CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Handbook page 41

1. Stop
Inserting and removing the key, steering
column locked.
2. ACC
Steering column unlocked, use of the
vehicle's electric equipment.
3. ON (Ignition)
Steering column unlocked, ignition on,
engine running.
4. Starting
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key or the remote control. It would
weigh down on its shaft in the ignition
switch and could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► Place the gear lever in neutral then fully
press the clutch pedal.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
► Unlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel and
the key.
A warning pop-up is displayed on the
cluster if the user does not press the
clutch pedal to start the engine.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
► Operate the starter motor by turning the key
to position 4 without pressing the accelerator
pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine
starts, release the key.
After a cold start, preheating the
catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations for anything up
to 2 minutes while stationary with the
engine running (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few seconds before operating the starter
motor again. If the engine does not start
after a few attempts, do not keep trying - risk
of damaging the starter motor, the battery
and the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
In mild conditions, do not leave the
engine at idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5 or 6 gear
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► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5 or 6 gear.
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Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3
4 gear).
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Engaging reverse gear
► Raise the ring under the knob and move the
gear selector to the left, then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
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