Citroen C3: Automatic gearbox / Automatic operation
- Select position D for automatic changing of
the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear according to the driving style, the road
profile and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching the
selector, press the accelerator fully down (kickdown).
The gearbox changes down automatically
or holds the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the 6
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety
reasons.
Never select position N
while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
"Sport" programme
This special programme supplements the
automatic operation in specific conditions of use.
"Sport"
- Press this button, once the engine has
started.
"S" appears on the instrument panel.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
Return to automatic operation
- At any time, press the selected button again
to quit the activated programme and return to
auto-adaptive mode.
With your foot on the brake
pedal,
select position P or N.
Start the engine.If the conditions are not met, you will hear an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
message...
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...
Other information:
Putting the spare wheel back in place
Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.
Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly...
For safety reasons, seat
adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Before moving the seat
backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat...