DS 3: Starting/Switching off the engine / Switching on the ignition without starting the engine.  Key not detected. Emergency switch-off

Switching on the ignition without starting the engine

With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button, without depressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine.

• Press this button again to switch off the ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

Key not detected

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column, to enable the engine to be started if the system fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if the battery in the electronic key is flat.

• Place and hold the remote control against the reader.
• With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
• With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector, select mode P, then depress the brake pedal.
• Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

Back-up switch-off

If 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.

• To confirm the instruction to switch off the engine, press the "START/STOP" button for approximately 5 seconds.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key, contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Emergency switch-off

In case of 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.