warning CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2018 Handbook (in English)

WelcomeIn this document you will find all of the instructions and
recommendations on use that will allow you to enjoy your vehicle to the
fullest. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with it,
as well as the Maintenance and Warranty Guide which will provide you
with information about warranties, servicing and roadside assistance
associated with your vehicle.
Thank you for choosing a

DS 3.
This document presents the information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in
this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification
for the country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given without any obligation.
DS

AUTOMOBILES reser ves the right to modify the technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories without having to update
this edition of the guide.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this Complete
Handbook is passed on to the new owner. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for any work on the
vehicle.
Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Contributes to the protection of the environment
Left-hand drive vehicle
Right-hand drive vehicle
DS 3
Hatchback only
DS 3
Cabrio only

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9 Instrument panels
12
W
arning and indicator lamps
24


Indicators
30

L
ighting dimmer control
31
B

lack panel
31
M

onochrome screen A
33
M

onochrome screen C
34
T

ouch screen tablet
38
T

rip computer
40
D

ate and time adjustment
4

I
nstruments and controls
43
K
ey with remote control
46

Alarm
47
E
lectric windows
49
D
oors
49
C
entral locking

51 C onvertible roof
57 Boot
61
F

ront seats
66
R

ear seats
67
S

teering wheel adjustment
67


Mirrors
68
V

entilation
70

R
ecommendations for ventilation and air
conditioning
71
H

eating
71
M

anual air conditioning
72
A

utomatic air conditioning
74
R

ecirculation of interior air
74
F

ront demist – defrost
75
R

ear screen demist – defrost
76
F

ragrance diffuser
77
C

ourtesy lamp
77
I

nterior mood lighting
78 Interior
fi

ttings
81 Boot
fittings84
L

ighting control stalk
86
D
irection indicators
86
A
utomatic illumination of headlamps
87
LE
D daytime running lamps
87
H
eadlamp beam height adjustment
88 W iper control stalk
92
G
eneral safety recommendations
93
H

azard warning lamps
93
H

orn
93
E

mergency or assistance call
96
E

lectronic stability control (ESC)
98
Se

at belts
101


Airbags
104
Ch

ild seats
105
D

eactivating the passenger's front airbag
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I

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 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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Instruments and controls (continued)3
Switch panel
4
Speed limiter
Cruise control
5
Instrument panels
Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
Distance recorders
6
Driver front airbag
Horn
7
Wiper control stalk
Trip computer
8
Starting – Switching off the engine
1
Lighting control stalk
Direction indicators
2
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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Instruments

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Engine oil
pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine oil
lubrication circuit. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature Fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has
a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt, etc.). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Door(s) open
Fixed, if the speed is
below 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 above
6
mph (10 km/h).
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened Fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has
not fastened or has unfastened their
seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue into the buckle.
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Instruments

16
Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Engine
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a


fault.The catalytic converter may be destroyed.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Fixed. The emission control system has
a


fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop without delay.
ServiceTemporarily on. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
-

e
ngine oil level,
-

s
creenwash fluid level,
-
r

emote control battery,
-

p
article filter saturation on Diesel vehicles.
For any other faults, contact the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a


fault.The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop without delay.
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Instruments

17
Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) Flashing.
Regulation by the system is active. The system optimises traction and allows improved
directional stability of the vehicle.
Fixed, associated
with illumination of
the indicator lamp
in the deactivation
button, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message.The DSC/ASR or hill start assist
system has a
fault.Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Low fuel level Fixed. When it first comes on, around
5
litres of fuel remain in the tank.You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Tank capacity: approximately 50


litres (petrol)
or 46
litres (Diesel); (depending on version:
approximately 30
litres (petrol or Diesel)).
Never drive until completely empty, this could damage
the emissions control and injection systems.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for
a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
Fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems
has a


fault. Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a
qualified workshop.
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Instruments

18
Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message.One or more wheels has insufficient
pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding section.
+ Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by
the Ser vice warning
lamp.The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres.
Have the system checked by a
dealer or by a qualified
workshop.
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Instruments