warning Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Workshop Manual

Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine
restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as offering the comfort of silence when
stationary.

Operation


Going into engine STOP mode

For your comfort when parking, STOP
mode is not available for a few seconds
after coming out of reverse gear.
STOP mode does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:


- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever into neutral, and you release the
clutch pedal,
A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key. STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10 km/h) since the last engine star t using
the key,

- the engine is needed to maintain a
comfor table temperature in the passenger
compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.


Special cases: STOP mode
unavailable
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is per fectly normal.

167Driving

Going into engine START mode

The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine star ts:


- with a manual gearbox
, when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.


Special cases: START invoked
automatically
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately. At any time, press the "ECO OFF"
switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by a message in the
screen.

Deactivation

For your safety and comfort, START mode is
invoked automatically when:


- you open the driver's door ,

- you unfasten the driver's seat belt,

- the speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox,

- some special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the engine is
needed to assure control of a system.
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes, then
goes off.

This operation is per fectly normal.


With a manual gearbox in STOP mode,
if a gear is engaged without fully
depressing the clutch pedal, a message
is displayed asking you to depress the
clutch pedal to restar t the engine.

The system is reactivated automatically
at every new star t using the key.


Reactivation

This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system. In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp flashes,
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. It is then necessary to switch
off the ignition and star t the engine again using
the key.


Operating fault
Maintenance

Before working under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from
automatic operation of START mode.
The Stop & Star t system makes use of
advanced technology. All work on this
battery must be done by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. Press the "ECO OFF"
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.

Programming
Operating faults

If there is an operating fault, when
reverse gear is engaged this
warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal (shor t beep)
and a message in the multifunction screen. You can activate or deactivate the system by
means of the multifunction screen configuration
menu. The system state is memorised when
switching off the ignition.
For more information on access to the parking
sensors menu, refer to "Configuration/ Vehicle
parameters" in the "Multifunction screens"
section corresponding to your screen.
The system will be deactivated
automatically when towing a trailer or
when a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by CITROËN). In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
frost or snow.

185Checks









Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)

Topping up

This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.











Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site. A additive reser voir low level is
indicated by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the multifunction
screen.

Checks


Battery Air filter and passenger compartment filter


Oil filter








Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)

Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the Warranty and Maintenance Record and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.


Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for details of
the replacement inter vals for these
components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.


Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component.





The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification, for which the
involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop is required when replacing or
disconnecting the battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation may
shor ten the life of the battery. The star t of saturation of the
par ticle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the multi-
function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the first par ticle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.

Changing direction indicator
bulbs
When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preser ve the sealing
of the headlamp.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour. Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.


)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and
extract it.

)
Pull out the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.







Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs


)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.

)
Disconnect the bulb connector.

)
Spread the springs to release the bulb.

)
Extract the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

)
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Place the gear lever in neutral (position N

for an SensoDrive or automatic gearbox).

)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.

)
Screw the towing eye in fully.

)
Install the towing bar.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.

)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.



Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition
could result in damage to cer tain
components (braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started.

)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.

)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.

)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Ty r e s



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



RACING towbar

Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. The space occupied by the
spor t diffuser prevents this.

225Practical information
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.






Accessories



"Comfort":

sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,
ashtray, fragrance cartridges, coat hanger fixed
to head restraint, front centre armrest, movable
mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors...


"Transport solutions":

boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net,
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":

full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and
carbotech dashboards, coloured and leather
gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler,
alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured
wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers,
exterior chrome kit...

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.



"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices,
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire
extinguisher...


"Protection":

mats * , mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers,
bumper protectors...
When fitting a towbar outside the
CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and
following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.