2010.5 Citroen C3 fuel consumption
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DRIVING
GEAR EFFICIENCY INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel consumption
by advising the driver to change up on
v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a m a n u a l g e a r b o x .
Operation
The system intervenes only when dri-
ving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise you to skip one or more
gears. You can follow this instruc-
tion without engaging the intermediate
gears.
The gear recommended should not
be considered compulsory. In fact, the
c o n fi g u r a t i o n o f t h e r o a d , t h e a m o u n t
o f t r a f fi c a n d s a f e t y r e m a i n d e t e r m i n i n g
factors when choosing the best gear.
Therefore, the driver remains responsi-
ble for deciding whether or not to follow
the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated. In the case of driving which
makes particular demands on
the performance of the engine
( fi r m p r e s s u r e o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r
p e d a l , f o r e x a m p l e , w h e n o v e r -
taking...), the system will not rec-
ommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:
- e n g a g i n g fi r s t g e a r ,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
E x a m p l e :
- You are in third gear.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.
* According to engine. The information appears in the form
of an arrow in the instrument panel
screen.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment,
this arrow may be accompanied by the
recommended gear.
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DRIVING
Manual operation
Select position M for sequential
changing of the four gears.
Push the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
Pull the lever 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
g e a r b o x w i l l o p e r a t e t e m p o r a r i l y i n a u t o -
matic mode.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low
or too high, the gear selected
fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e n t h e
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
v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x s e l e c t s g e a r M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode. Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P or N to place the
g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l .
In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle.
If the lever is not in position P ,
when the driver's door is opened
o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 5 s e c o n d s a f -
ter the ignition is switched off, a
message appears in the multi-
function screen.
Return the lever to position P ;
the message disappears. There is a risk of damage to the
g e a r b o x :
- if you press the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the
same time,
- if you force the movement of the gear lever from the
P position to another position
w h e n t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t .
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunc-
t i o n s c r e e n , i n d i c a t e s a g e a r b o x f a u l t .
I n t h i s c a s e , t h e g e a r b o x s w i t c h e s t o
b a c k - u p m o d e a n d i s l o c k e d i n 3 r d g e a r .
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
g e a r b o x .
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) , l o c a l
speed restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi e d w o r k s h o p a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
To reduce fuel consumption when
at a prolonged standstill with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g ( t r a f fi c j a m . . . ) , p u t
the gear lever in the N position
and apply the parking brake.
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DRIVING
STOP & START
The Stop & Start system puts the en-
gine temporarily into standby - STOP
m o d e - d u r i n g s t o p s i n t h e t r a f fi c ( r e d
l i g h t s , t r a f fi c j a m s , e t c . . . ) . T h e e n g i n e
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
e x h a u s t e m i s s i o n s a s w e l l a s o f f e r i n g
the comfort of silence when stationary. Operation
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with a manual gearbox , at speeds
b e l o w 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , p u t t h e
gear lever into neutral, then release
the clutch pedal,
Going into engine STOP mode
The
"ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and
the engine goes into standby:
For your comfort when parking,
STOP mode is not available for
a few seconds after coming out
of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such
as braking, power steering, for
e x a m p l e . Never refuel with the engine in
STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.
A time counter calculates the sum of the periods in STOP
m o d e d u r i n g a j o u r n e y . I t
rests itself to zero every
time the ignition is switched
on with the key. Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- the driver's door is open,
- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
- t h e v e h i c l e h a s n o t e x c e e d e d 6 m p h
( 1 0 k m / h ) s i n c e t h e l a s t e n g i n e s t a r t
using the key,
- the engine is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the pas-
senger compartment,
- demisting is active,
- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, brak-
ing assistance, ambient tempera-
ture...) where the engine is needed
to assure control of a system.
The "ECO" w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s
for a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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TECHNICAL DATA
The tyre pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month. Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
V a r i o u s v i s i b l e m a r k i n g s f o r t h e i d e n t i fi -
cation of your vehicle.
A . V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n u m b e r ( V I N )
under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the body-
work near the damper mounting.
B . V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n u m b e r o n
the dashboard.
This number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through
the windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
l a b e l a f fi x e d t o t h e l e f t h a n d c e n t r e p i l l a r .
D. Tyre/paint label.
T h i s l a b e l i s a f fi x e d t o t h e l e f t h a n d c e n t r e
pillar.
It bears the following information:
- the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden conditions,
- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,
- t h e s p a r e t y r e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e ,
- the paint colour code.
W h e e l s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
2 0 5 / 4 5 R 1 7 t y r e s c a n n o t b e fi t -
ted with snow chains. For more
information, contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
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TRIP COMPUTER/VEHICLE PARAMETERS
TRIP COMPUTER
P r e s s t h e M O D E b u t t o n s e v e r a l times in succession until the trip computer is displayed.
Range: displays the distance which can travelled with the r e m a i n i n g f u e l d e t e c t e d i n t h e t a n k , b a s e d o n t h e a v e r a g e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n o v e r t h e l a s t f e w m i l e s ( k i l o m e t r e s ) .
T h i s d i s p l a y e d v a l u e m a y v a r y s i g n i fi c a n t l y f o l l o w i n g a c h a n g e i n the vehicle speed or the relief of the route.
W h e n t h e r a n g e f a l l s b e l o w 2 0 m i l e s ( 3 0 k m ) , d a s h e s a r e d i s p l a y e d . A f t e r fi l l i n g w i t h a t l e a s t 5 l i t r e s o f f u e l , t h e r a n g e i s r e c a l c u l a t e d a n d i s d i s p l a y e d w h e n i t e x c e e d s 6 0 m i l e s ( 1 0 0 k m ) .
I f , w h i l s t d r i v i n g , d a s h e s a r e d i s p l a y e d c o n t i n u o u s l y i n p l a c e o f t h e d i g i t s , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . I f , w h i l s t d r i v i n g , d a s h e s a r e d i s p l a y e d c o n t i n u o u s l y i n p l a c e o f t h e I f , w h i l s t d r i v i n g , d a s h e s a r e d i s p l a y e d c o n t i n u o u s l y i n p l a c e o f t h e
E a c h p r e s s o f t h e b u t t o n a t t h e e n d o f t h e w i p e r s t a l k d i s p l a y s t h e d i f f e r e n t t r i p c o m p u t e r i n f o r m a t i o n i n s u c c e s s i o n , a c c o r d i n g t o the screen.
A FEW DEFINITIONS
- T h e " v e h i c l e " t a b :
T h e r a n g e , t h e c u r r e n t f u e l consumption and the distance r e m a i n i n g o r t h e S t o p & S t a r t time counter.
- T h e " 1 " ( t r i p 1 ) t a b w i t h :
T h e a v e r a g e s p e e d , t h e a v e r a g e fuel consumption and the distance travelled calculated over trip "1".
- T h e " 2 " ( t r i p 2 ) t a b w i t h t h e s a m e functions for a second trip.
Current fuel consumption: only calculated and displayed above 2 0 m p h ( 3 0 k m / h ) .
Average fuel consumption: t h i s i s t h e a v e r a g e f u e l c o n s u m p t i o n since the last trip computer zero reset.
Distance travelled: calculated since the last trip computer zero reset.
Distance remaining to the destination: calculated with reference t o t h e fi n a l d e s t i n a t i o n , e n t e r e d b y t h e u s e r . I f g u i d a n c e i s a c t i v a t e d , t h e n a v i g a t i o n s y s t e m c a l c u l a t e s i t a s a c u r r e n t v a l u e .
Average speed: t h i s i s t h e a v e r a g e s p e e d c a l c u l a t e d s i n c e t h e l a s t t r i p c o m p u t e r z e r o r e s e t ( i g n i t i o n o n ) .
Stop & Start time counter
( m i n u t e s / s e c o n d s o r h o u r s / m i n u t e s )
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h S t o p & S t a r t , a t i m e c o u n t e r c a l c u l a t e s t h e t i m e s p e n t i n S T O P m o d e d u r i n g a j o u r n e y .
I t r e s e t s t o z e r o e v e r y t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n w i t h t h e k e y .
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09 SCREEN MENU MAP
RADIO-CD MAIN FUNCTION
* T h e p a r a m e t e r s v a r y a c c o r d i n g t o v e h i c l e .
CHOICE A
CHOICE B...
MONOCHROME A
Choice A1
Choice A2
REG MODE
CD REPEAT
RANDOM PLAY
VEHICLE CONFIG *
REV WIPE ACT
OPTIONS
GUIDE LAMPS
DIAGNOSTICS
RDS SEARCH
CONSULT
ABANDON
UNITS
TEMPERATURE: °CELSIUS/°FAHRENHEIT
FUEL CONSUMPTION: KM/L - L/100 - MPG
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