Driving Tips - CITROEN C3 Handbook

Driving tips

Driving tips
Improving fuel economy
The following tips will help you in improving fuel
economy.
– Avoid excessive idling.
– Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stopping.
– Keep steady cruise speed as much as
possible.
Keep the air filter clean
If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there
will be greater intake resistance, resulting in
decreased power output and increased fuel
consumption.
Keep tire pressures correct
Underinflating of the tires can waste fuel due to
increased running resistance of the tires. Keep
your tires inflated to the correct pressure shown
on the label on the driver's door lock pillar.
Do not use tires other than those
specified by Citroën. Never use different
sizes or types of tires on the front and rear
wheels.
Driving on hills
When climbing steep hills, the vehicle may begin
to slow down and show a lack of power. If this
happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that
the engine will again be operating in its normal
power range
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While driving down a hill, never turn off the
vehicle.
Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long
or too often while going down a long hill. This
could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in
reduced braking efficiency.
Use the parking brake when parking your
vehicle and shift the gear shift lever into
the first gear or reverse gear position for the
sake of safety.
Driving on slippery roads
Under wet road conditions, you should drive at
a lower speed than on dry roads due to possible
slippage of tires during braking. When driving on
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icy, snow-covered, or muddy roads, reduce your
speed and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
braking, or sharp steering movements.
Vehicle may break-down, meet with an
accident or catch fire due to:
– Installation of:
• High wattage bulbs
• Non genuine lamps / horns
• Modified suspension / wheels
• Non genuine parts / accessories etc.
– Short circuiting due to tampering of wiring
harness.
Do not store or carry inflammable
materials in the vehicle.
Avoid driving into or starting the vehicle
in a heavily water logged area. Vehicle
may break-down or engine may fail due to:
– Water entry into the engine.
– Short circuiting of the electrical systems.
– EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control
System) malfunction.
If the vehicle is stuck into deep water, do not
start / crank the vehicle until the level of water
drops below the level of exhaust pipe.
If the vehicle is submerged in water, report to
the nearest authorized workshop.