ignition Citroen DS3 2012 1.G User Guide

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Engine oil pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the enginelubrication 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(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine isstarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed isbelow 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 above6 mph (10 km/h).

41Monitoring
Airbagstemporarily. 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 started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified 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 lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Seat belt notfastened/unfastenedfixed then flashin
gaccompanied by anincreasing audible
signal. The driver and/or the front passen
ger
has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.Pull the strap then inser t the ton
gue in the buckle.
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

43Monitoring
System which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset.It is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last service.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remainingbefore the next service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles/2 800 km remain before
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)remain before the next service is due
Example:400 miles/900 km remain before the
next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains on
toindicate that a service must be carried out soon.
A
few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The display thenindicates the total and trip distances.


More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears on the display.

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation.
The spanner remainson.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the two year service interval.
Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows: ) switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
) when the display indicates "=0", release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish todisconnect the battery, lock the vehicleand wait at least five minutes for thezero reset to be taken into account.


Retrieving the service information

You can access the ser vice information at anytime. )Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for afew seconds, then disappears.
Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes
to indicate that the
service must be carried out as soon as possible.Example:the service is overdueby 300 miles (km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:

45
Monitoring
System which informs the driver whether theengine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.
Engine oil level indicator

The level shown will only be correctif the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL", linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompaniedby an audible signal and a message in themultifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to prevent damage to the engine.


Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL--"
. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Th
ere are 2 marks on the
di
pstick:

-
A
= max; never exceed this level (risk of damage to theengine),
-
B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using thegrade of oil suited to your engine.




Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

System which measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life.
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,
when the driver's door is opened and when the
v
ehicle is locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelled
during a day or other period since it was reset
to zero b
y the driver. ) With the ignition on, press the button until
zeros appear.



Tr ip distance recorder
System for manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and controls in relation to theexterior brightness.
Lighting dimmer


Activation

When the lighting is on:)press the button to change the brightness
of the instruments and controls,
)when the level of brightness required isreached, release the button.
Deactivation

When the lighting is off, or in day mode on
vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps,pressing the button does not have any effect.



To c o nform to legislation in the country you are crossing, change the units of distance (miles or km) via theconfiguration menu.

A few definitions…

Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with the fuelremaining in the tank in relation to the average
fuel consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
during the last few seconds.
Average fuelconsumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) This is the average fuel consumption since the last trip computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)This is the average speed calculatedsince the last trip computer zero reset(ignition on).


Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip computer zero reset.
Stop & Start timecounter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop &Star t, a time counter calculates the time spent
in STOP mode during a journey. It resets to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the key.


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.

If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the ran
ge falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).
Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be travelled
to the final destination. It can be entered bythe user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes are
displayed in place of the digits.

Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glasspermitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking 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 Ato the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror. )
Move control Bin all four directions to
adjust. )
Return control Ato the central position.
Door mirrors
The objects observed 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 theremote 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 theremote control or the key. )From inside: with the ignition on, pull the control A
in the central position rearwards.

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 bedeactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric foldingmirrors manually.

This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switchedon, this code must be recognised in order for
star ting to be possible.
This electronic en
gine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event o
f a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message
in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safel
y the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

- P
osition 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting
Ignition switch

93Access

Starting the vehicle
)Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine star ts, release the key.
) Immobilise the vehicle.)
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
Do not attach any heavy objects tothe key as this could weigh down on itwhen in the ignition switch and cause a fault.


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.