the battery


    In order to maintain an adequate state of charge for starting the engine, it is recommended that the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long period. Before disconnecting the battery: close all openings (doors, boot, windows), switch off all electrical consumers (audio system, wipers, lighting, etc...

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