Citroen DS3 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing stalk A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by the lighting of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel and a message on the multifunction screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position "0" .
It is accompanied by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel switching off and a message on the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A downwards.

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Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to: - handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of wear.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the brightness sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping when using an automatic car wash. In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic wiping.
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or replacement without damaging the bonnet. In the minute following switching off of the ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions the wipers ver tically. To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position

A. Cour tesy lampB. Map reading lamps
Courtesy lamp
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:
Courtesy lamp
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when a door is opened, - when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies, depending on the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
 With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.

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Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compar tment lighting improves v isibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwells and the central dashboard storage compar tment comes on automatically when the sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps are switched 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 switches off automatically when the boot is closed.
Boot lamp
Different lighting times are provided: - when the ignition is off,
approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - when the engine is running, no limit.

Interior fi ttings
1. Sun visor (see details on the following page) 2. Glove box (see details on the following page) 3. Oddments storage4. Door tray5. Upper storage compar tment6. Lower storage compar tment with non-slip mat7. USB por t/auxiliar y socket (see details on the following pages) 8. 12 V accessories socket (see details on following pages) 9. Centre armrest with storage (see details on the following page) or Cup/bottle holder

Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror.  With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; 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 airbag deactivation 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 towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected to the USB por t /Jack socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.

Auxiliary socket
This connection box, consisting of a JACK socket is located on the centre console. It permits the connection of por table equipment, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ® type. It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav, ...) which are transmitted to your audio equipment and played via the vehicle's speakers. You can manage these files using the steering wheel controls or the audio equipment control panel and display them on the multifunction screen.
USB Player
When it is in use, the por table equipment charges automatically. When it is in use, the por table equipment charges automatically.
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the MyWay or Audio system
par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
This connection box, consisting of a JACK socket and a USB por t, is located on the centre console. It permits the connection of por table equipment, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ® or USB stick type. ®
It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted to your audio equipment and played via the vehicle's speakers. You can manage these files using the steering wheel controls or the audio equipment control panel and display them on the multifunction screen.
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the Audio system par t of the
"Audio and Telematics" section.
12 V accessories
socket
 To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 Watts), remove the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.

Fittings
Mats
Removable carpet protection component.
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the driver's side, use only the fixings provided in the wallet attached. The other mats are simply placed on the carpet.
Fitting Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:  move the seat as far back as possible,
 unclip the fixings,  remove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:  position the mat correctly,  refit the fixings by pressing,  check that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: - only use mats which are suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; their use is essential, - never fit one mat on top of another.

Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror.  With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; 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 airbag deactivation 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 towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected to the USB por t /Jack socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.

Auxiliary socket
This connection box, consisting of a JACK socket is located on the centre console. It permits the connection of por table equipment, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ® type. It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav, ...) which are transmitted to your audio equipment and played via the vehicle's speakers. You can manage these files using the steering wheel controls or the audio equipment control panel and display them on the multifunction screen.
USB Player
When it is in use, the por table equipment charges automatically. When it is in use, the por table equipment charges automatically.
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the MyWay or Audio system
par t of the "Audio and Telematics" section.
This connection box, consisting of a JACK socket and a USB por t, is located on the centre console. It permits the connection of por table equipment, such as a digital audio player of the iPod ® or USB stick type. ®
It reads the audio file formats (mp3, ogg, wma, wav...) which are transmitted to your audio equipment and played via the vehicle's speakers. You can manage these files using the steering wheel controls or the audio equipment control panel and display them on the multifunction screen.
For more information on the use of this equipment, refer to the Audio system par t of the
"Audio and Telematics" section.
12 V accessories
socket
 To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 Watts), remove the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.