CITROEN C 3 2020 Handbook page 81

Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in
the event of a malfunction,
accompanied by an onscreen message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
It is set via the Driving/Vehicle touch
screen menu.
A message on the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamp
Function activated.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
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.
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