Get Driving -> Automatic gearbox Guide for Citroen C3 SUV Second Generation (2009-2016)

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Automatic gearbox

Four-speed automatic gearbox which offers a

choice between the comfort of fully automatic

operation, enhanced by sport and snow

programmes, or manual gear changing.

Two driving modes are available:

Gear selection gate

Gear selector positions

-

automatic operation with electronic

management of the gears by the gearbox,

with a sport programme for a more

dynamic style of driving and a snow

programme to make driving easier when

grip is poor.

-

manual operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

1. Gear selector knob.

2. button "S" (sport).

3. button "T" (snow).

P. Park.

-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

-

Starting the engine.

R. Reverse.

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

N. neutral.

-

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-

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on.

-

Starting the engine.

D. automatic operation.

M + / -. Manual operation with sequential

changing of the four gears.

F

Push forwards to change up through the

gears.

or

Pull backwards to change down through

the gears.

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Displays in the instrument panel Moving off

F

apply the parking brake.

Select position P or N.

Start the engine.

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.

When the engine is running, never

leave children in the vehicle without

supervision.

If this procedure is not followed, there is an

audible signal, accompanied by the display of

an warning message.

F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

Release the parking brake.

Select position R, D or M.

Gradually release the brake pedal.

F

When carrying out maintenance with

the engine running, apply the parking

brake and select position P.

The vehicle moves off immediately.

When you move the selector in the gate to

select a position, the corresponding indicator is

displayed in the instrument panel.

P. Park

If position N is selected inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to

return to idle then select position D to

accelerate.

R. Reverse

N. neutral

D. Drive (Automatic driving)

S. Sport programme

If the ambient temperature is

below -23°C, the engine should be left

at idle for four minutes, to ensure the

correct operation and life of the engine

and gearbox.

T. Snow programme

1 2 3 4. Gears engaged during manual

operation

-. Invalid value during manual operation

Foot on brake

F

Press the brake pedal when this

indicator lamp is displayed in the

instrument panel (e.g.: starting

the engine).

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Automatic operation

Sport and snow programmes Return to standard

These two special programmes supplement the

automatic operation

F

Select position D for automatic changing

of the four gears.

automatic operation in very specific conditions

of use.

F

at any time, press the button selected

again to quit the programme engaged and

return to auto-adaptive mode.

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 style of driving,

the profile of the road and the load in the

vehicle.

Sport programme "S"

F

Press button "S", after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic

For maximum acceleration without touching

the selector, press the accelerator pedal down

fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down

automatically or maintains the gear selected

until the maximum engine speed is reached.

On braking, the gearbox changes down

automatically to provide efficient engine

braking.

style of driving.

S appears in the instrument panel.

Snow programme "T"

If you release the accelerator sharply, the

gearbox will not change to a higher gear for

safety reasons.

F

Press button "T", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery

roads.

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This programme improves starting and drive

when traction is poor.

never select position N while the

vehicle is moving.

T appears in the instrument panel.

never select positions P or R unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

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