Citroen C3 DAG 2008 1.G Service Manual
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2008, Model line: C3 DAG, Model: Citroen C3 DAG 2008 1.GPages: 184, PDF Size: 6.11 MB
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG 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.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L
Starting the vehicleApply the brake pedal. The lever should be in position N. Switch-ing on the ignition will in any case return you to position N(neutral).
Check the gear engaged on the instrument panel.
As required, select 1 gear or reverse gear (the engine must be at idle).Release the handbrake.
Lift your foot from the brake pedal and accelerate.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MG E N E R A L
Vehicle stationary, engine running
If the vehicle is stationary for a long time with the engine running, then the gearbox changes automatically to neutral .
Stopping the engine
Before switching the engine off, you must choose:To leave the vehicle in neutral; for that, place the lever in position N.To leave the vehicle with a gear engaged (1st or 2nd or Rse); for that, place the gear lever in the respective posi-tion. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases it is essential to apply the parking brake.
It is possible within a limited time to re-engage a gear, even if the engine is switched off.
Before any operation in the engine compartment, check that the gearbox is in neutral and that the parking brake is applied.
Acceleration
The accelerator pedal may have an end-of-travel switch. If so, to obtain extra acceleration you can action this switch by pressing the pedal hard down.
Starting on a gradient
If starting on a gradient, accelerate gradually while releasing the handbrake.
If you have had to stop on a gradient, you are recommended no t to use the accelerator to maintain the vehicle’s position.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MA U T O M A T I C M O D E
To select automatic mode
Place the selection lever in posi-tion A.
"AUTO" displays on the instrument p a n e l t o c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n .
The gearbox then operates in auto-active mode, without intervention on your part.
It constantly selects the gear best adapted to the following param-eters:Style of driving.
R o a d p r o fi l e . V e h i c l e l o a d .
Instant manual mode
Even in automatic mode, if you touch the controls under the steer- i n g w h e e l " + " o r " - " y o u i m m e d i -ately change gear.
The symbol "AUTO" remains lit on the instrument panel.
In the absence of any further action, automatic mode reactivates to cope with the prevailing driving conditions.
Cancellation of automatic mode
Move the gear lever from position A to select a different position.
The symbol "AUTO" disappears from the instrument panel.
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E L E C T R O N I C G E A R B O X S Y S T E MM A N U A L M O D E
Gear controls under the steering wheel
Place the gear lever in position M, and then the controls under the steering wheel will give you access t o t h e fi v e g e a r s i n f o r w a r d d r i v e .
To change gear:Pull the control "+" towards you to engage a higher gear.Pull the control "-" towards you to change down.
These controls do not permit you to select neutral or reverse gear, nor do they enable you to quit reverse gear.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a "Stop & Start" system, in association with an Electronic Gearbox System; this s h u t s d o w n t h e e n g i n e d u r i n g s t o p p i n g p h a s e s ( r e d l i g h t s , t r a f fi c j a m s , t e m p o r a r y h a l t s , e t c . ) .
During these phases, your vehicle uses no fuel, emits no pollut ants and is completely silent.
The engine restarts instantly when you want to move forward ag ain.
Functioning of the "Stop & Start" system:
If you brake to stop your vehicle, the engine shuts down just before the vehicle comes to a complete halt; the green "ECO" warning lamp lights up in the instrument panel. The en gine remains shut down for as long as you keep your foot, even lightly, on the brake pedal.
As you release the brake pedal, the engine restarts automaticall y and instantly. The green "ECO" warning lamp goes out. You can then accelerate to move forward again.
S T O P & S T A R T
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S T O P & S T A R T
Situations where the engine does not shut down:
Before shutting down the engine, the system automatically and instantly checks that a certain number of conditions touching on safety, cabin comfort or engine protection are met .
For example, the engine will not shut down, or it will restart by itself: W i t h i n t h e f e w m i n u t e s f o l l o w i n g fi r s t s t a r t i n g ( e n g i n e c o l d ) .
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i n t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t i s i n s u f fi c i e n t : I n c o n d i t i o n s o f e x t r e m e o u t s i d e t e m p e r a t u r e s ( l o w e r t h a n - 1 0 ° C , h i g h e r t h a n + 3 0 ° C ) , p r o v i d e d t h e a i r c o n d i -tioning is operating.More generally, if the ambient conditions and the temperature programmed for the air conditioning make it nec-essary for the engine to be running in order to produce eithe r warm or cold air.If you have activated windscreen demisting/deicing.In the event of a prolonged stop on a steep incline, in order to maintain the vehicle's braking capability.
A f t e r y o u h a v e e n g a g e d r e v e r s e g e a r , e n g i n e s h u t d o w n i s s u s p e n d e d f o r a p p r o x . fi f t e e n s e c o n d s .
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Deactivation of the "Stop & Start" system:
You can if you wish deactivate the "Stop & Start" system, by pressing the "ECO OFF" button located on the left hand side on the central panel.
The warning lamp on the button then comes on, and your vehi cle functions like an ordinary vehicle.
You can reactivate the system with another press on the "ECO OFF" button: The warning lamp on the button goes out.Note: The "Stop & Start" system reactivates automatically each time you restart the vehicle.
Batteries
T o o p e r a t e c o r r e c t l y , t h e s y s t e m r e q u i r e s a s p e c i fi c b a t t e r y a n d a l s o a s m a l l a d d i t i o n a l b a t t e r y w h i c h i s s i t u a t e d u n d e r one of the front seats.
For a change of battery, consult a CITROËN dealer.
Remark:
I f t h e r e i s a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e " S t o p & S t a r t " s y s t e m , t h e " E C O " w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s b r i e fl y , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n audible alert. The "ECO OFF" warning lamp lights up.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the engine is in shutdown mode, it can restart at any moment.
Before taking any action under the bonnet, it is imperativ e to switch off the ignition.
Before leaving the vehicle, it is also essential to switch off the ignition.
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B R A K E S
Parking brake
The parking brake is actioned by pulling on the lever with a force appropriate to any slope.
To facilitate the action on the lever, you are recommended t o press the brake pedal at the same time.
I n a l l c i r c u m s t a n c e s , a s a p r e c a u t i o n a r y m e a s u r e , e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r .
On steep gradients, turn the steering towards the pavement.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the lever and return the lever to the fully down position.
Parking brake released
T h e l i g h t i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i s i n s u f fi c i e n t o r t h a t t h e b r a k i n g d i s t r i b u -tor is malfunctionning.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Note: The warning lamp comes on if the parking brake is on or not fu lly released when you switch the ignition on.Note: The lighting of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not fully released while the engine is running (at a speed above approximately 5 km/h).
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ABS system
The ABS system enhances your safety by preventing the wheels from locking in the event of sudden braking or in conditions of poor road adherence. It enables you to retain control of the steering.
The functioning capability of all the electrical components essential to the ABS is monitored electronically before and during your journey. The ABS warning lamp lights up when you switch on the ignition: it should go out after a few seconds.
If the monitoring warning lamp does not go out, that means that the ABS has disconnected because there is a fault. Also, the fact that the monitoring warning lamp comes on durin g the journey shows that the ABS system is inactive. I n b o t h c a s e s , t h e n o r m a l b r a k i n g s y s t e m r e m a i n s e f fi c i e n t , e x a c t l y a s o n a v e h i c l e w i t h o u t A B S . H o w e v e r , i n o r d e r for the security associated with the correct functioning of the ABS to be restored, the vehicle should be examined as soon as possible by a CITROËN dealer.for the security associated with the correct associated with the
On roads with poor adherence (chippings, snow, ice etc.), it is always imperative to drive with prudence.
System of emergency braking assistance
(For vehicles with the ABS system)
The emergency braking assistance system helps you to attain the requ ired braking pressure more rapidly, thus to reduce the stopping distance. It operates as a function of the speed of action on the brake pedal, decreasing the resistance to this action. To prolong this action of the emerg ency braking assistance system, simply keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Emergency braking or sudden deceleration automatically operates th e hazard warning lamps. They will cease to operate automatically, or manually if you press the hazard lamps button on the dashboard.
W h e n b r a k i n g i n a n e m e r g e n c y , p r e s s d o w n fi r m l y o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l a n d d o n o t r e l e a s e a n y f o r c e .
B R A K E S