Citroën DS3 2009 Owner's Manual
Exterior features
Personalisation kits
These expresive stickers form part of a range
of kits, very different one from another, which
allow you to create a unique and attractive
exterior for your vehicle.
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under low
lighting conditions the headlamps remain on for
a few seconds to help you leave the vehicle.
Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when reversing
by detecting obstacles located behind the
vehicle.
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compressor and integral sealant product,
to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.
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Familiarisation
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Open
A.
Unfolding/Folding the key.
Unlocking the vehicle.
Remote control key
Other functions...
C.
Normal locking of the vehicle
or
Deadlocking the vehicle.
Vehicle location.
Opening the fuel filler flap.
Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.
Fuel tank
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Tank capacity:
- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
- approximately 48 litres (Diesel).
A.
Interior release lever.
B.
Exterior safety catch.
C.
Bonnet stay.
Bonnet
Interior features
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compar tment
lighting improves visibilty inside the vehicle in
low lighting conditions. It comprises several
lamps, located in the footwells and in the lower
dashboard storage compartment.
Gear change indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox, this
system suggests when to change up to obtain
optimum fuel consumption.
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the passenger
compartment from its location in the ventilation
system.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfor t, the
system then automatically controls this level
according to the exterior climatic conditions.
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Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio system,
Bluetooth system and USB Box, MyWay with
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Audio system
Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
Audio equipment steering wheel controls.
Steering lock and ignition.
Wipers/wash-wipe/trip computer stalk.
Instrument panel.
Scented air freshener.
Driver’s airbag.
Horn.
Gear lever.
Parking brake.
Central armrest with storage.
Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
Oddments storage
Alarm button
Electronic stability programme button
Side adjustable air vent.
Front door window demisting/defrosting
vent.
Speaker (tweeter).
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.
Instruments and controls
Steering wheel adjustment.
Headlamp height adjustment.
Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
Lighting and direction indicator stalk
Central locking button.
Multifunction screen.
Hazard warning lamp switch.
Central adjustable air vents.
Sunshine sensor
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.
Passenger’s airbag.
Glove box/Passenger airbag deactivation/
Bonnet release lever.
12 V accessory socket
USB port/auxiliary socket.
Upper and lower storage.
MyWay or Audio system.
Heating/air conditioning controls.
Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
Seat back angle adjustment.
Front seats
Forwards-backwards adjustment.
Height adjustment.
Sitting comfortably
Head restraint height adjustment.
Other adjustments
Access to rear seats.
Unlock the adjustment mechanism.
Adjust for height and reach.
Lock the adjustment mechanism.
Steering wheel adjustment
For reasons of safety, these operations
vehicle stationary.
Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
Door mirrors
Adjustment
A.
Selecting the door mirror.
Adjusting the position of the door mirror.
De-selecting the door mirror.
Folding/Unfolding.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night type
Rear view mirror orientation.
Automatic day/night type
Automatic detection of day/night mode.
Rear view mirror orientation.
A.
Fitting the belt.
Fastening.
Check that the belt is correctly fastened by
Front seat belts
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Seeing clearly
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
Wipers
Control stalk A: windscreen
wipers
Fast wipe.
Normal wipe.
Intermittent wipe.
Park.
AUTO
Automatic wiping or single wipe.
Wash-wipe: pull the stalk towards you.
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Switching on "AUTO" mode
Push the stalk downwards and release it.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
Push the stalk upwards and return it to
Ring B: rear wiper
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Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Front and rear foglamps.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.
Familiarisation
Ventilation
Advice on interior settings
Air distribution
Air flow
Air recirculation
/
use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the
button is preferable.
Monitoring
On switching on, the dial needles go to the
With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for
the fuel remaining should light up.
With the engine running, the associated
With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
for a few
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.
Instrument panel
With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
With the engine running, these warning
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page
Warning lamps
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the state
Deactivation of interior volumtric protection.
Switch panel
Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
Familiarisation
Passenger safety
Open the glove box.
Insert the key.
Select position:
(activation), with front passenger or
(deactivation), with "rear facing"
4.
Remove the key keeping the switch in the
Front passenger’s airbag
A.
Front seat belts not fastened or unfastened
warning lamp.:
Front seat belts and
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These styling stickers are treated to give good
Available also as accessories, we recommend
that you have them fitted by a CITROËN dealer.
Using expressive stickers
When using a high pressure jet wash,
Front passenger’s airbag deactivation
Front passenger’s airbag activation
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Personalise your vehicle
Driving safely
Selecting/Switching off speed limiter mode.
Decrease the programmed value.
Increase the programmed value.
Speed limiter on/off.
The values must be set with the engine running.
Speed limiter "LIMIT"
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Selecting/Switching off cruise control mode.
Decrease the programmed value.
Increase the programmed value.
Cruise control Off/Resume.
In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph
Cruise control "CRUISE"
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The cruise control or speed limiter mode
Display in the instrument panel
Cruise control
Speed limiter
Petrol - Diesel instrument panels, manual or automatic gearbox
Provided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indicator and warning lamps.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the
Vehicle speed.
Indicates the current speed of the moving
vehicle (mph or km/h).
Indicates the temperature of the engine
Dials
Adjusts the level of the instrument and
4.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in
the tank.
Alternates display between range and trip
Servicing information.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip
For more information, refer to the
function and its associated display.
Instruments and controls
Screen
(miles or km), then
These two functions are displayed
Appears a few seconds after switching on
the ignition, then disappears.
A.
(mph or km/h) or
Automatic gearbox information.
(miles or km) or
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds
when the vehicle's ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same warning
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
Associated warnings
The switching on of cer tain warning lamps may
The warning lamps may come on
Certain warning lamps may come
The passenger airbag system operation
Instruments and controls
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning lamp
Action/Observations
flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed down.
flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed up.
fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
Turn the control to the desired position.
fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
Turn the control to the desired position.
fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you.
Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
fixed.
The front foglamps are switched on.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
fixed.
The rear foglamps are switched on.
Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to switch off the
Warning lamp
Action/Observations
fixed.
The ignition switch is at the
position (ignition on).
Wait until the warning lamp has switched off before starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is determined
fixed.
The parking brake is applied or not
Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.
temperature
fixed blue.
On starting the engine, it indicates
that the engine is cold.
After a few minutes driving, it swiches off to indicate
that the engine temperature is normal.
In order to protect your engine, avoid driving too hard
fixed.
With an automatic gearbox, you have
forgotten to press the brake pedal to
postion.
With the engine running, before releasing the parking
the
position.
Automatic wiping
fixed.
The wiper control is pushed
Automatic front wiping is activated.
fixed.
The control switch, located in the glove
" position.
In this case, do not install a rear-facing
Turn the control switch to the "
" position to
The passenger's airbag system is automatically put
" position).
Instruments and controls
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
Warning lamp
Action/Observations
fixed.
The control, located in the glove box,
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
facing" child seat.
Set the control to the
position to activate the
The passenger's airbag system is put into service
position).
fixed.
The button, located at the bottom
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation.
Press the button again to manually reactivate the
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h),
the system is reactivated automatically
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is star ted.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning lamp must be investigated further by
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp
Action/Observations
fixed, associated with
It is associated with the braking
temperature.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN
temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel).
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fixed.
A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the
Instruments and controls
fixed.
The braking system fluid level has
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
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fixed, associated with
the ABS warning lamp.
The electronic brake force distribution
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp
Action/Observations
Anti-lock Braking
fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
flashing.
The ESP/ASR regulation is active.
The system optimises traction and improves the
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 lamp
Action/Observations
fixed.
The emission control system has a
fault.
This lamp should switch off when the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer
flashing.
The engine management system has
Risk of destruction of the catalytic convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
fixed.
When it first comes on there remains
fuel
the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or
48 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
temperature
fixed red.
The temperature of the cooling system
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Instruments and controls
Warning lamp
Action/Observations
fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
fixed.
The battery charging circuit has a fault
This lamp should switch off when the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fixed if the speed is
A door or the boot is still open.
Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
Airbags
temporarily.
This lamp comes on for a few seconds
when you turn on the ignition, then
This lamp should switch off when the engine is started.
If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fixed.
One of the airbag or seat belt
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lamp
Action/Observations
fastened/
fixed then flashing
The driver and/or the front passenger
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
fixed.
The power steering has a fault.
Drive carefully at reducd speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Instruments and controls
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- in zone
A
, the temperature is correct,
- in zone
, the temperature is too high;
the central
warning lamp and the
You
stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
To top up the level:
wait for the engine to cool down,
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the
when the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
top up the level to the "MA X" mark.
System which informs the driver when the
The point at which the service is due is
- the distance travelled,
- the time elapsed since the last service.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner symbolising the service operations
4 800 km remain before the next
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the display indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
400 miles (900 km) remain before
the next service 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
to
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the
Instruments and controls
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
Therefore, the spanner may also come
After each service, the service indicator must
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance recorder
switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
when the display indicates
, release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to
Retrieving the service information
You can access the service information at any
time.
Press the trip distance recorder zero reset
The service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched
the spanner flashes
to indicate that
the service must be carried out as soon as
the service is overdue by 300 km.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the display indicates:
System which informs the driver whether the
This information is indicated for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after the
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the flashing of
, linked
with the service warning lamp, accompanied
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
There are 2 marks on the
= max; never exceed this
-
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
Instruments and controls
System which measures the total distance
travelled by the vehicle during its life.
The total and trip distances are displayed for
thirty 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
With the ignition on, press the button until
Trip distance recorder
System for manual adjustment of the brightness
Activation
When the lighting is on:
press the button to change the brightness
when the level of brightness required is
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on
vehicles fitted with LED lamps, pressing the
Black panel
System allowing certain displays to be switched
The instrument panel remains lit with only the
vehicle speed and cruise control or speed
If there is an alert or a change in a function
Activation
With the lighting on, press the left hand
times to progressively reduce the
Press the button again to reduce the
the interior mood lighting.
Press the button again to activate the black
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