CITROËN C3 Handbook page 159

Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever
into neutral.
or
F With an automatic gearbox, place the
gear selector at position P or N.
F With the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP" button.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting remote
control inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/
STOP" button, with no action on the pedals,
allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used
(for example: audio system, lighting...).
F Press the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F Press the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery.
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