Starting The Engine - CITROEN DS3 Handbook

Starting the engine

F Apply the parking brake.
F With a manual gearbox: place the lever in
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
F With an electronic gearbox: place the lever
at position n and press the brake pedal
firmly.
F With an automatic gearbox: place the lever
at position P and press the brake pedal
firmly.
F Insert the key in the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F Unlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and the
key.
In some circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the steering
wheel (wheels on lock for example).
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 until
the engine starts, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2, ignition on, to operate the
engine preheating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key to
position 3 until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator pedal. Once
the engine starts, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
will stay on longer. When the engine is
hot, it does not come on.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch the ignition off. Wait a
few moments before trying again. If
the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor and the
engine. Call on a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not
warm the engine up with the vehicle
stationary, but move off straight away
and drive at moderate engine speeds.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death. In very severe
winter conditions (temperatures
below -23°C), it is necessary to allow
the engine to run for 4 minutes before
setting off, in order to ensure the
correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, the engine and gearbox.