ignition Citroen DS3 2010 1.G User Guide

System which measures the total distance travelled by the vehicle during its life. The total and trip distances are displayed for thir ty seconds when the ignition is switched off, when the driver's door is opened and when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Total distance recorder
System which measures a distance travelled during a day or other period since it was reset to zero by the driver.  With the ignition on, press the button until zeros appear.
Trip distance recorder
System for manual adjustment of the brightness of the instruments and controls in relation tothe exterior brightness.
Lighting rheostat
Activation
When the lighting is on:  press the button to change the brightness of the instruments and controls,  when the level of brightness required is reached, release the button.
Deactivation
When the lighting is off, or in day mode on vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps, pressing the button does not have any effect.

A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km) This indicates the distance which can still be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank in relation to the average fuel consumption over the last few miles (kilometres) travelled.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption duringthe last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) This is the average fuel consumption sincethe last trip computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h) This is the average speed calculated since the last trip computer zero reset (ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km) This indicates the distance travelled since the last trip computer zero reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Star t, a time counter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey. It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key.
This value may vary following a change in the style of driving or the relief, resulting in a significant change inthe current fuel consumption.
If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits, contact a CITROËN dealer.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
Distance remaining to destination
(miles or km) This is the distance remaining to be travelled to the final destination. It can be entered by the user. If the distance is not entered, dashes are displayed in place of the digits.

A few definitions…
Range
(miles or km) This indicates the distance which can still be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank in relation to the average fuel consumption over the last few miles (kilometres) travelled.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)
This is the average fuel consumption duringthe last few seconds.
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or l/100 km or km/l) This is the average fuel consumption sincethe last trip computer zero reset.
Average speed
(mph or km/h) This is the average speed calculated since the last trip computer zero reset (ignition on).
Distance travelled
(miles or km) This indicates the distance travelled since the last trip computer zero reset.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Star t, a time counter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey. It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key.
This value may vary following a change in the style of driving or the relief, resulting in a significant change inthe current fuel consumption.
If dashes are displayed continuously while driving in place of the digits, contact a CITROËN dealer.
This function is only displayed from 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),
dashes are displayed. After filling with at least 5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).
Distance remaining to destination
(miles or km) This is the distance remaining to be travelled to the final destination. It can be entered by the user. If the distance is not entered, dashes are displayed in place of the digits.

Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass permitting the lateral rear ward vision necessary for over taking or parking. They can also be folded for parking in confined spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the demisting-defrosting operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist-defrost" page).
Adjustment
 Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.  Move control B in all four directions to adjust.  Return control A to the central position.
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear. Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Folding
 From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.  From inside: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.
Unfolding
 From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.  From inside: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer. Never fold or unfold the electric folding mirrors manually.

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This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesy lamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
 Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Folding the key
 First press this button to fold the key.

Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and your personal identification documents. The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a replacement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive syst em; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote con trol out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised. The remote control does not operate when the key is i n the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engin e immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can star t the vehicle.

85Access
This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesy lamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
 Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a car park.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for star ting to be possible. This electronic engine immobiliser locks the engine management system a few minutes after the ignition is switched off and prevents star ting of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen. In this case, your vehicle does not star t; contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Folding the key
 First press this button to fold the key.

Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metals which are harmful to the environment. Take them to an approved collection point.
Lost keys
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and your personal identification documents. The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a replacement key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive syst em; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it. Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote con trol out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised. The remote control does not operate when the key is i n the ignition, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the emergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engin e immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can star t the vehicle.

- Position 1: Stop - Position 2: Ignition - Position 3: Star ting
Ignition switch 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 to position 3 (Star ting) .  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 to the key as this could weigh down on it when in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible signal sounds when the driver's door is opened.

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Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.  First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.  Then, reinitialise the remote control. If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
 Switch off the ignition.  Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .  Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds.  Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch. The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts. This replacement battery is available from CITROËN dealers.
 Maintain pressure on lug A and remove the chrome finisher by sliding it off at 45°.  Unclip the casing by inser ting a coin at the
notch and rotating.  Slide the flat battery out of its location.  Slide the new battery into its location obser ving the original direction.  Clip the casing in place, then the chrome finisher.  Reinitialise the remote control.
If the battery is flat, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp in the instrument panel, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
 Unfold the key.  Release the chrome finisher by pressing on
lug A .