Citroen DS3 (2016 year). Instruction — part 7

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Mats

Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.

Removal

To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F

move the seat as far back as possible,

F

unclip the fixings,

F

remove the mat.

Refitting

To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F position the mat correctly,
F

refit the fixings by pressing,

F

check that the mat is secured correctly.

To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

only use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may interfere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by CITROËN have
two fixings located below the seat.

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1. Rear parcel shelf

(see the following page for details)

2. Retaining strap
3. Location for Hi-Fi amplifier
4. Stowing rings
5. Storage box (version equipped with a

temporary puncture repair kit)

(see the following page for details)

or

Tool box (version equipped with a spare
wheel)

(refer to the "Changing a wheel" section)

Boot fittings

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To remove the shelf:
F

unhook the two cords,

F

raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it on

each side.

Rear parcel shelf

F

Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap

upwards to gain access to the storage box.

Storage box

F

Refit the boot floor carpet by folding it

slightly in the middle.

This has areas for storing a temporary puncture
repair kit, a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit,
two warning triangles, ...

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Driving

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Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at
any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.

Driving on flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

Important!

Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of
fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position n or P

, depending on the type

of gearbox.

- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,

-

deactivate the Stop & Start system,

-

drive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),

-

do not stop and do not switch off the
engine.

If you are obliged to drive through water:

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.

In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.

It has 3 positions:
- Position 1: Stop
- Position 2: Ignition on
- Position 3: Starting

Ignition switch

Ignition on

In this position the vehicle's electrical
equipment can be used or accessories
charged.
When the state of charge of the battery
drops to a reserve level, the system goes into
energy economy mode: the power supply is
automatically cut off to preserve the state of
charge of the battery.

Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.

Starting-switching off the engine

In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.

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F

Apply the parking brake.

F

With a manual gearbox: place the lever in

neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.

F

With an electronic gearbox: place the lever

at position n

and press the brake pedal

firmly.

F

With an automatic gearbox: place the lever

at position P

and press the brake pedal

firmly.

F

Insert the key in the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code.

F

Unlock the steering column by

simultaneously turning the steering and
the key.

Starting the engine

In some circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the steering
wheel (wheels on lock for example).

In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
will stay on longer. When the engine is
hot, it does not come on.

In temperate conditions, do not
warm the engine up with the vehicle
stationary, but move off straight away
and drive at moderate engine speeds.

If the engine does not start straight
away, switch the ignition off. Wait a
few moments before trying again. If
the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor and the
engine. Call on a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death. In very severe
winter conditions (temperatures below
-23°C), it is necessary to allow the
engine to run for 4 minutes before
setting off, in order to ensure the
correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, the engine and gearbox.

F

With a petrol engine, operate the starter

motor by turning the key to position 3 until
the engine starts, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. Once the engine starts,
release the key.

F

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2

, ignition on, to operate the

engine preheating system.

Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel, then operate
the starter motor by turning the key to
position 3

until the engine starts, without

pressing the accelerator pedal. Once
the engine starts, release the key.

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To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, put the front wheels in the
straight ahead position before switching
the ignition off.

Never switch the ignition off until the
vehicle has come to a complete stop
and the parking brake has been applied.
With the engine stopped, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

When you leave the vehicle, take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.

For more information, refer to the
"Energy economy mode" section.

Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, an
audible signal sounds when the driver's
door is opened.

Switching the engine off

F

Immobilise the vehicle.

F

With the engine at idle, turn the key fully

towards you to position 1 (Stop)

.

F

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering wheel until it locks.

F

Ensure that the parking brake is applied

correctly, particularly when on a slope.

Energy economy mode

After switching off the engine (position 1 - Stop),
you can still use functions such as the audio
and telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam,
courtesy lamps, etc., for maximum cumulative
period of 30 minutes.

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Parking brake

Applying

F

Pull the parking brake lever fully up to

immobilise your vehicle.

Releasing

F

Pull the parking brake lever gently, press

the release button then lower the lever
fully.

When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the pavement, apply the
parking brake and engage a gear.

When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP warning
lamp come on, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been properly released.

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6-speed manual gearbox

F

Move the lever fully to the right to

engage 5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Engaging 5

th

or 6

th

gear

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-

always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

Engaging reverse gear

F

Raise the ring under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3

rd

or 4

th

gear by

mistake).

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Electronic gearbox (ETG)

R. Reverse
F

With your foot on the brake, move the

selector forwards to select this position.

n.

Neutral.

F

With your foot on the brake, select this

position to start the engine.

A.

Automated mode.

F

Move the selector backwards to select this

mode.

M + / -.

Manual mode with sequential gear

changing.

F

Move the selector backwards, then to the

left to select this mode, then:

- push forwards to change up a gear,
- or push backwards to change down a gear.

gear selector positions

+.

Paddle to the right of the steering wheel for

changing up.

F

Press the back of the steering

mounted "+"

paddle to change up a gear.

-.

Paddle to the left of the steering wheel for

changing down.

F

Press the back of the steering

mounted "-"

paddle to change down a gear.

Steering mounted controls

The steering mounted paddles do not
allow neutral to be selected, reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged, or
the driving mode to be changed.

Five or six-speed electronically controlled
gearbox which offers a choice between the
comfort of automated operation or the pleasure
of manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

automated mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action by the driver,

-

manual

mode for the sequential changing

of the gears by the driver, using the gear
selector or the steering mounted control
paddles.

In automated mode, you can temporarily take
control of gear changes at any time, using the
steering mounted control paddles.

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Display in the instrument panel

n. Neutral
R. Reverse
1 2 3 4 5 / 6.

Gears in manual mode.

AUTO. This comes on when automated mode

is selected. It goes off when changing
to manual mode.

Moving off

F Select position n

.

F

Press the brake pedal fully.

F

Start the engine.

n

appears in the instrument panel.

If the engine does not start:
- If

n

is flashing in the instrument

panel, move the gear selector to
position A, then to position n

.

F

Select automated mode (position A),

manual mode (position M) or reverse
(position R).

AUTO and 1, 1 or R appear in the
instrument panel.

F

Release the parking brake.

F

Progressively take your foot off the brake

pedal.

Depending on the type of electronic
gearbox, the vehicle may move off on
its own.
For more information, refer to the
"Creep function" section.

Do not press the brake and clutch
pedals simultaneously. This can cause
rapid clutch wear.

F

Accelerate away.

- If this warning lamp

comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and
the display of a message,
press firmly on the brake
pedal.

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Creep function
(depending on equipment)

This function allows the vehicle to be
manoeuvred more easily at low speeds (when
parking, in traffic jams...).
With the gear selector in position A, M or R,
the vehicle moves as soon as you take your
foot off the brake pedal, at low speed and
with the engine at idle.

Automated mode

AUTO

and the gear engaged appear

in the instrument panel.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear taking account of:
-

optimisation of fuel consumption,

- driving style,
-

road conditions,

- vehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when overtaking
another vehicle for example, press the
accelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point
of resistance.

You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round.

The creep function may be temporarily
unavailable if the clutch temperature is
too high or the slope too steep.

Do not leave children unsupervised
inside the vehicle when the engine is
running.

F Select position A

.

Never select neutral (position n) when
moving.

Temporary control of gear
changing

You can temporarily take over control of gear
changes using the steering mounted "+" and "-"
control paddles: if the engine speed allows, the
gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking another vehicle or
approaching a bend.
After a few moments without any action on the
paddles, the gearbox resumes control of gear
changing automatically.

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The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically so that the vehicle
picks up in the right gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will not
take place unless the driver operates the gear
selector or steering mounted control paddle
(unless the engine is close to its maximum
speed).

Reverse

To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F Select position R

.

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine:
- change to position n to be in neutral,
or
- leave the vehicle in gear; in this case the

vehicle cannot be moved.

Manual mode

F Select position M

.

The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument panel.

You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round.

Never select neutral (position n) when
moving.

There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.

For all parking situations, you must
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.

When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must put the gear
selector into the neutral (position n).

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, ensure that the gear selector
is in neutral (position n) and that the
parking brake is applied.

At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the n

warning lamp flashes and the gearbox

goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, put the gear selector into
position n, then to position R

.

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Operating fault

With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO flashes,

accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the multifunction screen, this
indicates a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Reinitialisation
(5-speed electronic
gearbox)

In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.

AUTO and - - appear in the
instrument panel.

AUTO and - -

appear in the instrument panel.

F Select position n

.

F

Press the brake pedal.

F Wait for around 30 seconds until n or a

gear appears in the instrument panel.

F

Move the gear selector to position A, then

to position n

.

F

With your foot still on the brake pedal, start

the engine.

The gearbox is operational again.

Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

Switch on the ignition.

Follow the procedure described above.