dashboard Citroen DS3 RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Interior
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lightingimproves visibility inside the vehicle in low lighting conditions. It comprises several
lamps, located in the footwells and in the lower
dashboard storage compar tment.

Gear effi ciency indicator

Depending of the driving conditions and your style of driving, this system maysuggest changing up to reduce your fuel fuel consumption.

Scented air freshener

The scented air freshener diffuses theselected fragrance throughout the passenger compartment from its location in the ventilation
system.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfor t, the system then automatically controls this levelaccording to the ambient conditions.
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Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio system,
Bluetooth system and USB Box, eMyWay with
16/9 colour screen, auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.eMyWay
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Audio system

33Monitoring

Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning lampis onCauseAction / Observations
Left-hand direction indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-handdirection indicatorflashing with buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelampsfixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"
position.
Dipped beam headlampsfixed. The lighting stalk is in the "Dippedbeam headlamps" position.
Main beamheadlampsfixed. The lighting stalk is pulled towards you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglampsfixed. The front foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards twice to switch off
the front foglamps.
Rear foglampsfixed. The rear foglamps are switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the rear foglamps.




Hazard warning lamps
flashing with audiblesignal.The hazard warning lamps switch, located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The le
ft-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

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Black panel
System allowing cer tain displays to be switched
off for night driving.
The instrument panel remains illuminated with
onl
y the vehicle speed and cruise control or speed limiter information, if in use.
If there is an aler t or a change in a function
or to a setting, the black panel mode isinterrupted.
Activation
) With the lighting on, press the left handbutton of the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the
dashboard lighting level.) Press the button again to reduce the lighting to the minimum level and switch off
the interior mood lighting.) Press the button again to activate the black
panel.

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Comfort











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is veryhigh, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in perfect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compar tment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.

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Scented air freshener System permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compar tment in accordance with your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial
and the various fragrance car tridges available.

This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance.)Turn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance.)Turn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the fragrance.
Adjustment dial
This cartridge can be removed easily. The
first time it is used, replace the plug with a real cartridge. You can change it at any time and store it in the
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car tridges
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the fragrance may depend on the ventilation or air conditioning settings.
Fragrance cartridge
Do not discard the original cartridge as this ser ves as a plug when no fragrance car tridge is in use.
In order to preser ve the ser vice lifeof the car tridge, turn the dial fully tothe left when you no longer wish to diffuse the fragrance in the passenger compartment.

As a safety precaution, do not carryout any action on the car tridge while driving.
Do not dismantle the car tridges.
Do not attempt to refill the fragrancediffuser or the car tridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children andanimals.

93Access

Starting the vehicle
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)When the engine star ts, release the key.
) Immobilise the vehicle.)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop).)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the vehicle off
Do not attach any heavy objects tothe key as this could weigh down on itwhen in the ignition switch and cause a fault.


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

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Interior mood lighting The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the lightis poor.


Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwells and thecentral dashboard storage compar tment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps areswitched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.
It can be switched off manually using the instrument panel lighting rheostat button. ) With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard lighting level. ) Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.

This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and goes off automatically when the boot is closed.




Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according to the circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode, approximatelythirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

Fittings
Component which protects against sunlightfrom the front or the side, also equipped with an
illuminated courtesy mirror.)With the ignition on, raise the concealingflap; the mirror is lit automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.









Sun visor









Glove box
)
To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It houses the front passenger airbagdeactivation switch A
.
It gives access to the dashboard fusebox (see
the "Practical information -
§ Changing a fuse"
section).








Centre armrest


Storage
)
For access to the closed storage box, lift
the lever to open the lid.) For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest
t
owards the rear.
These can be used for por table devices (mobile
phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB por t / auxiliary socket or chargedfrom the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver andfront passenger.

159Safety
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and frontpassenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag isfitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the event of a serious front impact applied
to all or par t of the front impact zone A, in
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on ahorizontal plane and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the head-
thorax of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the dashboard to cushion their forward
movement.

163Safety
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre par t of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on thedashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.




Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injuryto the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof.This could cause injury to the head if thecurtain airbag is deployed. If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove thegrab handles installed on the roof, they play a part in securing the cur tain airbags.

Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt. Do not leave anything between the occupants and the airbags (a child, pet, object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentionedare obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a fewmilliseconds) then deflates within the sametime discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.