Deactivate eco mode Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Driving safely


Stop & Start


Going into engine STOP mode




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The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
automatically goes into standby:


- with a manual gearbox:
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever in neutral, and you release the clutch
pedal.


Going into engine START mode

Deactivation/Reactivation

You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.



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The system is automatically reactivated
every time the engine is star ted with
the key.
Before refuelling or doing anything
under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:


- with a manual gearbox:
when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.
In certain circumstances, the STOP mode
may not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off. In certain circumstances, START mode may be
invoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

71Comfort

















Digital air conditioning
The air conditioning operates when the engine is running, as well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.


Automatic operation


1. Automatic "comfort"
programme
Press the "AU TO "
button. The
"AU TO "
symbol is displayed.
We recommend that you use
this mode. It provides optimised
automatic control of all of the following
functions: passenger compar tment
temperature, air flow, air distribution and air
intake, in accordance with the comfort value
that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed. For your comfor t, when the engine is
switched off, the settings are retained
until the engine is switched on again.
To prevent too great a distribution of
cold air when the engine is cold, the air
flow will only reach its optimum level
gradually.


2. Temperature adjustment

The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. On entering the vehicle, if the interior
is very cold or hot, there is no need to
change the value displayed in order
to reach the required level of comfor t.
The system corrects the temperature
difference automatically and as quickly
as possible.
Press the "



"
and "



"
buttons to
change this value. A setting around
the value 21
enables optimum
comfor t to be obtained. However,
depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.

3. Automatic "visibility"
programme

The automatic comfor t programme
may not be sufficient for rapid
demisting or defrosting of the
windscreen and side windows
(humidity, several passengers, ice, etc.).
In this case, select the automatic visibility
programme. The button 3
indicator lamp
comes on.
The system automatically controls the air
conditioning and the flow of air and provides
optimum air distribution to the windscreen and
side windows. It deactivates air recirculation 5
.
To exit this programme, press button 3
again or
"AU TO "
, the indicator lamp on the button goes
off and "AU TO "
is displayed.







With Stop & Star t, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

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.

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.

)
Turn thumb wheel 1
to the "LIMIT"

position: the speed limiter mode is
selected but is not switched on (PAUSE).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.


)
Set the speed value by pressing button 2

or 3
(e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).


Programming

You can then change the programmed speed using buttons 2
and 3
:


- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = shor t press,

- by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,

- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.


)
Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4
.

)
Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4
: the display
confirms that it has been switched off (PAUSE).

)
Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4
again.



Exceeding the programmed speed

Pressing the accelerator pedal to exceed the programmed speed will not have
any effect unless you press the pedal firmly
past the point of resistance
.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and the programmed speed,
which is still displayed, flashes.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means of intentional or
unintentional deceleration of the vehicle, automatically cancels the
flashing of the programmed speed. On a steep descent or in the event of sharp
acceleration, the speed limiter will not be
able to prevent the vehicle from exceeding
the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned
correctly,

- do not fit one mat on top of another.



Leaving limiter mode



)
Turn thumb wheel 1
to the "0"
position:
the speed limiter mode is deselected. The
display returns to the distance recorder.



Operating fault

In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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QUESTION



ANSWER



SOLUTION


The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which the
stations are stored.
The quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling. Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block
reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off,
the audio equipment
switches off after a few
minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode
and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.

QUESTION



ANSWER



SOLUTION


The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which
the stations are stored.
The traffi c announcement
(TA) is displayed. I do
not receive any traffi c
information. The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network. Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c
information.
The quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to
or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which
the vehicle is travelling. Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...)
block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off,
the audio equipment
switches off after a few
minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode
and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
The message "the audio
system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is too
high, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protection
mode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of
the CD. Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.