2018 CITROEN DS3 Handbook (in English)

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Engine oil
pressureFixed.
There is a fault with the engine oil
lubrication circuit. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
Maximum
coolant
temperature Fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Battery charge Fixed. The battery charging circuit has
a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack
or cut alternator belt, etc.). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Door(s) open
Fixed, if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
Fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6
mph (10 km/h).
Seat belt not
fastened/
unfastened Fixed, then flashing,
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. The driver or front passenger has
not fastened or has unfastened their
seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue into the buckle.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Engine
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a


fault.The catalytic converter may be destroyed.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Fixed. The emission control system has
a


fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop without delay.
ServiceTemporarily on. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
-

e
ngine oil level,
-

s
creenwash fluid level,
-
r

emote control battery,
-

p
article filter saturation on Diesel vehicles.
For any other faults, contact the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a


fault.The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop without delay.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) Flashing.
Regulation by the system is active. The system optimises traction and allows improved
directional stability of the vehicle.
Fixed, associated
with illumination of
the indicator lamp
in the deactivation
button, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message.The DSC/ASR or hill start assist
system has a
fault.Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Low fuel level Fixed. When it first comes on, around
5
litres of fuel remain in the tank.You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until sufficient fuel is added.
Tank capacity: approximately 50


litres (petrol)
or 46
litres (Diesel); (depending on version:
approximately 30
litres (petrol or Diesel)).
Never drive until completely empty, this could damage
the emissions control and injection systems.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for
a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
Fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems
has a


fault. Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a
qualified workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a
fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message.One or more wheels has insufficient
pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding section.
+ Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by
the Ser vice warning
lamp.The system is faulty: tyre pressures
are no longer monitored.
As soon as possible, check the pressure of the tyres.
Have the system checked by a
dealer or by a qualified
workshop.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel)Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 370 miles and 1,500 miles
(600
km and 2,400 km). Have the AdBlue® tank topped up as soon as
possible: go to a

member of the dealer network or
a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
+
Flashing, associated with
the SERVICE warning
light, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 370 miles
(0
and 600 km). You must top up the AdBlue® tank to avoid
a
breakdown : go to a

member of the dealer network
or a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
Flashing, associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message
indicating that starting is
prevented.The AdBlue® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top up the
AdBlue® tank: go to the dealer network or a qualified
w
orkshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
® to the
corresponding tank.
For topping up or for more information
on AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
+
+ SCR emissions
control system
(BlueHDi Diesel)
Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message.A fault with the SCR emissions
control system has been detected.
This alert disappears once the exhaust emissions
return to normal levels.
Flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a


message indicating
the remaining driving
range.After confirmation of the fault with
the emissions control system,
you can continue driving for up to
685
miles (1,100 km) before the
engine start inhibition system is
triggered. To avoid a
breakdown, contact the dealer network
or a qualified workshop without delay.
Flashing, on switching
on the ignition,
associated with the
SERVICE and engine
diagnostic warning
lamps, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a

message. You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit following confirmation
of a
fault with the emissions control
system: the engine start inhibition
system prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to restart the engine, you must
call on the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
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Rear foglampsFixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
The key is at position 2
(ignition on)
in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Foot on brake Fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, selector in position N ,
press the brake pedal to start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake to unlock the lever and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Warning/indicator lamp
StateCause Action/Observations
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Passenger's
airbag system Fixed.
The control switch, located in
the glove box, is set to the " OFF"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a "rearward" facing
child seat, unless there is a
fault with
the airbags (airbag warning lamp on). To activate the passenger front airbag, turn the
control to the "
ON" position.
In this case, do not fit a
child seat in the "rear ward"
facing position.
Stop & Star t Fixed.
When the vehicle stops (red lights, traffic
jams, etc.) the Stop & Start system puts
the engine into STOP mode.The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want
to move off.
Flashes for a

few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is triggered
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Left-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator Flashing with audible
signal.
The lighting control stalk has been
moved up.
Automatic
wiping
Fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down. Automatic front wiping is activated.
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