Manual Mode - CITROËN C3 Handbook

Automated mode
F Select position A.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear taking account of:
- optimisation of fuel consumption,
- driving style,
- road conditions,
- vehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when overtaking
another vehicle for example, press the
accelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point
of resistance.
You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear lever from A to M or
the other way round.
never select neutral (position N) when
moving.
Temporary control of gear
changing
You can temporarily take over control of gear
changes using the steering mounted "+" and "-"
control paddles: if the engine speed allows, the
gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend.
After a few moments without any action on the
paddles, the gearbox resumes control of gear
changing automatically.

Manual mode

F Select position M.
The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument panel.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically so that the vehicle
picks up in the right gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will
not take place unless the driver operates the
gear lever or steering mounted control paddle
(unless the engine is close to its maximum
speed).
You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear lever from A to M or
the other way round.
never select neutral (position N) when
moving.
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