2018 CITROEN DS3 brake sensor

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In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude.
Please respect the maximum towable
weights.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 600


miles (1,000

kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid
the audible signal if a
genuine
DS
AUTOMOBILES towbar is used.
If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1
to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a
stop, to facilitate its cooling.
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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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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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Mirror, vanity ............................................................. 78
Misfuel prevention .......................................... 148 -149
Mountings, ISOFIX
......................................... 111

, 113
MP3
CD ...................................................................... 5
Number plate lamps


........................................ 176 -179
Oil change


...................................................... 15 5 -15 6
Oil consumption


............................................. 15 5 -15 6
Oil, engine


...................................................... 15 5 -15 6
Opening the bonnet


....................................... 15 3 -15 4
Opening the boot


......................................... 4 3 , 57- 5 8
Opening the doors


....................................... 4 3 , 4 9 - 51
Opening the fuel filler flap

.....................................14

8
Pads, brake


.................................................... 15 8 -159
Paint colour code
................................................... 201
Parcel shelf, rear


...................................................... 81
Parking brake


......................................... 120, 15 8 -159
Parking sensors, front


....................................143 -14 4
Parking sensors, rear


............................................ 143
Passenger's airbag


.................................................. 22
Peugeot Connect USB ~ USB Box

.........................79
P

layer, Apple
®....................................................... 11, 6
Player, MP3

CD ...................................................... 5-6
Player, USB

............................................................ 9, 4
Port, USB .......................................................... 79, 9, 4
Power steering
......................................................... 18
P

re-heater, diesel

..................................................... 21
Pressures, tyres
............................................. 16

9, 201
Pre-tensioning seat belts


....................................... 10 0
Priming the fuel system
......................................... 165
Protecting children


........... 101-102, 104 -10 6, 110 -113
Puncture


................................................. 165 -166, 168Radio


.............................................................
7- 8, 10, 3
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting – DAB)

...
9
Range

.......................................................................
40
Range, AdBlue
................................................... 2
8-29
RDS
........................................................................\
.... 8
R
ear screen, demisting/defrosting
..........................
75
R
echarging the battery

..................................
18 9 -19 0
Recirculation, air

.................................................
72-75
Reduction of electrical load

...................................
152
Regeneration of the particle filter
..........................
15
8
Reinitialising the electric windows

....................
47- 4 8
Reinitialising the remote control

..............................
44
Reminder, key in ignition ................................
11 8 -11 9
Remote control

...................................................
43, 45
Removing a wheel ..........................................
171-173
Removing the mat

....................................................
80
Replacing bulbs ....................................... 174, 176 -179
Replacing fuses

......................
181-183, 185 -18 6, 188
Replacing the air filter

............................................
15 8
Replacing the oil filter

............................................
15 8
Replacing the passenger compartment filter

.......
15 8
Reservoir, screenwash

..........................................
157
Resetting the service indicator

...............................
27
Resetting the trip recorder

.......................................
30
Rev counter

...........................................................
9 -12
Reversing camera

..................................................
14 4
Reversing lamp

...............................................
176 -179
Risk areas (update) ....................................................
6
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ...................................
165
Safety, children

.................101-102, 104 -10 6, 111-112
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)

.................15

8
Scented air freshener


..............................................76
Screen, monochrome


................................................2
Screen, multifunction (with audio syste m)


..................................................31- 3 4 , 4 0 - 41
Screenwash .............................................................. 89
Screenwash, rear


...............................................88-89SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
....................
15
9
Seat belts
.................................................. 9
8 -10 0, 109
Seat, rear bench ....................................................... 66
Seats, front

.............................................
61-62, 64-65
Seats, heated

.....................................................
62- 63
Seats, rear

................................................................
66
Selector, gear
......................................................... 12
7
Serial number, vehicle

...........................................
201
Service indicator

......................................................
25
Servicing
................................................................... 25
S
ettings, equipment

.........................
31-34, 36, 40 - 41
Settings, system

.......................................................
12
Sidelamps
................................................. 8
4, 175 -179
Side repeater

..........................................................
176
Snow chains

...........................................................
151
Socket, 12 V accessory ...........................................
80
Socket, auxiliary

...................................................
10, 5
Socket, Jack

...................................................
79, 10, 5
Sockets, audio
.......................................................... 79
Spe
ed limiter

..................................................
13 6 -13 8
Speedometer

.........................................................
9 -12
Stability control (ESC) ........................................ 96 -97
Starting a

Diesel engine

........................................
15 0
Starting the vehicle

.................................
11 6 , 11 8 -13 0
Starting using another battery
.............................. 18
9
Station, radio

.......................................................
7- 8 , 3
Steering mounted controls, audio

.............................
2
Steering wheel, adjustment

.....................................
67
Stopping the vehicle

...............................
11 6 , 11 8 -13 0
Stop & Start ..........................................
22, 40, 70, 75,
132-134, 153, 157, 191
Storage


...............................................................78 -79
Storage box


..............................................................81
Stowing rings


......................................................81- 82
Sun visor
................................................................... 78
S

ynchronising the remote control
...........................44
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