ESP Citroen DS3 2011 1.G User Guide

Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.


)
Move the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.

)
Check that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat back.

)
Place the head restraints in
the low position.

Folding the backrest


)
Pull control 1
for wards to release the seat
back 2
.

)
Fold the seat back 2
on to the cushion.
When repositioning the rear seat backrest:


)
Straighten the seat back 2
and secure it.

)
Check that the red indicator, located next to
the control 1
, is no longer visible.


Repositioning the seat backrest

When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.

Mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for over taking or parking. They can also be
folded for parking in confined spaces.

Demisting - Defrosting

If your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates with the engine running, by
switching on the heated rear screen
(refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost"
page).


Adjustment



)
Move control A
to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.

)
Move control B
in all four directions to
adjust.

)
Return control A
to the central position.


Door mirrors

The objects obser ved are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.




Folding



)
From outside: lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.

)
From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A
in the central position rear wards.


Unfolding



)
From outside: unlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.

)
From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A
in the central position rear wards. If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A
.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.

95Access
In the event of unwanted opening of the
window on closing (for example in the
presence of frost):


)
press the switch beyond the point
of resistance and release it; the
window opens completely,

)
then immediately pull the switch
without going beyond the point of
resistance until the window closes
fully,

)
continue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.

The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations.





Safety anti-pinch

On the driver's side, the one-touch front electric
window has a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.

Reinitialisation

Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
shor t time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, reverse the movement
of the window. To do this, press the
corresponding switch.
When the driver operates the
passenger electric window switch, they
should ensure that no one is preventing
correct closing of the window.
The driver should ensure that the
passenger uses the electric window
correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the windows. In the event of a malfunction you have to
reinitialise the operation of the electric
windows:


)
release the switch and pull it again until the
window closes completely,

)
hold the switch for approximately one
second after closing,

)
press the switch to lower the window
automatically.

The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations.

107Visibility


Model without AUTO lighting



Model with AUTO lighting



Manual controls

The lighting commands are issued directly by
the driver by means of the ring A
and the stalk B
.





Automatic illumination of headlamps.

B.
Stalk for switching the headlamp beam:
pull the stalk to switch between dipped and
main beam headlamps.
In the lamps off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
A.
Main lighting mode selection ring: turn it
to position the symbol required facing the
mark.
Lamps off.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped headlamps or main beam
headlamps.

Displays

Lighting of the corresponding indicator lamp on
the instrument panel confirms the switching on
of the lighting selected.
The instrument panel has permanent back-
lighting. Illumination of the instrument panel is
therefore not linked to the exterior lighting.

A.
Courtesy lamp


B.
Map reading lamps














Courtesy lamp

In this position, the cour tesy lamp
comes on gradually:

Courtesy lamp



- when the vehicle is unlocked,

- when the key is removed from the ignition,

- when a door is opened,

- when the remote control locking button is
activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:


- when the vehicle is locked,

- when the ignition is switched on,

- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the
duration of lighting varies, depending
on the circumstances:


- with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

- with the engine running, unlimited.



Map reading lamps



)
With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.

143Safety









Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without releasing the pressure.
















Trajectory control systems


Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of
physics.

Activation

These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is star ted.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located on
the left below the steering wheel.

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the indicator
lamp in the button comes on, this
indicates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated.


Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h) (except 1.6 litre
THP 150 and R ACING petrol engines).


)
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.



Operating fault

The ESP/ASR systems offer
exceptional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on obser vation of the
manufacturer's recommendations on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, this
indicates a malfunction of these systems.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

151Safety






Lateral airbags

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.

Deployment
Impact detection zones



A.
Front impact zone.

B.
Side impact zone.

The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or par t of the side impact zone B
, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.

Curtain airbags

System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
side of the head.
Each cur tain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compar tment area.

Deployment

The cur tain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
par t of the side impact zone B
, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The cur tain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.


Operating fault

In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the airbag is not deployed.
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in
the screen, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.

Gear shift indicator *
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.


Operation

The system inter venes only when driving
economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

- The system may suggest that you engage a
higher gear, if appropriate.
The information appears in the instrument
panel screen in the form of an arrow
accompanied by the suggested gear.

In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the performance
of the engine (firm pressure on the
accelerator pedal, for example, when
over taking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
The system never suggests:


- engaging first gear,

- engaging reverse gear,

- engaging a lower gear.



*
According to engine.
Example:


- You are in third gear.

- You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.