dashboard Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Interior


Interior mood lighting

This subdued passenger compar tment lighting
improves visibility inside the vehicle in low
lighting conditions. It comprises several
lamps, located in the footwells and in the lower
dashboard storage compar tment.

Gear shift indicator

Associated with the manual gearbox, this
system suggests when to change up to obtain
optimum fuel consumption.

Scented air freshener

The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the passenger
compartment from its location in the ventilation
system.

Digital air conditioning

After setting the desired level of comfor t, the
system then automatically controls this level
according to the exterior climatic conditions.



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Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio system,
Bluetooth system and USB Box, MyWay with
16/9 colour screen, auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio
system.

MyWay




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Audio system

31Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Left-hand
direction indicato

r

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.







Right-hand
direction indicator

flashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.







Sidelamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
position.






Dipped beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.






Main beam
headlamps


fixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.






Front foglamps


fixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.





Rear foglamps


fixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.






Hazard warning
lamps


flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

Deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.



Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Passenger's
airbag system


fixed. The control, located in the glove box,
is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
In this case you can install a "rear
facing" child seat. Set the control to the ON
position to activate the
passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear-facing
position.





ESP/ASR


fixed. The button, located at the bottom
left of the dashboard, is pressed. Its
indicator lamp is on.
The ESP/ASR is deactivated.
ESP: electronic stability programme.
ASR: anti-skid regulation. Press the button again to manually reactivate the ESP/
ASR. Its indicator lamp goes off.
From approximately 30 mph (50 km/h), the system is
reactivated automatically (except for the 1.6 litre THP
150 and R ACING engines).
The ESP/ASR system is activated automatically when
the vehicle is star ted.

45Monitoring






Black panel

System allowing cer tain displays to be switched
off for night driving.
The instrument panel remains illuminated with
only the vehicle speed and cruise control or
speed limiter information, if in use.
If there is an aler t or a change in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode is
interrupted.
Activation



)
With the lighting on, press the left hand
button of the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the
dashboard lighting level.

)
Press the button again to reduce the
lighting to the minimum level and switch off
the interior mood lighting.

)
Press the button again to activate the black
panel.

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:


)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.

)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.

)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.

)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).

)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.

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Scented air freshener
System permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compar tment in accordance with your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial
and the various fragrance car tridges available.
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance.


)
Turn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance.

)
Turn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the fragrance.


Adjustment dial

This car tridge can be removed easily. The
first time it is used, replace the plug with a real
cartridge.
You can change it at any time and store it in the
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car tridges
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning settings.


Fragrance cartridge

Do not discard the original car tridge
as this ser ves as a plug when no
fragrance car tridge is in use.
In order to preser ve the ser vice life
of the car tridge, turn the dial fully to
the left when you no longer wish to
diffuse the fragrance in the passenger
compartment.
As a safety precaution, do not carry
out any action on the car tridge while
driving.
Do not dismantle the car tridges.
Do not attempt to refill the fragrance
diffuser or the car tridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children and
animals.

91Access

Starting the vehicle





)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code.

)
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard 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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Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.


Switching on

At night, the illumination of footwells and the
central dashboard storage compartment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps are
switched on.


Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are
switched off.
It can be switched off manually using the
instrument panel lighting rheostat button.


)
With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard
lighting level.

)
Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.





Boot lamp

Different lighting times are provided:


- when the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

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Front airbags

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment

The airbags are deployed simultaneously,
unless the passenger's front airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact applied to all or par t of the front impact
zone A
, in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the head-
thorax of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the dashboard to cushion their for ward
movement.

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For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:

Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of
the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.




Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical
information - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.


Curtain airbags

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof.
This could cause injury to the head if the
cur tain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed
on the roof, they play a par t in securing the
curtain airbags.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object...). This
could hamper the operation of the airbags or
injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be carried
out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.