warning Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Owner's Guide

Doors


Opening


From outside



)
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.





From inside



)
Pull the door lever to open the door; this
unlocks this vehicle completely.




Closing

When a door is not closed correctly:


- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a
few seconds,

- when the vehicle is moving
(speed
higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen for a few seconds.

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Boot


Opening



)
After unlocking the vehicle using the
remote control or the key, pull the handle
and raise the tailgate.



Closing



)
Lower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:


- when the engine is running
,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message
on the multifunction screen for a
few seconds,

- when the vehicle is moving
(speed above
6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction screen for
a few seconds.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.






Ta i l g a t e r e l e a s e


Unlocking



)
Fold back the rear benchseat to gain
access to the lock from inside the boot.

)
Inser t a small screwdriver into hole A
of the
lock to unlock the tailgate.

Fuel tank

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel); (Depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).



Low fuel level

Filling

A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds
you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres,
in order to be taken into account by the fuel
gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the
lock until the cap is refitted.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise caused by an inrush of air. This
vacuum is entirely normal, resulting
from the sealing of the fuel system. To fill the tank safely:


)
the engine must be switched off,


)
open the fuel filler flap,

)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to the
left,
)
remove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,

)
fill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:


)
put the cap back in place,

)
turn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,

)
close the flap.
When the fuel tank minimum level
is reached this warning lamp comes
on on the instrument panel. 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.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.






With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key.

C.
Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamps operate with the dipped and main
beam headlamps.
Rotate and release the ring C
:


)
for wards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps.

)
for wards a second time to switch on the
rear foglamp,

)
rear wards a first time to switch off the rear
foglamp

)
rear wards a second time to switch of the
front fog lamps.



Model with front foglamps and
a rear foglamp

Lighting on audible warning

When the ignition is switched off, all
of the lamps switch off automatically,
unless guide-me-home lighting is
activated.
If the lighting is switched on manually
after switching off the ignition, there
is an audible signal when a front door
is opened to warn the driver that
they have forgotten to switch off the
vehicle's lighting, with the ignition off.
In good or rainy weather, by both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamp when
they are no longer necessary. Front and rear foglamps
When the lighting is switched off automatically
(with AUTO model) or when the dipped
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps will remain on.


)
Turn the ring rear wards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in cer tain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.









Automatic illumination of
headlamps

Activation



)
Turn ring A
to the "AU TO "
position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps
is accompanied by a message in the
multifunction screen.



Deactivation



)
Turn ring A
to a position other than
"AU TO "
. Deactivation is accompanied by a
message in the multifunction screen.



Coupling with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:


- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters in the multifunction screen
configuration menu (except in the case of
the monochrome screen A, for which the
duration is set: 60 seconds),

- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"
lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
come on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in
the multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. Therefore,
the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.

125Fittings

To remove the shelf:


)
unhook the two cords,

)
raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it on
each side.







Rear parcel shelf




)
Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards to gain access to the storage box.
This has areas for storing a temporary puncture
repair kit, a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit,
two warning triangles, ...





Storage box



)
refit the boot floor carpet by folding it
slightly in the middle.

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Safety


This section describes the operation of the direction indicators, hazard
warning lamps and the horn to warn other road users, the emergency
or assistance call in the event of an accident or breakdown, the various
braking and trajectory control systems for maintaining control of your
vehicle, the seat belts and airbags to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a collision.

Direction indicators

Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle.


)
Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.

)
Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond the
point of resistance.







"Motorway" function



)
Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3 times.










Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to aler t other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.


)
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.

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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.


)
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.










Horn


Audible warning to aler t other road users to an
imminent danger.


)
Press one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Use the horn moderately and only in
the following cases:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian

- when approaching an area where
there is no visibility.










Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency ser vices or
to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
section.

Braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:


- anti-lock braking system (ABS),

- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),

- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery sur faces.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.


Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP
and ABS

warning lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, it indicates a malfunction
of the electronic brake force distribution which
could result in loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.


When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction
screen, it indicates a malfunction of the anti-
lock braking system which could result in loss
of control of the vehicle when braking.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.