engine Citroen DS3 2011 1.G User Guide
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29Monitoring
Screen
C.
Ser vice indicator
(miles or km), then
Total mileage recorder .
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on
the ignition.
D.
Engine oil level indicator.
Appears a few seconds after switching on
the ignition, then disappears.
A.
Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
B.
Range
(miles or km) or
Trip mileage recorder.
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Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
Indicator and warning lamps
Associated warnings
The illumination of cer tain warning lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The warning lamps may come on
continuously (fixed) or flash.
Cer tain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can it
be ascertained whether the situation is
normal or whether a fault has occurred. If they remain on, before moving off,
refer to the information on the warning
lamp concerned.
The passenger's airbag system
operation lamp stays on for about a
minute after switching on the ignition,
even after the engine has star ted.
When the ignition is switched on
Cer tain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating
fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.
Parking brake
fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
Stop & Start
fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t
system has put the engine into STOP
mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restar ts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.
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33Monitoring
Foot on the
brake pedal
fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With the SensoDrive gearbox, press the brake pedal
to star t the engine (lever in position N
).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P
.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
flashing. With a SensoDrive gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the clutch
overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Automatic wiping
fixed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.
Passenger's
airbag system
fixed. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the " ON
" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear-
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the " OFF
" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child seat.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
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Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system
fixed. The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
In this case you can install a "rear
facing" child seat. Set the control to the ON
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing
position.
ESP/ASR
fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button again to manually reactivate the ESP/
ASR. Its indicator lamp goes off.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h), the system is
reactivated automatically (except for the 1.6 litre THP
150 and R ACING engines).
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is star ted.
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35Monitoring
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the par t of the driver. Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by
reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a message on the
screen. Illumination of the warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system or engine coolant temperature
problem. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Service
temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on Diesel
vehicles (see "Checks - § par ticle emissions
filter").
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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37Monitoring
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of
fuel
in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel
is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or
46 litres (Diesel); depending on version: approximately
30 litres (petrol or Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Maximum coolant
temperature
fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system
is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified workshop.
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Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).
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39Monitoring
Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few seconds
when you turn on the ignition, then
goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened
fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver and/or the front passenger
has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt. Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Power steering
fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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With the engine running, when the needle is:
- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,
- in zone B
, the temperature is too high;
the central STOP
warning lamp and the
maximum temperature warning lamp 1
come on in red, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the multifunction
screen.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Coolant temperature indicator
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
)
wait for the engine to cool down,
)
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
)
when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
)
top up the level to the "MA X" mark.