Monitoring Citroen DS3 2011 1.G User Guide

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System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after the
service information.















Engine oil level indicator

The level shown will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.

Oil level correct

Oil level low

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL"
, linked
with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.


Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL --"
.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:


- A
= max; never exceed this
level (risk of damage to the
engine),

- B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your
engine.




Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

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Black panel

System allowing cer tain displays to be switched
off for night driving.
The instrument panel remains illuminated with
only the vehicle speed and cruise control or
speed limiter information, if in use.
If there is an aler t or a change in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode is
interrupted.
Activation



)
With the lighting on, press the left hand
button of the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the
dashboard lighting level.

)
Press the button again to reduce the
lighting to the minimum level and switch off
the interior mood lighting.

)
Press the button again to activate the black
panel.

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Monochrome screen C


Information displays



)
Press the button, located at the end of
the wiper stalk
, to display the various trip
computer tabs in succession.

- the current information tab
with:


●
the range,

●
the current fuel
consumption,

●
the distance remaining to
be travelled or the Stop &
Star t time counter.



- the trip "1"
tab with:


●
the distance travelled,

●
the average fuel
consumption,

●
the average speed,
for the first trip.



- the trip "2"
tab with:


●
the distance travelled,

●
the average fuel
consumption,

●
the average speed,
for the second trip.


)
Pressing the button again returns you to
the normal display.


16/9 colour screen (MyWay)


Trip zero reset



)
When the trip required is displayed, press
the button on the end of the wiper stalk for
more than two seconds.
Trips "1"
and "2"
are independent but their use
is identical.
For example, trip "1"
can be used for daily
figures, and trip "2"
for monthly figures.

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59Multifunction screens














16/9 colour screen (MyWay)

It displays the following information
automatically and directly:


- time,

- date,

- altitude,

- ambient temperature (the value displayed
flashes if there is a risk of ice),

- check of the doors,

- warning and vehicle function status
messages, displayed temporarily,

- audio functions,

- trip computer information (see the
"Monitoring" section),

- satellite navigation system information.



Displays on the screen

MyWay To select one of the applications, at the
control panel:


)
press the dedicated "RADIO"
, "MUSIC"
,
"NAV"
, "TRAFFIC"
, "SETUP"
or
"PHONE"
button for access to the
corresponding menu,

)
turn the dial to change the selection,

)
press the dial to confirm the selection,
or

)
press the "ESC"
button to abandon the
current operation and return to the previous
display.


Controls

For more information on these applications,
refer to the "Audio and Telematics" section or
to the specific user guide given to you with the
other owner's documents.