2011 Citroen DS3 warning

CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.

Your vehicle is fitted with only some of the
equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifications for the country in which it is sold.
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this
specific warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.


Happy motoring!

We draw your attention to the following...

Contents

Contents
6 FAMILIARISATION MONITORING
26 Instrument panels
30 Indicator and warning lamps
40 Indicators
44 Adjustment buttons
46 Tr i p c o m p u t e r

Key


safety warning

additional information

contributes to the protection of the environment

refer to the page indicated
001001
22 ECO-DRIVING
306 VISUAL
SEARCH
310 ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

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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Exterior


Customising kits

These expressive stickers form par t of a range
of kits, very different one from another, which
allow you to create a unique and attractive
exterior for your vehicle.

Guide-me-home lighting

After switching off the ignition, under low
lighting conditions the headlamps remain on for
a few seconds to help you leave the vehicle.

Rear parking sensors

This system provides a warning when reversing
by detecting obstacles located behind the
vehicle.



19





109




173




Temporary puncture repair kit

This kit is a complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge, to allow
the temporary repair of a tyre.



190





Stop & Start

This system puts the engine
temporarily on standby during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, etc...). The engine restarts
automatically as soon as you want to
move off. The Stop & Star t system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions, and offers the comfor t of
complete silence when stationary.



166

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.

Monitoring

On switching on, the dial needles go to the
extent of their travel then return to 0.


A.
With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for
the fuel remaining should light up.

B.
With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should go off.

C.
With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
should display "OIL OK"
for a few
seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.

Instrument panels




26, 28



1.
With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.

2.
With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page
concerned.

Warning lamps



30, 35

Illumination of the indicator lamp indicates the
state of the corresponding function.


A.
Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.


Switch panel

14 4


B.
Deactivation of Stop & Start.
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19Familiarisation
Passenger safety



1.
Open the glove box.

2.
Inser t the key.

3.
Select position:
"ON"
(activation), with front passenger or
"for wards facing" child seat,

"OFF"
(deactivation), with "rear facing" child seat.

4.
Remove the key keeping the switch in the
new osition.


Front passenger's airbag




14 9



A.
Front seat belts not fastened or unfastened
warning lamp.:




Front seat belts and
passenger's front airbag



15 0



Customise your vehicle

These styling stickers are treated to give good
resistance to ageing and tearing.
They have been designed to allow you to
customise your vehicle's bodywork.
Available also as accessories, we recommend
that you have them fitted by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Using expressive stickers

When using a high pressure jet wash,
keep the end of the lance at least
30 centimetres from the stickers
B.
Front passenger's airbag deactivation
indicator lamp.

C.
Front passenger's airbag activation
indicator lamp. 14 5

Driving safely


Stop & Start


Going into engine STOP mode




166

The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
automatically goes into standby:


- with a manual gearbox:
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever in neutral, and you release the clutch
pedal.


Going into engine START mode

Deactivation/Reactivation

You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.



167





167


The system is automatically reactivated
every time the engine is star ted with
the key.
Before refuelling or doing anything
under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:


- with a manual gearbox:
when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.
In certain circumstances, the STOP mode
may not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off. In certain circumstances, START mode may be
invoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.