turn signal CITROEN DS3 CABRIO DAG 2014 Handbook (in English)

33Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand direction indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-handdirection indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelampsfixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
position.
Dipped beam headlampsfixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dippedbeam headlamps" position.
Main beamheadlampsfixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampsfixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.




Hazard warning lamps
flashing with audiblesignal.The hazard warning lamps switch, located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The le
ft-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

41Monitoring
Airbagstemporarily. This lamp comes on for a few seconds
when you turn on the ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Seat belt notfastened / unfastenedfixed then flashin
gaccompanied by anincreasing audible
signal. The driver and/or the front passen
ger
has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.Pull the strap then inser t the ton
gue in the buckle.
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

With the engine running, when the needle is:
- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,
- in zone B, the temperature is too high;
the central STOPwarning lamp and themaximum temperature warning lamp 1come on 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 a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Coolant temperature indicator
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
)
wait for the engine to cool down, )
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop,
) when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,) top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

93Access

Starting the vehicle
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine star ts, release the key.
) Immobilise the vehicle.)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop).)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
Do not attach any heavy objects tothe key as this could weigh down on itwhen in the ignition switch and cause a fault.


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.)First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
)Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
)Switch off the ignition.)Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition).)Press the closed padlock immediately for afew seconds.)Switch off the ignition and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.

Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts. )Unclip the casing by inserting a coin at the notch and rotating.
)Slide the flat battery out of its location.)Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.
)Clip the casing in place, then the chrome
finisher. )Reinitialise the remote control.

If the batter
y is flat, you are
informed by lighting of this warninglamp in the instrument panel, an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction screen.
) Unfold the key.)
Release the chrome finisher by pressingon lug A.)
Maintain pressure on lug A
and remove thechrome finisher by sliding it off at 45°.

)Press button Afor more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Deactivation
)Press button Aagain for more than
two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on themultifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.

To lock or unlock the doors mechanically in the
event of a central locking system failure or flatbattery.
Emergency control


Locking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to the
right.

Unlocking the driver's door
)
Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to theleft.


Locking the passenger's door
)Remove the black cap, on the edge of the
door, using the key. )Inser t the key in the cavity, then turn it fully. )Remove the key and refit the cap.



Unlocking the passenger's door
)Pull the interior door opening control.
In the event of a fault with the central locking system, you must disconnectthe battery to lock the boot and soensure the complete locking of thevehicle.

Driving with the doors locked may make access more difficult for the emergency services in an emergency.

C. Foglamp selection ring.
The fo
glamps operate with the dipped and mainbeam headlamps.
Rotate and release the rin
g C:)
forwards a first time to switch on the front foglamps,)
forwards a second time to switch on the
rear foglamp,) rearwards a first time to switch off the rear foglamp,)
rearwards a second time to switch of thefront fog lamps.
Model with front foglamps and a rear foglamp

Lighting on audible warning

When the ignition is switched off, allof the lamps switch off automatically, unless guide-me-home lighting isactivated.
If the lighting is switched on manuallyafter switching off the ignition, thereis an audible signal when a front door is opened to warn the driver that they have forgotten to switch off thevehicle's lighting, with the ignition off.


In good or rainy weather, by both day and night, the front foglamps and the rear foglamp are prohibited. In thesesituations, the power of their beams may dazzle other drivers.
Do not forget to switch off the front foglamps and the rear foglamp whenthey are no longer necessary. Front and rear
foglamps
When the li
ghting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model) or when the dipped
headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamps and sidelamps will remain on.) Turn the ring rear wards to switch off thefoglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.

are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level
of external light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.

As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)
Turn ring to the "AU TO "position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps is
accompanied by a message in the screen.

Deactivation
)
Turn ring to a position other than "AU TO ".
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the screen.

Association with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting

Association with the automatic illumination of
headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:


- selection of the lighting duration to 15,30 or 60 seconds in the functions that can
be set in the vehicle configuration menu(except in the case of the monochrome screen A, for which the duration is set:
60 seconds),

- automatic activation of "guide-me-home"lighting when automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault

In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting come on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in
the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lighting will not come onautomatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreenbehind the rear view mirror; theassociated functions would no longer be controlled.

When you move the lever in the gate to selecta position, the corresponding indicator isdisplayed in the instrument panel.P. Park R.ReverseN.
Neutral D.
Drive (Automatic driving) S.Sportprogramme7.Snowprogramme 1 2 3 4. Gears engaged during manualoperation -.Invalid value during manual operation
Displays in the instrument panel
Foot on brake
)
Press the brake pedal when this
indicator lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: star tingthe engine).




Moving off
If position Nis selected inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to return to idle then select position D
to accelerate.


When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if position R , D
or
M
is selected, the vehicle moves evenwithout the accelerator being pressed. When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the parkingbrake and select position P
.
P
)
Apply the parking brake.)
Select position P
or N.)
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
) With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
) Release the parking brake.)
Select position R , D
or M . )
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.

Manual operation
D disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
Invalid value during manual operation
)Select position M
for sequentialchanging
of the four gears.)Push the lever towards the + sign tochange 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; otherwise, 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 engage position P
or Nto place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
imm
obilise the vehicle. When the i
gnition is on, the lighting
of this warnin
g 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 Rand 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 theignition is switched off, a warning message appears in the 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 toanother 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. I
f the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to chan
ge from position D(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or movingvery slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically. The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.