key CITROEN DS3 2018 Handbook (in English)
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Driving with the doors locked could make
it difficult for the emergency ser vices to
enter the vehicle in an emergency.
Automatic central locking
System to automatically and fully lock or unlock
the doors and the boot while driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Locking
When the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h), the
d oors and boot lock automatically.
If one of the doors is open, the automatic
central locking does not work.
If the boot is open, the automatic central
locking of the doors is active.
Unlocking
F Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press the button to
momentarily unlock the doors and boot.
Activation
Deactivation
F Press the button again for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Back-up control
For mechanically locking and unlocking the
doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a
battery failure.
In the event of a
fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock and then turn it to the rear.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock and then turn it to the front.
Locking the passenger door
F Remove the black cap on the edge of the door, using the key.
F
I
nsert the key into the hole then turn it as far
as it will go.
F
R
emove the key and refit the cap.
F
P
ress this button for more than two
seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
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If the vehicle is to be parked outside for
a long period, it is advisable to protect the
roof using a
tarpaulin.
It is advisable to close the roof when you
park the vehicle.
Even if the roof is closed, it is safer not to
leave any valuables inside the vehicle.
Remove the ignition key when you leave
the vehicle to prevent any involuntary roof
movement.
If your vehicle has a
voice command
system, it may be affected if you drive with
the roof open.
Protection of electric motors that control
roof opening and closure: during repeated
opening and closing movements of the
roof, it is possible that heating up of the
electric motors no longer allows the roof to
be opened or closed. Allow the motors to
cool by not trying to move the roof for ten
minutes.Boot
Opening
Closing
- when the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a
message in
the multifunction screen for a
few
seconds,
-
w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in
the multifunction screen for a
few
seconds.
Back-up control
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F
I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
F
A
fter unlocking the vehicle, press the
opening control and then open the boot.
F
L
ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
If the tailgate is not fully closed: Measures for mechanically unlocking the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking fault.
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Boot
Opening
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, press the opening
control, then raise the tailgate.
Closing
F Lower the tailgate by pressing the centre of its trim.
It is strongly recommended that you do
not lower the tailgate by pressing one of
its sides.
If the tailgate is not fully closed: -
when the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a
message in
the multifunction screen for a
few
seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message in the multifunction
screen for a
few seconds.
If the tailgate is not closed fully, opening
the roof in zone B is not possible.
Check that the tailgate is properly closed.
Opening conditions for the
boot with the roof in zone B
To avoid inter ference of the boot and the
roof in zone B, the opening of the boot is
conditional on the position of the roof.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the steering wheel.
F
A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F
P
ush the control lever to lock the adjustment
mechanism.
As a
safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded in for parking in narrow
spaces.
Demisting/Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen demist -
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
Adjustment
F Move control B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
F
R
eturn control A to the central position.
Objects seen in the mirror are in reality
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.
As a
safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A ,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
F
M
ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
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Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F
F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated in the dealer network or by
a
qualified workshop.
If necessary the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
Day/night position
F
P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F
P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a
sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
F
A
djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
-
d
irect arrival in the passenger compartment
(air intake),
-
p
assage through a
heating circuit (heating),
-
p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
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Courtesy lamp
A.Courtesy lamp
B. Map reading lamps
Courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is unlocked,
-
w
hen the key is removed from the ignition,
-
o
n opening a door,
-
w
hen activating the locking button on
the remote control in order to locate your
vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
-
w
hen the vehicle is locked,
-
w
hen the ignition is switched on,
-
3
0
seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
-
i
n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
-
w
ith the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
Switching on
At night, the footwell and storage lamps at the
centre of the dashboard come on automatically
once the sidelamps are lit.
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For more information on the Airbags,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated. F
Turn it to the "
OFF" position.F Remove the key, leaving the switch in this position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument
panel and stays on while the airbag
is deactivated.
To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a "rear ward
facing" child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
When you remove the "rear ward facing" child
seat, turn the switch to the ON position to
reactivate the airbag and so assure the safety
of your front passenger in the event of an
impact.
Passenger airbag OFF
F With the ignition off , insert the key into the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
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Advice
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the child's protection
in the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
child seat harnesses keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a
minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a
child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of your
vehicle. If your passenger seat is adjustable,
move it for wards if necessary.
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat and:
-
a r
ear ward facing child seat,
-
t
he child's feet for a child seat fitted
forward facing.
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into the
upright position.
For optimal installation of the "forward facing"
child seat, verify that its backrest is as close
as possible to the backrest of the vehicle
seat, if possible in contact with it. The head restraint must be removed
before installing a
child seat with
a
backrest on a passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint when
the child seat is removed.
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
your country.
Deactivate the passenger's front airbag when
a
rear ward facing child seat is installed on the
front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.
Installing a
booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs. We recommend using a
booster seat with
a backrest equipped with a belt guide at
shoulder level.
As a
safety precaution, do not leave:
-
a c
hild or children alone and unattended in
a
vehicle,
-
a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle under the
sun, with the windows closed,
-
t
he keys within the reach of children inside
the vehicle.
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
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Starting-switching off the
engine
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to enable
engine start.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a
moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a
fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a
message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
the dealer network as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
when you purchased your vehicle.
Ignition switch
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a
malfunction.
Starting the engine
It has 3 positions:
- P osition 1: Stop
-
P
osition 2: Ignition on
-
P
osition 3: Starting F
A
pply the parking brake.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox, place the lever
at position N then firmly press the brake
pedal.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the lever
at position P then firmly press the brake
pedal.
F
I
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F
U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
F
W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
F
W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp can
stay on for a
longer period. If the engine is
hot, the warning lamp does not come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed. Never run the engine in an enclosed
space without sufficient ventilation:
internal combustion engines give out toxic
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
There is a danger of poisoning and
death. In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C) and to ensure
proper operation and longevity of the
mechanical parts of your vehicle, engine
and gearbox, you must let the engine run
for 4
minutes before starting the vehicle.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F T urn the key towards you to position
1
(Stop) .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F
C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground. Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a
complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also deactivated:
risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine
(position 1 - Stop), for a
maximum of thirty
minutes you can still use functions such as the
audio and telematic system, wipers, dipped
beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on the Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
There is an audible signal on opening the
driver's door if the key has been left in the
ignition switch.
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