Citroën DS3 2011 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

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Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the equipment described in this document, depending on the trim level, version and the specifications for the country in which it is sold.

The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may result in a failure of your vehicle's electronic system. Please note this specific warning and contact a CITROËN dealer to be shown the recommended equipment and accessories.

CITROËN has a presence on every continent, a complete product range, bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation, for a modern and creative approach to mobility. We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, getting to know each system, each control, each setting, makes your trips, your journeys more comfortable and more enjoyable.

Happy motoring!

Contents

001

Key

safety warning

additional information

contributes to the protection of the environment

refer to the page indicated

6 FAMILIARISATION MONITORING

22 ECO-DRIVING

306 VISUAL

310 ALPHABETICAL

INDEX

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26 Instrument panels 30 Indicator and warning lamps 40 Indicators 44 Adjustment buttons 46 Trip compu ter

MULTIFUNCTION

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SCREENS

52 Monochrome screen A 55 Monochrome screen C 59 16/9 colour screen (MyWay)

COMFORT ACCESS VISIBILITY

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64 Ventilation 66 Heating 67 Manual air conditioning 71 Digital air conditioning 74 Rear screen demist - defrost 75 Scented air freshener 77 Front seats 82 Rear seats 83 Steering wheel adjustment 84 Mirrors

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88 Remote control key 94 Window controls 96 Doors 99 Boot 100 Fuel tank 102 Misfuel prevention

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106 Lighting controls 111 LED lamps 111 Headlamp adjustment 112 Wiper controls 116 Courtesy lamp 117 Interior mood lighting 117 Boot lamp

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120 Interior ﬁ ttings 124 Boot ﬁ ttings

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SAFETY

128 Child seats 134 ISOFIX child seats

SAFETY DRIVINGFITTINGS CHILD

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140 Direction indicators 140 Hazard warning lamps 141 Horn 141 Emergency or assistance call 142 Braking assistance systems 143 Trajectory control systems 145 Front seat belts 148 Airbags

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156 Parking brake 157 Manual gearbox 158 Gear shift indicator 159 SensoDrive gearbox 162 Automatic gearbox 166 Stop & Start 169 Speed limiter 171 Cruise control 173 Rear parking sensors

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CHECKS PRACTICAL

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INFORMATION

179 Bonnet 180 Running out of fuel (Diesel) 181 Petrol engines 182 Diesel engines 183 Checking levels 186 Checks

190 Temporary puncture

repair kit

196 Changing a wheel 203 Changing a bulb 210 Changing a fuse 217 Battery 219 Energy economy mode 220 Changing a wiper blade 221 Towing the vehicle 223 Towing a trailer 225 Accessories

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TECHNICAL DATA

230 Petrol engines 232 Petrol weights 234 LPG engines 235 LPG weights 236 Diesel engines 237 Diesel weights 238 Dimensions 240 Identiﬁ cation markings

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AUDIO AND TELEMATICS

245 Emergency or assistance 247 MyWay 281 Audio system

Familiarisation

All aspects of the use of your vehicle are presented in this section to allow quick and effective familiarisation with the main systems.

Exterior

Stop & Start

This system puts the engine temporarily on standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc...). The engine restarts automatically as soon as you want to move off. The Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, and offers the comfort of complete silence when stationary.

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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.

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Customising kits

These expressive 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.

Rear parking sensors

This system provides a warning when reversing by detecting obstacles located behind the vehicle.

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Temporary puncture repair kit

This kit is a complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge, to allow the temporary repair of a tyre.

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Access

Familiarisation

Remote control key

A. Unfolding/Folding the key. B. Unlocking the vehicle.

Other functions... C. Normal locking of the vehicle Vehicle location.

Fuel tank

1. Opening the fuel filler flap.

2. Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.

Tank cap acity:

- approximately 50 litres (petrol),

- approximately 46 litres (Diesel).

- (depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).

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Bonnet

A. Interior release lever. B. Exterior safety catch. C. Bonnet stay.

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Interior

Gear shift 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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Interior mood lighting

This subdued passenger compartment lighting improves visibility inside the vehicle in low lighting conditions. It comprises several lamps, located in the footwells and in the lower dashboard storage compartment.

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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 16/9 colour screen, auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system. MyWay

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Audio system

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Instruments and controls

1. Cruise control/speed limiter controls.

2. Headlamp height adjustment.

3. Steering wheel adjustment.

4. Lighting and direction indicator stalk

5. Instrument panel.

6. Driver's airbag. Horn.

7. Gear lever.

8. 12 V accessory socket USB port/auxiliary socket.

9. Heated seat control.

10. Bonnet release lever.

11. Door mirror controls. Electric window controls.

12. Fusebox.

13. Stop & Start button Electronic stability programme button

(ESP/ASR).

14. Front door window demisting/defrosting vent.

15. Speaker (tweeter).

16. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

Familiarisation

Instruments and controls

1. Steering lock and ignition.

2. Audio equipment steering wheel controls.

3. Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.

4. Scented air freshener.

5. Central locking button.

6. Multifunction screen.

7. Hazard warning lamp switch.

8. Central adjustable air vents.

9. Sunshine sensor Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.

10. Passenger's airbag.

11. Side adjustable air vent.

12. Glove box/Passenger's airbag deactivation.

13. Parking brake.

14. Central armrest with storage.

15. Upper and lower storage.

16. MyWay or Audio system.

17. Heating/air conditioning controls.

Sitting comfortably

Front seats

Familiarisation

1. Forwards-backwards adjustment. 2. Height adjustment.

3. Seat back angle adjustment.

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Sitting comfortably

Other adjustments

4. Head restraint height adjustment.

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Other functions... Access to rear seats. Heated seats.

Steering wheel adjustment

1. Release the adjustment mechanism.

2. Adjust for height and reach.

3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.

For reasons of safety, these operations must only be carried out with the vehicle stationary.

Sitting comfortably

Familiarisation

Door mirrors

Adjustment

A. Selecting the door mirror. B. Adjusting the position of the door mirror. C. De-selecting the door mirror.

Other functions... Folding/Unfolding.

Rear view mirror

Manual day/night type

Selecting the "day" position of the rear view mirror.

2. Adjusting the rear view mirror.

Automatic day/night type

1. Automatic detection of day/night mode.

2. Adjusting the rear view mirror.

Front seat belts

A. Fitting the belt. B. Fastening. C. Check that the belt is correctly fastened by

pulling on the belt webbing.

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Seeing clearly

Lighting

Ring A

Lighting off.

Automatic illumination of headlamps.

Sidelamps.

Dipped/main beam headlamps.

Ring B

Front and rear foglamps.

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Wipers

Control stalk A: windscreen wipers

2. Fast wipe.

1. Normal wipe. Int. Intermittent wipe.

0. Park. AUTO È Automatic wiping or single wipe. Screenwash: 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

position "0" .

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Ring B: rear wiper

Park. Intermittent wipe. Screenwash.

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Ventilation

Advice on interior settings

Heating or Manual air conditioning

Familiarisation

I require...

HEAT

COOL

DEMISTING

DEFROSTING

Digital air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is recommended.

Air distribution Air flow

Air recirculation/

Exterior air intake

Temp eratur e Manual A/C

Monitoring

Instrument panels

On switching on, the dial needles go to the extent of their travel then return to 0. A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for

the fuel remaining should light up.

B. With the engine running, the associated

low level warning lamp should go off.

C. With the ignition on, the oil level indicator

should display "OIL OK" for a few

seconds. If the levels are not correct, top up the level which is low.

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Warning lamps

1. With the ignition on, the orange and red

warning lamps come on.

2. With the engine running, these warning

lamps should go off. If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page concerned.

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Switch panel

Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the state of the corresponding function. A. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

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B. Deactivation of Stop & Star t.

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Familiarisation

Passenger safety

Front passenger's airbag

1. Open the glove box.

2. Insert the key.

3. Select position: "ON" (activation), with front passenger or

"forwards facing" child seat, "OFF" (deactivation), with "rear facing" child seat.

4. Remove the key keeping the switch in the

new osition.

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Front seat belts and passenger's front airbag

A. Front seat belts not fastened or unfastened

warning lamp.:

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B. Front passenger's airbag deactivation

indicator lamp.

C. Front passenger's airbag activation

indicator lamp.

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Customise your vehicle

Using expressive stickers

These styling stickers are treated to give good resistance to ageing and tearing. They have been designed to allow you to customise your vehicle's bodywork. Available also as accessories, we recommend that you have them fitted by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

When using a high pressure jet wash, keep the end of the lance at least 30 centimetres from the stickers

Driving safely

Stop & Start

Going into engine STOP mode

The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine automatically goes into standby:

- with a manual gearbox: at speeds below

12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear lever in neutral, and you release the clutch pedal.

In certain circumstances, the STOP mode may not be available; the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

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Going into engine START mode

The "ECO" warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts automatically:

- with a manual gearbox: when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.

In certain circumstances, START mode may be invoked automatically; the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

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Deactivation/Reactivation

You can deactivate the system at any time by pressing the "ECO OFF" button; the button's warning lamp comes on.

The system is automatically reactivated every time the engine is started with the key.

Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key.

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Driving safely

Familiarisation

Speed limiter "LIMIT"

1. Selecting/Switching off speed limiter mode.

2. Decrease the programmed value.

3. Increase the programmed value.

4. Speed limiter on/off.

The values must be set with the engine running.

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In order to be programmed or activated, the

Cruise control "CRUISE"

1. Selecting/Switching off cruise control mode.

2. Decrease the programmed value.

3. Increase the programmed value.

4. Cruise control Off/Resume.

vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth gear engaged on a manual gearbox (second gear on a SensoDrive or automatic gearbox).

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Display in the instrument panel

The cruise control or speed limiter mode appears in the instrument panel when it is selected.

Cruise control

Speed limiter

Eco-driving

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Optimise the use of your gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off gently, change up without waiting and drive by changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has the system, the gear shift indicator invites you to change up; it is displayed in the instrument panel, follow its instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay in Drive "D" or Auto "A" , according to the type of gear selector, without pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.

Drive smoothly

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These attitudes contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO reduce the background traffic noise.

When the traffic is flowing well, and if you have cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h).

emissions and also helps

Control the use of your electrical equipment

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. Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in the passenger compartment down (sun roof and window blinds...). Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic digital regulation, as soon as the desired temperature is attained. Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic. Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light does not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel. Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.

Limit the causes of excess consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference. Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.

Observe the recommendations on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in particular:

- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use. Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) and observe the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.

When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd cut-of f of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to a consistent average.

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Instruments and controls

To help you understand the information presented in the instrument panel, this section describes the three back-lit dials, the location and purpose of each warning and indicator lamp, and explains the information provided by your trip computer.

Petrol - Diesel instrument panels, manual, SensoDrive or automatic gearbox

Provided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indicator and warning lamps.

Dials

1. Rev counter. Indicates the speed of rotation of the

engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Vehicle speed. Indicates the current speed of the moving

vehicle (mph or km/h).

3. Engine coolant temperature. Indicates the temperature of the engine

coolant liquid.

4. Display screen.

5. Fuel level. Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in

the tank.

6. Display management button Alternates display between range and trip

mileage recorder. Servicing information. Resets the selected function to zero (trip

distance recorder or service indicator).

7. Lighting dimmer button. Adjusts the level of the instrument and

controls illumination and the interior mood lighting.

For more information, refer to the paragraph relating to the button or function and its associated display.

Screen

A. Speed limiter (mph or km/h) or Cruise control. B. Gear shift indicator. C. SensoDrive or automatic gearbox

information.

D. Range (miles or km) or Trip mileage recorder.

E. Service indicator (miles or km), then Total mileage recorder These two functions are displayed

successively when switching on the ignition

F. Engine oil level indicator Appears a few seconds after switching on

the ignition, then disappears.

Monitoring

RACING petrol instrument panel, manual gearbox

Provided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indicator and warning lamps.

Dials

1. Rev counter. Indicates the speed of rotation of the

engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Vehicle speed. Indicates the current speed of the moving

vehicle (mph or km/h).

3. Engine coolant temperature. Indicates the temperature of the engine

coolant liquid.

4. Display screen.

5. Fuel level. Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in

the tank.

6. Display management button Alternates display between range and trip

mileage recorder. Servicing information. Resets the selected function to zero (trip

distance recorder or service indicator).

7. Lighting dimmer button. Adjusts the level of the instrument and

controls illumination and the interior mood lighting.

For more information, refer to the paragraph relating to the button or function and its associated display.

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