Citroen C3 (2017 year). Manual — part 11

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Parking brake

Application

Release

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.

When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp
come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still on
or has not been fully released.

F

Pull the parking brake lever up to

immobilise your vehicle.

F

Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,

press the release button, then lower the
lever fully.

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5-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear

F

Press the clutch pedal fully down.

F

Push the gear lever fully to the right then

backwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

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Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

1.

Gear selector.

2. Button

"S" (sport)

.

3. Button

"

T" (snow)

.

4.

Gear selector positions graphic.

P.

Park.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking

brake on or off.

- Starting the engine.

R.

Reverse.

- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle

stationary, engine at idle.

N.

Neutral.

- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking

brake on.

- Starting the engine.

D.

Automatic operation.

M + / -.

Manual operation with sequential

changing of the six gears.

F

Push backwards to change up a gear

or
F

Push forwards to change down a gear.

Gear selector positions

Displays in the instrument panel

Foot on brake

Six-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

automatic operation with electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a sport

programme for a more

dynamic style of driving and a snow
programme to make driving easier when
grip is poor,

-

manual

operation for sequential changing

of the gears by the driver.

When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.

Park

R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D.

Drive (Automatic driving)

S. Sport

programme

T. Snow

programme

1 2 3 4 5 6.

Gears engaged during manual

operation

-.

Invalid value during manual operation

F

Press the brake pedal when this

indicator lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g. starting
the engine).

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Moving off

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.

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.

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.

Automatic operation

Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.

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.

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Sport and snow programmes

These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.

S

appears in the instrument panel.

Sport programme "S"

F Press button "S"

, after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.

Snow programme "

T"

F Press button "T

", after starting the engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.

T

appears in the instrument panel.

F

At any time, press the button selected

again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.

Return to standard
automatic operation

Manual operation

F Select position M for sequential

changing

of the six gears.

F Move the selector towards the +

sign to

change up a gear.

F

Move the selector towards the - sign to

change down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

D

disappears and the gears

engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

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Invalid value during manual
operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.

Stopping the vehicle

There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:
-

if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the movement of the

selector from the P position to
another position when the battery
is flat.

To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in the N position and apply the
parking brake.

If the selector is not in position P,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a warning
message appears in the screen.
F Return the selector to position P

;

the message disappears.

When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking
pace.

Operating fault

When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R

and from N to R. This will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.

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Gear efficiency indicator*

* Depending on engine.

System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.

Operation

Example:
- You are in third gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal.
- The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- changing down.

With an automatic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.

On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions with
manual gearbox, the system may suggest
changing into neutral so that the engine can go
into standby (STOP mode with Stop & Start)
in certain driving conditions. In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.

Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. Indeed, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended.

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Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
It only operates when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

- particular conditions on a slope are met,
- the driver’s door is closed.
This hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal.

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.

Operating fault

If a fault in the system occurs, this warning
lamp comes on accompanied by a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually. Then check that the
parking brake indicator lamp is on (but
not flashing) in the instrument panel.

With a manual gearbox, if you are in first gear
or neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in
position D or M

.

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Stop & Start

Going into engine STOP mode

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.

For your comfort, during parking
maoeuvres, STOP mode is not
available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the
operation of vehicle systems such as
braking, power steering, etc.

The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
The engine restarts automatically - START
mode - as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

With a manual gearbox, vehicle
stationary, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you place the
gear lever in neutral and you release
the clutch pedal.

With an automatic gearbox,
vehicle stationary, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel
and the engine goes into standby
automatically when you press
the brake pedal or place the gear
selector in position N

.

Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)

A time counter calculates the time
spent in STOP mode during a
journey.

It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.

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Going into engine START mode

Special cases: START invoked
automatically

As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
- you open the driver's door,
- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,
- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph

(3 km/h),

- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.

In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

- you release the brake pedal with the gear

selector in position D or M,

-

you are in position N

with the brake pedal

released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M,

- you engage reverse.

With a manual gearbox, this
warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and the engine
restarts automatically when you fully
depress the clutch pedal.

Special cases: STOP mode not
available

STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or

falling),

- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph

(10 km/h) since the last engine start,

- the engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) where the
engine is needed to assure control of a
system.

In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds,
then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

With an automatic gearbox, this
warning lamp goes off and the engine
restarts automatically when:

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In the event of a fault with the system, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes for a
few moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Operating fault

In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps
come on.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition
and start the engine again.

In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is
switched on.

Deactivation / Reactivation

The Stop & Start system requires
a 12 V battery of specific technology
and specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
Battery

, refer to the corresponding

section.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.

Opening the bonnet

Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
advice, particularly on flooded roads,
refer to the corresponding section.

F

Press this switch.

Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator lamp in the control switch and the
display of a message.

Pressing the switch again reactivates the
system.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.

With the switch on the dashboard

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Memorising speeds

This function allows speeds to be saved, which can then be offered to set the two systems: the speed limiter (to limit the speed of the vehicle) or the
cruise control (for a vehicle cruising speed).
You can memorise up to six speed settings for each of the two systems.
By default, some speed settings are already memorised.

This function is accessible in the
Driving

menu of the touch screen.

Modifying a speed setting

As a safety measure, the driver must
only modify the speed settings when
stationary.

F Select the "Driving functions

" tab.

F Select "Adjusting Speeds

".

F Select the "Speed limiter" or "Cruise

control

" tab, depending on the system for

which you want to memorise new speed
settings.

F

Select the speed setting you want to

modify.

F

Enter the new value using the numerical

keypad and confirm.

F

Confirm to save the modifications and quit

the menu.

"MEM" button

This button allows you to select a memorised
speed setting for use with the speed limiter or
the cruise control.
For more information on the Speed limiter or
the Cruise control

, refer to the corresponding

section.

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The units for the speed limits (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
It should be taken into account so that
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly
when you change country, the units for
speed in the instrument panel must be
those for the country you are driving in.

The automatic reading of road signs is a
driving assistance system and does not
always display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the
road always take priority over the
display by the system.
The system cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed
of the vehicle to suit the weather and
traffic.
It is possible for the system to not
display the speed limit if it does not
detect a speed limit sign within a preset
period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention
on road signs.

To maintain correct operation of the
system: regularly clean the area in front
of the camera.

Speed limit recognition

This system allows the speed limit detected by
the camera to be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy
goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the instrument
panel is updated as you pass a speed limit sign
intended for cars (light vehicles).

Principles

Using a camera at the top of the windscreen,
this system detects and reads speed limit and
end of speed limit signs.
The system also takes account of information
on speed limits from the navigation system
mapping.

It is necessary to update your
navigation mapping regularly in order to
receive accurate information on speed
limits from the system.

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Display in the instrument panel

The system is activated: "MAX" is displayed in
the instrument panel.
The information relating to the speed
limit recognition is displayed after the trip
computer data.
To display it:

The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.

On detection of speed limit information,
the system displays the value detected,
accompanied by a message.

Cruise control or speed limiter
activated

Activation / Deactivation

The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.

The driver can adjust the speed of the vehicle
according to the information given by the
system.
A message is displayed and "MEM" flashes in
the display.

F

Press the thumbwheel on the steering wheel.

F Press the button, located on the end of the

wiper control stalk.

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Operating limits

The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
-

poor weather (rain, snow),

- atmospheric pollution,
-

trailer, caravan,

- driving with a space-saver type spare

wheel or snow chains fitted,

- puncture repair using the temporary

repair kit,

- young drivers,
- ...

The system may be disrupted or not work at all
in the following situations:
- poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,

falling snow, rain, fog),

- windscreen area ahead of the camera dirty,

misty, frosty, covered with snow, damaged
or masked by a sticker,

- fault with the camera,
- obsolete or incorrect mapping,
- hidden road signs (other vehicles,

vegetation, snow),

- speed limit signs that do not conform to the

standard, are damaged or distorted.

Memorising the speed setting

This memorisation is in addition to the display
of Speed limit recognition

.

The driver can choose to adapt the speed
setting to the speed limit suggested, by
pressing the memorisation button at the speed
limiter / cruise control switch.
This speed setting then replaces the previous
speed setting for the speed limiter and/or cruise
control.

For more information on the Speed
limiter or the Cruise control, refer to
the corresponding sections.

Steering mounted controls

1.

Select speed limiter / cruise control mode.

2.

Memorise a speed setting.

Display in the instrument panel

3.

Speed limiter indication.

4.

Memorise the speed.

5.

Current vehicle speed.

6.

Current speed setting.

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If the difference between the speed setting
and the speed displayed by the recognition
system is less than 6 mph (10 km/h), the
MEM

symbol is not displayed.

Memorising the speed

F

Switch on the speed limiter / cruise control.

Speed limiter / cruise control information is
displayed.

On detection of a speed limit sign, the system
displays the speed limit value and a message
offering to make it a new speed setting.
"MEM

" flashes in the screen for a few seconds.

F

Make an initial press on this

button to request saving of the
speed suggested.

F Press this button again

to confirm

and save the new speed setting.

After a predetermined period, the screen
returns to the current display.

A message invites you to confirm the request
by pressing again.