Get Electronic Gearbox System Guide for Citroen C2 4 Door First Generation (2003-2009)

ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM

GENERAL

2

1

II

The Electronic Gearbox System gives you the choice of two driving

modes:

Dashboard display

ꢀ

The gear engaged and the

mode "AUTO" are displayed

on the instrument panel, even

if the ignition is switched off,

when for example a door is

opened.

ꢀ

Automatic mode.

Manual mode with two control possibilities: The controls under the

steering wheel 1 and the selection lever 2 on the central console.

ꢀ

Selection lever for Electronic gearbox operating mode:

ꢀ

The footꢁonꢁbrake warning

lamp ﬂashes to indicate the

necessity to press the brake

pedal, in order to start the

engine or to engage reverse

Automatic operation with the gear lever 2 in position A

Remark: Instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of

the controls under the steering wheel 1

Manual operation with the gear lever 2 in position M

ꢀ

With the ignition switched on, simultaneous ﬂashing of the

warning lamps " " and "AUTO" indicates a fault, contact a

CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

53

ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM

GENERAL

Using the Electronic Gearbox System

Neutral

While the vehicle is moving, do not select this position, even

momentarily.

II

Reverse gear

Engaging reverse gear R:

Only the lever permits you to engage reverse gear.

Only place the lever in position R if the vehicle is stationary, foot on

the brake.

Starting the vehicle

ꢀ

Apply the brake pedal. The

lever should be in position N

Switching on the ignition will in

any case return you to position

N (neutral).

Automatic mode

ꢀ

Check the gear engaged on

the instrument panel.

As required, select 1

reverse gear (the engine must

be at idle).

Release the handbrake.

Lift your foot from the brake

pedal and accelerate.

Manual forward drive

Selector position for manual gear changing:

ꢀ

Push the lever to change up a gear.

Pull the lever to change down a gear.

ꢀ

The engine can only be started, and reverse gear can only be

engaged, if the brake pedal is pressed.

The foot-on-brake warning lamp ﬂashes on the display for

approx. 5 seconds to indicate the necessity to press the brake

pedal in order to start the vehicle or engage reverse gear.

54

ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM

GENERAL

Vehicle stationary, engine running

If the vehicle is stationary for a long time with the engine running, then the gearbox changes automatically to neutral.

Stopping the engine

Before switching the engine off, you must choose:

ꢀ

To leave the vehicle in neutral; for that, place the lever in position N

To leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (1st or 2nd or Rse); for that, place the gear lever in the respective position

In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.

II

In all cases it is essential to apply the parking brake.

It is possible within a limited time to reꢁengage a gear, even if the engine is switched off.

Before any operation in the engine compartment, check that the gearbox is in neutral and that the parking brake is

applied.

Acceleration

The accelerator pedal may have an endꢁofꢁtravel switch. If so, to obtain extra acceleration you can action this switch

by pressing the pedal hard down.

Starting on a gradient

If starting on a gradient, accelerate gradually while releasing the handbrake.

If you have had to stop on a gradient, you are recommended not to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s

position.

In the event of prolonged slipping of the clutch, the driver

is alerted by the vehicle vibrating. It is necessary to use the

brakes to hold the vehicle.

55

ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC MODE

It constantly selects the gear best

adapted to the following parameters:

ꢀ

Style of driving.

Road proﬁle.

Vehicle load.

Instant manual mode

Even in automatic mode, if you touch

the controls under the steering wheel

"+" or "-" you immediately change

gear.

II

The symbol "AUTO" remains lit on

the instrument panel.

To select automatic mode

Place the selection lever in posiꢁ

tion A

"AUTO" displays on the instrument

panel to conﬁrm the selection.

The gearbox then operates in autoꢁ

active mode, without intervention

on your part.

In the absence of any further

action, automatic mode reactivates

to cope with the prevailing driving

conditions.

Cancellation of automatic

mode

Move the gear lever from position A

to select a different position.

The symbol "AUTO" disappears

from the instrument panel.

56

ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM

MANUAL MODE

ꢀ

A command to change gear

is accepted only if the engine

speed permits this.

As the engine reaches

maximum revs and conditions

permit, the system will

automatically engage a higher

ꢀ

+

II

Reꢀinitialisation

The Electronic Gearbox System

requires a reꢁinitialisation after one

of the following events:

ꢀ

Change of battery or

disconnection of battery.

Starting the engine with an

assisting battery.

A system malfunction.

Gear controls under the

steering wheel

Place the gear lever in position M

and then the controls under the

steering wheel will give you access

to the ﬁve gears in forward drive.

Commands using the gear

lever

Place the gear lever in position M

then:

ꢀ

Push the lever to change to a

higher gear.

Pull the lever to change down.

To reꢁinitialise the system:

ꢀ

Switch on the ignition. A dash

and "AUTO" will display in the

instrument panel.

Apply the brake pedal.

Wait until you see N

engaged, in the instrument

panel (about 30 seconds).

Release the brake.

To change gear:

ꢀ

Pull the control "+" towards

you to engage a higher gear.

Pull the control towards you

to change down.

Remarks:

ꢀ

When the vehicle reduces

ꢀ

speed, for example

approaching a stop sign or

trafﬁc lights, the gearbox

changes down automatically to

1st gear.

These controls do not permit you to

select neutral or reverse gear, nor

do they enable you to quit reverse

ꢀ

Starting is again possible.

ꢀ

In manual mode, it is not

necessary to release the

accelerator during changes of

57

Electronic Gearbox System for Your Citroen C2 4 Door First Generation (2003-2009)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals