2011 Citroen DS3 traction control

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.

143Safety









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.

313Alphabetical index
Replacing bulbs .......................... 203, 207, 208
Replacing fuses .......................................... 210
Replacing the air filter ................................. 186
Replacing the oil filter ................................. 186
Replacing the particle emission filter ......... 186
Replacing the passenger
compar tment filter .................................... 186
Replacing wiper blades ....................... 115, 220
Resetting the ser vice indicator ..................... 42
Resetting the trip recorder ............................ 44
Rev counter ............................................. 26, 28
Reversing lamp ........................................... 207
Routine checks ................................... 186, 187
Routine maintenance .................................... 22
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........................ 180
Safety for children ............................... 132, 136
Satellite navigation
system ....................................................... 253
Scented air freshener ................................... 75
Screen, colour 16/9 .......................59, 250, 272
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ...................52, 55, 59
Screen-wash reser voir................................ 183
Screen menu map ...................... 272, 296, 298
Screenwash ................................................ 113
Screenwash fluid
level ........................................................... 183
Seat adjustment ...................................... 77, 80
Seat belts ............................................ 145, 147
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Selector lever,
"SensoDrive" .................................... 159, 187
Serial number,
vehicle ....................................................... 240
Ser vice indicator ........................................... 41
Ser vicing ....................................................... 22
Setting the clock ......................................... 270
Shor t-cut menus ................................. 251, 252
Sidelamps ...................................106, 205, 207
Side repeater............................................... 205
Spare wheel ................................................ 196
Speed limiter ............................................... 169
Speedometer .......................................... 26, 28
Stability control
(ESP)......................................................... 143
Star ting the vehicle ....................... 90, 159, 162
Steering mounted
controls ..................................................... 283
Stopping the vehicle ..................... 90, 159, 162
Stop Star t ....................... 48, 71, 100, 166, 179,
18 6, 217, 271, 295
Storage ................................................ 120, 121
Storage box ................................................. 125
Stowing rings .............................................. 124
Sun visor ..................................................... 121
Synchronising the remote control ................. 92
Systems, ASR and ESP .............................. 143
Table of weights ......................... 230, 234, 236
Tables of engines ....................... 230, 234, 236Tables of fuses ............................................ 210
Tank, fuel ............................................. 100, 102
Technical data ............................ 230, 234, 236
Telephone ........................................... 267, 268
Te m p e r a t u r e
adjustment .................................................. 71
Temperature control
for heated seats ......................................... 79
Te m p o r a r y
tyre repair kit ............................................. 190
Third brake lamp ......................................... 208
Time ................................................... 293, 294
TMC (Traffic info) ........................................ 261
Tools ............................................................ 196
Total distance recorder ................................. 44
To w b a r ......................................................... 223
Towed loads ............................... 230, 234, 236
Towing another
vehicle ....................................................... 221
Traction control (ASR) ................................ 143
Traffic information (TA) .............. 262, 263, 286
Traffic information (TMC) .................... 261, 262
Trip computer .................................... 46 - 48, 55
Trip distance recorder ................................... 44
Tyre pressures ............................................ 240
Ty r e s .............................................................. 22
TUnlocking ...................................................... 88
Unlocking from
the inside .................................................... 97
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