5-Speed Manual Gearbox - CITROEN C3 Handbook

► Remove the key from the ignition switch.
► To lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before
the complete immobilisation of the
vehicle. With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut off
- risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Check that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly on
sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in
your possession and lock the vehicle.
Starting / Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode N.
► Depress the brake pedal and turn the key
until it reaches position 4 (Start).
► Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
► With your foot on the brake, select mode D
or R.
► Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator moves to the "neutral"
position. The steering column automatically
unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the
steering wheel move).
Switching off
► Turn the key fully to position 1 (Stop).
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
– The drive selector is in mode N.
– The READY indicator lamp is off.

5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear
► Fully depress the clutch pedal.
► Push the gear lever fully to the right, then
backwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
– Always select neutral.
– Depress the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5 or 6 gear
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► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5 or 6 gear.
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Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3
4 gear).
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Engaging reverse gear
► Raise the ring under the knob and move the
gear selector to the left, then forwards.
Driving
6
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