CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS Handbook page 6

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
Under-inflating 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
4
so that the engine will again be operating in its
normal power range
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 icy, snow-covered, or muddy roads, reduce
your speed and avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt braking, or sharp steering movements.
Driving on stopping and starting on incline
After the vehicle is stopped on the incline and
is to be driven again, it is recommended to
apply parking brake, release the brake pedal and
press the accelerator pedal gently.
Once a slight movement is detected in the
intended direction, the parking brake should
be released so that the vehicle moves without
rolling back or forward.
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.