Get DRIVING -> Automatic gearbox Guide for DS 3 4 Door First Generation (2009-2016)

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Driving

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.

P. Park.

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on or off.

1. Gear selector knob.

2. Button "S" (sport).

3. Button "T" (snow).

Starting the engine.

R. Reverse.

Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,

engine at idle.

n. Neutral.

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake

on.

Starting the engine.

d. Automatic operation.

M + / -. Manual operation with sequential

changing of the four gears.

Push forwards to change up through the

gears.

Pull backwards to change down through

the gears.

displays in the instrument panel

Moving off

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.

When carrying out maintenance with

the engine running, apply the parking

brake and select position P.

If this procedure is not followed, there is an

audible signal, accompanied by the display of

an warning message.

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

Release the parking brake.

Select position R, d or M.

Gradually release the brake pedal.

When you move the selector in the gate to

select a position, the corresponding indicator is

displayed in the instrument panel.

P. Park

The vehicle moves off immediately.

R. Reverse

n. Neutral

d. Drive (Automatic driving)

S. Sport programme

T. Snow programme

1 2 3 4. Gears engaged during manual

operation

-. Invalid value during manual operation

If position n is selected inadvertently

while driving, allow the engine to

return to idle then select position d to

accelerate.

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.

Foot on brake

Press the brake pedal when this

indicator lamp is displayed in the

instrument panel (e.g.: starting

the engine).

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Driving

Automatic operation

Sport and snow

programmes

These two special programmes supplement the

automatic operation in very specific conditions

of use.

Return to standard

automatic operation

Select position d for automatic changing

of the four gears.

At any time, press the button selected

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.

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.

again to quit the programme engaged and

return to auto-adaptive mode.

Sport programme "S"

Press button "S", after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic

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.

Press button "T", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery

roads.

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.

Operating fault

Manual operation

Select position M for sequential changing

of the four gears.

Push the selector towards the + sign to

change up a gear.

Pull the selector towards the - sign to

change down a gear.

Invalid value during manual

When the ignition is on, the lighting

operation

of this warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message in the

multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.

In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up

mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel

a substantial knock when changing from P

to R and from n to R. This will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.

Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed

restrictions permitting.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible.

This symbol is displayed if a gear

is not engaged correctly (selector

between two positions).

It is only possible to change from one gear to

another if the vehicle speed and engine speed

permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate

temporarily in automatic mode.

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can engage

position P or n to place the gearbox in neutral.

In both cases, apply the parking brake to

immobilise the vehicle.

d disappears and the gears

engaged appear in succession in the

instrument panel.

There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the

gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then

the actual gear engaged is displayed.

It is possible to change from position d

(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.

When the vehicle is stationary or moving

very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.

if you press the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time,

if you force the movement of the

selector from the P position to

another position when the battery

is flat.

If the selector is not in position P,

when the driver's door is opened or

approximately 45 seconds after the

ignition is switched off, a warning

message appears in the screen.

Return the selector to position P;

the message disappears.

When driving on flooded roads or when

crossing a ford, proceed at walking

pace.

The sport and snow programmes do not

operate in manual mode.

To reduce fuel consumption when at

a prolonged standstill with the engine

running (traffic jam...), put the selector in

the n position and apply the parking brake.

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