2018 CITROEN DS3 traction control

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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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The fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
** According to the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and of
telematic services is available from dealers
or on the website for your country. Press this button for more than
2
seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
If you purchased your vehicle outside
the dealer network, we invite you to have
a
dealer check and, if desired, modify
the configuration of these ser vices to suit
your wishes. In a
multi-lingual country,
configuration is possible in the official
national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular to
improve the quality of telematic ser vices to
customers, the manufacturer reserves the
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's
on-board telematic system.Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC) comprising
the following systems:
-

a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
em

ergency braking assistance (EBA),
-

w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
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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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Tables of engines ........................................... 195, 198
Tables of fuses ........................181-183, 185 -18 6, 188
Ta n k , f u e l
........................................................ 14

8 -149
Technical data
................................................ 19

5, 198
Telephone
.................................................... 1

4 -16 , 6 - 8
Temperature, coolant


............................................... 24
Textured paint


......................................................... 162
Third brake lamp


.................................................... 179
Three flashes (direction indicators)


........................86
Time (setting)


........................................... 31- 3 4 , 4 0 - 41
TMC (Traffic info)
....................................................... 6
To o l s ........................................................ 16 9 -170, 173
Total distance recorder


............................................ 30
Touch screen tablet


........................................... 34-35
To w b a r
............................................................ 1

17, 1 5 2
Towed loads


........................................................... 19 4
Towing another vehicle


...................................191-192
Traction control (ASR)


....................................... 96-98
Traffic information (TA)
.......................................... 7,

4
Traffic information (TMC)


..........................................6
Tr a i l e r
.............................................................. 1

17, 1 5 2
Trajectory control systems
......................................97
Trip computer
......................................... 3

3-34, 38-41
Trip distance recorder
.............................................. 3

0
Ty r e s


....................................................................... 201
Tyre under-inflation detection
......... 1

8, 134, 136, 169
T
Under-inflation (detection) ..............18, 134, 136, 169
Unlocking .................................................................. 43
Unlocking from the inside
........................................49
Updating risk areas


.................................................... 6
Updating the date
..................................................... 41
U

pdating the time

..................................................... 41
UREA warning lamp


................................................ 28
USB


............................................................... 9 -10, 4, 6Ventilation


......................................................
6 8 -71, 74
Voice recognition

................................................
13 -14
Warning and indicator lamps ..............................12-13
Warning lamp, braking system

................................
14
Warning lamp, diesel engine pre-heater
................ 21
W
arning lamps

.........................................................
12
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control system ......
20
Warning lamp, Service

............................................
16
Washing (advice)

....................................................
162
Weights
................................................................... 19
4
Wheel, spare
.................................. 1
6 9 -170, 173 , 2 01
Window controls ................................................. 47- 4 8
Wiper blades (changing)

..................................
9 0, 15 3
Wiper, rear
.......................................................... 8
8-89
Wipers

.................................................................
88-89
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
....................... 8
8-89
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