Citroen DS3 2009.5 1.G Manual PDF

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Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control Locking using the key
 Turn the key to the left in the driver’s door lock to lock the vehicle completely. Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time.
 Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open, the central locking does not take place. When the vehicle is locked, if it is unlocked inadver tently, it will relock automatically after thir ty seconds unless a door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer.

Deadlocking using the remote
control
 Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely.  Press the closed padlock again within five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking using the key
 Turn the key to the left in the driver’s door lock to lock the vehicle completely.  Turn the key to the left again within five seconds to deadlock the vehicle. Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time.
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative. It also deactivates the manual central control button. Therefore, never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it is deadlocked.

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This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesy lamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
 Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Folding the key
 First press button A to fold the key.

Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and your personal identification documents. The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a replacement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive syst em; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote con trol out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised. The remote control does not operate when the key is i n the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engin e immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can star t the vehicle.

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This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesy lamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
 Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Folding the key
 First press button A to fold the key.

Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and your personal identification documents. The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a replacement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive syst em; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote con trol out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised. The remote control does not operate when the key is i n the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engin e immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can star t the vehicle.

- Position 1: Stop - Position 2: Ignition - Position 3: Star ting
Ignition switch Starting the vehicle
 Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code.  Turn the key fully towards the fascia to position 3 (Star ting) .  When the engine star ts, release the key.
 Immobilise the vehicle.
 Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
Do not attach any heavy objects to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

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Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.  First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.  Then, reinitialise the remote control. If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
 Switch off the ignition.  Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .  Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds.  Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch. The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts. This replacement battery is available from CITROËN dealers.
 Maintain pressure on lug A and remove the chrome finisher by sliding it off at 45°.  Unclip the casing by inser ting a coin at the
notch and rotating.  Slide the flat battery out of its location.  Slide the new battery into its location obser ving the original direction.  Clip the casing in place, then the chrome finisher.  Reinitialise the remote control.
If the battery is flat, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp in the instrument panel, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
 Unfold the key.  Release the chrome finisher by pressing on
lug A .

Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and your personal identification documents. The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a replacement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive syst em; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote con trol out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised. The remote control does not operate when the key is i n the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engin e immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can star t the vehicle.

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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent agains t the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, exterior and interior, as well as a self-protection function.
Exterior perimeter protection
The system detects opening of the vehicle. The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to enter the vehicle by forcing a door, the boot or the bonnet.
Interior volumetric protection
The system detects any variation in the volume in the passenger compar tment. The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a window or moves inside the vehicle. If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle or a window par tially open, deactivate the interior volumetric protection.
Self-protection function
The system detects the putting out of ser vice of its components. The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put the wires of the siren, the central control or the battery out of ser vice.
Do not make any modifications to the alarm system, this could cause malfunctions.