Citroen C3: Driving / Gear efficiency indicator

(Depending on engine.)

This system helps reduce fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and the vehicle's equipment, the system may advise to skip one or more gears.

Gear shift recommendations should not be considered compulsory. In fact, the road layout, the traffic density and safety remain the deciding factors when choosing the best gear. The driver therefore remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the indications issued by the system.

This function cannot be deactivated.

On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions with manual gearbox, the system may suggest changing into neutral (N is displayed in the instrument panel) so that the engine can go into standby (STOP mode of Stop & Start), in certain driving conditions.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual operation.

The information appears in the instrument panel, in the form of an arrow and the recommended gear.

The system adapts its gear shift recommendation according to the driving conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s requirements (power, acceleration, braking, etc.).

The system never suggests:

• engaging first gear;
• engaging reverse.