stop start CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2015 Handbook (in English)
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Driving
This section describes the use of the parking brake, the manual, electronic or automatic gearbox, the gear efficiency indicator and Stop & S
tart
to help reduce fuel consumption, hill start assist, the speed limiter
t
o avoid exceeding a programmed speed, cruise control to maintain a
p
rogrammed speed, the rear parking sensors to detect obstacles.
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Stop & StartThe Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). 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 the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
For your comfort, during parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is not
a
vailable for a few seconds after
c
oming out of reverse gear.
STOP
mode does not affect the
f
unctionality of the vehicle, such as for
example,
braking, power steering...
Never
refuel with the engine in STOP
m
ode; you must switch off the ignition
w
ith the key.
The "ECO"
warning
lamp
comes
o
n
in
the
instrument
panel
and
the
e
ngine
goes
into
standby:
-
w
ith a manual gearbox ,
at
speeds
below
1
2
mph
(20
km/h),
when
you
put
the
gear
l
ever
into
neutral,
and
you
release
the
c
lutch
pedal.
-
w
ith a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox ,
when
stationary
or
at
speeds
below
5
mph
(
8
km/h)
(depending
on
version),
when
you
p
ress
the
brake
pedal
or
put
the
gear
lever
i
n position N .
A
time
counter
calculates
the
sum
o
f
the
periods
in
STOP
mode
d
uring
a
journey.
It
rests
itself
t
o
zero
every
time
the
ignition
is
s
witched
on
with
the
key. STOP
mode is not invoked when:
- t he driver's door is open,
-
t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start using
t
he key,
-
t
he engine is needed to maintain a
c
omfortable temperature in the passenger
c
ompartment,
-
d
emisting is active,
-
s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
e
ngine temperature, braking assistance,
a
mbient temperature...) where the engine is
n
eeded to assure control of a system.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
The "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a
few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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123
Going into engine START mode
The "ECO" warning lamp goes off a
nd the engine starts:
-
w
ith a manual gearbox , when you
depress
the clutch pedal,
-
w
ith a 5-speed or 6-speed electronic
gearbox :
●
g
ear lever in position A or M, when you
release
the brake pedal,
●
o
r
gear lever in position N and the brake
p
edal released, when you move the gear
l
ever to position A or M ,
●
o
r
when you engage reverse gear.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
If the system has been deactivated in STOP mode, the engine restarts
i
mmediately.
At
any time, press the "ECO OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
This
is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
c
oming on accompanied by a message in the
sc
reen.
deactivation
For reasons of safety and for your comfort, S
TART mode is invoked automatically when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11
km/h) with the electronic gearbox
s
ystem,
-
s
ome special conditions (battery charge,
e
ngine temperature, braking assistance,
a
mbient temperature...) where the engine is
n
eeded for control of a system.
The "ECO"
warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
With
a
manual
gearbox
in
STOP
m
ode,
if
you
engage
a
gear
without
f
ully
depressing
the
clutch
pedal,
a
m
essage
is
displayed
asking
you
to
f
ully
depress
the
clutch
pedal
so
that
t
he
engine
can
restart.
driving
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The system is reactivated automatically at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
This system requires a battery with a special specification and technology (reference
n
umbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop).
Fitting
a battery not listed by CITROËN
i
ntroduces the risk of malfunction of the
s
ystem.
In
the
event
of
a
fault
with
the
system,
the
"
ECO OFF"
switch
warning
lamp
flashes
then
c
omes
on
continuously.
Have
it
checked
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
In
the
event
of
a
fault
in
STOP
mode,
the
v
ehicle
may
stall.
All
of
the
instrument
panel
w
arning
lamps
come
on.
It
is
then
necessary
t
o
switch
off
the
ignition
and
start
the
engine
a
gain
using
the
key.
Operating fault Maintenance
Before doing anything under the b
onnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
s
ystem to avoid any risk of injury
r
esulting from automatic operation of
S
TART mode.
The
Stop & Start system makes use
o
f advanced technology. All work
o
n this type of battery must be done
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Press the "ECO OFF"
switch
again.
The
system
is
active
again;
this
is
confirmed
b
y
the
switch
warning
lamp
going
off,
a
ccompanied
by
a
message
in
the
screen.
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159
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
q
uickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brake pedal is pressed.
The
effect of this is a reduction in the
r
esistance of the pedal and an increase in
b
raking
e
fficiency.
When
braking in an emergency, press
f
irmly without releasing the pressure.
Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
o
f the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
d
riving wheels and on the engine.
The
electronic stability programme acts on the
b
rake of one or more wheels and on the engine
t
o keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
b
y the driver, within the limits of the laws of
p
hysics.Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They
come into operation in the event of a grip
o
r
t
rajectory
pro
blem.
This
is indicated by flashing of this
w
arning lamp in the instrument panel.
Safety
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Fuel tankFuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (diesel) or 33 litres (LPG); (de pending on version: approximately 30 litres
(petrol or d iesel)).
Low fuel level
Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
y
our
eng
ine.
Additions
of fuel must be of at least 7 litres, in
o
rder to be registered by the fuel gauge.The
key cannot be removed from the
l
ock until the cap is refitted.
Opening
the filler cap may create a
n
oise caused by an inrush of air. This
v
acuum is entirely normal, resulting
f
rom the sealing of the fuel system.
To
fill the tank safely:
F
t
he engine must be switched off,
F
o
pen the fuel filler flap,
F
i
nsert the key in the cap, then turn it to the
l
eft,F
r emove the cap and hook it onto the clip
l
ocated on the inside of the flap,
F
f
ill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump ;
this could cause
m
alfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank:
F
p
ut the cap back in place,
F
t
urn the key to the right, then remove it
f
rom the cap,
F
c
lose the flap.
When
the fuel tank minimum level
i
s reached this warning lamp comes
o
n on the instrument panel. When it
f
irst comes on there remains approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
r
unning out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"
Checks"
s
ection.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
o
ff the ignition with the key.
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205
Important: if your vehicle's
AdBlue® tank is completely empty - w
hich
is
confirmed by the alert
m
essages and the impossibility of
s
tarting
the engine, you must add at
l
east
3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).If
any additive is split or splashed, wash
i
mmediately with cold water or wipe
w
ith a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
o
ff using a sponge and hot water.Important:
i
n the event of a top-up after
a breakdown because of a lack of
additive , signalled by the message "Top
u
p emissions additive: Starting prevented",
y
ou must wait around 5 minutes before
s
witching
o
n
t
he
i
gnition,
w
ithout opening
the driver's door, locking the vehicle
or introducing the key into the ignition
switch .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
1
0 seconds, start the engine.
F
O
btain
a
bottle of AdBlue
®. After first c
hecking
the
use-by
date,
read carefully
t
he instructions on use on the label before
pouring
the
contents
of
the bottle into your
v
ehicle's
Ad
Blue
® tank. N ever dispose of AdBlue
® additive b
ottles
in
the
household
waste. Place
t
hem
in
a
special
container provided
t
his
purpose
or
take
them
to your
d
ealer.
F
A
fter
emptying
the
bottle,
wipe
away
any
s
pillage
around
the
tank
filler
using
a
damp
c
loth.
F
R
efit
the
blue
cap
to
the
tank
and
turn
it
a
6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a
turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
t
hat
the indicator on the cap lines up with
t
he
indicator on the support.
F
D
epending on equipment, return the spare
w
heel and/or the storage box to the bottom
o
f
the boot.
F
R
efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
Practical information
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Fuse table
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine
control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump
(
Diesel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront
/ rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 ALED
lamps.
F5 15 ADiesel
heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), EGR electrovalve
(
Diesel),blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP
control unit, secondary stop switch.
F7 10 AElectric
power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter
control.
F9 10 ASwitching
and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 AFuel
heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).
F11 40 AHeater
b
lower.
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235
batteryProcedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.T he battery is located under the bonnet.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
l
ever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F
l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
Access to the batteryAfter refitting the battery by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop, the Stop & Start system
w
ill only be active after a continuous
period
of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a
period which depends on the climatic
c
onditions and the state of charge of
t
he battery (up to about 8 hours).
The presence of this label, in particular
with
the
Stop
&
Start
system,
indicates
t
he
use
of
a
12
V
lead-acid
battery
with
s
pecial
t
echnology
a
nd
s
pecification;
t
he
involvement
of
a
CITROËN
dealer
o
r
a
qualified
workshop
is
essential
w
hen
replacing
or
disconnecting
the
b
attery.
Failure
t
o
o
bserve
t
his
r
ecommendation
m
ay
cause
premature
wear
of
the
b
attery.
Practical information
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Energy economy modeSystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
A fter the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps,
e
tc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This
period may be greatly reduced if
t
he battery is not fully charged.
A
flat battery prevents the engine from
s
tarting (refer to the corresponding
par
agraph).
If
the telephone is being used at the
s
ame time on the eMyWay audio
n
avigation system, it will be interrupted
a
fter 10 minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears on the multifunction screen indicating
t
hat the vehicle has switched to economy mode
a
nd the active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
f
unctions immediately, start the engine and
l
et it run for a few minutes.
The
time available to you will then be double
t
he period for which the engine is left running.
H
owever, this period will always be between
f
ive and thirty minutes.