gearbox CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2018 Handbook (in English)

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116 Driving recommendations
118
S
tarting-switching off the engine
120
P

arking brake
120
6

-speed manual gearbox
120
E

lectronic gearbox (ETG)
124
Aut

omatic gearbox
127
A

utomatic gearbox (EAT6)
130 Gear
ef ficiency indicator
131
H

ill start assist
132
St

op & Start
13 4 Tyre
under-inflation detection
136
Spe

ed limiter
138
C

ruise control
14 0
A

ctive City Brake
14 3
P

arking assistance
14 4
R

eversing camera 14 8 Fu
el tank
14 8
M

isfuel prevention (Diesel)
15 0
C

ompatibility of fuels
151
S

now chains
152


To w b a r
152
L

oad reduction mode
15 3
E

nergy economy mode
15 3
C

hanging wiper blades
15 3


Bonnet
15 4


Engines
155
Ch

ecking levels
157
C

hecks
15 9
Ad

Blue
® (BlueHDi engines)
162
A

dvice on care and maintenance
165
R

unning out of fuel (Diesel)
165
T

emporary puncture repair kit
169
S

pare wheel
174
C

hanging a

bulb
181
C

hanging a

fuse
188
1

2

V battery
191


To w i n g 194
C

haracteristics of engines and towed
loads
195
Pe
trol engines
198
D
iesel engines
199

Dimensions
201 Identification
ma
rkings
Driving
Practical information
In the event of a
breakdown Technical data
Alphabetical index Audio and telematics
Access to additional videos
7-inch touch screen tablet
Audio system
Contents

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Instruments and controls3
Dashboard fuses
4
Rear view mirror
Courtesy lamp
Active City Brake
5
Monochrome screen A
Monochrome screen C
Audio system
Touch screen tablet
Adjust date and time
6
Ventilation
Heating
Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
Front demisting/defrosting
Rear screen demisting/defrosting
7
Manual gearbox
Electronic gearbox (ETG)
Automatic gearbox
Stop & Start
8
Centre armrest
Parking brake
9
Glove box
10
Emergency or Assistance call
Hazard warning lamps
1
Door mirror controls
Electric window controls
2
Bonnet opening control
Over view

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
t hat allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
an d change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference
to automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
u se engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a
reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the
b
ackground traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if these are not automatically
managed.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30

mph (50

km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help
keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof blind and window
blinds, etc.).
Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached. As a
passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
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A.Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
B. Gear efficiency indicator.
C. Electronic or automatic gearbox
information.
D. Range
(miles or km) or
Trip distance recorder.
E. Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
Odometer.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
F. Engine oil level indicator.
Appears a
few seconds after switching on
ignition, then disappears.
Display screen
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Rear foglampsFixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
The key is at position 2
(ignition on)
in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Foot on brake Fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, selector in position N ,
press the brake pedal to start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake to unlock the lever and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a
long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In bad weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the
need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a
risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied – Risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, dead leaves, etc.) – Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
-

c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed a speed of
6 mph (10 km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not turn off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, and as soon as it
is safe to do so, brake lightly several times to
dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
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Starting-switching off the
engine
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to enable
engine start.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a


moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a
fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a
message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
the dealer network as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
when you purchased your vehicle.
Ignition switch
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a


malfunction.
Starting the engine
It has 3 positions:
- P osition 1: Stop
-

P
osition 2: Ignition on
-

P
osition 3: Starting F

A
pply the parking brake.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox, place the lever
at position N then firmly press the brake
pedal.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the lever
at position P then firmly press the brake
pedal.
F

I
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
F

W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp can
stay on for a
longer period. If the engine is
hot, the warning lamp does not come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed. Never run the engine in an enclosed
space without sufficient ventilation:
internal combustion engines give out toxic
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
There is a danger of poisoning and
death. In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C) and to ensure
proper operation and longevity of the
mechanical parts of your vehicle, engine
and gearbox, you must let the engine run
for 4
minutes before starting the vehicle.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F T urn the key towards you to position
1


(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground. Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a
complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also deactivated:
risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine
(position 1 - Stop), for a
maximum of thirty
minutes you can still use functions such as the
audio and telematic system, wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on the Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
There is an audible signal on opening the
driver's door if the key has been left in the
ignition switch.
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Parking brake
Application
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp
come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a
message on the multifunction
screen, this indicates that the parking brake
is still on or has not been fully released.
Never leave a child alone inside the
v ehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake. When parking on a
slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the parking
brake and engage a

gear.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice could cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th
gear).
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a
safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
-

a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
F

P

ull the parking brake lever fully up to
immobilise your vehicle.
Electronic gearbox (ETG)
Five-speed or six-speed electronically
controlled gearbox which offers a choice
between the comfort of automated operation or
the pleasure of manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

a
utomatic mode for automatic control of
the gears by the gearbox, without any action
by the driver,
-

man
ual mode for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver, using the gear
selector or the steering mounted control
paddles.
With automated mode, you can temporarily
take control of gear changes at any time, using
the steering mounted control paddles.
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Moving off
F Select position N.
F P ress the brake pedal firmly.
F

S
tart the engine.
If the engine does not start:
F

Sel
ect automated mode (position A ),
manual mode (position M ) or reverse
(position R ).
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

G
radually release the brake pedal. Depending on the type of electronic
gearbox, vehicles may be able to move
immediately.
F
Accelerate.Do not press the brake and accelerator
pedals simultaneously.
Braking and accelerating must be done
with the right foot only.
Pressing the two pedals at the same time
risks damaging the gearbox.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Creep function (depending on
equipment)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
With the gear selector in position A , M or R,
the vehicle moves as soon as you take your
foot off the brake pedal , at low speed and
with the engine at idle.
Automatic mode
F Select position A .
The instrument panel displays
AUTO along with the gear engaged.
The gearbox then operates in auto-active
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the following
parameters:
-
f

uel consumption optimisation,
-

t
he style of driving,
-

r
oad conditions,
-

v
ehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when overtaking
another vehicle for example, press the
accelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point
of resistance.
N appears in the instrument panel.
-

If
N is flashing in the
instrument panel, move the
gear selector to position A
then to position N .
-

I

f this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an
audible signal, and the
display of a

message, press
more firmly on the brake
pedal.
AUTO and 1, 1

or R appear in the
instrument panel. When the engine is running, never leave
children in the vehicle without super vision.
The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is too
high or the slope too steep.
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