CITROEN DS3 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Audio functions
Radio; CD; USB; AUX.
Trip computer
Distance input; alerts; function
status.
Personalisation-configuration
Vehicle parameters; display;
languages.
Bluetooth
®: Telephone – Audio
Pairing; Hands-free kit; Streaming.
Screen A
Radio
Selecting a station
Press the SOURCE button
repeatedly and select the radio.
Press the BAND AST button to
select a


waveband.
Briefly press one of the buttons to
carry out an automatic search of the
radio stations.
Press one of the buttons to carry out
a
manual search up/down for radio
frequencies.
Press the LIST REFRESH button to
display the list of stations received
locally (30


stations maximum).
To update this list, press for more
than two seconds.
RDS
The external environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.) may
block reception, including in RDS mode.
This is a
normal effect of the way in
which radio waves are transmitted and
does not indicate any failure of the audio
equipment.
Press the MENU button.
Select " Audio functions ".
Press OK.
Select the " FM waveband
preferences " function.
Press OK.
Select " Activate RDS ".
Press OK , RDS is displayed in the
screen.
In " Radio " mode, press the OK button to
activate or deactivate RDS directly.
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RDS, if activated, allows you to continue
listening to the same station by automatically
retuning to alternative frequencies. However,
in certain conditions, coverage of an RDS
station may not be assured throughout the
entire country as radio stations do not cover
100% of the territory. This explains the loss of
reception of the station during a journey.
Playing TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function
gives priority to TA alert messages.
To operate, this function needs good
reception of a radio station that carries
this type of message. When a
traffic
report is transmitted, the current audio
source (Radio, CD, etc.) is interrupted
automatically to play the TA message.
Normal play of the media previously
playing is resumed at the end of the
message.
Press the TA button to activate or
deactivate traffic messages.
Media
USB port
To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub .
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take
from a
few seconds to several minutes at
the first connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files
and the number of folders to reduce the
waiting time. The playlists are updated
every time the ignition is switched off or
a
USB memory stick is connected.
The lists are memorised: if they are not
modified, the subsequent loading time will
b e s h o r t e r. Make a
long press on LIST
REFRESH button to display the
different classifications.
Select by " Folder"/ "Artist "/ "Genre "
/" Playlist ".
Press OK to select the desired
classification, then press OK again
to confirm.
Press LIST REFRESH briefly to
display the previously selected
classification.
Navigate in the list using the left /
right and up/down buttons.
Confirm the selection by pressing
OK.
Press one of these buttons to go to
the previous/next track in the list.
Press and hold one of these buttons
for fast for ward or rewind.
Press one of these buttons
to gain access to the previous/next
" Folder "/ "Artist "/ "Genre "/ "Playlist "
in the list.
Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port
or connect the USB device to the USB port
using a


suitable cable (not supplied).
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Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Press the SOURCE button several
times in succession and select
" AUX ".
First adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a

high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system. Display and management of the
controls are via the portable device.
Do not connect a
device to both the jack
auxiliary socket and the USB port at the
same time.
CD player
Insert circular compact discs only. To play a disc which has already
been inserted, press the SOURCE
button several times in succession
and select " CD".
Press one of the buttons to select
a track on the CD.
Press the LIST REFRESH button to
display the list of tracks on the CD.
Press and hold one of these buttons
for fast for ward or rewind.
Playing an MP3 CD
c ompilation
Connect a portable device (MP3 player, etc.) to
t he auxiliary jack socket using an audio cable
(not supplied). Some anti-pirating systems may cause
faults on original discs or CDs copied using
a
personal recorder, which are not related to
the quality of the original player.
Insert a CD in the player; playback begins
automatically.
Insert an MP3
compilation in the CD player.
The audio system searches for all of the music
tracks, which may take anything between a
few
seconds and several tens of seconds, before
play begins. On a
single disc, the CD player can
read up to 255 MP3 files spread
over 8 directory levels. However, it is
recommended that this be kept to 2 levels
so as to limit the time taken to access and
play the CD.
The folder structure is not obser ved during
playback.
All of the files are displayed on a single
level.
To play a
disc which has already
been inserted, press the SOURCE
button several times in succession
and select " CD".
Press one of the buttons to select
a
folder on the CD.
Press one of the buttons to select
a
track on the CD.
Press the LIST REFRESH button to
display the list of directories of the
MP3


compilation.
Press and hold one of these buttons
for fast for ward or rewind.
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Information and advice
The audio system will only play files with
the ".mp3" extension with a sampling rate
of 22.05
kHz or 44.1 kHz. No other file type
(".wma", ".mp4", ".m3u", etc.) can be played.
It is recommended that file names be of no
more than 20


characters and avoiding special
characters (e.g. " ?; ù) so as to avoid any
problem reading or displaying the files..
In order to be able to play a
recorded CDR or
CDRW, when recording it is preferable to select
standards ISO
9660 level 1.2 or Joliet.
If the disc is recorded in another format, it may
not be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same
recordingstandard is always used for an
individual disc, with as low a
speed as possible
(4x maximum) for optimum sound quality.
In the particular case of a
multi-session CD, the
Joliet standard is recommended.
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32
format
(File Allocation Table).
To protect the system, do not use a
USB
hub. It is recommended that you use genuine
Apple® USB cables for correct operation.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to audio files on
your smartphone using the vehicle's speakers.
Connect the telephone: see the "
Telephone"
section.
Select in the menu " Bluetooth
®: Telephone –
Audio " the telephone to connect to.
The audio system connects to a
newly paired
telephone automatically.
Activate the streaming source by
pressing SOURCE.
In certain cases, playing the audio
files must be initiated from the
keypad.
The control of common tracks is possible
via the audio system control buttons and the
steering mounted controls, if the telephone
supports the function.
The contextual information can be displayed in
the screen.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB port
using a
suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the
portable device connected (artists/albums/
genres/playlists/audiobooks/podcasts).
The version of software in the audio system
may not be compatible with the generation of
your Apple
® p l aye r.
Telephone
Pairing a Bluetooth® telephone
Screen C (availability depends on
model and version)
For reasons of safety and because
it requires sustained attention by the
driver, the pairing of a
Bluetooth
® mobile
telephone with the Bluetooth® hands-free
system of your audio system must be done
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition
on.
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Visit www.dsautomobiles.com for more
information (compatibility, more help, etc.).
Activate the Bluetooth
® function on the
telephone and ensure that it is "visible to all"
(telephone configuration).
Press the MENU button.
In the menu, select:
-

" Bluetooth
®: Telephone –
Audio "
-

" Bluetooth
® configuration "
-

" Perform a
Bluetooth® search "
A window is displayed with a

search in progress
message.
The services available depend on
the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth
® devices
used.
Check the instructions for your telephone
and with your ser vice provider for the
ser vices to which you have access.
The first 4

telephones recognised are displayed
in this window. The "
Telephone " menu permits access to the
following functions in particular: " Directory", if
your telephone is fully compatible, " Calls list",
" Consult the paired equipment ".
Select the telephone to be connected from the
list. Only one telephone can be connected at
a time.
Confirm with OK.
A message on the screen indicates the
telephone chosen. To accept the pairing, enter
the same code on the telephone, then confirm
with OK.
In case of failure, the number of attempts is not
restricted.
A message that the pairing has been
successful appears in the screen. A virtual keypad is displayed in the screen:
enter a code with at least 4 digits.
Authorised automatic connection is only active
after the telephone has been configured.
The directory and the call list can be accessed
after the necessary synchronisation period.
Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and
a superimposed display in the screen.
Select the " YES" tab in the screen
using the buttons.
Confirm with OK.
Press this button at the steering
mounted controls to accept the call.
Making a call
From the menu " Bluetooth®: Telephone –
Audio ".
Select " Manage the telephone call".
Select " Call".
Or
Select " Calls list ".
Or
Select " Directory ".
Press this button for more than two
seconds for access to your directory,
then navigate using the thumbwheel.
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Or
To dial a number, use your telephone's keypad,
with the vehicle stationary.
Ending a call
During a call, press this button for
m ore than two seconds.
Confirm with OK to end the call.
The system accesses the telephone's contacts
directory, depending on its compatibility, and
while it is connected by Bluetooth.
With certain telephones connected by
Bluetooth you can send a
contact to the
directory of the audio system.
Contacts imported in this way are saved
in a
permanent directory visible to all,
whatever the telephone connected.
The menu for the directory is not
accessible if it is empty.
Frequently asked
questions
The following information puts together the
answers to the most frequently asked questions
concerning your audio system.
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QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
With the engine off, the audio system switches
off after a
few minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio
system operating time depends on the state of
charge of the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the audio system
switches to economy mode and switches off to
prevent discharging the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the
battery charge.
The message "the audio system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation if the
surrounding temperature is too high, the audio
system switches to an automatic thermal
protection mode leading to a
reduction in
volume or the CD play stopping. Switch the audio system off for a
few minutes
to allow the system to cool.
Radio
QUESTION RESPONSESOLUTION
There is a difference in sound quality between
the different audio sources (radio, CD, etc.). To allow for optimal listening quality, the audio
settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience,
Loudness) can be tailored to different
sound sources, which can generate audible
differences when changing source (radio, CD,
e t c .) .Check that the audio settings (volume, bass,
treble, ambience, loudness) are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is advisable to set
the audio functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear
Balance, Left-Right Balance) to the middle
position, select the musical ambience "None"
and set the loudness correction to the "Active"
position in CD mode or to the "Inactive"
position in radio mode.
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The preset stations do not function (no sound,
87.5 MHz is displayed, etc.). An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which
the stations are stored.
The traffic announcement (TA) is displayed. I
do not receive any traffic information. The radio station is not part of the regional
traffic information network.Tune to a
radio station which broadcasts traffic
information.
The reception quality of the tuned radio station
gradually deteriorates or the stored stations are
not working (no sound, 87.5
MHz is displayed,
e t c .) . The vehicle is too far from the transmitter of
the station or no transmitter is present in the
geographical area.
Activate the RDS function to allow the system
to see if a
more power ful transmitter is within
the geographic area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels,
basement car parks, etc.) blocks reception,
including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not
indicate a
failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is missing or has been damaged (for
example when going through an automatic car
wash or in an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by an authorised
DS


AUTOMOBILES dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1
to 2 seconds in radio
mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS
searches for another frequency giving better
reception of the station.Switch off the RDS function if the phenomenon
is too frequent and always on the same route.
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Media
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
The message "USB device error" is displayed
in the screen.
The Bluetooth
® connection is cut. The battery of the peripheral may not be
sufficiently charged.
Charge the battery of the peripheral device.
The USB memory stick is not recognised.
The USB memory stick may be corrupt. Reformat the USB memory stick.
The CD is ejected every time or is not played. The CD is upside down, cannot be read, does not contain audio files or contains audio files
of a
format that cannot be played by the audio
system.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating system
not recognised by the audio system. -

C
heck that the CD is inserted in the player
the right way up.
-

C
heck the condition of the CD: the CD
cannot be played if it is too badly damaged.
-

C
heck the content in the case of a recorded
CD: consult the advice in the "Audio"
section.
-

T
he audio system's CD player does not
read DVDs.
-

B
ecause of low quality, certain burned CDs
will not be read by the audio system.
The CD sound is of poor quality. The CD used is scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in
suitable conditions.
The audio settings (bass, treble, ambience) are
unsuitable. Return bass and treble settings to 0, without
selecting an ambience.
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QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
I am unable to access my voicemail. Few telephones or ser vice providers allow the
use of this function.
Telephone
Audio system