Ignition Switch; Starting The Vehicle - CITROËN C3 Handbook

Access
Folding the key
F First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a
car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special 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 fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITRoËn dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the label
attached to the keys given to you on acquisition
of the vehicle.

Ignition switch

- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition
- Position 3: Starting

Starting the vehicle

F Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
F Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Starting).
F When the engine starts, release the key.