2012.5 Citroen DS3 fuel consumption

Exterior
Customising kits
These expressive stickers form par t of a range
of kits, very different one from another, whichallow you to create a unique and attractive exterior for your vehicle
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under lowlighting conditions the headlamps remain on for a few seconds to help you leave the vehicle.

Rear parking sensors

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

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puncture repair kit
plete system consisting of a compressor and sealant car tridge, for the
temporary repair of a tyre.

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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine
temporarily on standby during
stops in the traffic (red lights, trafficjams, etc...). The engine restartsautomatically as soon as you want tomove off. Stop & Star t reduces fuel consumption, exhaust emissions andnoise levels when stationary.
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Interior
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lightingimproves visibility inside the vehicle in low lighting conditions. It comprises several
lamps, located in the footwells and in the lower
dashboard storage compar tment.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort, the system then automatically controls this levelaccording to the ambient conditions.
Scented air freshener

The scented air freshener diffuses theselected fragrance throughout the passenger compartment from its location in the ventilation
system.

Gear effi ciency indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox, this system suggests when to change up to obtain
optimum fuel consumption.

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Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio system,
Bluetooth system and USB Box, MyWay with
16/9 colour screen, auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.MyWay

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Audio system

Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2emissions.
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 efficiency 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 gearbox, without pressing theaccelerator 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 practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2emissions and also helpsreduce the background traffic noise.


If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.



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 windowsand leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature in thepassenger compar tment down (sunroof and window blinds...). Switch off the air conditioning, unless it hasautomatic 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 andreduce 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 andrefit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, whencold, 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 (engineoil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve theschedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.




When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rdcut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

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 settledown 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 warmup much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, videogame...), you will contribute towards limitingthe consumption of electrical energy, and soof fuel. Disconnect your por table devices beforeleaving the vehicle.

Tr i p c o m p u t e r
Monochrome screen A
Information displays
)Press the button, located at the end of the
wiper stalk, to display the various items of
trip computer information in succession.
The trip computer provides the following
information:


-
range,

- current
fuel consumption,

-
Stop & Star t time counter,

-
distance travelled,

- avera
ge fuel consumption,
- avera
ge speed.
)The next press then returns you tothe normal display. S
ystem that gives you current information on your journey (range, fuel consumption…).


Zero reset
)Press the control for more thantwo seconds to reset to zero the distance
travelled, the average fuel consumption and the average speed.

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Monochrome screen C


Information displays
)Press the button, located at the end of
the wiper stalk
, to display the various tripcomputer tabs in succession.- th
e current information tabwith:
●
the range,
●
th
e current fuel consumption,
●
the distance remaining
to be travelled or the Stop & Star t time counter.
- the trip "1"
t
ab with:
●
the distance travelled,
●
the average fuelconsumption,
●
the average speed,for the first trip.
- t
he trip "2"tab with:
●
the distance travelled,
●
the average fuelconsumption,
●
the average speed,
for the second trip.

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Pressing the button again returns you to
the normal display.
16/9 colour screen (MyWay)


Trip zero reset
)
When the trip required is displayed, press
the button on the end of the wiper stalk for more than two seconds.
Trips "1"
and "2"are independent but their useis identical.
For example, trip "1"can be used for daily figures, and trip "2"for monthly figures.

A few definitions…

Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
which can still be travelled with the fuelremaining in the tank in relation to the average
fuel consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption
during the last few seconds.
Average fuelconsumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) This is the average fuel consumption since the last trip computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)This is the average speed calculatedsince the last trip computer zero reset(ignition on).


Distance travelled
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance
travelled since the last trip computer zero reset.
Stop & Start timecounter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop &Star t, a time counter calculates the time spent
in STOP mode during a journey. It resets to zero every time the ignition isswitched on with the key.


This value may vary following a changein the style of driving or the relief,resulting in a significant change in thecurrent fuel consumption.

If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the ran
ge falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is
displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (10 0 km).
Distance remaining to
destination
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to be travelled
to the final destination. It can be entered bythe user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes are
displayed in place of the digits.

Languages
Once the "Languages" menu has been selected,you can change the language used by the display (Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Portugues,
Portugues-Brasil, Deutsch, English, Espanol).

Units
Once the "Units" menu has been selected, you can change the units of the followingparameters:


- temperature (°C or °F),

- fuel consumption (l/100 km, mpg or km/l).
Once the fuel consumption units havebeen set to mpg, the information in the instrument panel screen on speed anddistance will also be in mph and miles.
For safety reasons, configuration by the driver of the multifunction screen mustonly be done when stationary.
Display settings
Once the "Display settings" menu has beenselected, you can gain access to the following settings:
- year,
- month,
- day,
- hour,
- minutes,
-
12 or 24 hour mode.
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Once you have selected a setting, press
the "  " or " " buttons to change its value.
) Press the " 
" or "
" buttons to switch
respectively to the previous or next setting.) Press the "OK"
button to save the change
and return to the normal display or press
the "ESC"button to cancel.