Citroen C3 Manuals

Citroen C3: Driving / Automatic gearbox

6-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of automatic operation or manual gear changing.

Two driving modes are available:

  • Automatic operation for electronic management of the gears by the gearbox:
  • With the Sport programme for a more dynamic driving style.
  • Manual operation for sequential changing of the gears by the driver.

6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left, then forwards. Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle...

Gear selector module

1. Sport programme P. Parking Vehicle immobilised, parking brake applied or released. Starting the engine. R. Reverse gear Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle...

Other information:

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Distraction detection


Refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids. Take a break in case of feeling tired or at least every 2 hours. Depending on version, the function consists of just the "Coffee Break Alert" system, or of this combined with the "Driver Attention Warning" system...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Manual operation


To limit fuel consumption during an extended standstill with the engine running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the gear selector to N and apply the parking brake. Selecting position M enables sequential shifting between the six gears. Push backwards to shift up a gear...

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