Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Manual Online
Manufacturer: CITROEN, Model Year: 2011, Model line: DS3, Model: Citroen DS3 2011 1.GPages: 324, PDF Size: 25.11 MB
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Access to the rear seats
)
Pull the control upwards to fold the seat
back and move the seat for ward.
When put back in place, the seat returns to
its initial position.
No person or object should prevent the
seat slide from returning to its initial
position; the return to this position is
necessary for longitudinal locking.
Check that the seat belt has reeled in
correctly so as to not impede access to
the rear seats for passengers.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
)
Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side
of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heating required:
0: Off.
1
: Low.
2
: Medium.
3
: High.
Grab handle
This easy to use handle, located at the top of
the side trim:
- provides a means of suppor t for the outer
rear passengers when moving,
- provides a hand hold to ease access to the
rear seats,
- facilitates exit from the rear seats.
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RACING front seats
Seat consisting of a seat cushion and a seat back which can be adjusted to adapt your position for maximum ease of driving and comfort.
Manual adjustments
Forwards-backwards adjustment
)
Lift the control and slide the seat for wards
or backwards.
Driver's or passenger's seat
height adjustment
)
Pull the handle upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the required position.
Seat backrest angle adjustment
)
Push the handle towards the rear and move
the seat backrest for wards or backwards.
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Additional adjustments
Access to rear seats
)
Pull the handle for wards to fold the seat
backrest and move the seat for wards.
On repositioning, the seat returns to its
initial position.
Grab handle
This ergonomic grab handle, located at the top
of the side trim, ser ves:
- as a handle to steady rear passengers
when driving,
- as a grip to improve access to the rear
seats,
- to facilitate exit from the rear seats.
No person or object must prevent the
seat slide from returning to its initial
position; return to this position is
necessary for the seat to lock in place.
Ensure that the seat belt reels in
correctly to avoid hindering access for
the passengers to the rear seats.
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Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
)
Move the corresponding front seat for ward
if necessary.
)
Check that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the side of the seat back.
)
Place the head restraints in
the low position.
Folding the backrest
)
Pull control 1
for wards to release the seat
back 2
.
)
Fold the seat back 2
on to the cushion.
When repositioning the rear seat backrest:
)
Straighten the seat back 2
and secure it.
)
Check that the red indicator, located next to
the control 1
, is no longer visible.
Repositioning the seat backrest
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
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These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
)
release the backrest using control 1
,
)
tilt the backrest 2
slightly for wards,
)
pull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
)
then, press the lug A
.
Rear head restraints
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.
Steering wheel adjustment
)
When stationary
, pull the control lever to
release the adjustment mechanism.
)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
)
Push the control lever to lock the
adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
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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 the
control A
in the central position rear wards.
Unfolding
)
From outside: unlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.
)
From inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A
in the central position 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 or a
qualified workshop.
Never fold or unfold the electric folding
mirrors manually.
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Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
)
Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Automatic day/night model
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
As a safety measure, the mirrors
should be adjusted to reduce the "blind
spot".
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by the
headlamps from following vehicles, low sun...
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004
Access
This section describes the functions of the remote control key, electric
windows, central locking of doors and boot and access to the fuel filler.
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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
)
First press this button to unfold the key.
Unlocking using the remote
control
Unlocking using the key
)
Press the open padlock to unlock
the vehicle.
)
Turn the key to the left in the driver's door
lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at
the same time.