2018 CITROEN DS3 Handbook (in English)

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F Pull the selector towards the – sign to change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
i s not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to keep
the vehicle stationary.
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45
seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears on the
screen.
F

R
eturn the selector to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a
ford, proceed at walking pace.
Operating fault
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a
few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear
M1


automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are inactive
in manual operation. When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, associated with
an audible signal and a
message
on the screen, indicates a
gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may then
feel a

substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R . This jolt will not cause any
damage to the gearbox. Do not exceed 60
mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a dealer approved by
DS AUTOMOBILES or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the selector from position P
to another position when the battery is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers
a choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

a
utomatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
-

man
ual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
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Gear selector positions
P.Park.
-
V ehicle immobilised, parking brake on
or of f.
-
S

tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
-

R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle
stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
-

V
ehicle immobilised, parking brake
on.
-
S

tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation. M +/-.
Manual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F
P
ull back to change up through
the gears.
F
P
ush forward to change down
through the gears.
Displays in the instrument
panel
When you move the drive selector through
the selector gate to select a position, the
corresponding indicator is displayed in the
instrument panel.
P. Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (Automatic operation).
1
2 3 4 5 6.Gears engaged during manual
operation.
-. Invalid value during manual
operation.
Foot on brake
F Press the brake pedal when this
indicator lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g. starting
the engine).
Moving off
F Apply the parking brake.
F Sel ect position P or N .
F

S
tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, an audible
signal will be produced, accompanied by the
display of a


warning message.
F

W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

Sel
ect position R , D or M.
F

G
radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle,
then select position D to accelerate.
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If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or M
is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
Do not leave children unsuper vised inside
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
Automatic operation
F Select position D to change the six gears
automatically . The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator fully down
(kick-down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or holds the gear selected until
the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a
higher gear for safety
reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Reverse
When selecting reverse R with the ignition
on, the rear parking sensors are activated
automatically.
Creep function (moving without
using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D , M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
For your safety, this function will be activated
only if you press the brake pedal when
changing from forward drive to reverse.
It is deactivated on opening the driver's door.
Closing the door then pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal, reactivates the function.
Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F

M
ove the selector towards the + sign to
change up a
gear.
F

M
ove the selector towards the - sign to
change down a
gear.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle. For more information on Parking assistance
,
refer to the corresponding section.
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D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a
few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
i s not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, associated with
an audible signal and a
message
on the screen, indicates a
gearbox
fault. There is a
risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the selector from position P
to another position when the battery is
flat.
Before switching off the engine, you can engage
either position P or N to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45
seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F

R
eturn the selector to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a
ford, proceed at walking pace. To reduce fuel consumption when at
a
prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
Gear efficiency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by
advising the driver when to change up.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may then
feel a

substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R . This jolt will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60

mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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With an electronic or automatic gearbox,
the system is only active in manual mode.
On BlueHDi Diesel versions with manual
gearbox, in certain driving conditions the
system may suggest changing into neutral so
that the engine can go into standby (STOP
mode of Stop & Start). In this case, N is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Example:
-

Y
ou are in third gear.
-

Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
-

T
he system may suggest that you engage
a


higher gear. The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
-
e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear.
-
enga

ging a

lower gear.
On vehicle fitted with a
manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
recommended gear.
Gear shift recommendations should not be
considered obligatory. The configuration of the
road, the amount of traffic and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. The driver thus remains responsible
for deciding whether to follow or ignore the
system's instructions.
This function cannot be deactivated.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.
Hill start assist
This system briefly keeps your vehicle
stationary (for approximately 2 seconds) when
making a
hill start, while you transfer your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
-

t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

c
ertain slope conditions are met,
-

t
he driver's door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily in the hill start assist
phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp lights up constantly on
the instrument panel.
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Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system,
t hese warning lamps come on.
Contact the dealer network or
a
qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The
engine restarts automatically – START mode –
as soon as you want to move off.
The restart 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.
Going into engine STOP
mode
The " ECO" warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby:
-

w

ith a

manual gearbox , at speeds below
12

mph (20 km/h) (depending on version),
when you place the gear lever in neutral and
you release the clutch pedal.
-

w

ith a
5-speed or 6-speed electronic
gearbox , vehicle stationary or at speeds
below 5
mph (8 km/h) (depending on
version), when you press the brake pedal or
place the gear selector into position N .
-

w

ith an automatic gearbox , vehicle
stationary, when you press the brake pedal
or put the gear selector in position N .
A time counter adds up the time
periods spent in STOP mode
during a
journey. It resets every
time the ignition is switched on
using the key.
Uphill, with the vehicle stationar y, the
vehicle is held for a shor t time when you
release the brake pedal.
With a

manual gearbox, if you are in first gear
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in D or M .
With an electronic gearbox, if you are in
automatic mode (position A ) or in manual mode
(position M ). Downhill, with the vehicle stationary and
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a

shor t time when you release the brake
pedal.
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For your convenience during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

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

t
he engine is needed to maintain
a


comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-

d
emisting is active,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) are present
where the engine is needed to control the
system. The ECO warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Invoking engine START mode
The " ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:
-

w

ith a
manual gearbox , when you depress
the clutch pedal,
-

w

ith an electronic or automatic gearbox :
•

g

ear selector in position A/D or M, when
you release the brake pedal,
•

o

r gear selector in position N and the
brake pedal released, when you move the
gear selector to position A/D or M,
•
o

r when you engage reverse.
With a
manual gearbox in STOP mode, if
a

gear is engaged without fully depressing
the clutch pedal, a warning lamp comes
on or an alert message is displayed asking
you to depress the clutch pedal to restart
the engine.
Special cases: START mode
invoked automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
l evels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
-
y

ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11
km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance, air
conditioning setting, etc.) are present where
the engine is needed for control of the
system or vehicle.
The ECO warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Manual deactivation/
reactivation
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
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If the engine is in STOP mode, it restarts
immediately.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
Press the button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by illumination of the
indicator lamp in the button and the display of
a

message.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
The indicator lamp goes off and a
message is
displayed.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode. Driving on flooded roads
Before driving in a
flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving advice ,
particularly on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the
b utton in the ECO OFF switch flashes for a few
moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by an authorised dealer or by
a


qualified workshop.
If a
fault occurs in STOP mode, the engine
may stall. All of the instrument panel warning
lamps come on. It is then necessary to switch
the ignition off and to restart the engine using
t h e key. The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must only
be carried out in the dealer network or by
a

qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.Tyre under-inflation
d
etection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised after ever y tyre
pressure adjustment or wheel change .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a
drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres.
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