Citroen C3: Stop & Start / 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.
- The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
- The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35 °C.
Putting the engine into standby (STOP mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
With an automatic gearbox: with the gear
selector in position D or M, the brake pedal
depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear
selector in position N, with the vehicle stationary.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
- Steep slope (ascending or descending).
- Vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or the
“START/STOP” button).
- Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
- Demisting active.
- Braking assistance is being used.
In these cases, this indicator
lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has
restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres,
STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Engine restarting (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
- With a manual gearbox: with the clutch
pedal fully depressed.
- With an automatic gearbox:
- With the selector in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
- With the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
- With the selector in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N,
D or M.
- Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if all
conditions for operation are met again and in the
following cases.
- Speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
- Some specific conditions (braking assistance,
air conditioning setting, etc.).
In these cases, this indicator
lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc...
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...
Other information:
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle
to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling road, in an automatic car wash,
or being
transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake...
The regulations on
carrying children are
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
In accordance with European regulations, all
children under the age of 12 or less than 4
ft 11” (150 cm) tall must travel in approved
child seats suited to their weight, on seats
fitted with a seat b..