ECO mode CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK 2020 User Guide
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With the ignition off, opening the driver's 
door activates the indicator, which moves 
to the "neutral" position.
Charge level indicator (Electric) 
 
The traction battery charge status and remaining 
range are displayed continuously when the 
vehicle is started.
With the ignition off, opening the driver's 
door activates the indicator.
Associated warning lamps
Two successive alert levels indicate that the 
energy available has dropped to a low level:
1st level: Reserve
The state of charge of the traction battery 
is low.
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal.
►  View the remaining range on the instrument 
panel.
►  Put the vehicle on charge as soon as possible.
2nd level: Critical
The state of charge of the traction battery 
is critical.
Fixed, together with the reserve warning lamp, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
►  You must put the vehicle on charge.
The remaining range is no longer 
calculated. The drive train power 
gradually decreases.
The heating and air conditioning are switched 
off (even if the cursor indicating their 
consumption is not at the ECO position). 
Thermal comfort consumption 
indicator (Electric)
 
 
The gauge shows the consumption of electric 
power for thermal comfort functions. 
It concerns the following equipment and systems: 
–   Heating.
–
 
Air c
 onditioning.
–
 
F
 ront demisting/defrosting.
–
 
R
 ear screen demisting/defrosting.
–
 
Hea
 ted seats.
The traction battery powers the heating and air 
conditioning systems.
This equipment and these functions can be used:
–
 
If the v
 ehicle is not plugged in, when the READY 
lamp is lit.
–
 
If the v
 ehicle is plugged in, when the ignition is 
switched on.
Selecting Eco mode limits the performance of 
some equipment. The cursor on the thermal 
comfort consumption indicator then moves into 
the "ECO" zone.
To quickly heat or cool the passenger 
compartment, feel free to temporarily 
select the maximum heating or cooling setting.
Excessive use of thermal comfort equipment, 
particularly at low speed, can significantly 
decrease the vehicle's range.
Remember to optimise equipment settings 
upon achieving the desired level of comfort, 
and adjust them if necessary whenever you 
start the vehicle. 
After an extended period without using the 
heating, you may notice a slight odour during 
the first few minutes of use.  
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Trip computer
Information displayed about the current journey 
(range, fuel consumption, average speed, etc.).
Data displayed on the 
instrument panel
Display of the various tabs 
 
 
 
►  Pressing the button located on the end of the 
wiper control stalk displays the following tabs in 
turn:
–
 
Curren
 t information:
•
 
D
 riving range (Petrol or Diesel).
•
 
Curren
 t fuel consumption.
•
 
St
 op & Start time counter (Petrol or Diesel).
•
 
T
 otal mileage (Electric).
–
 
Trip
 s "1" then "2":
•
 
A
 verage speed.
•
 
A
 verage fuel consumption.
•
 
Dist
 ance travelled.
Trip reset
► When the desired trip is displayed, 
press the button on the end of the wiper 
control stalk for more than 2 seconds.
Trips "1" and "2" are independent and are used 
identically.
Definitions
Range
(miles or km)Distance that can still be travelled with the 
fuel remaining in the tank (based on the 
average fuel consumption over the last few miles 
(kilometres) travelled).
This value may vary following a change in driving 
style or relief, resulting in a significant change in 
the current fuel consumption.
When the range falls below 19 miles (30 km), 
dashes are displayed.
After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range 
is recalculated and is displayed if it exceeds 62 
miles (100 km).
If dashes instead of figures continue to be 
displayed while driving, contact a dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
(miles/kWh or kWh/100 km or km/kWh)
Calculated based on the past few 
seconds. This function is only displayed at speeds above 19 
mph (30 km/h).
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
(miles/kWh or kWh/100 km or km/kWh)
Calculated since the last trip 
computer reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)Calculated since the last trip computer 
reset.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)Calculated since the last trip computer 
reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes) 
If your vehicle is equipped with Stop & Start, a 
time counter calculates the time spent in STOP 
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is 
switched on.
5-inch touch screen
This system gives access to the following 
elements:  
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– Access to the Settings of the touch screen and 
digital instrument panel (date/time, languages, 
units, etc.).
Side banners of the DS CONNECT NAV
– Exterior temperature (a blue warning lamp 
appears when there is a risk of ice).
–
 
Ac
 cess to the Settings of the touch screen and 
digital instrument panel (date/time, languages, 
units, etc.).
–
  Notifications.
–
 
R
 eminder of the air conditioning information, 
and direct access to the corresponding menu.
–
 
Ac
 cess to the heated seat settings.
–
  Time.
Electric / Energy menu
Depending on version, this is accessible either:– directly, by pressing the button near the 
touch screen.
– via the  Applications menu. 
Energy flows
The Flow tab provides a real-time representation 
of the electric drive train’s operation.
 
 
1.Active driving mode
2. Electric motor
3. Traction battery charge level
4. Energy flows
The energy flows have a specific colour for each 
type of driving:
A. Blue: energy consumption
B. Green: energy recovery
Consumption statistics
The Statistics tab shows electrical energy 
consumption statistics.
 
 
– Blue bar chart: directly c onsumed energy 
supplied by the traction battery.
–
 
G
 reen bar chart: energy recovered during 
deceleration and braking, used to recharge the 
battery. The average result for the current trip is stated in 
kWh/100 km.
► 
You can change the displayed time scale by 
pressing the - or + buttons.
Deferred charge
By default, charging begins immediately when 
the nozzle is plugged in. The system can be 
programmed to defer charging.
Settings
►  In the Electric / Energy touch screen menu, 
select the Charge tab.
►  Set the charging start time.
►  Press OK.
The settings are saved in the system.
You can also program the deferred charge 
function using a smartphone, via the 
MyDS application.
For more information on Remotely operable 
features, refer to the corresponding section.
Activation
►  Connect the vehicle to the desired charging 
equipment.
►  Press this button within one minute to 
activate the system (confirmed by the 
charging indicator lamp coming on in blue).  
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The connection of an unapproved 
electrical device, such as a USB charger, 
may adversely affect the operation of vehicle 
electrical systems, causing faults such as poor 
radio reception or interference with displays in 
the screens.
FOCAL ELECTRA® Premium Hi-Fi 
system
 
 
Your vehicle is equipped with a high-fidelity 
acoustic system designed by the French brand 
FOCAL
®, a specialist in acoustics for more than 
35 years and recognised throughout the world 
for its patented innovations and its unique audio 
signature.
12 speakers incorporating exclusive FOCAL
® 
technologies offer the pleasure of pure and 
detailed sound inside the vehicle:
–
 
Cen
tral speaker / satellite speakers: Polyglass 
technology delivering sound immersion and 
spatialisation.
–
 
High fidelity w
oofer / mid-range speakers: 
Polyglass technology delivering balance and 
precise sound.
– TNF tweeters: inverted dome aluminium 
technology giving optimum sound dispersion and 
very detailed higher frequencies.
–
 
12-w
 ay active amplification - 515 Watts: Hybrid 
Class AB / Class D technology providing breadth 
and finesse in the high frequency signals, as well 
as real power in the bass.
–
 
Sub
 woofer: 200 mm triple coil Power Flower
TM 
technology for defined and dynamic reproduction 
of lower frequencies.
Subwoofer under boot mat: vacuum the 
grille regularly and be careful not to have 
any liquids nearby.
Wireless smartphone charger 
 
 
 
It allows wireless charging of a portable device 
such as a smartphone, using the magnetic 
induction principle, in accordance with the Qi 1.1 
standard.
The portable device to be charged must be 
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design 
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and 
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the 
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted when 
a door is opened or the ignition is switched off.
Charging
►  With the charging area clear, place a device in 
its centre.
 
 
When the portable device is detected, the 
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It 
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is 
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge 
multiple devices simultaneously.
 
 
Do not leave any metal objects (coins, 
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the 
charging area while a device is being charged, 
due to the risk of overheating or interrupting 
the charging process.
Operating check
The state of the indicator lamp allows the 
operation of the charger to be monitored.   
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Permanent lighting. 
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time 
varies according to the circumstances:
–
 
when the ignition is o
 ff, approximately ten 
minutes,
–
 
in energy ec
 onomy mode, approximately thirty 
seconds,
–
 
with the engine running, unlimit
 ed.
Map reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the 
corresponding switch.
Take care not to place anything in contact 
with the courtesy lamps.
Touch-sensitive courtesy 
lamps
1. Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp
2. Front touch-sensitive reading lamps
3.Rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
Front touch-sensitive courtesy 
lamp
It comes on gradually:
–
 when the v ehicle is unlocked.
–
 
when the ignition is s
 witched off.
–
 
when a door is opened.
–
 
when the remo
 te control locking button is 
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off:
–
 
when the v
 ehicle is locked.
–
 
when the ignition is s
 witched on.
–
 
30 sec
 onds after the last door is closed.
The front and rear touch-sensitive reading lamps 
come on and go off at the same time as the 
courtesy lamp.
A long press on the courtesy lamp completely 
deactivates it from coming on (confirmed by the 
"OFF" symbol).
Touch-sensitive reading lamps
►  With the ignition on, press the corresponding 
reading lamp.
Boot fittings 
 
1. Load space cover
2. Boot lamp
3. Stowing rings
4. Boot mat
5. Tool kit (depending on equipment)
6. Storage well
The stowing rings are designed to secure 
luggage using different types of retaining 
nets. They are used with the ISOFIX mounting 
rings located behind the rear seats.
The retaining nets are available as an option or 
as an accessory.
For more information, contact a dealer.
Load space cover 
 
To  remove the load space cover:
►  unhook the two cords,
►  gently lift the shelf, then remove it.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects 
placed on the load space cover can turn 
into projectiles.
Storage well 
 
►  Fully raise the boot carpet to access the 
storage well.   
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Load space cover 
 
To  remove the load space cover:
► unhook the two cords,
►  gently lift the shelf, then remove it.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects 
placed on the load space cover can turn 
into projectiles.
Storage well 
 
►  Fully raise the boot carpet to access the 
storage well. Depending on version, it includes:
–
 
A spare wheel alone or with the t
 ool kit.
–  
The traction ba
 ttery charging cable (Electric).
High load retaining net
This removable net allows the entire load volume 
behind the front seats to be used up to the 
roof when the rear seats are folded. It offers 
protection to the occupants when very sharp 
braking occurs.
► 
Fold down the rear seats.
 
 
► Insert the ends of the bar, one after the other, 
into fixing points 1 of the roof.
 
 
►  Attach the net’s straps to the lower anchoring 
points, located on the fixings of the rear bench 
seat backrest.
►  Pull on the straps to stretch the net.
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is 
opened and goes off automatically when the boot 
is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the 
circumstances:
–
 
when the ignition is o
 ff, approximately 10 
minutes.
–
 
in energy ec
 onomy mode, approximately 30 
seconds.
–
 
with the engine running, unlimit
 ed.   
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Exterior lighting control 
stalk
Main lighting 
 
 
 
Automatic illumination of headlamps/
daytime running lamps.
Sidelamps only. 
Dipped or main beam headlamps. 
"Highway function"
On versions fitted with "Full LED" 
technology headlamps, the range of the dipped 
beam headlamps is automatically increased 
once the speed of the vehicle is above 68 mph 
(110 km/h).
Headlamp dipping 
 
►  Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and 
main beam headlamps.
In “AUTO” and sidelamps modes, the driver can 
switch on the main beam headlamps temporarily 
(“headlamp flash”) by pulling the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp 
in the instrument panel confirms that the lighting 
selected is on.
A fault with a lamp is signalled by the 
permanent illumination of this warning 
lamp, accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal.
Rear foglamp
It only works if the dipped or main beam 
headlamps are on.
 
 
►  Rotate the ring forwards to switch it on and 
backwards to switch it off.
When the lamps are switched off automatically 
("AUTO" position), the foglamp and the dipped 
beam headlamps will remain on.
Switching on the foglamps is prohibited in 
clear weather or in rain, both day and 
night. In these situations, the power of their 
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must 
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may 
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when 
they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lamps when the 
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the 
lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped 
beam headlamps if automatic guide-me-home 
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after switching 
off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the 
ring to the "AUTO" position, then to the desired 
position.
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary 
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps 
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period 
of time that depends on the state of charge of 
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
In some weather conditions (e.g. low 
temperature or humidity), the presence of 
misting on the internal surface of the glass of 
the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it 
disappears after the lamps have been on for a 
few minutes.
Never look too closely at the luminous 
beam of “Full LED” headlamps: risk of 
serious eye injury.
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with halogen 
headlamps:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country 
that drives on the other side of the road, the 
headlamp dipped beams must be adjusted to 
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps
The front and rear lamps light up automatically 
when the engine starts.   
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If the driver's door is opened, a temporary 
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps 
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period 
of time that depends on the state of charge of 
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
In some weather conditions (e.g. low 
temperature or humidity), the presence of 
misting on the internal surface of the glass of 
the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it 
disappears after the lamps have been on for a 
few minutes.
Never look too closely at the luminous 
beam of “Full LED” headlamps: risk of 
serious eye injury.
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with halogen 
headlamps:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country 
that drives on the other side of the road, the 
headlamp dipped beams must be adjusted to 
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps
The front and rear lamps light up automatically 
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
–  Da ytime running lamps (lighting control stalk at 
position "AUTO" with adequate light level).
–
 
Sidelamp
 s (lighting control stalk "AUTO" 
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps only” 
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
The LEDs are brighter when operating as 
daytime running lamps.
Direction indicators 
 
►  Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control 
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
If you forget to cancel the direction 
indicators for more than 20 seconds, the 
volume of the audible signal will increase if the 
speed is above 50 mph (80 km/h).
Three flashes
►  Press briefly upwards or downwards, without 
going beyond the point of resistance; the direction 
indicators will flash 3 times.
Parking lamps
Vehicle side marking by lighting the sidelamps on 
the traffic side only.
►  Depending on version, within one minute 
of switching off the ignition, move the lighting 
control stalk up or down, depending which side 
the traffic is on (for example, when parking on the 
left, moving the lighting control stalk upwards 
turns on the right-hand sidelamps).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and the 
lighting of the corresponding direction indicator 
lamp on the instrument panel.
►  To switch off the parking lamps, return the 
lighting control stalk to the central position.
Automatic illumination of 
headlamps
When the ring is at the “AUTO" position and 
a low level of ambient light is detected by the 
rain/sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps, 
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are 
switched on automatically, without any action on 
the part of the driver. They may also come on if 
rain is detected, at the same time as automatic 
operation of the windscreen wipers.   
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Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp 
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
► A "headlamp flash" pauses the function:
•
 
If the "
 AUTO" and "Dipped beam" indicator 
lamps were on, the system changes to main 
beam.
•
 
If the "
 AUTO" and "Main beam" 
indicator lamps were on, the system changes 
to dipped beam.
To reactivate the system, flash the headlamps 
again.
The system may be disrupted or not work 
correctly:
–
 
When visibility c
 onditions are poor 
(snowfall, heavy rain, etc.).
–
 
If the windscreen in fron
 t of the camera is 
dirty, misted or obscured (for example, by a 
sticker).
–
 
If the v
 ehicle is facing highly reflective 
signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it 
temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect:
–
 
R
oad users that do not have their own 
lighting, such as pedestrians.
–
 
V
ehicles whose lighting is obscured (for 
example, vehicles driving behind a safety 
barrier on a motorway).
–
 
V
ehicles at the top or bottom of a steep 
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Clean the windscreen regularly, 
particularly the area in front of the 
camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can 
also become misted around the camera. 
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the 
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could 
obstruct the detection camera.
DS MATRIX LED VISION
Available only on versions equipped with Full LED 
headlamps with the Matrix Beam function.
This system automatically adapts the main 
beam according to the driving conditions, so that 
optimum illumination is maintained for the driver, 
without causing a nuisance to other road users.
The driver remains responsible for the 
vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the 
prevailing conditions of light, visibility and 
traffic, and for observation of driving and 
vehicle regulations.
The system is active from 25 mph 
(40 km/h) and deactivates below 12 mph 
(20 km/h).
Operation
Using a camera, the system detects the driving 
conditions (brightess, lights from oncoming or 
followed vehicles, road turns) and adapts the 
beams of the main headlamps accordingly.
The modules that make up the main beams 
switch on and off gradually, segment by segment, 
depending on the driving conditions detected:
Followed vehicle
 
 
When approaching a vehicle from behind, only 
those lamp segments directed at the followed 
vehicle go off, thereby creating a "tunnel" so as 
not to dazzle its driver.
Oncoming vehicle
 
 
When an oncoming vehicle approaches, only 
those lamp segments directed at this vehicle 
go off, thereby creating a "tunnel" during the 
duration of the approach.
Nominal main beam lighting is restored as soon 
as the vehicle is no longer detected by the system.
Entering an illuminated area
At the entrance to an illuminated area (for 
example, a town), the lamp segments are 
gradually switched off from the outside to the 
inside of the vehicle to switch to the dipped 
beams.
Exiting an illuminated area
The lamp segments gradually light up from the 
inside to the outside of the vehicle to restore the 
main beams.
Activation/Deactivation
►  Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the 
"AUTO" position.
This indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel.
The function can be activated and 
deactivated in the Driving / Vehicle touch 
screen menu.
When deactivated, the lighting system changes to 
"automatic illumination of lamps" mode.
The status of the system remains in the memory 
when the ignition is switched off.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp 
beam, the driver can take over at any time.   
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When an oncoming vehicle approaches, only 
those lamp segments directed at this vehicle 
go off, thereby creating a "tunnel" during the 
duration of the approach.
Nominal main beam lighting is restored as soon 
as the vehicle is no longer detected by the system.
Entering an illuminated area
At the entrance to an illuminated area (for 
example, a town), the lamp segments are 
gradually switched off from the outside to the 
inside of the vehicle to switch to the dipped 
beams.
Exiting an illuminated area
The lamp segments gradually light up from the 
inside to the outside of the vehicle to restore the 
main beams.
Activation/Deactivation
►  Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the 
"AUTO" position.
This indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel.
The function can be activated and 
deactivated in the Driving / Vehicle touch 
screen menu.
When deactivated, the lighting system changes to 
"automatic illumination of lamps" mode.
The status of the system remains in the memory 
when the ignition is switched off.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp 
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
►  Flashing the headlamps pauses the 
function and the system changes to "automatic 
illumination of headlamps" mode:
To reactivate the system, flash the headlamps 
again.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the adaptive 
headlamp lighting or the camera, this 
warning lamp is displayed in the instrument 
panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a 
message.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked 
to the rain sensor and located at the top 
centre of the windscreen behind the interior 
rear view mirror; the associated functions 
would no longer be controlled.
The system may suffer interference or not 
work correctly:
–
 
under c
 onditions of poor visibility (snow, 
heavy rain, etc.),
–
 
if the windscreen in fron
 t of the camera is 
dirty, misted or obscured (for example, by a 
sticker, etc.),
–
 
if the v
 ehicle is facing highly reflective signs 
or safety barrier reflectors.
It is recommended to deactivate the function 
in foggy or snowy conditions or in case of 
heavy mist.
The function temporarily deactivates when 
the system detects thick fog or when you 
switch on the foglamps. This is signalled by 
the extinction of the indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel.
The system is not able to detect:
–
 
road users tha
 t do not have their own 
lighting, such as pedestrians,
–
 
v
 ehicles whose lighting is obscured (for 
example: vehicles running behind a safety 
barrier on a motorway),
–
 
v
 ehicles at the top or bottom of a steep 
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Clean the windscreen regularly, 
particularly the area in front of the 
camera.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the 
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could 
obstruct the detection camera.
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with the DS MATRIX 
LED VISION function:
If using your vehicle in a country that drives 
on the other side of the road to the country of 
sale, deactivate this function to avoid dazzling 
oncoming drivers.