Citroen DS3 (2016 year). Manual — part 10

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Operating fault

If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

To retain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapy

water,

-

not use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of

wear.

Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and located in
the centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.

This position allows the wiper blades to
be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or
replacement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

Vertical windscreen wiper
position

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A. Courtesy lamp
B. Map reading lamps

Courtesy lamp

In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:

Courtesy lamp

- when the vehicle is unlocked,
- when the key is removed from the ignition,
-

when a door is opened,

- when the remote control locking button is

activated, in order to locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:
- when the vehicle is locked,
- when the ignition is switched on,
- 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

Permanently off.

Permanent lighting.

With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of
lighting varies, depending on the circumstances:
-

with the ignition off, approximately
ten minutes,

-

in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

-

with the engine running, unlimited.

Map reading lamps

F

With the ignition on, press the

corresponding switch.

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Interior mood lighting

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is
poor.

Switching on

At night, the illumination of footwells and the
central dashboard storage compartment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.

Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually using the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button.
F

With the lighting on, press several times on

the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard
lighting level.

F

Press again to reduce the lighting level

to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.

This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.

Boot lamp

The lighting time varies according to

the circumstances:

- when the ignition is off,

approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

Programming

Switching the function on or off is done using
the vehicle settings menu.

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Direction
indicators

F

Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond the

point of resistance.

F

Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond the

point of resistance.

Three flashes of the direction

indicators

F Press briefly upwards or downwards,

without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.

Hazard warning

lamps

Visual warning with of all the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F Press this button, all of the direction

indicators flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

You can also switch them off by pressing

the button.

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Horn

Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.
F

Press one of the spokes of the steering

wheel.

Emergency or

assistance call

This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services
or to the dedicated service (operated by
CITROËN Assistance).

For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"
section.

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Under-inflation detection

System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.

The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
impairs road holding, extends braking
distances and causes premature
tyre wear, particularly under arduous
condition (high loading, high speed,
long journey).

The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the
identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Otherwise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label.

Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.

The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised every time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed

.

The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.

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The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.

The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check.

Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle, as
given on the tyre pressure label.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

Under-inflation alert

This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of
a message.

F Reduce speed immediately, avoid

excessive steering movements and sudden
braking

F

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

F

If you have a compressor (such as the one

in the temporary puncture repair kit), check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
If it is not possible to carry out this check
straight away, drive carefully at reduced
speed.

or
F In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).

Reinitialisation

It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressure is adjusted, and
after changing one or more wheels.

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Reinitialisation of the system is done in the vehicle configuration menu, with the vehicle stationary and the ignition on.

Monochrome screen A

F Press the MEnU button for access to the

main menu.

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

the Veh config menu, then confirm by
pressing the OK button.

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

"Reinit inflat", menu, then confirm by
pressing the OK button.

A message is displayed to confirm the
instruction.

F

Confirm by pressing the OK button.

Monochrome screen C

F Press the MEnU button for access to the

main menu.

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

"Personalisation-configuration" menu,
then confirm by pressing the OK button.

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

"Define vehicle parameters" menu, then
confirm by pressing the OK button.

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

the "Tyre pressures" menu, then the
"Reinitialisation

" menu, then confirming

by pressing the OK button.

A message confirms the reinitialisation.

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Touch screen tablet

F Press the MEnU

button.

F Select the "Driving

" menu.

F

In the secondary page, select "Under-

inflation initialisation

".

A message is displayed to confirm the
reinitialisation instruction.
F Select "Yes" or "no

", then confirm.

A message confirms the reinitialisation.

The new pressure settings registered are
considered to be reference values by the
system.

Snow chains

The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing
snow chains.

Before doing anything to the system,
the pressures of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.

The under-inflation alert is only
dependable if the system has been
reinitialised with all four tyres inflated to
the correct pressures.

Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed illumination of the
under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Service warning lamp
indicates a fault with the system.
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer assured.
Have the system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Braking assistance systems

Group of supplementary systems which help
you to obtain optimum braking in complete
safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution

Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in particular on poor or slippery surfaces.

Activation

The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press
very firmly without releasing the
pressure.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake
force distribution which could result in loss of
control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

When replacing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that they conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, it

indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking
system which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.

In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Emergency braking assistance

System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.

Activation

It is triggered by the speed at which the brake
pedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the
resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.

When braking in an emergency, press
firmly without releasing the pressure.

Trajectory control systems

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and dynamic stability
control (DSC)

The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine
to keep the vehicle on the trajectory required
by the driver, within the limits of the laws of
physics.

Activation

These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.

This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.

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Deactivation

In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud...), when it is not possible to move off, it
may be useful to temporarily deactivate the
systems, so that the wheels can spin freely and
regain grip.
F

Press this button, located on the left below

the steering wheel.

Illumination of the lamp in the button indicates
that the systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on
or from 30 mph (50 km/h) except 1.6 litre
(THP 165, THP 155 and THP 150) and
PERFORMANCE petrol engines.
F

Press this button again to reactivate them

manually.

Operating fault

The DSC/ASR systems offer
exceptional safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations on:
- wheels (tyres and rims),
- braking components,
- electronic components,
- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Illumination of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel and the lamp in the
button, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, this indicates a
malfunction of these systems.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Active City Brake

Active City Brake is a driving assistance
system that aims to avoid a frontal collision
or reduce the speed of an impact if the driver
does not react sufficiently (inadequate brake
application).

This system is designed to improve

driving safety.

It remains the driver's responsibility to
continuously monitor the state of the
traffic and to assess the distances and
relative speeds of other vehicles.

Active City Brake can in no
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.

Never look at the laser sensor through
an optical instrument (magnifying glass,
microscope...) at a distance of less than
10 centimetres: risk of eye injury.

Automatic braking occurs later than if
done by the driver, so as to intervene
only when there is a high risk of
collision.

Principle

Using a laser sensor located at the top of the
windscreen, this system detects a vehicle
running in the same direction or stationary
ahead of your vehicle.
When necessary, the vehicle's braking system
is operated automatically to avoid a collision
with the vehicle ahead.

Conditions for activation

Active City Brake only operates if the following
conditions are met:
● ignition on,
● the vehicle is in a forward gear,
● speed is between about 3 and 18 mph

(5 and 30 km/h),

● the braking assistance systems (ABS,

EBFD, emergency braking assistance) are
not faulty,

● the trajectory control systems (ASR, DSC)

are not deactivated or faulty,

● the vehicle is not in a tight corner,
● the system has not been triggered during

the previous 10 seconds.

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Operation

When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too quickly the
system automatically applies the brakes to
avoid a collision.

The collision can be avoided automatically if the
difference in speed between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead does not exceed 9 mph (15 km/h).
Above this threshold, the system will do what
is possible to avoid or reduce the accident by
lowering the speed of impact.

The automatic braking may bring the vehicle to
a complete stop if the situation requires it.
In this case, the vehicle is held stationary
temporarily (for about 1.5 seconds) to allow
the driver to take back control by pressing the
brake pedal.

You are then alerted by the display of a
message.
The brake lamps on your vehicle come on to
warn other road users.

After an impact, the system is
automatically put out of service: it no
longer operates.
You must go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system
made operational again.

During automatic braking, the driver
can always obtain a higher rate of
deceleration than that controlled by the
system, by pressing firmly on the brake
pedal.

The triggering of the system may cause
the engine to stall, unless the driver
depresses the clutch pedal quickly
enough during automatic braking.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu, accessible with the ignition on.
Its state is memorised when the ignition is
switched off.

When the system is deactivated, a
message is displayed every time the
ignition is switched on, to warn you.