2011 Citroen DS3 brake light

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Diesel engine
pre-heating


fixed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp goes off before star ting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).
If the engine does not star t, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then star t the engine.





Parking brake


fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Obser ve the safety.
For fur ther information on the parking brake, refer to
the "Driving" section.




Stop & Start


fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Star t
system has put the engine into STOP
mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restar ts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.

flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. Refer to "Driving - § Stop & Start" for special cases
with STOP mode and START mode.

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 par ticular on poor or slippery sur faces.

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
multifunction 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 multifunction
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.

Displays in the instrument panel


Gear lever positions


N
. Neutral.

R
. Reverse.

1 2 3 4 5.
Gears engaged.

AUTO.
This comes on when the automated
mode is selected. It switches off on
changing to sequential mode.

7
In the automated mode, if the gearbox
detects poor grip, this warning lamp comes on.


)
Place your foot on the brake

when this warning lamp flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).
There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.



Moving off



)
Select position N
.

)
Press the brake pedal firmly.

)
Star t the engine.

N
appears in the instrument panel.

N
flashes in the instrument panel
screen if the gear lever is not in position
N
on star ting.


)
Select first gear (position M
or A
) or
reverse (position R
)

)
Release the parking brake.

)
Take your foot off the brake pedal, then
accelerate.

AUTO
and 1
or R
appear in the
instrument panel.

Stopping - Moving off on a slope

When stopping on a slope, do not use the
accelerator to immobilise the vehicle; apply the
parking brake.
When moving off on a slope, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking brake.



Sequential mode



)
After star ting the vehicle, select position M

to change to sequential mode.

AUTO
disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
When driving at low speed, on approaching
a stop sign or traffic lights for example,
the gearbox changes down to first gear
automatically.


Automated mode



)
Following use of the sequential mode,
select position A
to return to the 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 par t of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear in relation to the following parameters:


- driving style,

- road conditions,

- vehicle load.

165Driving

Manual operation


D
disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or
too high, the gear selected flashes for a few
seconds, then the actual gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change from position D

(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1

automatically.
The spor t and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.

Invalid value during manual
operation

)
Select position M
for sequential
changing
of the four gears.

)
Push the lever towards the +
sign to
change up a gear.

)
Pull the lever towards the -
sign to change
down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode. This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).



Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can engage
position P
or N
to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle. When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P

to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.

Operating fault

If the lever is not in position P
,
when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, a message
appears in the multifunction screen.


)
Return the lever to position P
; the
message disappears.
There is a risk of damage to the
gearbox:


- if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time,

- if you force the movement of the
gear lever from the P
position to
another position when the battery
is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever in
the N
position and apply the parking brake.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Petrol engines


VTi 95



VTi 120



THP 150



Gearboxes


Manual



Electronic



Manual



Auto



matic

Manual



Model codes:
SA...


8FR0



8FR0/P



5FS0



5FS9



5FR8

5FX8




- Unladen weight
1 075
1 079
1 075
1 089
1 165


- Kerb weight
1 150
1 154
1 150
1 164
1 240


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 552
1 558
1 554
1 587
1 597


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 452
2 458
2 454
2 487
2 497


- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 12 % gradient
900
900
900
900
900


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150
1 150


- Unbraked trailer
570
570
570
570
570


- Recommended nose weight
46
46
46
46
46
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount.
Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

235Technical data

*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.



WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



LPG engines



VTi 95



Gearbox



Manual



Model codes:
SA...


8FR0/GPL




- Unladen weight

1 152


- Kerb weight

1 227


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 552


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % slope
2 452


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 12 % slope
900


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the
GTW limit)
1 150


- Unbraked trailer

570


- Recommended nose weight
46
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.

237Technical data


WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)



Diesel engines


HDi 70
PEF



HDi 90 PEF 99g



HDi 90 PEF



e-HDi 90 PEF



HDi 110 PEF



Gearbox


Manual



Manual



Manual



Manual



Manual



Model codes:
SA...


8HR0



9HP4



9HP0



9HP0/S



9HR8




- Unladen weight
1 070
1 080
1 080
1 085
1 090


- Kerb weight
1 145
1 155
1 155
1 160
1 165


- Gross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 553
1 565
1 584
1 602
1 612


- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient
2 253
2 065
2 484
2 502
2 512


- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on 12 % gradient
700
500
900
900
900


- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with
the GTW limit)
950
500
1 150
1 150
1 150


- Unbraked trailer
570
500
570
570
570


- Recommended nose weight
46
46
46
46
46
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
*

The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning:
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

Instruments and controls


Instrument panels 26 -27, 28 -29
Warning lamps 30 -39
Indicator lamps 40 - 43
Adjustment buttons 44- 45


- trip distance recorder

- lighting dimmer/black panel


L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Stop & Star t 166 -168

Speed limiter 169 -170
Cruise control 171-172

Door mirrors 84
Electric windows 94-95

Dashboard fuses 210 -212

Opening the bonnet 179

Steering wheel adjustment 83
Horn 141
Scented air freshener 75 -76
Multifunction screens 52- 60
Hazard warning lamps 140 -141

Manual gearbox 157-158
"SensoDrive" gearbox 159 -161
Automatic gearbox 162-165
Parking brake 156
Rear view mirror 85
Sun visor 121

W i p e r c o n t r o l s 112 -115
Trip computer 46 - 48

Heating/ Ventilation 64-70
Manual air conditioning 67-70
Digital air conditioning 71-73
Demisting/defrosting the
rear screen 74

Emergency or assistance
call 141, 245
Audio system 281-302
Setting the date/time 293 -294
MyWay 247-279
Setting the date/time 270

Interior mood lighting 117