Get Driving -> 6-speed manual gearbox Guide for Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

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A warning pop-up is displayed on the

cluster if the user does not press the

clutch pedal to start the engine.

6-speed manual gearbox

1. Stop

Inserting and removing the key, steering

column locked.

2. ACC

Steering column unlocked, use of the

vehicle's electric equipment.

3. ON (Ignition)

Steering column unlocked, ignition on,

engine running.

4. Starting

Engaging 5^thor 6^thgear

►ꢀ Move the gear selector fully to the right to

In certain cases, you may have to apply

significant force to move the steering

wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).

engage 5^thor 6^thgear.

Failure to follow this instruction could

cause permanent damage to the

gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3^rdor

4^thgear).

►ꢀ Operate the starter motor by turning the key

to position 4 without pressing the accelerator

pedal, until the engine starts. Once the engine

starts, release the key.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the

key or the remote control. It would

weigh down on its shaft in the ignition

switch and could cause a malfunction.

Engaging reverse gear

After a cold start, preheating the

catalytic converter can cause

noticeable engine vibrations for anything up

to 2 minutes while stationary with the

engine running (accelerated idle speed).

Ignition on position

It allows the use of the vehicle's electric

equipment or portable devices to be charged.

If the engine does not start straight

away, switch off the ignition. Wait a

few seconds before operating the starter

motor again. If the engine does not start

after a few attempts, do not keep trying - risk

of damaging the starter motor, the battery

and the engine.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied:

►ꢀ Place the gear lever in neutral then fully

press the clutch pedal.

►ꢀ Raise the ring under the knob and move the

gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

►ꢀ Insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code.

►ꢀ Unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering wheel and

the key.

Only engage reverse gear when the

vehicle is stationary with the engine at

idle.

In mild conditions, do not leave the

engine at idle to warm up but move off

straight away and drive at moderate speed.

Driving

As a safety precaution and to facilitate

starting the engine:

– Always select neutral.

– Press the clutch pedal.

Operation

Hill start assist

This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary

(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a

hill start, while you transfer your foot from the

brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

This system is only active when:

Gear efficiency indicator

– The vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal.

– Certain slope conditions are met.

– The driver’s door is closed.

This system helps reduce fuel consumption by

recommending the most appropriate gear.

Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, the

vehicle is held for a short time when the driver

releases the brake pedal:

– If first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual

gearbox.

Operation

Do not leave the vehicle while it is

being held temporarily by hill start

assist.

If someone needs to get out of the vehicle

with the engine running, apply the parking

brake manually. Then check that the parking

brake indicator lamp is on fixed in the

instrument panel.

The system advises to change gear.

The information appears in the

instrument panel in the form of an

ascending or descending arrow.

The number displayed is the current gear.

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.

The hill start assist function cannot be

deactivated. However, use of the

parking brake to immobilise the vehicle

interrupts its operation.

Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary

and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held

for a short time when the driver releases the

brake pedal.

This function cannot be deactivated.

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;

Malfunction

These warning lamps come on in

the event of a malfunction.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.

– engaging reverse.

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