display CITROEN C1 2011 User Guide

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Driver information
The symbol which corresponds to the
selection, R , N , E or M and the number
of the gear engaged 1 to 5 , are displayed in the instrument panel screen.
Driving mode
Select the driving mode by moving
the gear lever.

R everse "R". This gear will be en-
gaged when stationary or at a speed
below approximately 4 mph (6 km/h).
Engagement of reverse gear is ac-
companied by an audible signal.

N eutral "N".
Position the lever to the right in posi-
tion N , to start the engine .

E asy "E": automatic gear changing.

M anual (+/-) "M": manual gear changing.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied, press
the brake pedal then select position N
to start the engine.
With your foot on the brake, select
position R , E or M .
Release the parking brake, take your
foot off the brake pedal, then accel-
erate.
With the engine running, in
these three positions, an au-
dible signal is heard when
the driver’s door is opened.
The fi ve-speed
"
SensoDrive" gear-
box offers a choice between the ease
of automated operation or the driving
pleasure of manual gear changing .
You can change from position E to
position M and vice versa at any
time.

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EASY mode
(automatic mode)
Select position E using the gear lever.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel screen.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear.
Manual mode
Place the gear lever in position M ,
then change up or down through the
gears by pressing:
- rearwards, "+" to change up,
- forwards, "-" to change down.
The gear engaged is displayed on
the instrument panel screen.
If the engine speed is too low, the
gearbox automatically changes down
to prevent stalling.
In the event of overheating of the
clutch, position N is selected auto-
matically and the symbol N fl ashes
accompanied by an audible signal. Operating fault
Stopping the engine
Before switching off the engine, you
can change to position N to be in
neutral.
In all cases, it is essential that you
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle. With the ignition on, illumi-
nation of this warning lamp
indicates a gearbox fault.
On a slope, use the brake to
immobilise the vehicle and
place the gear lever in posi-
tion N , E or R .
Do not keep the vehicle immobilised
using the accelerator. Always press the brake pedal
while starting the engine.
Never select neutral
N while
the vehicle is moving.
In all cases, it is essential to
apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.