Citroen DS3 Quiz
Driving

Starting the vehicle

In this manual: Driving
Safety — 29Practical information — 50Audio and telematics — 75Driving — 63Visibility — 16Doors and tailgate — 16Child safety — 15Driving checks — 41Comfort — 47Technical data — 9Checks — 6
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  • Select position N.
  • Press the brake pedal fully down.
  • Start the engine.

N appears in the
instrument cluster.

If the engine does not start:
  • If N flashes in the instrument cluster, move the gear selector lever to position A, then to position N.
  • If this
    warning light comes on, together with the warning buzzer and a message, press the brake pedal harder.
  • Select automated mode (position A), manual mode (position M) or reverse gear (position R).

AUTO and 1, 1 or R appear
in the instrument cluster.

  • Release the parking brake.
  • Gradually release the brake pedal.
Depending on the type of electronically-controlled gearbox, the vehicle may move off immediately. For more detailed information, see the section "Independent drive transfer function".
  • Depending on the type of electronically-controlled gearbox, the vehicle may move off immediately.

    For more detailed information, see the section "Independent drive transfer function".

Do not press the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time. This will cause very rapid clutch wear.

Creep function (depending on equipment)

This function provides greater driving flexibility at low speed (parking manoeuvres, driving in traffic...).

Once the gear selector has been set to A, M or R, the vehicle moves off immediately when you release the brake pedal, at low speed and with the engine at idle.

Never leave children unattended inside the vehicle while the engine is running.

The independent drive transfer function may be temporarily unavailable if the clutch temperature is too high or the gradient of the road is too steep.

Test yourself

A quick Citroen DS3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.