2018 CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK fuel consumption

7Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator prompts you to
engage the most suitable gear: whenever this
indication is displayed on the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These attitudes
help to save fuel, reduce CO
2 emissions and
decrease general traffic noise.
Favour the use of the "Eco" driving mode by
selecting it using the "Drive Mode" control.
If the vehicle has the steering-mounted "CRUISE"
control, use cruise control at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
Use electrical equipment wisely
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31 mph (50 km/h), close the
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep
the temperature in the passenger compartment
down.
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
functions, if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when the
visibility conditions do not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your multimedia
devices (film, music, video game, etc.) to help
reduce consumption of electrical energy, and
hence fuel.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving the
vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the boot, as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and minimise
wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle
carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–

before a long journe
y.
–

a
t each change of season.
–

a
fter a long period out of use.
Do not overlook the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil,
oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment filter,
etc.) and observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
is faulty, your vehicle will emit pollution; visit a
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible
to restore your vehicle’s nitrogen oxide emissions
to regulatory compliance.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third nozzle cut-out, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your new
vehicle settle down to a consistent average after
the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).

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Setting the display mode
In each mode, specific types of information are
displayed on the instrument panel.
Changing the display mode

► Turn the thumbwheel on the left of the
steering wheel to display and scroll through the
various modes on the instrument panel.
►  Press the thumbwheel to confirm the mode.
If you do not press the thumbwheel, the selected
display mode is automatically applied after a few
moments.
Display mode overview
– "DIALS": standard display of analogue and
digit al speedometers, distance recorder and:
•

fuel gauge
, coolant temperature indicator and
rev counter (Petrol or Diesel).
•

ba
ttery charge indicator and power indicator
(Electric).
–

NA
VIGATION": standard display plus current
navigation information (map and navigation
instructions).
–
"DRIVING" : standard display, plus information
relating to active driving aid systems. –
"PERSONAL 1" / "PERSONAL 2": displays the
information selected by the driver in the centre of
the instrument panel.
Configuring a "PERSONAL" display mode
With DS CONNECT RADIO►  Press Settings in the upper banner of
the touch screen.
►  Select "Configuration".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
With DS CONNECT NAV
►  Press Settings in the side banner of the
touch screen.
►  Select "OPTIONS".
► Select "Instrument panel
personalisation".
►  Select "PERSONAL 1" or "PERSONAL 2".
►  Select the type of information using the scroll
arrows in the touch screen: •

"Default" (empty).
•

"Trip computer".
•

"Media".
•

"G-metres" (depending on version).
•

"Power meters + Boost + Torque" (depending on version).
•

"Energy consumption" (depending on version).
►  Confirm to save and exit.
Information is displayed immediately on the
instrument panel if the corresponding display
mode is selected.
The type of information selected in the
"PERSONAL 1" mode is not available in the
"PERSONAL 2" mode.
Head-up display
System which projects various information onto a
blade in the driver's field of vision so that they do
not have to take their eyes off the road.
Information displayed during
operation


Once the system has been activated, the
following information is grouped together in the
head-up display:
A. The speed of your vehicle.
B. Cruise control/speed limiter information and,
if the vehicle is so equipped, the Road signs
recognition function.

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Trip computer
Information displayed about the current journey
(range, fuel consumption, average speed, etc.).
Data displayed on the
instrument panel
Display of the various tabs



►  Pressing the button located on the end of the
wiper control stalk displays the following tabs in
turn:
–

Curren
t information:
•

D
riving range (Petrol or Diesel).
•

Curren
t fuel consumption.
•

St
op & Start time counter (Petrol or Diesel).
•

T
otal mileage (Electric).
–

Trip
s "1" then "2":
•

A
verage speed.
•

A
verage fuel consumption.
•

Dist
ance travelled.
Trip reset
► When the desired trip is displayed,
press the button on the end of the wiper
control stalk for more than 2 seconds.
Trips "1" and "2" are independent and are used
identically.
Definitions
Range
(miles or km)Distance that can still be travelled with the
fuel remaining in the tank (based on the
average fuel consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled).
This value may vary following a change in driving
style or relief, resulting in a significant change in
the current fuel consumption.
When the range falls below 19 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed.
After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range
is recalculated and is displayed if it exceeds 62
miles (100 km).
If dashes instead of figures continue to be
displayed while driving, contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
(miles/kWh or kWh/100 km or km/kWh)
Calculated based on the past few
seconds. This function is only displayed at speeds above 19
mph (30 km/h).
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
(miles/kWh or kWh/100 km or km/kWh)
Calculated since the last trip
computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip computer
reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is equipped with Stop & Start, a
time counter calculates the time spent in STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
5-inch touch screen
This system gives access to the following
elements:

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Activation/Deactivation
► Press this button to activate/
deactivate the function.
Upon activation, the indicator lamp comes on.
The massage function is activated for a period of
one hour.
During this time, massage is performed in 6 cycles
of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage followed by
a 4-minute break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated; the
indicator lamp goes off.
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running.
On/Off
►  Press the button corresponding to your seat.
►  Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
►  To stop heating, press the button again until
all the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the ignition
is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electricity
consumption in turn decreases fuel
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent a
short circuit:
–

Do no
t place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–

Do no
t kneel or stand on the seat.
–

Do no
t spill liquids onto the seat.
–

Ne
ver use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Steering wheel
adjustment


►  When stationary, pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
►  Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving
position.
►  Push the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjustment



►  Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►  Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►  Return the control to the central position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than
they appear. Take this into account in order
to correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).

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Switching the system off
► Press this button.
Its indicator lamp comes on and all other indicator
lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
►  Press this button to activate/
deactivate the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The function is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Front demist - defrost
►  Press this button to activate/
deactivate the demisting or defrosting of
the windscreen and side windows (confirmed by
the illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
Rear screen demist
- defrost
Demisting/defrosting only operates with the
engine running.
Depending on version, this also applies to the door
mirrors.
►  Press this button to activate/
deactivate the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of electrical
current.
Switch off demisting/defrosting as soon
as you no longer consider it necessary,
as reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets
Depending on country of sale.

This function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
On/Off



►  With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by
the illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The function is active as soon as the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically each time the engine is switched
off.

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B. Unlock buttonTo unlock the selector and come out of P or
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Selector state indicators (R, N, D/B)
►  Move the selector by pushing it forwards (N or
R) or backwards (N or D/B ) once or twice, passing
the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to  R, either push
forwards twice without passing the point of
resistance or push just once, passing the point of
resistance:
–

In the first c
ase, the selector goes from P to  N,
then from N to  R.
–

In the sec
ond case, the selector goes directly
from P to  R.
Regenerative braking
The regenerative braking function emulates
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no
need to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle
slows more quickly when the driver releases the
accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is released,
mechanical energy is recovered and used to
partially recharge the battery.
► While in mode D/B , pushing the pulse selector
backwards activates/deactivates the function.
The D on the instrument panel is replaced with
a B.
The state of the function is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
If the battery is almost fully charged, the
braking effect when the accelerator pedal
is released may be limited.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available
depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:




With an electric motor, you cannot select a mode
if the READY lamp is off.
The selected mode is activated immediately.
Whenever the ignition is switched on, NORMAL
mode is selected by default.
ECO
Reduces fuel consumption by optimising the
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,
depending on version, the accelerator pedal, the
automatic gearbox and the gear shift indicator.
Free-wheeling in ECO mode: depending on
version, with the EAT8 gearbox, moving into "free-
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down
without using engine braking. You can save fuel
by anticipating the need to slow down and lifting
your foot fully off the accelerator pedal.
NORMAL
Restores the vehicle’s original settings.
SPORT
Enables more dynamic driving, acting on the
power steering, accelerator and gear changes
with an automatic gearbox and the possibility of
displaying the vehicle’s dynamic settings on the
instrument panel.
MANUAL
Permanent "Manual" mode with an automatic
gearbox and DS PARK PILOT.
Enables manual gear changing using the steering-
mounted paddles.
Hill start assist
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary
(for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This system is only active when:
– The vehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal.
– Certain slope conditions are met.
– The driver’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. After that, ensure that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the indicator lamp P
in the electric parking brake control lever are
on fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation

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This system is only active when:
–
The v ehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal.
–

Cert
ain slope conditions are met.
–

The driv
er’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. After that, ensure that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the indicator lamp P
in the electric parking brake control lever are
on fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a short time
when you release the brake pedal:
–

pro
vided you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
–

pro
vided you are in mode D or M with an
automatic gearbox.
–

pro
vided you are in mode D or B with a drive
selector.


On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a
short time when you release the brake pedal.
Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in
the event of a malfunction.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine.)
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only
optional. In fact, the configuration of the road,
the traffic density and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore,
the driver remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow and the
recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s
requirements (power, acceleration, braking,
etc.).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear
,
–

engaging re
verse.

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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated.
Function deactivated or malfunction.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver’s door must be closed.
– The driv er's seat belt must be fastened.
–

The st
ate of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
–

The t
emperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
–

The outside t
emperature must be between 0°C
and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby (STOP
mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
–

With an
automatic gearbox: with the brake
pedal depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear
selector in position N, with the vehicle stopped.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
–

St
eep slope (ascending or descending).
–

Needed t
o maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–

Demisting activ
e.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is
not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
►  With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
►  With an automatic gearbox:
• With the selector in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
• With the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
• With the selector in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D
or M.
• Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
– With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed exceeds
2.5 mph (4 km/h),
– With an automatic gearbox, in mode N, vehicle
speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments, then
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.