2009.5 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

35Instruments and controls
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 1light up in red, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature
indicator
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the cooling system increase.
To top up the level:  wait for the engine to cool down,  unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,  when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,  top up the level to the "MA X" mark.

System which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with the manufacturer's ser vicing schedule. The point at which the ser vice is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset. It is determined by two parameters: - the distance travelled, - the time elapsed since the last ser vice.
Service indicator
More than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice operations comes on. The distance recorder display line indicates the distance remaining before the next ser vice is due. Example: 4 800 km remain before the next ser vice is due. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km) remain before the next service is due
Example: 400 miles (900 km) remain before the next ser vice 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 operation. The spanner remains on to indicate that a ser vice must be carried out soon. 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner is switched off ; the distance recorder off
resumes its normal operation. The display then indicates the total and trip distances.

37Instruments and controls
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains lit .
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded the two year ser vice inter val.
Service indicator zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator must be reset to zero. The procedure for resetting to zero is as follows:  switch off the ignition,  press and hold the trip distance recorder zero reset button,  switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown,  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 ser vice information at any time.  Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button. The ser vice information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes to indicate that the ser vice must be carried out as soon as possible. Example: the ser vice is overdue by 300 km. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:

System which informs the driver whether the engine oil level is correct or not. This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, after the ser vice information.
Engine oil level indicator
The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" , linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. 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 "OIL- -" . Consult a CITROËN dealer.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick: - A = max; never exceed this level (risk of damage to the
engine), - B = min; top up the level via the oil filler cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your engine.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

Instruments and controls
System which measures the total distance travelled by the vehicle during its life. The total and trip distances are displayed for thir ty 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 during a day or other period until it is reset to zero by the driver.  With the ignition on, press the button until zeros appear.
Trip distance recorder
System for manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and controls in relation to the exterior brightness.
Lighting rheostat
Activation
When the lighting is on:  press the button to change the brightness
of the instruments and controls,  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 LED lamps, pressing the button does not have any effect.

Black panel
System allowing cer tain displays to be switched off for night driving. The instrument panel remains lit with only the vehicle speed and cruise control or speed limiter information, if in use. If there is an aler t or a change in a function or to a setting, the black panel mode is interrupted.
Activation
 With the lighting on, press the left hand button of the instrument panel several times to progressively reduce the dashboard lighting level.  Press the button again to reduce the lighting to the minimum level and switch off the interior mood lighting.  Press the button again to activate the black panel.

41Instruments and controls
Trip computer
System which provides current information concerning the trip travelled (range, fuel consumption...).
Monochrome screen A
Data displays
 Press the button, located at the end of the wiper stalk , to display the various items of trip computer data in succession.
Zero reset
 Press the control for more than two seconds to reset to zero the distance travelled, the average fuel consumption and the average speed.
The trip computer provides the following information:
- range,
- current fuel consumption,
- distance travelled,
- average fuel consumption,
- average speed.
 The next press then returns you to the normal display.

Trip computer
System which provides current information concerning the route travelled (range, consumption…).
Monochrome screen C
Data displays
 Press the button, located at the end of the wiper stalk , to display the various trip computer tabs in succession.
Trip zero reset
 When the route required is displayed, press the control for more than two seconds. Trips "1" and "2" are independent but their use is identical. Trip "1" permits, for example, daily calculations, and trip "2" monthly calculations.
- the current information tab with: