Automated Mode - CITROËN DS3 Handbook

creep function
(depending on equipment)
This function allows the vehicle to be
manoeuvred more easily at low speeds
(when parking, in traffic jams...).
With the gear lever in position A, M or R, the
vehicle moves as soon as you take your
foot off the brake pedal, at low speed and
with the engine at idle.
Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle when the engine is
running.
The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is
too high or the slope too steep.

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.