Operation Manual
1. Press and slide the centre console
divider to access the back-up slot.
2. Place the passive key flat on the
symbol at the bottom of the floor
console storage compartment.
3. With the passive key in this position,
you can use the push button ignition
switch to switch the ignition on and
start your vehicle.
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
If the engine does not crank when the
clutch pedal has been fully depressed and
the push button ignition switch is pressed,
do the following:
1. Fully depress both the clutch and brake
pedals.
2. Press the push button ignition switch
until the engine starts.
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during
engine starting stops the engine from
cranking. A message may appear in the
information display.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with Manual Transmission
Briefly press the push button ignition
switch.
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
1. Shift into park (P).
2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators will be
turned off.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits,
including air bags, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off. If the ignition
was turned off accidentally, you can shift
into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
1. Press and hold the push button ignition
switch, or press it three times within
two seconds.
2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. When your vehicle has stopped, shift
into park (P) and switch the ignition
off.
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C-MAX (CEU) Vehicles Built From: 16-03-2015 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-07-2015, CG3642en enGBR, Edition date: 02/2015, First Printing
Starting and Stopping the Engine