ECO mode Citroen DS3 2010 1.G Owner's Guide
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
There is a difference in sound quality between the different audio sources (radio, CD...).
F o r o p t i m u m s o u n d q u a l i t y , t h e a u d i o s e t t i n g s ( V o l u m e , B a s s , T r e b l e , Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound sou rces, w h i c h m a y r e s u l t i n a u d i b l e d i f f e r e n c e s w h e n c h a n g i n g s o u r c e(radio, CD...).
C h e c k t h a t t h e a u d i o s e t t i n g s ( V o l u m e , B a s s , Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to the sources listened to. It is advisable to set the AUDIO functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear Balance, L e f t - R i g h t B a l a n c e ) t o t h e m i d d l e p o s i t i o n , s e l e c t the musical ambience "None" and set the loudness correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or t o the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
The CD is ejected automatically or is not played by the player.
The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not co ntain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cann ot play.
T h e C D i s p r o t e c t e d b y a n a n t i - p i r a t i n g p r o t e c t i o n s y s t e m w h i c h i s n o t r e c o g n i s e d b y t h e a u d i o e q u i p m e n t .
- Check that the CD is inserted in the player t h e r i g h t w a y u p .
- C h e c k t h e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e C D : t h e C D c a n n o t b e p l a y e d i f i t i s t o o d a m a g e d .
- Check the content in the case of a recorded C D : c o n s u l t t h e a d v i c e i n t h e " A u d i o " s e c t i o n .
- The audio equipment's CD player does not play DVDs.
- Due to their quality level, certain writeable CDs will not be played by the audio system.
T h e m e s s a g e " U S B peripheral error" is displayed on the screen.
The Bluetooth connection is cut.
T h e b a t t e r y o f t h e p e r i p h e r a l m a y n o t b e s u f fi c i e n t l y c h a r g e d . R e c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y o f t h e p e r i p h e r a l d e v i c e .
T h e U S B m e m o r y s t i c k i s n o t r e c o g n i s e d .
The memory stick may be corrupt. Reformat the memory stick.
The CD player sound is poor.
The CD used is scratched or of poor quality. I n s e r t g o o d q u a l i t y C D s a n d s t o r e t h e m i n s u i t a b l e conditions.
T h e a u d i o e q u i p m e n t s e t t i n g s ( b a s s , t r e b l e , a m b i e n c e s ) a r e u n s u i t a b l e . S e t t h e t r e b l e o r b a s s l e v e l t o 0 , w i t h o u t s e l e c t i n g an ambience.
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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations do not function (no sound, 8 7 . 5 M h z i s d i s p l a y e d . . . ) . An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on whichthe stations are stored.
T h e t r a f fi c a n n o u n c e m e n t (TA) is displayed. I do n o t r e c e i v e a n y t r a f fi c information.
T h e r a d i o s t a t i o n i s n o t p a r t o f t h e r e g i o n a l t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n n e t w o r k . T u n e t o a r a d i o s t a t i o n w h i c h b r o a d c a s t s t r a f fi c information.
The quality of reception of the radio station l i s t e n e d t o g r a d u a l l y deteriorates or the stored stations do not function ( n o s o u n d , 8 7 . 5 M h z i s displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to o r t h e r e i s n o t r a n s m i t t e r i n t h e g e o g r a p h i c a l a r e a t h r o u g h w h i c h t h e v e h i c l e i s t r a v e l l i n g .
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful t r a n s m i t t e r i n t h e g e o g r a p h i c a l a r e a .
T h e e n v i r o n m e n t ( h i l l s , b u i l d i n g s , t u n n e l s , b a s e m e n t c a r p a r k s . . . ) b l o c k r e c e p t i o n , i n c l u d i n g i n R D S m o d e . This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
T h e a e r i a l i s a b s e n t o r h a s b e e n d a m a g e d ( f o r e x a m p l e w h e n g o i n g t h r o u g h a c a r w a s h o r i n t o a n u n d e r g r o u n d c a r p a r k ) . Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to 2 seconds in radio mode. D u r i n g t h i s b r i e f s o u n d c u t - o u t , t h e R D S s e a r c h e s f o r a n y f r e q u e n c y p e r m i t t i n g b e t t e r r e c e p t i o n o f t h e s t a t i o n . Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.
W i t h t h e e n g i n e o f f , the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s s w i t c h e d o f f , t h e a u d i o e q u i p m e n t o p e r a t i n g t i m e d e p e n d s o n t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e .
T h e s w i t c h - o f f i s n o r m a l : t h e a u d i o e q u i p m e n t s w i t c h e s t o e c o n o m y m o d e a n d s w i t c h e s o f f t o p r e v e n t d i s c h a r g i n g o f t h e v e h i c l e ' s b a t t e r y .
S t a r t t h e v e h i c l e ' s e n g i n e t o i n c r e a s e t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e .
T h e m e s s a g e " t h e a u d i o system is overheated" appears on the display.
I n o r d e r t o p r o t e c t t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n i f t h e s u r r o u n d i n g t e m p e r a t u r e i s t o o h i g h , t h e a u d i o e q u i p m e n t s w i t c h e s t o a n a u t o m a t i c t h e r m a l p r o t e c t i o n m o d e l e a d i n g t o a r e d u c t i o n o f t h e v o l u m e o r s t o p p i n g o f t h e p l a y i n g o f the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to allow the system to cool.
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10Technical data
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
MODELS: Model codes: SA...5FF85FD8
PETROL ENGINE
Cubic capacity (cm 3 ) 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW) 149 152
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 275
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 2 000
Fuel Unleaded *
Catalytic conver ter Yes
GEARBOX Manual (6 -speed)
OIL CAPACITY (in litres)
Engine (with filter replacement) 4.25
* CITROËN recommends the use of 98 RON unleaded petrol to ensure optimum engine per formance.
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9Practical information
Towing a trailer...
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The space occupied by the spor t diffuser prevents this.
Tyres
Driving in winter conditions
The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standard are not suitable for sever winter conditions.
CITROËN recommends that you use suitable winter tyres during periods of very cold weather.
If you want to fit snow chains or anti-slip covers to your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer for advice on the models recommended for your vehicle.
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11Technical data
Petrol engine
GearboxManualManual
Model codes: SA...5FF85FD8
- Unladen weight 1 165
- Kerb weight 1 240
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 597
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 1 597
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 12 % slop 0
- Braked trailer (with transfer of load within the GTW limit) 0
- Unbraked trailer 0
- Recommended nose weight ** 0
** See "Practical information - § Towing a trailer".