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:
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Monitor your environment and keep your
hands on the wheel to be able to react to
anything that may happen any time.
Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for
braking and maintain a longer safety distance,
especially in bad weather...
USB socket
Insert the USB memory stick
into the USB
socket or connect the USB device to the
USB socket using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To protect the system, do
not use a USB
hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection...