Citroen DS3 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

On-line owner's handbook


Referring to the owner's handbook on-line also gives you
access to the latest information available, easily identifi ed by
the bookmarks, associated with this pictogram:

If the heading "MyCitroën" is not available on the public website for
your country, you can fi nd your handbook at the following address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
You can fi nd your handbook on the CITROËN website, under the
heading "MyCitroën".




This personal space provides you with information on your products
and services, direct and special contact with CITROËN and
becomes a space tailored for you.

the link in "Private customer access",
the language,
the model,
the edition date appropriate for the date of registration of your vehicle.
You will fi nd your handbook, presented in the same way as the paper
version.

CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.

Your vehicle is fitted with only some of theequipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and thespecifications for the country in which it is sold.
The fittin
g of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended
byCITROËNmay result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note thisspecific warning and contact aCITROËNdealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.


Happy motoring!

We draw your attention to the following...

Contents

Contents
FAMILIARISATION MONITORING
28 Instrument panels
32 Indicator and warning lamps
42 Indicators
46 Adjustment buttons
48 Tr i p c o m p u ter
Key
safety warning
additional information
contributes to the protection o
f the environment
refer to the pa
ge indicated
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30
8 VISUAL SEARCH
24 ECO-DRIVING
31
2 ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

MULTIFUNCTION
SCREENSCOMFORT ACCESS VISIBILITY
54 Monochrome screenA
57 Monochrome screenC
6116/9 colour screen (MyWay)
66 Ventilation
68Heating
69 Manual air conditioning
73Digital air conditioning
76Rear screen demist - defrost
77Scented air freshener
79 Front seats
84Rear seats
85Steering wheel adjustment
86Mirrors
90 Remote control key
96 Window controls
98 Doors
101Boot
102Fuel tank
104Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
108Lighting controls
113LED lamps
113Headlamp adjustment
114 Wiper controls
118Courtesy lamp
119Interior mood lighting
119Boot lamp
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SAFETY DRIVING FITTINGS CHILD SAFETY
158Parking brake
15 96 -speed manual gearbox
160Gear shift indicator
161 Electronic gearbox
166Automatic gearbox
170Stop & Start
173 Hill start assist
174Speed limiter
176 Cruise control
178Rear parking sensors
142 Direction indicators
142 Hazard warning lamps
14 3Horn
14 3Emergency or assistance call
14
4 Braking assistance systems
145 Tr ajectory control systems
147 Front seat belts
150 Airbags
130Child seats
136 ISOFIX child seats
122Interior fi ttings
126 Boot fi ttings
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CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO and
TELEMATICS
183 Bonnet
184 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
185 Petrol engines
186Diesel engines
187 Checking levels
190Checks
194 Temporary puncture repair kit
200 Changing a wheel
207 Changing a bulb
214Changing a fuse
221Battery
223Energy economy mode
224Changing a wiper blade
225 Towing the vehicle
227To w i ng a trailer
229Advice on care andmaintenance
230Accessories
234 Petrol engines
236Petrol weights
238LPG engines
239LPG weights
240Diesel engines
241Diesel weights
242 Dimensions
244Identifi cation markings
249Emergency or assistance
251MyWay
283 Audio system
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Familiarisation


Familiarisation

All aspects of the use of your vehicle are presented in this section to allow quick and effective familiarisation with the main systems.

Exterior
Customising kits
These expressive stickers form par t of a range
of kits, very different one from another, whichallow you to create a unique and attractive exterior for your vehicle
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under lowlighting conditions the headlamps remain on for a few seconds to help you leave the vehicle.

Rear parking sensors

This system provides a warning when reversingby detecting obstacles located behind
the vehicle.
111
puncture repair kit
plete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge, to allow
the temporary repair of a tyre.
194
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine
temporarily on standby during
stops in the traffic (red lights, trafficjams, etc...). The engine restartsautomatically as soon as you want tomove off. The Stop & Star t system reduces fuel consumption, exhaustemissions and the noise level whenstationary.
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