2011 Citroen DS3 brake

SAFETY DRIVING FITTINGS CHILD
SAFETY
15 6 Parking brake
157 Manual gearbox
15 8 Gear shift indicator
15 9 SensoDrive gearbox
162 Automatic gearbox
166 Stop & Start
169 Speed limiter
171 Cruise control
173 Rear parking sensors 14 0 Direction indicators
14 0 Hazard warning lamps
141 Horn
141 Emergency or assistance call
142 Braking assistance systems
14 3 Trajectory control systems
14 5 Front seat belts
14 8 Airbags 128 Child seats
13 4 ISOFIX child seats 120 Interior fi ttings
124 Boot fi ttings
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Instruments and controls



1.
Steering lock and ignition.

2.
Audio equipment steering wheel controls.

3.
Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.

4.
Scented air freshener.

5.
Central locking button.

6.
Multifunction screen.

7.
Hazard warning lamp switch.

8.
Central adjustable air vents.

9.
Sunshine sensor
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.

10.
Passenger's airbag.

11.
Side adjustable air vent.

12 .
Glove box /Passenger's airbag deactivation.

13.
Parking brake.

14 .
Central armrest with storage.

15.
Upper and lower storage.

16.
MyWay or Audio system.

17.
Heating/air conditioning controls.

Eco-driving

Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.


Optimise the use of your
gearbox

With a manual gearbox, move off gently,
change up without waiting and drive by
changing up quite soon. If your vehicle has
the system, the gear shift indicator invites you
to change up; it is displayed in the instrument
panel, follow its instructions.

With an automatic or electronic gearbox, stay
in Drive "D"
or Auto "A"
, according to the
type of gear selector, without pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.



Drive smoothly


Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal,
and press the accelerator progressively. These
attitudes contribute towards a reduction in fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions and also helps
reduce the background traffic noise.

When the traffic is flowing well, and if you
have cruise control, make use of the system at
speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h).



Control the use of your
electrical equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment
that can help keep the temperature in the
passenger compar tment down (sun roof and
window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic digital regulation, as soon as the
desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.

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.

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Foot on the
brake pedal


fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With the SensoDrive gearbox, press the brake pedal
to star t the engine (lever in position N
).
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P
.
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.

flashing. With a SensoDrive gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the clutch
overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.






Automatic wiping


fixed. The wiper control is pushed
downwards. Automatic front wiping is activated.






Passenger's
airbag system
fixed. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is in the " ON
" position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated.
In this case, do not install a rear-
facing child seat. Turn the control switch to the " OFF
" position to
deactivate the front passenger's airbag.
In this case you can install a rear-facing child seat.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations

Braking


fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)


fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.






Dynamic stability
control (ESP/
ASR)


flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button
pressed and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.

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.

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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 electronic stability
programme (ESP)

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 programme 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 star ted.
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.