gearbox Citroen C3 2007.5 1.G Owner's Manual

IN BRIEF
7
IStop & Start system
This system, linked to a SensoDrive gearbox, allows the engine to switch off when the vehicle is stopped and avoid excessive fuel consumption.
Automatic air conditioning
The automatic air conditioning system ensures your comfort and optimum circulation of air in the passenger compartment.
Cruise control
This system allows you to automatically maintain the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without the need to press on the accelerator.
SensoDrive gearbox
The automated 5-speed manual gearbox gives you the choice of the comfort of automatic mode or the driving pleasure of a manual gearbox.
I N T E R I O R
8560
6573

ABC
IN BRIEF
17
I
Stop & Start system
SensoDrive gearbox
B. Control under steering wheel “-”.
C. Control under steering wheel “+”.
This automated 5-speed manual gearbox gives you the choice of the comfort of automatic mode or the driving pleasure of a manual gearboxA. Gear lever.
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a “Stop & Start” system, linked to a SensoDrive gearbox, which switches the engine off when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, giving way, congestion…).
Whilst the vehicle is stopped, the engine consumes no fuel, emits no harmful gases and is completely silent.
The engine restarts instantly, the moment that you press the accelerator pedal.
D R I V I N G
6560

II
26
Manual gearboxEnsure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
Do not touch the accelerator.For Diesel engines: Turn the key to the drive position. Wait for the preheater warning lamp to go off, if this has come on.
Turn the key to action the starter (not for more than ten seconds), until the engine starts.
In ambient temperatures lower than 0°C, depress the clutch while actioning the starter to facilitate starting. Then release the clutch pedal slowly.

BCD
AF
E
IJHG
II
28
I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
D I E S E L V E R S I O N
A. Control:Lighting rheostatNight driving (Black panel)B. Fuel gaugeC. Rev counterDuring the running-in period, see “Running-in”.
D. Red zone of rev counter telling you of the need to change to a higher gear.Sport version: The warning lamp lights up in orange, then in red.
--
E. Electronic Gearbox System displayF. Control:Trip mileage recorder resetG. Display:Cruise contol / speed limiterTrip mileage recorderTrip computer
-
---
H. Display of warning lamps I. Speed indicator J. Display:Maintenance indicatorEngine oil level indicatorTotal mileage recorder
---

II
31
ESP/ASR
Operating
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If either of the ESP or ASR sys-tems is active, the warning lamp fl ashes.
For a malfunction
When the vehicle is moving, the lighting of this warning lamp indi-cates a system malfunction.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Function deactivated
The warning lamp remains con-tinuously on.
Front passenger's air-bag deactivation
See “Airbags”.
It is tested briefl y on start-ing.
Airbag fault
See “Airbags”.
It is tested briefl y on start-ing.
W A R N I N G L A M P S
ABS system
The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If it does not go out, there could be a system malfunction.
See “Brakes”.
Diesel engine preheat-ing
See method for starting the engine.
See “Driving”.
Left hand direction indi-cator
See “Signalling”.
Right hand direction indicator
See “Signalling”.
Foot on brake (Electronic Gearbox System)
The fl ashing of this warn-ing lamp in the instrument panel indicates the need to apply the brake pedal in order to start the engine or engage reverse gear.
Stop & Start
The lighting of this warn-ing lamp indicates that the engine is in shutdown mode.
Sidelamps
See “Signalling”.
Front foglamps
See “Signalling”.
Dipped beams
See “Signalling”.
Foglamps (rear)
See “Signalling”.
Main beams
See “Signalling”.
If the hazard lamps are activated, this means that the direction indica-tors fl ash on both sides at the same time.

II
55
Reverse gear
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engag-ing reverse gear.
Manual gearbox gear lever.
M A N U A L G E A R B O X

A
B
II
56
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Automatic gear selection leverParking (Position P).
Reverse gear (Position R).Neutral (Position N).
The automatic gearbox offers you:
Operation in automatic auto-active mode, adapting automatically to your style of driving (Position D).Operation in sequential mode, with manual gear changing (Position M).Operation in Sport or Snow automatic mode (Position Dand by pressing on button Aor B).

II
58
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Automatic forward drive
Sequential forward drive
The gearbox always selects the gear best adapted to the following param-eters:Style of driving.
Road profi le.
Vehicle load.
The gearbox then functions in auto-adaptive mode, without any action on your part.
For certain manoeuvres (for example overtaking), it is possible to ob tain maximum acceleration by pressing hard down on the accelerator pedal , which may trigger automatic changedown to a lower gear.
Remarks:During braking, the gearbox may kick down automatically in order to offer an effective engine brake.
If you suddenly lift your foot off the accelerator, the gearbox will guard your safety by not changing up again.

A
B
II
59
A U T O M A T I C G E A R B O X
Operation in SPORT or SNOW automatic mode
Automatic gearbox salection lever on D:Press on button A to select the SPORT driving mode.Press on button B to select the SNOW driving mode.Press again on the button to select NORMAL driving mode.
---
Flashing of the warning lamp for the position requested signals that this position has not yet been reached. When the warning lamp is permanent, the position is confi rmed .
If there is an operating fault:A sharp hesitation may be felt when you select R for reverse gear.
The gearbox is stuck in a gear.
Do not exceed 100 km / h.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

2
11II
60
E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E M
G E N E R A L
The Electronic Gearbox System gives you the choice of two driving modes:Automatic mode.
Manual mode with two control possibilities: The controls under the steer-ing wheel 1 and the selection lever 2 on the central console.
Selection lever for Electronic gearbox operating mode:Automatic operation with the gear lever 2 in position A.
Remark: Instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of the controls under the steering wheel 1.
Manual operation with the gear lever 2 in position M.