Moving Off; Automatic Operation - CITROËN C3 Handbook

Driving

Moving off

F Apply the parking brake.
F Select position P or N.
F Start the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
F With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F Release the parking brake.
F Select position R, D or M.
F Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle, then select position D to
accelerate.
If the 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.
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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.

Automatic operation

F Select position D for automatic changing
of the six gears.
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.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.