Citroen C3: Automatic gearbox / Switching the vehicle off

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Driving / Automatic gearbox / Switching the vehicle off

Before switching off the engine, it is possible to engage position P or N to place the gearbox in neutral.

In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed to automatic mode.

If the selector is not in position P, when the driver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, an audible signal sounds and a message appears.

Return the gear selector to P; the audible signal stops and the message disappears.

Manual operation

To limit fuel consumption during an extended standstill with the engine running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the gear selector to N and apply the parking brake...

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp comes on and a message is displayed, when the ignition is switched on. In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear...

Other information:

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic operation

Select position D for automatic changing of the six gears. The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear according to the driving style, the road profile and the load in the vehicle...

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Reversing camera