2019 CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK display

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Deactivation / Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle stuck
in mud, immobilised in snow, on soft ground, etc.),
it may be useful to deactivate the ASR system to
freely spin the wheels and regain traction.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of grip
permits.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Deactivation is confirmed by the
illumination of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and the display of a message.
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on or
from 31 mph (50 km/h).
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a system malfunction, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by
an onscreen message and audible signal.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It
is therefore important for your safety to keep
these systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends
on compliance with the manufacturer's
recommendations relating to the wheels (tyres
and rims), braking and electronic components,
as well as the assembly and repair procedures
used by dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended, to
ensure that these systems remain effective
in winter conditions. All four wheels must be
fitted with tyres approved for the vehicle.
Advanced Traction Control
This special patented traction control system
improves grip on snow, mud and sand.
For optimum grip on snow, it is
recommended to fit the vehicle with
winter tyres.
Activation/Deactivation



►  Press the DRIVE MODE button to choose one of
the three driving modes; the different modes are
displayed in the instrument panel.
►  Depending on the circumstances, select
"Snow", "Mud" or "Sand".
The chosen mode continues to be displayed in the
instrument panel.
►  To deactivate, select "Normal" mode or any
other driving mode.
The system is automatically deactivated when
the ignition is switched off.
Operating modes
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions of
grip encountered for each of the two front wheels
on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))
Mud
This mode, when moving off, allows considerable
spin on the wheel with the least grip to optimise
clearing of the mud and to regain grip. At the
same time, the wheel with the most grip is
controlled in such a way as to transmit as much
torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully as
possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))

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Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts




1. Front left seat belt warning lamp
2. Front right seat belt warning lamp
3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp
5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp
If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened
or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched
on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the corresponding warning
lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and
front passenger airbag warning lamps display.
If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the
corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5)
comes on for around 30 seconds.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2 minutes,
each warning lamp corresponding to an occupied
seat whose seat belt is unfastened flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal. After these 2
minutes, the corresponding seat warning lamp
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
Recommendations
The vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads, but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road driving
such as:
–

driving on t
errain which could damage the
underbody or strip away components (fuel
pipe, fuel cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or
stones in particular,
–

driving on t
errain with steep gradients and
poor grip,
–

cro
ssing a waterway.
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel
which allows the strap length to automatically
adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its
storage automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Pyrotechnic pretensioning
This system improves safety in the event of a
frontal or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
Force limiter
This system reduces the pressure of the seat belt
on the chest of the occupant, thus improving their
protection.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device may
trigger before and independently of airbag
deployment. Deployment of the pretensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt system
checked, and if necessary replaced, by a dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and a force limiting system.
Rear seat belts

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt
with inertia reel.
The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
Fastening
►  Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
►  Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unlocking
►  Press the red button on the buckle.
►  Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

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Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts




1. Front left seat belt warning lamp
2. Front right seat belt warning lamp
3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp
5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp
If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened
or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched
on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the corresponding warning
lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and
front passenger airbag warning lamps display.
If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the
corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5)
comes on for around 30 seconds.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2 minutes,
each warning lamp corresponding to an occupied
seat whose seat belt is unfastened flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal. After these 2
minutes, the corresponding seat warning lamp
remains on until the driver or the front/rear
passenger fasten their seat belt.
Front seat belt warning lamp(s)
On switching on the ignition, the warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel and the
corresponding warning lamp(s) come(s) on in
red in the seat belt and front passenger airbag
warning lamp display if the driver's seat belt and/
or the passenger(s) seat belt is/are not fastened
or is/are unfastened.
Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)
The corresponding warning lamp comes on in
red in the seat belt and front passenger airbag
warning lamp display screen if one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belts.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must
always fasten the seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
In order to be effective, a seat belt:
–

must be tigh
tened as close to the body as
possible;
–

must be pulled in fron
t of you with a smooth
movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;
–

must only be used t
o secure one person;
–

must no
t show signs of tearing or fraying;
–

must no
t be changed or modified, in order to
avoid affecting its performance.
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with the
skills and equipment needed, which a dealer is
able to provide.

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– Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air
density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
►  Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle
and the nose weight (at the point where it joins
your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted
without exceeding it.
Tyres
►  Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle
and of the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting
►  Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine towing device is used, the
rear parking sensors will be deactivated
automatically to avoid the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►  Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit heating up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser
system, with a code that must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a dealer.
Starting/Switching off the
engine
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
For versions equipped with Proximity Keyless
Entry and Start, the electronic key is also
detected in the boot.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine can
be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-
off" section.

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The lighting state of the "START/STOP"
button indicates the presence or absence
of the electronic key in the passenger
compartment.
Starting
►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.


►  Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is below
zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will only
occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
►  Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column.
With petrol engines, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
►  Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at idle.
►  With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
►  With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button..
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not switch off.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
►  Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press
the "START/STOP" button.
►  Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
►  With your foot on the brake, press the
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
►  Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral"
position. The steering column automatically
unlocks ( you may hear a sound and feel the
steering wheel move).
Switching off
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–

The driv
e selector is in mode P.
–
The READY indicator lamp is off.
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for stopping are not
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP” button,
without pressing any of the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine.
►  Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if
the battery in the electronic key is discharged.


►  Place and hold the remote control against the
reader.
►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
select mode P, then fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.

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Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on on the
instrument panel and on the control lever
to confirm the application of the parking brake,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release
of the parking brake, accompanied by the display
of the message "Parking brake released".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a
manual request to apply or release the brake.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic
gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
placing the supplied chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.


Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps on the instrument panel and the control
lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle, as they could release the parking
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a steep
slope, heavily loaded or during towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
turn the wheels toward the pavement and
select mode P.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake is not released and a message is
displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Pull briefly on the control lever.
The control lever indicator lamp flashes to
confirm the application request.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake gradually releases
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
►  Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage first
gear or reverse.
►  Depress the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  Select mode D, M or R.
►  Release the brake pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal.
With a drive selector
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  Select mode D, B or R.
►  Release the brake pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox or drive
selector, if the brake does not release
automatically, check that the front doors are
correctly closed.
When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the
engine stalls or enters STOP mode of Stop
& Start.
With automatic operation, it is also
possible to manually apply or release the
parking brake using the control lever.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the engine
running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,
briefly pull the control lever.

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electric parking brake control lever will brake the
vehicle. Braking continues while the control lever
is pulled, and ceases when the control lever is
released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed on
the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems
malfunction, indicated by lighting
one or both warning lamps on the instrument
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
In this event, the driver must keep the vehicle
stable by successively pulling and releasing the
control lever, repeating the operation until the
vehicle has stopped.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
►  Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear

►  Raise the ring under the knob and move the
gear selector to the left, then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
–

Alw
ays select neutral.
–

Pre
ss the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox (EAT8)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles located behind the steering
wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked. R.
Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes according
to the style of driving, the road profile and the
vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
Push selector

A.Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.

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B. Unlock button
To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or to
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Button M
To change from mode D to permanent manual
mode.
(Depending on version: with DS PARK PILOT,
the manual mode is accessed via the DRIVE
MODE control)
D. Gearbox status indicators (P, R, N, D)


►  Move the selector by pressing it forwards (N
or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, passing
the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released. For example, to change from P to 
R, either push
forwards twice without passing the point of
resistance or push just once, passing the point of
resistance:
–
In the first c
ase, the gearbox goes from P to 
N,
then from N to  R.
–
In the sec
ond case, the gearbox goes directly
from P to  R.
Steering-mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.


► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Displays on the instrument
panel
With the ignition on, the status of the gearbox is
displayed in the instrument panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.
N: neutral.
D1...D8: automatic mode.
S: Sport programme
M1...M8: manual mode.
-: instruction not accepted in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition
on, a message is displayed asking you to put the
gearbox into mode P.
The state of the gearbox is displayed in the
instrument panel for a few moments after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to press
the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button in order
to change mode, an alert message is displayed in
the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode are
accepted.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage
to the gearbox!
In the event of a battery failure, you must
place the chock supplied with the vehicle tools
against one of the wheels to immobilise the
vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode P: