Citroen DS3 DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Guide

31Instruments and controls
Braking
fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer.
+ fixed, associated with the ABS warning lamp. The electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
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 a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated with the indicator lamp on the button on, the ESP/ASR system is faulty.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Engine autodiagnosis system
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer urgently.
flashing. The engine management system has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver tor. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Low fuel level fixed. When it first comes on there remains approximately 5 litres of fuel 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 a sufficient addition of fuel is made. Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol ) or 48 litres (Diesel). Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel a s this could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Maximum coolant temperature fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system is too high. 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 a CITROËN dealer.

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Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system.
Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Batter y charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star t ed. If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
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).

Airbags
temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few seconds
when you turn on the ignition, then switches off.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
fixed then flashing accompanied by an increasing audible signal.
The driver and/or the front passenger has not fastened or has unfastened their seat belt.
Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
Power steering fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reducd speed. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.

35Instruments and controls
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 STOP warning lamp and the maximum temperature warning lamp 1light up in red, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
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 "MA X" mark.

System which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with the manufacturer's ser vicing schedule. The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It is determined by two parameters: - the distance travelled, - the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Service indicator
More than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice operations comes on. The distance recorder display line indicates the distance remaining before the next ser vice is due. Example: 4 800 km remain before the next ser vice is due. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example: 400 miles (900 km) remain before the next ser vice is due. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains on to indicate that a ser vice must be carried out soon. 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner is switched off ; the distance recorder off
resumes its normal operation. The display then indicates the total and trip distances.

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5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains lit.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded the two year ser vice inter val.
Service indicator zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator must be reset to zero. The procedure for resetting to zero is as follows:  switch off the ignition,  press and hold the trip distance recorder zero reset button,  switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown,  when the display indicates "=0" , release the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be taken into account.
Retrieving the service information
You can access the ser vice information at any time.  Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button. The ser vice information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes to indicate that the ser vice must be carried out as soon as possible. Example: the ser vice is overdue by 300 km. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:

System which informs the driver whether the engine oil level is correct or not. This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, after the ser vice information.
Engine oil level indicator
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" , linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. If the lack of oil is confirmed by a check using the dipstick, it is essential that the level is topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL- -" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick: - A = max; never exceed this level (risk of damage to the
engine), - B = min; top up the level via the oil filler cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your engine.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

Instruments and controls
System which measures the total distance travelled by the vehicle during its life. The total and trip distances are displayed for thir ty seconds when the ignition is switched off, when the driver's door is opened and when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelled during a day or other period until it is reset to zero by the driver.  With the ignition on, press the button until zeros appear.
Trip distance recorder
System for manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and controls in relation to the exterior brightness.
Lighting rheostat
Activation
When the lighting is on:  press the button to change the brightness
of the instruments and controls,  when the level of brightness required is reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on vehicles fitted with LED lamps, pressing the button does not have any effect.

Black panel
System allowing cer tain displays to be switched off for night driving. The instrument panel remains lit with only the vehicle speed and cruise control or speed limiter information, if in use. If there is an aler t or a change in a function or to a setting, the black panel mode is interrupted.
Activation
 With the lighting on, press the left hand button of the instrument panel several times to progressively reduce the dashboard lighting level.  Press the button again to reduce the lighting to the minimum level and switch off the ambience lighting.  Press the button again to activate the black panel.