Displays On The Instrument Panel; Moving Off - CITROEN DS3 Owner's Handbook Manual

Displays on the instrument panel

When you move the lever in the gate to select
a position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed on the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. Drive (Automatic driving)
S. Sport programme
. Snow programme
1, 2, 3, 4. Gear engaged during manual operation
-. Invalid value during manual operation
Foot on brake
Press the brake pedal when this
indicator lamp is displayed on the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).

Moving off

Apply the parking brake.
Select position P or N.
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message on
the multifunction screen.
With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Select position R , D or M ,
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D to
accelerate.
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. P