CITROEN DS3 CABRIO DAG 2014 Handbook (in English)

Child safety
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIXregulation
.
The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:




















"ISOFIX" mountings
There are three rings for each seat:
- two rings A, located between the vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated by a label,
- a rin
g B, behind the seat, referred to as theTOP TETHER
for fixing the upper strap.
This ISOFIX mountin
g system provides fast,
reliable and sa
fe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats
are fitted with two
latches which are secured on the two rings A
.

Some seats also have an upper strapwhich is
attached to ring B.

The incorrect installation of a child seatin a vehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident.Follow strictly the advice given in the installation instructions provided with the child seat.
For information regarding the ISOFIX child seats which can be installed inyour vehicle, refer to the table showingthe locations for installing ISOFIX childseats.
To secure the child seat to the top tether:
- remove and stow the head restraint before installing the child seat on this seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
- pass the child seat strap over the top o
f
the backrest of the seat, keeping it centred
between the head restraint apertures,
- secure the hook of the upper strap to the
ring B,- tighten the upper strap. When
fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the right
hand rear seat, before fixing the seat in place, first move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle so as to not interfere with
the operation o
f the seat belt.

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ISOFIX child seat recommended by CITROËN and approved for
your vehicle


This child seat can also be used on seats which are not fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In this case, it must be attached to the vehicle seat using the three point seat belt. Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat given in the seat manufacturer's installation guide.

ISOFIX child seat with TOP TETHER
RÖMERDuo Plus ISOFIX(size category B1 )

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


Installed only in the "forward-facing" position.
Is attached to the rings A , as well as the ring B, referred to as the TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.

Installing ISOFIX
child seats
ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between Aand G , is
indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF:seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix U niversal seat, "F
orward facing" and secured usingthe "TOP TETHER" upper strap.IL- SU:
seat suitable for the installation an I sofix S emi-U
niversal seat which is:
- "rear ward facing" fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay,
- "forward facing" fitted with a stay,
- baby cot fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay.
For the securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX Mountings" section.X: seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat or cot of the weight group
indicated.
Weight of the child and indicative age
Less than 10 kg(group 0)Up to 6 months approx
Less than 10 kg(group 0) Less than 13 kg (group 0+)Up to 1 year approx
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)From 1 to 3 years approx
Type of ISOFIX child seatInfant car seat"rear facing""rear facing""for ward facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsXXIL-SUXIL- SUIUFIL-SU
Remove and stow the head restraint before installing a child seat with abackrest on a passenger seat. Refit the head restraint once the child seat has been removed.

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Safety
This section describes the operation of the direction indicators, hazard
warning lamps and the horn to warn other road users, the emergencyor assistance call in the event of an accident or breakdown, the various
braking and trajectory control systems for maintaining control of your
vehicle, the seat belts and airbags to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision.

Direction indicators
Selection of the left or right direction indicators
to signal a change of direction of the vehicle. )Left: lower the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.
)Right: raise the lighting stalk beyond thepoint of resistance.
"Motorway" function
) Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times.










Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident. )Press this button, the direction indicators
fl
ash.
They can operate with the ignition off.

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Automatic operation of
hazard warnin
g lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you accelerate.)You can also switch them off by pressingthe button.









Horn

Audible warning to aler t other road users to an
imminent danger. )Press one of the spokes of the steeringwheel.

Use the horn moderately and only inthe following cases:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian,


- when approaching an area wherethere is no visibility.










Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency or assistance call to the emergency ser vices or
to the dedicated CITROËN ser vice.
F
or more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics" section.

Braking assistance systems
Group of supplementary systems which helpyou to obtain optimum braking in complete safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When braking in an emergency, pressvery firmly without releasing thepressure.


Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOPand ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake force distribution which could result in loss of control of the vehicle when braking.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signaland a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock brakingsystem which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.