2018 CITROEN DS3 wipers

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Direction indicators
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards, without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
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times.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
The temporary illumination of the dipped beam
headlamps after the vehicle's ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting control stalk.
F

A
nother "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver, when a
low level
of ambient light is detected or in certain cases
of activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to
a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, these lamps are switched off
automatically and the daytime running lamps
come on.
Switching on
F Turn the ring to the AUTO position. Activation of the function is confirmed by the
display of a
message.
Switching off
F Turn the ring to a position other than AUTO.
Deactivation of the function is confirmed by
the display of a
message.
F

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eft: lower the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
F

R

ight: raise the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
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Wiper control stalk
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
Programming
You can configure automatic wiping for the
front wipers.
Without AUTO wipingWith AUTO wiping
Front wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to select the wiping speed.
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
or Automatic, then single wipe.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Rear screen wiper
In the event of snow or hard frost, or
when having a bicycle carrier mounted
on the tailgate, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the vehicle settings or
configuration menu in the display screen.
Rear screen wiper selection ring. Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
You can configure rear wiping on engaging
reverse gear.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration or settings menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
Automatic windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
It is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing the control to the AUTO position.
It is accompanied by illumination of
this indicator lamp in the instrument
panel and the display of a
message.
Stopping
It is controlled manually by the driver by moving
the control upwards and returning it back into
position "0".
It is accompanied by this indicator
lamp going off in the instrument
panel and the display of a
message
in the screen. If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be reactivated by
pushing the control stalk downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with automatic wiping, the
w ipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have them checked in the dealer network or by
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qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located at the top
centre of the windscreen, behind the rear
view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
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Vertical position of the
windscreen wipers
This position allows the wipers to be raised for
winter parking, cleaning or changing without
damaging the bonnet.
Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
To park the wiper blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable that you:
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andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-
a
void using them to hold cardboard on
the windscreen,
-
r
eplace them at the first signs of wear.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp can
stay on for a
longer period. If the engine is
hot, the warning lamp does not come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed. Never run the engine in an enclosed
space without sufficient ventilation:
internal combustion engines give out toxic
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
There is a danger of poisoning and
death. In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C) and to ensure
proper operation and longevity of the
mechanical parts of your vehicle, engine
and gearbox, you must let the engine run
for 4
minutes before starting the vehicle.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F T urn the key towards you to position
1


(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F

T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground. Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a
complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also deactivated:
risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine
(position 1 - Stop), for a
maximum of thirty
minutes you can still use functions such as the
audio and telematic system, wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on the Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
There is an audible signal on opening the
driver's door if the key has been left in the
ignition switch.
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still
use functions such as the audio equipment,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined
period of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the
battery is not fully charged.
Switching to this mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
Exiting the mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
F

T
o restore these functions immediately, start
the engine and let it run briefly. If the telephone is being used at the same
time, it will be interrupted after 10
minutes.The engine will not start if the battery is
discharged.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Changing front or rear
wiper blades
Procedure for replacing a used window wiper
w ith a new one without tools.
Before removing a front wiper
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
This position is used to avoid damage to the
wiper and the bonnet.
Removing
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Refitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper, because the shortest wiper is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.
F

P
osition and clip the new wiper blade to the
arm.
F

C
arefully lower the wiper arm.
After refitting a front wiper
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
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Fuse No.Rating Functions
F10 30
ADiesel heater, blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (petrol), injectors and lighting coils (petrol).
F11 40
AAir conditioning blower.
F12 30
AWindscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13 40
ABuilt-in systems inter face power supply (+ after ignition).
F14 30
AValvetronic power supply (petrol).
F15 10


ARight-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10


ALeft-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15


ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F18 15


ARight-hand dipped beam headlamp.
F19 15


AOxygen sensors and electrovalves (petrol), electrovalves (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20 10


APumps, controlled thermostat (petrol), timing electrovalve (THP), water in Diesel sensor (Diesel).
F21 5
AEngine fan control power supply, ABS/DSC, turbo pump (THP).
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In the event of a breakdown

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Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To access it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

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ecure the bonnet stay,
F

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ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.
A remote earth point is located on the
front left-hand wheel arch.
Starting using another battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a backup battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or a
battery booster. Never try to start the engine by connecting
a
battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the backup
battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and
a capacity at least equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to moving parts of the engine (fan,
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running. F
C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal (+) of
backup battery B or the booster.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of backup
battery B or the booster (or an earth point
on the other vehicle).
F
C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
F
L
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one. F

S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes.
F
O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine turn.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
F
W
ait for it to return to idle.
F
D
isconnect the jump lead cables in reverse
o r d e r.
F
R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F
A
llow the engine to run for at least
30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
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In the event of a breakdown