Citroen DS3 (2016 year). Manual — part 3

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Airbags

temporarily.

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 a
qualified 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/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

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 insert the tongue in the buckle.

Power steering

fixed.

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

Under-inflation

fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message.

The pressure in one or more tyres is
too low.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment of
one or more tyre pressures and after changing one or
more wheels.
For more information on under-inflation detection, refer
to the corresponding section.

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flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.

The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

AdBlue

®

additive

(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range.

The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).

Have the AdBlue

®

additive tank topped up as soon

as possible: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

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flashing associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating
the remaining driving
range.

The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).

You must top-up the AdBlue

®

additive tank to avoid

a breakdown

: go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.

flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
that starting is
prevented.

The AdBlue

®

tank is empty: the

starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the
AdBlue

®

additive tank: go to a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential

to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue

®

to

the additive tank.

For topping-up or for more information on the AdBlue

®

additive, refer to the corresponding section.

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Warning/indicator lamp

is on

Cause

Action / Observations

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SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)

fixed, on switching on the
ignition, associated with
the SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message.

A fault with the SCR emissions control
system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust
emissions return to normal levels.

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated with
the SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message
indicating the remaining driving
range.

After confirmation of the fault with the
emissions control system, you can
drive for up to 650 miles (1 100 km)
before the engine starting inhibition
system is triggered.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay, to avoid a
breakdown

.

flashing, on switching on
the ignition, associated with
the SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning lamps,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message.

You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a fault with the emissions control
system: the engine starting inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must call
on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 1
come 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:

F

wait for the engine to cool down,

F unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the

pressure to drop,

F when the pressure has dropped, remove

the cap,

F

top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

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System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.

Service indicator

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)
and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain
before the next service is due

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner symbolising the service operations
comes on. The distance recorder display line
indicates the distance remaining before the
next service is due.
Example:

1 739 miles (2 800 km) remain

before the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off

; the distance recorder

resumes its normal operation. The screen then
indicates the total distance.

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
is also taken into account (depending
on the country of sale).

The point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.

More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is
due

When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.

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Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due

Example:

400 miles (900 km) remain before

the next service is due.
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on to
indicate that a service must be carried out
soon.

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation. The spanner remains on.

Service overdue

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner flashes to indicate that the service
must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles
(300 km).
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the screen indicates:

For BlueHDi Diesel versions, this alert
may also be accompanied by the fixed
illumination of the service warning lamp
when the ignition is on.

The distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
Therefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner may also be brought on earlier
than expected, depending on the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
(depending on the country of sale).
The rate of deterioration of the engine
oil depends on the driving conditions in
which the vehicle is used.

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Service indicator zero reset

After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows:
F

switch off the ignition,

F press and hold the trip distance recorder

zero reset button,

F

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder

display begins a countdown,

F 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 service information at any
time.
F Press the trip distance recorder zero reset

button.

The service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.

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On vehicles fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, information on the oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on, after
the service information.

Engine oil level indicator*

The level shown will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.

Oil level correct

Oil level low

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL",
accompanied by illumination of the service
warning lamp, an audible signal and a
message.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.

Oil level indicator fault

This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL--".
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric oil level
indicator, the engine oil level is no longer
monitored.
While the system is faulty, you should check
the engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.

* Depending on version.

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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.

Distance recorders

Total distance recorder

It measures the total distance travelled by the
vehicle since its first registration.

When travelling abroad, you may
have to change the units of distance:
the display of road speed must be in
the official units (miles or km) for the
country. The change of units is done
via the screen configuration menu, with
the vehicle stationary.

Trip distance recorder

It measures the distance travelled since it was
reset to zero by the driver.
F

With the ignition on, press the button until

zeros appear.

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Black panel
(comfort night driving
display)

When driving at night, this function allows
certain displays in the instrument panel to be
switched off so as to reduce fatigue for the
driver.
The essential driving information, such as the
speed of the vehicle, warning lamps, cruise
control or speed limiter information, remain
displayed in the instrument panel.

Activation

F

With the lighting on, press the left hand

button of the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the
dashboard lighting level.

F

Press the button again to reduce the

lighting to the minimum level and switch off
the interior mood lighting.

F

Press the button again to activate the black

panel.

System for manual adjustment of the
brightness of the instruments and controls to
suit the ambient light level.

Lighting dimmer

Activation

When the lighting is on:
F

press the button to change the brightness

of the instruments and controls,

F

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 daytime running lamps,
pressing the button does not have any effect.

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Monochrome screen A

This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this flashes if there is

a risk of ice),

-

status of the doors and boot,

- current audio source (radio, CD...),
-

trip computer,

- information or alert messages,
- settings menus for the screen and the

vehicle systems.

Displays in the screen

From the control panel of your Audio system,
you can:
F press the "MEnU"

button to gain access to

the main menu,

F press the "5" or "6" buttons to scroll

through the items in the screen,

F press the "MODE"

button to change

the permanent application (date, audio
source...),

F press the "7" or "8

" buttons to change a

setting value,

F press the "OK" button to confirm,
or
F press the "Back" button to abandon the

operation in progress.

Controls

F Press the "MEnU"

button to gain access

to the main menu, then press the "5"
or "6

" buttons to scroll through the various

menus:
- radio-CD,
- vehicle configuration,
- options,
- display settings,
- languages,
- units.

F Press the "OK" button to select the menu

required.

Main menu

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Radio-CD

With the Audio system switched on, once the
"Radio-CD" menu has been selected you can
activate or deactivate the functions associated
with use of the radio (RDS, REG), or the CD
(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat).
For more information on the "Radio-CD"
application, refer to the "Audio system" section.

Vehicle configuration

Once the "Vehicle Configuration" menu has
been selected, you can activate or deactivate
the following equipment:
- wiper linked with reverse gear (refer to the

"Visibility" section),

- guide-me-home lighting (refer to the

"Visibility" section),

- parking sensors (refer to the "Driving"

section).

Options

Once the "Options" menu has been selected,
you can start diagnostics of the status of the
equipment (active, not active, faulty).

This menu is also used to reinitialise the tyre
under-inflation detection system (refer to the
"Safety" section).

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Languages

Once the "Languages" menu has been selected,
you can change the language used by the
screen by choosing one from a defined list.

Units

Once the "Units" menu has been selected,
you can change the units of the following
parameters:
- temperature (°C or °F),
- fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).

Once the fuel consumption units have
been set to mpg, the information in the
instrument panel screen on speed and
distance will also be in mph and miles.

As a safety measure, configuration by
the driver of the multifunction screen
should only be done when stationary.

Display settings

Once the "Display settings" menu has been selected,
you can gain access to the following settings:
- year,
- month,
- day,
- hour,
- minutes,
- 12 or 24 hour mode.

F

Once you have selected a setting, press

the "7" or "8

" buttons to change its value.

F Press the "5" or "6" buttons to switch

respectively to the previous or next setting.

F Press the "OK"

button to save the change

and return to the normal display or press
the "Back"

button to cancel.

Setting the date and time
F Press the MEnU

button.

F

Select "Display settings" using the "5"

or "6

" button.

F Press

"OK"

to confirm the selection.

F

Select the "Year" function using the "5"

or "6

" button.

F Press

"OK"

to confirm the selection.

F

Choose the desired value, using the "7"

or "8

" button.

F Press

"OK"

to confirm the selection.

F Repeat the procedure to set the "Month",

"Day", "Hours", and "Minutes".

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Monochrome screen C

This displays the following information:
- time,
- date,
- ambient temperature (this flashes if there is

a risk of ice),

-

status of doors and boot,

- audio sources (radio, CD, USB port /

auxiliary socket etc.),

-

trip computer,

- information or alert messages,
- settings menus for the screen and vehicle

systems.

Displays in the screen

From your Audio system control panel, you can:
F press the "MEnU"

button to gain access to

the main menu,

F press the "5" or "6" buttons to scroll

through the items in the screen,

F press the "MODE"

button to change the

permanent application (trip computer,
audio source...),

F press the "7" or "8

" buttons to change a

setting value,

F press the "OK" button to confirm,
or
F press the "Back" button to abandon the

operation in progress.

Controls

F Press the "MEnU"

button to gain access

to the main menu

:

- audio functions,
- the trip computer,
- personalisation-configuration,
- telephone (hands-free kit).

F Press the "5" or "6" buttons to select the

menu required, then confirm by pressing
the "OK"

button.

Main menu

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With the Audio system switched on, once this
menu has been selected you can activate or
deactivate the functions associated with use
of the radio (RDS, REG, RadioText), the CD
(introscan, shuffle, CD repeat) or the MP3
player (USB port / auxiliary socket).
For more information on the "Audio functions"
application, refer to the "Audio system" section.

"Audio functions"
menu

"Trip computer" menu

Once this menu has been selected, you can
consult information concerning the status of the
vehicle (warnings log, status of functions, etc.)

Alert log

This summarises the active warning messages,
displaying them in succession in the
multifunction screen.

Status of functions

This summarises the status (active or inactive)
of the vehicle's functions.

Enter distance to destination

This allows you to enter an approximate
distance until your final destination.

F Press the "MEnU"

button to gain access

to the general menu

.

F Press the arrows, then the "OK" button to

select the "Trip computer"

menu.

F In the "Trip computer" menu, select one

of the following applications: