run flat Citroen DS3 2012.5 1.G Owner's Manual

173Driving

Manual operation
Ddisappears and the gears engaged appear in succession on the
instrument panel.
If the en
gine speed is too low or
too high, the gear selected flashes for a fewseconds, then the actual gear engaged isdisplayed.
It is possible to change from position D(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
ver
y slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically.
The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manualoperation
)Select position M for sequential
changing
of the four gears. )Push the lever towards the + sign
to change up a gear.)Pull the lever towards the - sign to changedown a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speedpermit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode. This s
ymbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can engageposition Por Nto place the gearbox in neutral. In both cases, apply the parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle. When the i
gnition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from Pto R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (10 0 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop as soon as possible.

Operating fault
If the lever is not in position P,P
when the driver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, a message appears in the multifunction screen. )Return the lever to position P
; the message disappears.

There is a risk of damage to thegearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the movement of the gear lever from the Pposition to another position when the battery is flat.
To r e d u c e fuel consumption when at a prolonged standstill with the enginerunning (traffic jam...), put the gear lever in the Nposition and apply the parking brake.

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2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to deflate: switch B in position "O"and press button C), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
) Remove and stow the kit. )
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
)Turn the selector A to the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
)Visit a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.

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Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories


You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
) Connect the compressor's electricalconnector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch Bin position "I";
to deflate: switch Bin position "O"
andpress button C ), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.) Remove the kit then stow it.


)Turn the selector A
to the "A ir"position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors supplied with the kit first.

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Energy economy mode System which manages the period of use of cer tain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, cour tesylamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the battery is not fully charged.

A flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the correspondingparagraph).
If the telephone is being used at the same time on the MyWay audionavigation system, it will be interrupted after 10 minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode and the active functions are put on standby.

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
t
he next time the vehicle is driven. ) In order to resume the use of thesefunctions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period
for which the engine is left running. However, this period will always be between five and thir ty minutes.

Labels, identification...................................248Lamps, warning and indicator..................r32-41Leather (care)..............................................233LED daytime running lamps.................117,214
Level, brake fluid.........................................191Levels and checks................................189-19 6Lighting, guide-me home ....................115, 116Lighting, interior..........................r122, 123, 217Lighting bulbs (replacement)...............211-217Lighting control stalk...................................112Lighting dimmer............................................r46Loading..........................................................24
Load reduction mode ..................................228Localised assistance call............................254
Localised emergency call...........................254
Locating your vehicle....................................92
Locking from the inside...............................103LPG.............................................................242Luggage retaining strap..............................130
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Main beam..........................................112,213Maintenance..................................................24Maintenance (advice) ..................................233Map reading lamps .............................122, 217Markings, identification...............................248Mat ..............................................................129Menu, main .................................................290Mini fuel level..............................................106
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Mirror, rear view............................................87Mirrors, door..................................................r86Misfuel prevention .......................................108Motorway function(direction indicators) .................................146Mountings for ISOFIX seats ...............140,142MP3 CD ...............................................273,293Music media players...................................272MyWay..................................................61, 251
Navigation...................................................261Number plate lamps....................................215
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Oil filter........................................................r194Oil level..................................................45,191Opening the bonnet....................................187Opening the boot ..................................90,105Opening the doors ........................90, 102, 104Opening the fuel filler flap...........................106Operation indicator lamps ........................32-41
Indicators, direction....................146, 212, 215
Inflating accessories (using the kit)............203Inflating tyres ................................................24
Inputs for audio system .......128, 274, 294,296Instrument panel lighting..............................46Instrument panels ...................................28, 30Instrument panel screen .....................................28, 30,164, 171, 178 , 180Interior fittings.............................................126Interior lamp........................................122, 217Interior mood lighting..................................123ISOFIX child seats...............................140-142ISOFIX mountings...............................140,142
JJack.............................................................204JACK socket ........................128, 274, 294, 296
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Keeping children safe..........132-142, 153, 156Key in ignition warning ..................................93Key with remote control ..........................90-95
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