warning light CITROEN DS3 2018 Handbook (in English)

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9 Instrument panels
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W
arning and indicator lamps
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Indicators
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L
ighting dimmer control
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B

lack panel
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M

onochrome screen A
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M

onochrome screen C
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T

ouch screen tablet
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T

rip computer
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D

ate and time adjustment
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I
nstruments and controls
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K
ey with remote control
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Alarm
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E
lectric windows
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D
oors
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C
entral locking

51 C onvertible roof
57 Boot
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F

ront seats
66
R

ear seats
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S

teering wheel adjustment
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Mirrors
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V

entilation
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R
ecommendations for ventilation and air
conditioning
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H

eating
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M

anual air conditioning
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A

utomatic air conditioning
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R

ecirculation of interior air
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F

ront demist – defrost
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R

ear screen demist – defrost
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F

ragrance diffuser
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C

ourtesy lamp
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I

nterior mood lighting
78 Interior
fi

ttings
81 Boot
fittings84
L

ighting control stalk
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D
irection indicators
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A
utomatic illumination of headlamps
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LE
D daytime running lamps
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H
eadlamp beam height adjustment
88 W iper control stalk
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G
eneral safety recommendations
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H

azard warning lamps
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H

orn
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E

mergency or assistance call
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E

lectronic stability control (ESC)
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Se

at belts
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Airbags
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Ch

ild seats
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D

eactivating the passenger's front airbag
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SOFIX mountings and child seats
Over view
Instruments Access
Ease of use and comfort Safety Lighting and visibility
Eco-driving
Contents

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Instruments and controls (continued)3
Switch panel
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Speed limiter
Cruise control
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Instrument panels
Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
Distance recorders
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Driver front airbag
Horn
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Wiper control stalk
Trip computer
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Starting – Switching off the engine
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Lighting control stalk
Direction indicators
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Headlamp adjustment
Over view

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A.Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
B. Range
(miles or km) or
Trip distance recorder.
C. Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
Odometer.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
D. Engine oil level indicator.
Appears a
few seconds after switching on
ignition, then disappears.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Visual identifiers informing the driver that
a system is in operation, switched off (on/
off indicator lamps) or has developed a
fault
(warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
s econds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
The passenger airbag system operation
indicator lamp remains lit for one minute after
the ignition is on, even after the engine is
started.
Associated warnings
The lighting of certain indicator lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and
a
message on the multifunction screen. The warning lamp may come on
continuously (fixed) or flash.
Some warning lamps may have both types
of lighting. Only by relating the type of
illumination to the operating status of the
vehicle can it be ascertained whether the
situation is normal or whether a
fault has
occurred.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lamps indicates a
fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of
a


warning lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated
message.
If you encounter any problems, contact the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
Display screen
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Instruments

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
STOP
Fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message in the screen.The warning lamp lighting up is
associated with a serious fault in the
brakes or the coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a
risk
that the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
+ Brakes
Fixed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The brake fluid level in the braking
circuit is too low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid that complies with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If the problem persists, have the system checked in
the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
+
+ Fixed, associated
with the STOP and
ABS warning lamps.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a
dealer or by a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel)Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 370 miles and 1,500 miles
(600
km and 2,400 km). Have the AdBlue® tank topped up as soon as
possible: go to a

member of the dealer network or
a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
+
Flashing, associated with
the SERVICE warning
light, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 370 miles
(0
and 600 km). You must top up the AdBlue® tank to avoid
a
breakdown : go to a

member of the dealer network
or a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
Flashing, associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message
indicating that starting is
prevented.The AdBlue® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top up the
AdBlue® tank: go to the dealer network or a qualified
w
orkshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
® to the
corresponding tank.
For topping up or for more information
on AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system Fixed.
The control switch, located in
the glove box, is set to the " OFF"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward" facing
child seat, unless there is a
fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on). To activate the passenger front airbag, turn the
control to the "
ON" position.
In this case, do not fit a
child seat in the "rear ward"
facing position.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, etc.) the Stop & Start system puts
the engine into STOP mode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
Flashes for a

few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is triggered
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved up.
Automatic
wiping
Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Hazard warning
lamps Flashing with buzzer. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
Sidelamps Fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Front foglamps Fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Dipped beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps Fixed.
The lighting control stalk has been
pulled towards you. Pull the lighting control stalk to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
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Indicators
Coolant temperature indicator
To top up the coolant:
F w ait for the engine to cool,
F

u
nscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
F

w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap,
F

t
op up the coolant to the "MA X" mark.
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-

i

n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i

n zone B , the temperature is too high; the
maximum temperature 1

and the central
STOP warning lamps light up in red,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a

message in the multifunction screen.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a

few minutes before switching off the
engine.
Contact the dealer network or a

qualified
workshop.
After driving for a

few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
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Resetting the service indicator
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F
S
witch off the ignition.
F

P
ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button.
F

S
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a


countdown.
F

W
hen the display indicates "=0", release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Following this step, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait at least five minutes for the reset
to be taken into account.
Retrieving the service information
You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F
P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button. The ser vice information is displayed
for a
few seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level correct
Low oil level
(Depending on version) The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30
minutes.
It is indicated by "OIL" flashing, accompanied
by the Ser vice warning lamp lighting up, an
audible signal and a

message.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a
check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a
few
seconds after switching the ignition on, after
the servicing information.
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Starting preventedYou have exceeded the authorised driving
limit: the starting prevention system does
not allow the engine to be started.
To be able to restart the engine, you must
call on a
member of the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Distance recorders
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
vehicle is locked or unlocked. When travelling abroad, you may need
to change the unit of distance: the speed
display must be expressed in the official
unit of the country (km or mile). The
change of units is done via the screen
configuration menu, with the vehicle
stationary.
Total distance recorder
It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.
Trip distance recorder
It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset by the driver.
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W
ith the ignition on, press the button until
zeroes appear.
Each time the ignition is switched on, these
warning lamps come on and the UREA
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the display of the message
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".
Lighting dimmer control
System that allows the brightness of the
instruments and controls to be manually
adjusted to suit the ambient light level.
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Instruments