2020 CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK engine

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This system is only active when:
–
The v ehicle is completely stationary, with your
foot on the brake pedal.
–

Cert
ain slope conditions are met.
–

The driv
er’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking brake
manually. After that, ensure that the parking
brake indicator lamp and the indicator lamp P
in the electric parking brake control lever are
on fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be
deactivated. However, use of the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its
operation.
Operation

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a short time
when you release the brake pedal:
–

pro
vided you are in first gear or neutral with a
manual gearbox.
–

pro
vided you are in mode D or M with an
automatic gearbox.
–

pro
vided you are in mode D or B with a drive
selector.


On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a
short time when you release the brake pedal.
Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in
the event of a malfunction.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the system checked.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine.)
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only
optional. In fact, the configuration of the road,
the traffic density and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore,
the driver remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow and the
recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s
requirements (power, acceleration, braking,
etc.).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear
,
–

engaging re
verse.

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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights,
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the
ignition is switched on.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated.
Function deactivated or malfunction.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver’s door must be closed.
– The driv er's seat belt must be fastened.
–

The st
ate of charge of the battery must be
sufficient.
–

The t
emperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.
–

The outside t
emperature must be between 0°C
and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby (STOP
mode)
The engine automatically goes into standby
as soon as the driver indicates the intention of
stopping.
– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever in
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
–

With an
automatic gearbox: with the brake
pedal depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear
selector in position N, with the vehicle stopped.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases.
–

St
eep slope (ascending or descending).
–

Needed t
o maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–

Demisting activ
e.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP
mode is not available until the vehicle has
reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode is
not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
►  With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
►  With an automatic gearbox:
• With the selector in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
• With the selector in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
• With the selector in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D
or M.
• Reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
– With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed exceeds
2.5 mph (4 km/h),
– With an automatic gearbox, in mode N, vehicle
speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments, then
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
►  With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
►  With an automatic gearbox:
•

With the select
or in position D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
•

With the select
or in position N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
•

With the select
or in position P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D
or M.
•

R
everse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine restarts automatically if all the
operating conditions are met again and in the
following cases.
–
With a manual gearbo
x: vehicle speed exceeds
2.5 mph (4 km/h),
–

With an aut
omatic gearbox, in mode N, vehicle
speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp flashes for a few moments, then
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come
on if there is a fault.
►  Switch off the ignition then start the engine
again with the "START/STOP" button.
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be
carried out only by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Under-inflation detection
This system automatically checks the pressures
of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel
speed sensors with reference values, which must
be reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are
adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it detects
a drop in the inflation pressure of one or more
tyres.
Under-inflation detection does not replace
the need for vigilance on the part of the
driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
regularly check the tyre pressures (including
the spare wheel) as well as before a long
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high speed,
long journey):
–

w
orsens road-holding.
–

lengthens braking dist
ances.
–

c
auses premature wear of the tyres.
–

increase
s fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the Identification
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the
tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at
moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown
on the label.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
►  Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►  Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Qualifier plate
detected Display of the speed
associated with the qualifier plate
Speed limit at certain times
Example:


19 mph (30 km/h) (for example)
with a "clock" symbol
The units for the speed limit (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
This should be taken into account so that you
observe the speed limit.
For the system to work correctly when
changing country, the speed unit in the
instrument panel must correspond to that of
the country you are driving in.
The automatic reading of road signs is a
driving aid system and does not always
display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority over the display by the
system.
The system is designed to detect signs that
conform to the Vienna Convention on road
signs.
Specific speed limits, such as those for
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the instrument
panel is updated when passing a speed limit
sign intended for cars (light vehicles).
Activation / Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


1. Detected speed limit indication
or
2. End of speed limit indication


The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.


On detecting speed limit information, the system
displays the value.


In the case of suggested maximum speeds, the
first time the vehicle exceeds the suggested
speed by more than 3 mph (5 km/h) (e.g. 59 mph
(95 km/h)), the speed is displayed flashing for 10
seconds.
Operating limits
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits, especially those imposed in the
following cases:
–

A
tmospheric pollution.
–
Towing.
–

D
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel or
snow chains fitted.

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– In an urban area with the risk o f pedestrians
crossing the road.
–

In hea
vy traffic (except versions with the
Stop & Go function).
–

O
n winding or steep roads.
–

O
n slippery or flooded roads.
–

In poor w
eather conditions.
–

D
riving on a speed circuit.
–

D
riving on a rolling road.
–

When using sno
w chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.
Cruise control
Refer to the General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids and to Cruise
control - particular recommendations.
This system automatically keeps the
vehicle’s speed at the cruise value
programmed by the driver (speed setting),
without using the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h).
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must
be engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second
gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.
With a drive selector, mode D or B must be
engaged.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type, on engines fitted with Stop & Start.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
speed setting.
Steering mounted control

1. ON (CRUISE position) / OFF
2. Activate cruise control at the current speed /
decrease speed setting
3. Activate cruise control at the current speed /
increase speed setting
4. Pause / resume cruise control with the speed
setting previously saved
5. Depending on version:
Display the speed thresholds saved using the
Memorising speeds function
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM
display) For more information on Memorising
speeds or the Speed Limit Recognition and
Recommendation, refer to the corresponding
sections.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


6.
Cruise control pause/resume
7. Cruise control mode selection
8. Speed setting value
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system
(depending on version)
Switching on/pausing
►  Turn thumbwheel 1 to the "CRUISE" position
to select cruise control mode; the function is
paused.
►  Press button 2 or 3 to activate cruise control
and save a speed setting when the vehicle has
reached the desired speed; the vehicle’s current
speed is saved as the speed setting.
►  Release the accelerator pedal.

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5.Depending on version:
Display of speed thresholds recorded using
Memorising speeds
or
Use the speed suggested by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation (MEM
display)
6. Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front
Use
Activating the system (pause)
►  With the engine running, turn the thumbwheel
1 downwards to the CRUISE position. Cruise
control is ready to operate (grey display).
Switching on cruise control and setting the
speed
With a manual gearbox, your speed must be
between 19 and 112 mph (30 and 180 km/h).
With an EAT8 automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, your speed must be between 0 and
112 mph (0 and 180 km/h).
►  Press button 2 or 3: the current speed
becomes the speed setting (minimum 19 mph
(30 km/h)) and cruise control is immediately
activated (green display).
►  Press 3 to increase or 2 to decrease the speed
setting (steps of 5 mph (km/h) if held pressed).
Pressing and holding button 2 or 3 results
in a rapid change in the speed of the
vehicle.
Pausing / resumption of cruise control
►  Press 4 or depress the brake pedal. To pause
cruise control, it is also possible to: •

shift from mode
D to N;
•

depre
ss the clutch pedal for more than 10
seconds;
•

pre
ss the electric parking brake control.
►  Press 4 to restart cruise control. Cruise control
may have been paused automatically: •

when the speed o
f the vehicle goes below 19
mph (30 km/h) with a manual gearbox.
•

when the speed o
f the engine goes below 1100
rpm with a manual gearbox.
•

b
y triggering of the ESC system.
With an EAT8 gearbox or a drive selector,
following braking that has brought the vehicle to
a complete stop, if the traffic conditions do not
allow the vehicle to begin moving again within
3 seconds of stopping, press button 4 or the
accelerator pedal to move off.
If the driver takes no action after the vehicle
has been stopped, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after about 5 minutes.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type.
When the driver attempts to reactivate
cruise control, after the function has been
paused, the message "Activation not possible,
unsuitable conditions" is briefly displayed if
reactivation is not possible (safety conditions
not met).
Modifying the programmed speed setting
with the Speed Limit Recognition and
Recommendation function
►  Press 5 to accept the speed suggested by
the function on the instrument panel, then press
again to confirm.
To prevent sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed
setting relatively close to the vehicle's current
speed.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
►  Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "Close"), then
press again to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
off.
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
►  Fully depress the accelerator pedal. Distance
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated
while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control
suspended" is displayed.
Deactivating the system
►  Turn the thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF
position.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)
9. Speed setting value
10. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
Recognition and Recommendation
11. Vehicle held stationary (versions with
automatic gearbox or drive selector)


12.Inter-vehicle distance setting
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the
system

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Active Safety Brake with
Collision Risk Alert and
Intelligent emergency
braking assistance
Refer to the General recommendations on the use
of driving and manoeuvring aids.


This system:
–
w arns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the vehicle in front, a pedestrian or,
depending on version, a cyclist.
–

reduc
es the vehicle's speed to avoid a collision
or limit its severity.
The system also takes motorcyclists and
animals into account; however, animals
below 0.5 m tall and objects on the road are
not necessarily detected.
This system is comprised of three functions:
–

Collision Risk Alert.
–


In

telligent emergency braking assistance.
–

Activ
e Safety Brake (automatic emergency
braking).


The vehicle has a multifunctional camera located
at the top of the windscreen and, depending on
version, a radar located in the front bumper.
This system does not avoid the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system is designed to assist the driver
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously
monitor the state of the traffic, observing the
driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a potential
obstacle, it prepares the braking circuit in
case automatic braking is needed. This may
cause a slight noise and a slight sensation of
deceleration.
Deactivation / Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated
at every engine start.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by
the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating conditions and limits
ESC system in working order.
ASR system activated.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on unwinding roads.
In the following cases, deactivating the system
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
–

T
owing a trailer.
–

Carrying long objects on roo
f bars.
–

V
ehicles with snow chains fitted.
–

Before using an aut
omatic car wash, with the
engine running.
–

Before placing the v
ehicle on a rolling road in a
workshop.
–

T
owed vehicle, engine running.
–

Follo
wing impact to the windscreen close to the
detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated
once the use of a different diameter
"space-saver" type spare wheel is detected, or
if a fault with the two lateral brake lamps is
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It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
The driver must always stay in control of the
vehicle and be prepared to react at any time to
avoid an accident.
After an impact, the function
automatically stops operating. Contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Collision Risk Alert
This function warns the driver that their vehicle is
at risk of a collision with the vehicle in front, or a
pedestrian or cyclist present in their traffic lane.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity
with which the function warns of the risk of
collision.
The threshold is set via the Driving /
Vehicle touch screen menu.
►  Select one of the three pre-defined thresholds:
–

"Distant".
–

“Normal".
–

“Close".
The last threshold selected is memorised when
the ignition is switched off.
Operation
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert trigger
threshold chosen by the driver, several different
levels of alert may be triggered and displayed in
the instrument panel.
The system takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the one
in front, the environmental conditions and the
operation of the vehicle (actions on the pedals,
the steering wheel, etc.) to trigger the alert at the
best moment.
Level 1 (orange): visual alert only,
indicating that the vehicle in front is very
close.
The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.
Level 2 (red): visual and audible alert,
indicating that a collision is imminent.
The message "Brake!" is displayed.
Level 3: in some cases, a vibration alert in the
form of micro-braking can be given, confirming
the risk of collision.
Where the speed of your vehicle is too
high approaching another vehicle, the
first level of alert may not be displayed: the
level 2 alert may be displayed directly.
Important: the level 1 alert is not displayed
when there is a stationary obstacle or when
the "Close" trigger threshold has been
selected.
Intelligent emergency braking
assistance
If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid a
collision, this system will supplement the braking,
within the limits of the laws of physics.
This assistance will only be provided if the driver
presses the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake

This function, also called automatic emergency
braking, intervenes following the alerts if the
driver does not react quickly enough and does not
operate the vehicle's brakes.
It aims to reduce the speed of impact or avoid a
collision where the driver fails to react.
Operation
The system operates subject to the following
conditions:
– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 37 mph (60
km/h) when a pedestrian is detected.
– The vehicle's speed does not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) when a stationary vehicle or a cyclist
is detected.
– The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and
53 mph (10 km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle is
detected.
This warning lamp immediately flashes
(for approximately 10 seconds) when the
function acts on the vehicle’s braking.
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector, in
the event of automatic emergency braking until
the vehicle comes to a complete stop, keep the
brake pedal pressed down to prevent the vehicle
from moving off again.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic
emergency braking until the vehicle comes to a
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can maintain control of the
vehicle at any time by firmly turning the
steering wheel and/or firmly depressing the
accelerator pedal.