CITROEN DS3 2018 Handbook (in English)

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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
a


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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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to hold cardboard on
the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of wear.
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General safety
recommendations
Labels are attached in different places on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
as well as identification information for
your vehicle. Do not remove them: they
are an integral part of your vehicle.We draw your attention to the following
points:
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T
he fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
DS AUTOMOBILES may cause
excessive current consumption and
faults and failures with the electrical
system of your vehicle. Contact the
dealer network for information on the
range of recommended accessories.
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s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reser ved strictly for the dealer network
or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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ny modification or adaptation
not intended or authorised by
DS
AUTOMOBILES or carried
out without meeting the technical
requirements defined by the
manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties. Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a


radio communication
transmitter with an external antenna,
you must contact a member of the
dealer network for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
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Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
(Except Performance versions)
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically when you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
F

P
ress one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call (type 1)
Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.The flashing green indicator lamp and the voice
message confirm that the call has been made
to the "Localised Emergency Call" call centre*.
Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
The green indicator lamp
goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own
language** and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**.
In countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of the
deployment of any airbags, an emergency
call is made automatically.
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* In accordance with the general conditions of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations.
**

A
s per the geographic coverage of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3
seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
If the orange indicator lamp
flashes then goes off: the system
has a


fault. In both cases, the emergency and assistance
calls ser vice may not work.
Contact a
qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
The fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
Press this button for more than
2 seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**. Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
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A

s per the geographic coverage of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
The cancellation is confirmed by a
voice
message.
Geolocation
You can deactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a
press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
To reactivate geolocation, simultaneously press
the "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised
Assistance Call" buttons again, followed by
a
press on "Localised Assistance Call" to
confirm.
If the orange indicator lamp is permanently on:
the back-up battery should be replaced. If you purchased your vehicle outside
the dealer network, we invite you to have
a
dealer check and, if desired, modify the
configuration of these ser vices to suit your
wishes.
In a
multi-lingual country, configuration is
possible in the official national language
of your choice.
If you benefit from the DS

Connect BOX
offer with the SOS and assistance pack
included, you have available additional
ser vices in your personal space, via the
website in your country.
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For technical reasons and in particular to
improve the quality of telematic ser vices to
customers, the manufacturer reserves the
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's
on-board telematic system.
Emergency or assistance
call (type 2)
Localised Emergency Call
** As per the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2

seconds.
The flashing green indicator lamp
and the voice message confirm
that the call has been made to
the Localised Emergency Call
call centre*.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call. "Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own
language**, and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**.
In countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of the
deployment of any airbags, an emergency
call is made automatically.
If you benefit from the DS Connect BOX
offer with the SOS and assistance pack
included, you have available additional
ser vices in your personal space, via the
website in your country.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3
seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
*

I

n accordance with the general conditions
of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations. The list of countries covered and of telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
For all countries except Russia, Belarus
and Kazakhstan.
For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
In either case, the emergency and assistance
calls may not function.
Contact a

qualified repairer as soon as
possible. If the red indicator lamp flashes
then goes off: there is a
system
fault.
If the red indicator lamp is on continuously:
replace the back-up battery.
If the red indicator lamp is on
continuously: there is a
system
fault.
If the red indicator lamp flashes: replace the
back-up battery.
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The fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
** According to the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and of
telematic services is available from dealers
or on the website for your country. Press this button for more than
2
seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
If you purchased your vehicle outside
the dealer network, we invite you to have
a
dealer check and, if desired, modify
the configuration of these ser vices to suit
your wishes. In a
multi-lingual country,
configuration is possible in the official
national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular to
improve the quality of telematic ser vices to
customers, the manufacturer reserves the
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's
on-board telematic system.Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC) comprising
the following systems:
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nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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ergency braking assistance (EBA),
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD)
This system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
f ollowed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBD)It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by
a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
When lit up continuously, this
warning lamp indicates a
fault with
the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message, this indicates a fault
with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS system may
be indicated by slight vibration felt at the
brake pedal. In case of emergency braking, press
ver y hard without releasing the
pressure at all.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of
a
problem with grip or trajectory.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
Deactivation
In extremely severe conditions (deep snow,
mud, etc.), if you are unable to move off, it
may be useful to temporarily deactivate these
systems so that the wheels can spin and allow
the vehicle to regain grip.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked in the
dealer network or by a

qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
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F Press this button.
If the indicator lamp in the button comes on,
this indicates that the systems are deactivated.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched off, or
from 30 mph (50 km/h), except for the 1.6 l
petrol and (THP 165, THP 155, THP 150) and
PERFORMANCE engines.
F

P
ress this button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp
and the indicator lamp in the button,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message, indicate a fault with
these systems.
Have them checked by an
authorised dealer or by a
qualified
workshop. ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they 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.
The correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations, not
only about the wheels (tyres and rims),
braking and electronic components but
also the assembly and repair procedures
used in the dealer network.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness
of these systems in wintry conditions,
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral
behaviour on the road.
Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with
a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a
front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of
the seat belt on the passenger's chest, thus
improving their protection.
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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