Stop & Start - CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Handbook

Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving off again with
the pressing of the clutch pedal.
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.
► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press
this button.
The indicator lamp is on when the system is
deactivated.
Associated indicator lamp
Function activated: engine on standby
(STOP mode).
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 level of charge in 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 enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention
to stop, with the gear lever in neutral and the
clutch pedal released.
Special cases
The engine will not go into standby if the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
– Steep slope (ascending or descending).
– Vehicle has not exceeded 10 km/h since the
last engine start.
– Needed to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger compartment.
– Demisting active.
– Braking assistance 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 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.
Driving
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