2011 Citroen DS3 tow

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL
DATAAUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
179 Bonnet
180 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
181 Petrol engines
182 Diesel engines
183 Checking levels
186 Checks190 Temporary puncture
repair kit
196 Changing a wheel
203 Changing a bulb
210 Changing a fuse
217 Battery
219 Energy economy mode
220 Changing a wiper blade
221 Towing the vehicle
223 Towing a trailer
225 Accessories230 Petrol engines
232 Petrol weights
234 LPG engines
235 LPG weights
236 Diesel engines
237 Diesel weights
238 Dimensions
240 Identifi cation markings245 Emergency or assistance
247 MyWay
281 Audio system
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Seeing clearly


Lighting


Ring A

Ring B


Wipers




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Control stalk A: windscreen wipers


2.
Fast wipe.

1.
Normal wipe.

Int.
Intermittent wipe.

0.
Park.

AUTO È

Automatic wiping or single wipe.
Screenwash: pull the stalk towards you.



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Switching on "AUTO" mode



)
Push the stalk downwards and release it.



Switching off "AUTO" mode



)
Push the stalk upwards and return it to
position "0"
.


Ring B: rear wiper




114





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Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Front and rear foglamps.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Screenwash.

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.

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.

31Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Left-hand
direction indicato

r

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.







Right-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.







Sidelamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
position.






Dipped beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.






Main beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.






Front foglamps


fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.





Rear foglamps


fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.






Hazard warning
lamps


flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

65Comfort











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.

73Comfort

6. Air distribution adjustment

Pressing this button several times in
succession enables the air flow to be
directed in turn towards:


- the windscreen and the side windows
(demisting or defrosting),

- the windscreen, side windows and air
vents,

- the windscreen, the side windows, the air
vents and the footwells,

- the windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,

- the footwells,

- the air vents and the footwells,

- the air vents.

Avoid driving for long periods with the
air conditioning switched off (risk of
misting and reduction of the air quality
in the cabin). Press the "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.

7. Air fl ow adjustment

The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
according to the value requested.
Press the "empty fan"
button to
decrease the air flow.


Switching the system off

Press the air flow "empty fan"

button 7
until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air resulting from the movement
of the vehicle, remains perceptible however.
Pressing the air flow "full fan"
button 7
or on
"AU TO "
reactivates the system with the values
set before it was switched off.

RACING front seats
Seat consisting of a seat cushion and a seat back which can be adjusted to adapt your position for maximum ease of driving and comfort.


Manual adjustments


Forwards-backwards adjustment



)
Lift the control and slide the seat for wards
or backwards.



Driver's or passenger's seat
height adjustment


)
Pull the handle upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the required position.



Seat backrest angle adjustment



)
Push the handle towards the rear and move
the seat backrest for wards or backwards.