2007.5 Citroen C3 PLURIEL gearbox
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G 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.
Using the Electronic Gearbox System
Neutral
While the vehicle is moving, do not select this position, even momen-tarily.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear R:
Only the lever permits you to engage reverse gear.
Only place the lever in position R if the vehicle is stationary, foot on the brake.
Automatic mode
Manual forward drive
Selector position for manual gear changing:Push the lever to change up a gear.
Pull the lever to change down a gear.
The engine can only be started, and reverse gear can only be engaged, if the brake pedal is pressed.
T h e f o o t - o n - b r a k e w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s o n t h e d i s p l a y f o r approx. 5 seconds to indicate the necessity to press the brake pedal in order to start the vehicle or engage reverse g ear.
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G 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 automat ically to neutral.
Stopping the engine
Before switching the engine off, you must choose:To leave the vehicle in neutral ; for that, place the leve r 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.
In the event of prolonged slipping of the clutch, the driver is alerted by the vehicle vibrating. It is necessary to use the brakes to hold the vehicle.
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A 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 a t e l y 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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M 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.
Commands using the gear lever
Place the gear lever in position M, then:Push the lever to change to a higher gear.Pull the lever to change down.
Remarks:When the vehicle reduces speed, for example approach- i n g a s t o p s i g n o r t r a f fi c l i g h t s , the gearbox changes down automatically to 1st gear.
In manual mode, it is not neces-sary to release the accelerator during changes of gear.
A command to change gear is accepted only if the engine speed permits this.As the engine reaches maxi-mum revs and conditions per-mit, the system will automati-cally engage a higher gear.
Re-initialisation
The Electronic Gearbox System requires a re-initialisation after one of the following events:Change of battery or discon-nection of battery.Starting the engine with an assisting battery.
A system malfunction.
To re-initialise the system:Switch on the ignition. A dash and “AUTO” will display in the instrument panel.
Apply the brake pedal.
Wait until you see N, or a gear engaged, in the instrument p a n e l ( a b o u t 3 0 s e c o n d s ) .Release the brake.
Starting is again possible.
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T O W I N G – L I F T I N G
Towing with wheels on the ground
T o w i n g e y e fi x i n g s a r e l o c a t e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
To access them:Carefully lift the access cover.Release it by pressing on the lower part.
A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it do es not become lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
Movable towing eye
The towing ring is detachable and c a n b e fi t t e d e i t h e r a t t h e f r o n t o r a t the rear of the vehicle. It is stowed in the jack's protective holder in the spare wheel.
When the engine is not running, the steering and the bra king are no longer assisted.
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Advice
Towing at low speed over a very short distance is authorised in exceptional cases depending on the regulations in force.
Otherwise, it is necessary to have your vehicle transported on a recovery truck.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOW-ING SENSODRIVE GEARBOX
Place the selector on position N (neutral).
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G E N E R A L
MAV: Unladen weight.
MTAC: Gross vehicle weight.
CMAE AR: Maximum weight on rear axle.
MTRA: Gross train weight.
Weights: Refer to the manufactur-er's plate.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox System.
Observe your vehicle's towing limits.
It is essential to comply with the max. Gross Trailer Weights and s p e e d l i m i t s a s s p e c i fi e d b y l e g i s -lation in each country.
For further information about the towing capacity of your vehicle and its max. authorised Gross Train Weight, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Engine type1.4iBVM1.6i 16VBVMPHDi 70BVM
Fuel tank capacity A p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 7 l i t r e s
Fuels to be usedUnleaded petrol R O N 9 5 - R O N 9 8Diesel fuel
Turning circle between walls (in metres) 1 1 . 5 5 1 1 . 5 5 1 1 . 5 5
F r e n c h fi s c a l r a t i n g 5 7 4
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph) (In the highest gear) 1 6 0 ( 9 9 ) 1 8 2 ( 1 1 3 ) 1 5 8 ( 9 8 )
Weights (kg)
U n l a d e n w e i g h t ( M A V ) 1 1 3 6 1 1 7 7 1 1 8 9
Gross vehicle weight (MTAC) 1 5 0 6 1 5 4 3 1 5 3 6
Maximum weight on rear axle (CMAE AR) 7 3 5 7 3 5 7 3 5
Gross train weight (MTRA) 2 1 0 6 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 6
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (Within the Gross Train Weight limit) 8 5 0 8 5 0 8 5 0
Gross trailer weight (without brakes) 5 4 0 6 0 0 5 4 0
Trailer nose weight 3 2 3 2 3 2
Maximum roof rack load 5 0
Dimensions of chainable tyres 1 8 5 / 6 5 R 1 5
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F U E L C O N S U M P T I O N
( I N L I T R E S / 1 0 0 K M ( M I L E S P E R G A L L O N ) )
T h e s e c o n s u m p t i o n fi g u r e s a r e e s t a b l i s h e d a c c o r d i n g t o D i r e c t i v e 8 0 / 1 2 6 8 / C E E . F u e l c o n s u m p t i o n c a n v a r y d e p e n d - i n g o n s t y l e o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , v e h i c l e l o a d , h o w t h e v e h i c l e h a s b e e n m a i n t a i n e d a n d on use of accessories.
Engine type1.4i1.6i 16 VHDi 70
Saloon B V M B V M P B V M
Urban 8 . 9 ( 3 1 . 7 ) 8 . 3 ( 3 4 . 0 ) 5 . 5 ( 5 1 . 4 )
Extra urban 5 . 5 ( 5 1 . 4 ) 5 . 5 ( 5 1 . 4 ) 4 . 0 ( 7 0 . 6 )
Combined 6 . 8 ( 4 1 . 5 ) 6 . 6 ( 4 2 . 8 ) 4 . 5 ( 6 2 . 8 )
CO2 emissions
Combined (g/km) 1 6 3 1 5 7 1 2 0
T h e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n fi g u r e s q u o t e d a r e c o r r e c t a t t i m e o f g o i n g to press.
BVM: Manual gearbox.
BVMP: Electronic Gearbox System.