2018 CITROEN DS3 Handbook (in English)

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The tyre under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.
This system still requires you to check the
tyre inflation pressure (including the spare
wheel) every month as well as before
a

long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
handling, extends braking distances and
causes premature tyre wear, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy loads, high
speeds, long journeys).
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The tyre pressure specifications for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section. Tyre pressures should be checked when
the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for
1
hour or after a journey of less than
6
miles (10 km) at moderate speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3
bar to the
pressures shown on the label.
Under-inflation alert
This warning is indicated by
continuous illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a
message displayed on the screen.
F

R

educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and sudden braking.
F

S

top as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not rely on a
simple visual check. F

I
f you have a compressor (such as the
one in the temporary puncture repair kit),
check the pressures of the four tyres when
cold. If it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
F In the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The warning remains active until the
system is reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressures of one or more
tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the tyre
pressure label.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a
warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
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Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
The system must be reinitialised with the
ignition on and the vehicle stationary, via the
vehicle's configuration menu.
Monochrome screen A
F Press the MENU button to access the main
menu.
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select
the Vehic config menu, then confirm by
pressing the OK button.
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
" Tyre inflation " menu, then confirm by
pressing the OK button.
A message is displayed to confirm the request.
F

C
onfirm by pressing the OK button.
Monochrome screen C
F Press the "5" or " 6" button to select the
" Define the vehicle parameters " menu,
then confirm by pressing the OK button.
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select
the " Tyre pressures " menu, then the
" Reinitialisation " menu, then confirm
by pressing the OK button. A message
confirms the reinitialisation.
Touch screen tablet
F Press the MENU button.
F Sel ect the " Driving" menu.
F

I
n the secondary page, select "

Under-
inflation initialisation ".
A message is displayed to confirm the
reinitialisation request.
F

Sel
ect "Ye s" or " No", then confirm.
A message confirms the reinitialisation.
The new pressure parameters registered are
considered reference values by the system.
The under-inflation alert can only be relied
on if the reinitialisation of the system has
been done with the pressures in the four
tyres correctly adjusted.
Operating fault
Before doing anything to the system,
the pressures of the four tyres must be
checked and the system reinitialised.
F

P

ress the MENU button to access the main
menu.
F

P

ress the " 5" or " 6" button to select the
" Personalisation-configuration " menu,
then confirm by pressing the OK button. The flashing and then constant illumination of
the under-inflation warning lamp accompanied
by illumination of the Ser vice warning lamp
indicates a
fault in the system.
In this case, under-inflation monitoring of the
tyres is no longer provided.
Have the system checked in the dealer network
or by a qualified workshop.
Speed limiter
The system prevents the vehicle
from exceeding the speed setting
programmed by the driver.
Once the speed limit is reached, the
accelerator pedal no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is switched on manually:
it requires a
programmed speed of at least
20

mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off by manual
operation of the control.
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The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the set speed, simply slow down to
a

speed below the programmed speed.
The set speed remains in the system memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need to obser ve speed limits, nor can it
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
1. Speed limiter mode selection thumb
wheel.
2. Value decrease button.
3. Value increase button.
4. Button to start /stop the speed limiter.
Displays in the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5.Speed limiter on/off indication.
6. Speed limiter mode selected.
7. Programmed speed value.
Programming
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "LIMIT" position:
the speed limiter mode is selected but is not
switched on (PAUSE).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.
F
Set the speed value by pressing button 2 or 3
(e.g. 55 mph (90 km/h)).
You can change the programmed speed further
using buttons 2


and 3:
- by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,- by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,- in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained
press.
F Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4 .
F Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4 : a
confirmation message appears on the screen (PAUSE).
F Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing button 4
again.
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Exceeding programmed
speed
F Press firmly on the accelerator pedal,
going beyond the point of resistance, to
exceed the programmed speed limit.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the programmed speed, which is still
displayed, flashes.
Return to the programmed speed, by means of
intentional or unintentional deceleration of the
vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing of
the speed.
Exiting speed limiter mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the 0 position: the
speed limiter mode is deselected. The
display returns to the total mileage recorder.
Malfunction
In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
i s cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes. On sharp acceleration, as when
descending a
steep hill, the speed limiter
will not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are secured correctly,
-
n
ever place one mat on top of another.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a

qualified workshop.
Cruise control
System which automatically
maintains the speed of the vehicle
at the value programmed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched off
manually or
by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the trajectory control systems for
safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by depressing the accelerator
pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.
Cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace
the need to respect speed limits, nor can it replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control is switched on manually: it
requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40


km/h).
As well as the engagement:
-

O
f fourth gear on a manual gearbox.
-

I
n sequential mode, of second gear on an
electronic or automatic gearbox.
-

O
f position A on an electronic gearbox or
position D on an automatic gearbox.
1.Cruise control mode selection thumb
wheel.
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2.Value decrease button.
3. Value increase button.
4. Cruise control off/resume button.
Displays in the instrument
panel
The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.
5Cruise control off/resume indication.
6 Cruise control selection indication.
7 Programmed speed value.
Programming
F Turn thumb wheel 1 to the "CRUISE"
position: the cruise control mode is selected
but is not switched on (PAUSE).
F

Se
t the programmed speed by accelerating
to the required speed, then press button
2
or 3 (e.g. 70 mph (110 km/h)).
You can change the programmed speed further
using buttons 2
and 3:
-

B
y + or - 1 km/h = short press.
-

B
y + or - 5 km/h = long press.
-

I
n steps of + or - 5 km/h = maintained press.
Pause
F Switch off the cruise control by pressing button 4: a confirmation message appears
on the screen (PAUSE). F

S
witch the cruise control back on by
pressing button 4 again.
Exceeding programmed
speed
Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the
programmed speed results in flashing of this
speed on the display.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means
of intentional or unintentional deceleration of
the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing
of the programmed speed.
Leaving cruise control mode
F Turn thumb wheel 1
to the 0 position: the
cruise control mode is deselected. The
display returns to the total mileage recorder.
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Malfunction
In the event of a cruise control fault, the speed
i s cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have it checked by an authorised dealer or by
a


qualified workshop. When cruise control is active, be careful
when holding one of the speed setting
buttons: this may result in a
very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
When descending a


steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-

E
nsure that mats are secured correctly.
-

D
o not fit one mat on top of another.
Active City Brake
Active City Brake is a driving assistance
s ystem that aims to avoid a frontal collision
or reduce the speed of an impact if the driver
does not react sufficiently (inadequate brake
application).
This system has been designed to
improve driving safety.
The driver must always check the traffic
and assess the distances and relative
speeds of other vehicles.
Active City Brake cannot in any
circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Never look at the laser sensor through
an optical instrument (magnifying glass,
microscope, etc.) at a
distance of less
than 10
centimetres: risk of eye injury!
Principle
Using a laser sensor located at the top of the
w indscreen, this system detects a vehicle
running in the same direction or stationary
ahead of your vehicle.
When necessary, the vehicle's braking system
is operated automatically to avoid a
collision
with the vehicle ahead.
Automatic braking occurs later than if
done by the driver, so as to inter vene only
when there is a
high risk of collision.
Conditions of activation
Active City Brake functions if the following
conditions are met:
-
ig
nition on,
-

t
he vehicle is moving for ward,
-

t
he speed is between about 3 and 19 mph
(5
and 30 km/h),
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Operation
- the braking assistance systems (ABS, EBFD, EBA) are not faulty.
-

t
he trajectory control systems (ASR, DSC)
are not deactivated or faulty,
-

t
he vehicle is not making a sharp turn,
-

t
he system has not triggered in the last ten
seconds.
When your vehicle is too close to or
approaches the vehicle ahead too quickly, the
system automatically applies the brakes to
avoid a


collision.
You are then warned by the display of
a


message.
The brake lamps of your vehicle are lit to warn
other users.
The collision can be avoided if the speed
difference between your vehicle and the one
ahead is not more than 9
mph (15 km/h).
Above this threshold, the system will do
what is possible to avoid or reduce the
accident by lowering the speed of impact.
The automatic braking can lead to the complete
stop of the vehicle if the situation requires it. In this case, the vehicle is held stationary
temporarily (for about 1.5
seconds) to allow
the driver to take back control by pressing the
brake pedal.
Unless the driver depresses the clutch
pedal quickly enough during automatic
braking, triggering of the system may
cause the engine to stall.
During automatic braking, the driver can
always obtain a
higher rate of deceleration
than that controlled by the system, by
pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
After an impact, the system is
automatically put out of ser vice: it no
longer operates.
You must go to a
member of the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop to have
the system made operational again.Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu, accessible with the ignition on.
Its state is memorised when the ignition is switched
of f.
When the system is deactivated, a
message is displayed every time the
ignition is switched on, to warn you.
With monochrome screen C
F Press the MENU button for access to the
main menu.
F

Sel
ect "Personalisation-configuration ",
F

Sel
ect "Define the vehicle parameters ".
F

Sel
ect "Driving assistance ".
F

Sel
ect "Automatic emergency braking :
OFF " or " Automatic emergency braking :
ON ".
F

P
ress the " 7" or " 8" buttons to check or
uncheck the box and respectively activate
or deactivate the system.
F

P
ress the " 5" or " 6" button, then the OK
button to select the OK box and confirm or
the Back button to cancel.
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With the touch screen tablet
F Press the "MENU" button.
F Sel ect the " Driving" menu.
F

I
n the secondary page, select " Vehicle
settings ".
F

Sel
ect the " Driving assistance " tab.
F

C
heck or uncheck the " Auto emergency
braking " box to activate or deactivate the
system.
F
Confirm.
Operating limits
The system only detects vehicles that are
stationary or moving in the same direction as
your vehicle. It does not detect small vehicles (bicycles,
motorcycles), pedestrians or animals, nor
non-reflective stationary objects.
This system will not trigger or inter vene if the
driver:
-
a

ccelerates strongly
-

o
r suddenly turns the steering wheel
(avoidance manoeuvre). When weather conditions are difficult
(extremely heavy rain, snow, fog, hail,
etc.), braking distances increase, which
may reduce the system's ability to avoid
a


collision.
The driver must therefore remain
particularly cautious.
Never let snow build up on the bonnet
or any object above the bonnet nor at
the front of the roof: this could enter the
field of vision of the sensor and obstruct
detection.
Operating faults
Sensor fault
The operation of the laser sensor may suffer
inter ference from accumulations of dirt or
misting of the windscreen. In this case you are
warned by the display of a
message.
Use windscreen demisting and regularly clean
the area of the windscreen in front of the
sensor.
Do not stick or other wise attach any object
on the windscreen in front of the sensor.
System fault
In the event of a malfunction of the system, you
a re warned by an audible signal and the display
of the message " Automatic braking system
fault ".
Have the system checked by your dealer or by
a


qualified workshop. In the event of an impact to the
windscreen near the sensor, deactivate
the system and contact your dealer
or a
qualified workshop to have your
windscreen replaced.
Do not attempt to remove, adjust or test
the sensor.
Only your dealer or a
qualified workshop
may work on the system.
When towing a
trailer or when the vehicle
is being towed, the system must be
deactivated.
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