2012 Citroen DS3 engine

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO and
TELEMATICS
183 Bonnet
184 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
185 Petrol engines
186Diesel engines
187 Checking levels
190Checks
194 Temporary puncture repair kit
200 Changing a wheel
207 Changing a bulb
214Changing a fuse
221Battery
223Energy economy mode
224Changing a wiper blade
225 Towing the vehicle
227To w i ng a trailer
229Advice on care andmaintenance
230Accessories
234 Petrol engines
236Petrol weights
238LPG engines
239LPG weights
240Diesel engines
241Diesel weights
242 Dimensions
244Identifi cation markings
249Emergency or assistance
251MyWay
283 Audio system
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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 a sealant cartridge, to allow
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. The Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption, exhaustemissions and the noise level whenstationary.
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Monitoring
On switching on, the dial needles go to theextent 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
whi
ch is low.
Instrument panels
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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 pageconcerned.


Warning lamps
32, 37 Illumination o
f the indicator lamp indicates thestate of the corresponding function.
A.Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.

Switch panel
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B.Deactivation of Stop & Start.
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Driving safely
the choice of the comfort of automated
operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.1. Gear lever.2.
Steering mounted "-" control paddle.3.
Steering mounted "+" control paddle.
Electronic gearbox


Display in the instrument panel

The gear engaged or the driving mode selected
appears in the instrument panel screen.
N
.Neutral.
R. Reverse.
1 to 5/6.Gears engaged.
AUTO.Automated mode.

Starting and moving off
)Select position N.)Press the brake pedal firmly.)Star t the engine.)Select automated mode (position A) or Amanual mode (position M) by moving the gear lever 1 ,

or
engage reverse by pushing the gear lever 1to position R
. )Release the parking brake. )Progressively take your foot off the brake pedal, then move off.
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21Familiarisation
Driving safely

This four speed gearbox offers the choice
of the comfor t of automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing. 1. Gear lever. 2."S" (sport) switch.3."7" (snow) switch.
Display in the instrument panel
P.Park.
R. Reverse.
N.Neutral. D. Drive (automatic for ward drive).
S.Spor t programme. 7 Snow programme. 1 to 4.Gears engaged.-.Invalid value in manual operation.


Starting and moving off
)
Apply the parking brake.)
Select position P
or N
. )
Start the engine.)
Press the brake pedal.)
Release the parking brake. )
Then select position R , D
or M.)
Progressively remove your foot from the
brake pedal: the vehicle moves off on itsown.

Automatic gearbox
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Driving safely
Stop & Start
Going into engine STOP mode
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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 bypressing the "ECO OFF"
switch the warning
lamp in the switchcomes on.
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1

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The system is automatically reactivated every time the engine is star ted withthe key.

Before refuelling or doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition with the key. Th
e "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:


-
with a manual gearbox:when you fullydepress the clutch pedal.
-
with a 5 or 6 speed electronic gearbox:at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or when you put thegear lever in position N .

-
with a 5 or 6 speed electronic gearbox
:


●
gear lever in position A
or M, when you
release the brake pedal,

●
or gear lever in position N
and brakepedal released, when you put the gear
lever into position A
or M
,

●
or when you engage reverse.

In certain circumstances, the ST
OP modemay not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off. In certain circumstances, STA R T m o d e m ay be
invoked automatically; the "ECO"warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

23Familiarisation
Driving safely
1.
Selecting/Switching off speed limiter mode. 2.Decrease the programmed value.3.Increase the programmed value.4.
Speed limiter on/off.


Speed limiter "LIMIT"
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1.Selecting/Switching off cruise control mode.
2. Decrease the programmed value. 3.
Increase the programmed value. 4.
Cruise control Off/Resume.
Cruise control "CRUISE"


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The cruise control or speed limiter mode
appears in the instrument panel when it isselected.

Display in the instrument panel


Cruise control

S
peed limiter


The values must be set with the engine running. In order to be programmed or activated, the
vehicle speed must be higher than 25 mph (40 km/h), with at least fourth gear engaged
on a manual gearbox (second gear on an
electronic or automatic gearbox).

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 shift indicator invites youto change up; it is displayed in the instrumentpanel, 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.