2014 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO power steering

41Monitoring
Airbagstemporarily. This lamp comes on for a few seconds
when you turn on the ignition, then goes off. This lamp should
go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Seat belt notfastened / unfastenedfixed then flashin
gaccompanied by anincreasing audible
signal. The driver and/or the front passen
ger
has not fastened or has unfastened
their seat belt.Pull the strap then inser t the ton
gue in the buckle.
Power steeringfixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Auxiliary socket
The auxiliary socket is located in the " AUX" box on the centre console.
It permits the connection of a por table device,such as a digital audio player of the iPod ®type,
to listen to your music files using the vehicle'sspeakers.














USB Player
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the "Audio system" or "eMyWay" section.
When it is in use, the por table devicecharges automatically.
The U
SB por t is located in the "AU X "box on
the centre console.
It permits the connection of a por table device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod®
generation 5 and later type or USB memory
stick type.
It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg,
wma, wav...) which are transmitted to your
audio equipment and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio equipmentcontrol panel and display them on the
multifunction screen.

F
or more information on the use of thisequipment, refer to the "Audio system" section.






12 V accessory
socket
)To connect a 12 V accessory (max power:
120 W), lift the cover and connect asuitable adaptor.
The management of the files is doneusing your por table device.

Stop & Start The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restar ts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restar t takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Per
fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
For your comfor t, during parkingmanoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...
Never refuel with the engine in STOPmode; you must switch off the ignition with the key. Th
e "ECO"warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby:
- with a manual gearbox
, at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear lever into neutral, and you release theclutch pedal. -with a 5 or 6-speed electronic gearbox ,
at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h), when you press the brake pedal or put the gear lever in position N.
A time counter calculates the sum
of the periods in STOP mode
during a journey. It rests itself
to zero every time the ignition is switched on with the key.
STOP mode is not invoked when:


- the driver's door is open,

- the driver's seat belt is not fastened,

- the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph(10 km/h) since the last engine star t using
the key,

- the engine is needed to maintain acomfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,

- demisting is active,

- some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance,ambient temperature...) where the engine isneeded to assure control of a system.


Special cases: STOP mode not available

The "ECO"warning lamp flashes for
a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is per fectly normal.

229Practical information

Fuse table
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F120 A
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump(Diesel).
F
215 A Horn.
F
310 A Front / rear wash-wipe.
F420 A LED lamps.
F5
15 A Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel),
blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F
610 A ABS/ESP control unit, secondary stop switch.
F
710 A Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8
25 A Starter control.
F
910 A Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 A
Fuel heater
(Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).
F1140 A Heater blower.

Practical information





Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
)open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)remove the towing eye from the holder.

Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...