tow Citroen DS3 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO and
TELEMATICS
183 Bonnet
184 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
185 Petrol engines
186Diesel engines
187 Checking levels
190Checks
194 Temporary puncture repair kit
200 Changing a wheel
207 Changing a bulb
214Changing a fuse
221Battery
223Energy economy mode
224Changing a wiper blade
225 Towing the vehicle
227To w i ng a trailer
229Advice on care andmaintenance
230Accessories
234 Petrol engines
236Petrol weights
238LPG engines
239LPG weights
240Diesel engines
241Diesel weights
242 Dimensions
244Identifi cation markings
249Emergency or assistance
251MyWay
283 Audio system
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Seeing clearly
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B


Wipers
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Control stalk A: windscreen
wipers
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe. Int. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO ÈAutomatic wiping or single wipe.
Screenwash: pull the stalk towards you.
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4

Switching on "AUTO" mode
)Push the stalk downwards and release it.


Switching off "AUTO" mode
)Push the stalk upwards and return it toposition "0"
.

Ring B: rear wiper


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Lighting off.
Automatic illumination o
f headlamps.

Sidelamps.
Dipped
/main beam headlamps.
Front and rear
foglamps.
P
ark.
Intermittent wipe.
Screenwash.

Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently,change up without waiting and drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system, the gear shift indicator invites youto change up; it is displayed in the instrumentpanel, follow its instructions.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D"or Auto "A"
, according to the type of gearbox, without pressing theaccelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.


Drive smoothly


Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2emissions and also helpsreduce the background traffic noise.


If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.



Control the use of your
electrical equipment


Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning. Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windowsand leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in thepassenger compar tment down (sunroof and window blinds...). Switch off the air conditioning, unless it hasautomatic digital regulation, as soon as the
desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic. Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle andreduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference. Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres andrefit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, whencold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engineoil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve theschedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.




When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settledown to a consistent average.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light does not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,particularly in winter; your vehicle will warmup much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, videogame...), you will contribute towards limitingthe consumption of electrical energy, and soof fuel. Disconnect your por table devices beforeleaving the vehicle.

33Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Left-handdirection indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-handdirection indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelampsfixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
position.
Dipped beam headlampsfixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dippedbeam headlamps" position.
Main beamheadlampsfixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampsfixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.




Hazard warning lamps
flashing with audiblesignal.The hazard warning lamps switch, located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The le
ft-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

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Comfort











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is veryhigh, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in perfect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compar tment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the ser vicing booklet. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

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Comfort

6. Air distribution adjustment
Pressing this button several times insuccession enables the air flow to bedirected in turn towards:


- t
he windscreen and the side windows(demisting or defrosting),

- the windscreen, side windows and air
vents,

- the windscreen, the side windows, the air
vents and the footwells,

- the windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,

- the footwells
,

- the air vents and the footwells,

- the air vents.

Avoid driving for long periods with the air conditioning switched off (risk of mistingand reduction of the air quality in the cabin).

Press the "full fan"button toincrease the air flow.
7. Air fl ow adjustment
The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively according to the value requested.
Pr
ess the "empty fan"
button todecrease the air flow.


Switching the system off
Press the air flow "empty fan"button 7
until the fan symbol disappears.
Thi
s action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled. A slight flow of air resulting from the movement of
the vehicle, remains perceptible however.
Pressin
g the air flow "full fan"
button 7
or on "AUTO"
reactivates the system with the values set before it was switched off.

RACING front seats Seat consisting of a seat cushion and backrest which can be adjusted to adapt your position for maximum ease of driving and comfort.
Manual adjustments
Forwards-backwards adjustment
)Lift the control and slide the seat forwardsor backwards.

Height adjustment
)
Pull the handle upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessar
y to obtain the required position.
Backrest angle adjustment
)Push the handle towards the rear and move
the seat backrest forwards or backwards.

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These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint: )release the backrest using control 1,)tilt the backrest 2 slightly forwards, )pull the head restraint upwards to the stop, )then, press the lug A
.

Rear head restraints

Never drive with the head restraints removed; they must be in place and correctly adjusted.









Steering wheel
adjustment
)When stationary, pull the control lever toyrelease the adjustment mechanism.) Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position. ) Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, theseoperations should only be carried outwhile the vehicle is stationary.

93Access

Starting the vehicle
)Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine star ts, release the key.
) Immobilise the vehicle.)
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
Do not attach any heavy objects tothe key as this could weigh down on itwhen in the ignition switch and cause a fault.


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.