2018 CITROEN DS3 brakes

14
Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
STOP
Fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message in the screen.The warning lamp lighting up is
associated with a serious fault in the
brakes or the coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a
risk
that the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
+ Brakes
Fixed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The brake fluid level in the braking
circuit is too low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid that complies with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If the problem persists, have the system checked in
the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
+
+ Fixed, associated
with the STOP and
ABS warning lamps.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a
dealer or by a qualified
workshop.
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
f ollowed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBD)It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by
a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
When lit up continuously, this
warning lamp indicates a
fault with
the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message, this indicates a fault
with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS system may
be indicated by slight vibration felt at the
brake pedal. In case of emergency braking, press
ver y hard without releasing the
pressure at all.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of
a
problem with grip or trajectory.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
Deactivation
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud, etc.), if you are unable to move off, it
may be useful to temporarily deactivate these
systems so that the wheels can spin and allow
the vehicle to regain grip.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked in the
dealer network or by a

qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
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Safety

11 7
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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Never leave children unsuper vised in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
do not try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Automatic operation
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.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport programme "S"
F Press button S, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving. S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "
T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and driving
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to standard automatic
operation
F At any time, press the selected button again to quit the programme engaged and return
to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
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.
F

Sel
ect position D for automatic changing of
the four gears.
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. F

Sel
ect position M for sequential changing
of the four gears.
F

P
ush the selector towards the + sign to
change up a
gear.
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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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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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Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle
services.
Unless there is a
leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc/drum wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop. Only use products recommended by
DS
AUTOMOBILES or products of
equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in
the braking system, DS AUTOMOBILES
selects and offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi
engines)
To respect the environment and ensure
compliance with the Euro 6
standard,
without adversely affecting the performance
or fuel consumption of diesel engines,
DS
AUTOMOBILES has taken the decision to
equip its vehicles with a
system that combines
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) with
a
diesel particle filter (DPF) for the treatment of
exhaust gases.
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
During each scheduled ser vice of your vehicle
in the dealer network or a

qualified workshop,
the AdBlue
® tank is refilled in order to allow
normal operation of the SCR system.
If the estimated distance travelled between
two ser vices is greater than 12,500
miles
(20,000

km), it will be necessary to top up the
AdBlue
®.
The AdBlue
® is contained in a special tank
w
ith a
capacity of around 17 litres: its capacity
offers a

driving range of around 12,500 miles
(20,000

km) before triggering an alert system
that warns you when you can drive for a
further
1,500

miles (2,400 km).
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Practical information

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ABS .....................................................................9 6 -97
Accessories .............................................................. 92
Access to rear seats
.......................................... 63-65
Active City Brake
............................................. 140 -142
AdBlue
® .............................................. 1 9, 28, 159 -161
Additive, diesel ....................................................... 15 8
Adjusting head restraints


......................................... 62
Adjusting seats
....................................... 6

1-62, 64-65
Adjusting the air distribution


.................................... 73
Adjusting the air flow


................................................ 73
Adjusting the date


................................... 31- 3 4 , 4 0 - 41
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel


................................................. 67
Adjusting the temperature
.................................. 7

2-75
Adjusting the time
................................... 3

1- 3 4 , 4 0 - 41
Advice on care and maintenance


.........................162
Advice on driving


............................................. 11 6 -117
Airbags ...................................................... 17, 101, 10 6
Airbags, curtain


............................................... 102-103
Airbags, front


.......................................... 101-103, 10 6
Airbags, lateral


................................................ 102-103
Air conditioning, automatic
.......................... 70

, 72-75
Air conditioning, manual


............................... 7 0 -71, 74
Air intake


.............................................................. 72-75
Air vents


.............................................................. 68-69
Alarm ................................................................... 46 - 47
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
........................96 -97
Anti-pinch


........................................................... 47- 4 8
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)


.................................. 96 -97
Apple CarPlay connection


....................................... 13
Armrest, front
........................................................... 79
Assistance call
................................................... 93

-96
Assistance, emergency braking ........................96 -97
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)


...........................1 0 -11, 6
A
Battery ..................................................... 1 5 7, 1 8 8 -1 9 1
Battery, charging ............................................ 1
8 9 -19 0Battery, remote control


......................................
44-45
Black panel

...............................................................
31
BlueHDi

...................................................
28, 159, 165
Bluetooth (hands-free)

................................
14 -16 , 6 - 8
Bluetooth (telephone)

.........................................
14 -16
Bonnet

............................................................
15 3 -15 4
Boot

.....................................................................
57- 5 8
Brake discs

.....................................................
15 8 -159
Brake lamps ..................................................... 176 -179
Brakes

.......................................................
14, 15 8 -159
Bulbs (changing)

.....................................
174, 176 -179
Cable, audio
............................................................. 10
C
able, Jack

...............................................................
10
Capacity, fuel tank

.................................................
148
Cartridge, fragrance

................................................
76
CD

........................................................................\
.......
5
CD, MP3

.................................................................
5-6
Central locking

...................................................
43, 49
Changing a

bulb
......................................
17
4, 176 -179
Changing a

fuse
......................
18
1-183, 185 -18 6, 188
Changing a

wheel
..................................
1
6 9 -170, 173
Changing a

wiper blade

...................................
9 0, 15 3
Changing the remote control battery
...................... 44
C
hecking the engine oil level
.............................
2
7-2 8
Checking the levels

........................................
15 5 -157
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...165 -166, 168
Checks
..................................................... 15 4, 157-159
Checks, routine


............................................... 157-159
Child lock


........................................................ 11 0 , 113
Children


........................................................... 11 0 -113
Child seats

...................... 10

0, 104 -105, 109 -110, 114
Child seats, conventional
...................................... 10

9
Child seats, ISOFIX

......................................... 111 -113
Cleaning (advice)


................................................... 162
Closing the boot

........................................... 4

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

3, 49
Configuration, vehicle


...................... 31-34, 36, 40 - 41 Connection, Bluetooth
........................................
1
4 -16
Connection, MirrorLink

............................................
12
Control, electric windows
.................................. 4
7- 4 8
Control, emergency boot release

.....................
5 7, 5 9
Control, emergency door

...................................
5 0 - 51
Control, heated seats

........................................
62- 63
Control stalk, lighting
................................... 2
2-23, 84
Control stalk, wipers
..........................................
8
8-89
Courtesy lamp
..................................................
7
7, 1 8 0
Cruise control

.................................................
13 8 -14 0
Cup holder ................................................................
78
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) – Digital radio

.....
9
Date (setting)

...........................................
31- 3 4 , 4 0 - 41
Daytime running lamps, LED

..........................
87, 176
Deactivating the passenger airbag
....... 10
1-102, 10 6
Deadlocking

.......................................................
43-44
Defrosting
........................................................... 71
, 75
Demisting

.............................................................
71-75
Dials and gauges
.................................................. 9
-12
Dimensions
............................................................. 19
9
Dipstick
................................................ 2
7-28, 15 5 -15 6
Direction indicators
............................ 2
2 , 8 6 , 176 -179
Display screen, instrument panel

...............
9 -12, 13 0
Display screen, multifunction (with audio system) ...............................31- 3 4 , 4 0 - 41
Door pockets ............................................................ 78
Doors


........................................................................\
49
Dynamic stability control (DSC)


........................96 -97
B C
DEconomy mode ...................................................... 15 3
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) ....... 9
6 -97
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)
.............. 9

6 -97
Emergency call ................................................... 93-96
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