Citroen C3: Automatic gearbox / Starting the vehicle
If position N is
selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle, then select position D to accelerate.
When the engine is running
at idle with
the brakes released, if position R, D or M
is selected, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake and
select position P.
When a position is selected in the grate with the
gear selector, the corresponding indicator lamp
lights up on the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N...
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...
Other information:
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, unless it is programmed to be in
automatic
mode, and switch off the ignition...
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.
As a safety precaution and
to facilitate
starting the engine:
Always select neutral...