Get Driving -> Starting / Switching off the engine with the key (Keyless) Guide for Citroen C5 SUV 2020

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F Insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code.

F Unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering wheel

and the key.

Anti-theft protection

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key

or the remote control, which would weigh

down on its blade in the ignition switch

and could cause a malfunction.

Electronic immobiliser

The keys include an electronic engine

immobiliser system, whose secret code must

be recognised in order for starting to be

possible.

If the system malfunctions, indicated by the

display of a message, the engine will not start.

Contact the CITROËN dealer.

In certain cases, you may have to apply

significant force to move the steering

wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or portable devices to be charged.

Once the state of charge of the battery drops

to the reserve level, the system switches to

energy economy mode: the power supply is

cut off automatically to preserve the remaining

battery charge.

F With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position

3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,

until the engine starts. Once the engine

starts, release the key.

Starting/Switching oﬀ the

engine with the key

Key ignition switch

With petrol engines, 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).

Switching off the engine leads to a loss of

braking assistance.

Starting the engine

Parking brake applied:

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral then depress the clutch

pedal fully.

F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in mode N or P then depress the

brake pedal fully.

F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2, ignition on, to operate the engine

pre-heating system.

It has 3 positions:

position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing

the key, steering column locked.

position 2 (Ignition on): steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,

engine running,

position 3 (Starting).

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Wait until this warning lamp goes off

in the instrument panel, then operate

the starter motor by turning the key

to position 3 without pressing the

accelerator pedal, until the engine

starts. Once the engine starts,

release the key.

Energy economy mode

Switching off the engine

After switching off the engine (position 1

F Stop the vehicle.

F With the engine running at idle, turn the key

to position 1.

F Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F To lock the steering column, turn the

steering wheel until it locks.

- Stop), for a maximum of 30 minutes you

can still use functions such as the audio and

telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam

headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp

may stay on for a longer period. When the

engine is hot, the warning lamp does not

come on.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering

column, it is recommended that the

wheels be returned to the straight ahead

position before switching off the engine.

For more information on Energy

economy mode, refer to the

corresponding section.

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 several

attempts, do not keep trying: you risk

damaging the starter motor and the

engine. Contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Key left in

F Check that the parking brake is correctly

If the key has been left in the ignition

switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the

ignition will be switched off automatically

after one hour.

To switch the ignition back on, turn the key

to position 1 (Stop), then back to position

2 (Ignition on).

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Never switch off the ignition before the

vehicle is at a complete stop. With the

engine off, the braking and steering

assistance systems are also cut off: risk of

loss of control of the vehicle.

In mild conditions, do not leave the engine

at idle to warm up but move off straight

away and drive at moderate speed.

When you leave the vehicle, keep the key

with you and lock the vehicle.

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F Press the "START/STOP" button while

maintaining pressure on the pedal until the

engine starts.

Switching off the engine

Starting/Switching oﬀ the

engine with Keyless Entry

and Starting

F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.

F With a manual gearbox, ideally put the

gear lever into neutral.

F With an automatic gearbox, ideally select

mode P or N.

For Diesel engines, when the temperature is

below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting

will only occur once the preheater warning

lamp is off.

The electronic key must be present in the

passenger compartment.

If it is not detected, a message is

displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine

can be started or stopped.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key

not detected – Back-up starting or Back-

up switch-off " section.

F Press the "START/STOP" button.

If this warning lamp comes on after

pressing the "START/STOP" button:

In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn

the steering wheel to lock the steering column.

On certain versions with the EAT8 automatic

gearbox, the steering column does not lock, but

the gearbox locks in mode P.

F You should keep the pedal fully depressed

and not press the "START/STOP" button

again until the engine is running.

If one of the starting conditions is not met, a

message is displayed.

Starting the engine

In some circumstances, you are alerted by

a message that it is necessary to turn the

steering wheel while pressing the "START/

STOP" button, to help unlock the steering

column.

If the vehicle is not immobilised, the

engine will not stop.

Never leave your vehicle with the

electronic key still inside.

With petrol engines, 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).

Switching off the engine leads to a loss of

braking assistance.

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal

fully.

F With an automatic gearbox, select mode P

or N and press the brake pedal.

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In the event of a fault with the electronic key,

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Switching the ignition on

without starting

Emergency switch-off

In the event of an emergency only, the engine

can be switched off without conditions (even

when driving).

Press the "START/STOP" button for about

5 seconds.

In this case, the steering column locks as soon

as the vehicle stops.

F Place and hold the remote control against

the reader.

With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

pressing the "START/STOP" button, without

pressing any of the pedals, allows the

ignition to be switched on without starting the

engine (turning on the instrument panel and

accessories such as the audio system and the

lighting).

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch

pedal.

On certain versions with the EAT8 automatic

gearbox, the steering column does not lock.

F With an automatic gearbox, select mode

P, then fully depress the brake pedal.

Electric parking brake

F Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

In automatic mode, this system applies the

parking brake when the engine is switched off

and releases it when the vehicle moves off.

F Press this button again to switch off the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Back-up switch-oﬀ

When the electronic key is not detected or is

no longer in the recognition zone, a message

appears in the instrument panel when closing

a door or trying to switch off the engine.

F To confirm the instruction to switch off the

engine, press the "START/STOP" button for

about five seconds.

Key not detected

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted to the steering

column to allow the engine to be started if

the system does not detect the key in the

recognition zone, or when the battery in the

electronic key is discharged.

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