check Citroen DS3 2012.5 1.G User Guide

81Comfort
Access to the rear seats
)Pull the control upwards to fold the seat backand 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 initialposition; the return to this position isnecessary for longitudinal locking. Check that the seat belt has reeled in correctly so as to not impede access to the rear seats for passengers.

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.


If any difficulty is encountered,simultaneously push rear wards the seat backrest angle control lever (located at the bottom of the backrest)and the backrest.

Ensure that you use only the appropriate control lever, located atthe top of the backrest.
)
To return the seat to its initial position,
push the backrest rear wards.

Rear seats
)Move the corresponding front seat forwardif necessary. )Check that the seat belt is positioned correctly on the side of the seat backrest.)Place the head restraints in the lowposition.
Folding the backrest
)
Pull control 1
forwards to release the seat backrest 2 . )
Fold the seat backrest 2
on to the cushion.

)Straighten the seat backrest 2and 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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Access
Do not throw the remote control batteries away, they contain metalswhich are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collectionpoint.
Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personalidentification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to find the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.


Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; 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 control 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 in the ignition switch, 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 theemergency ser vices more difficult in an emergency. As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition switch
when you leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this couldcause malfunctions.


When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and star t the vehicle.

99Access

Failure of the remote control
)Unlock the vehicle using the key in thedriver’s door lock. )Open the door; the alarm is triggered.)Switch on the ignition; the alarm stops.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
)
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the keyin the driver’s door lock.


Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, illumination of
the indicator lamp in button Afor ten seconds indicates malfunction with the siren.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

*
Accordin
g to country.


Automatic activation *



2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed, the alarm is activated automatically. )
To avoid triggering the alarm on enteringthe vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the remote control.

Fuel tank Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (Diesel); (Depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
Low fuel level
Fillin
g
A label affixed to the inside of the flap remindsyou of the type of fuel to be used depending onyour engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in
order to be re
gistered by the fuel gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the lock until the cap is refitted. Opening the filler cap may create a noise caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resultingfrom the sealing of the fuel system. To
fill the tank safely: )the engine must be switched off,)
open the fuel filler flap,)
inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to
the left,
)remove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap, )fill the tank, but do not continue after the
3rd cut- off of the pump
; this could cause
malfunctions.
When
you have filled the tank:)put the cap back in place,)turn the key to the right, then remove it from the cap,)close the flap. Wh
en the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning lamp comes on
on the instrument panel. When it
firstcomes on there remains approximately 5 litres
of fuel in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the
"Checks" section.
With Stop & Star t, never refuel with the system in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the key.

*
According to country of sale.

















Misfuel prevention (Diesel) * Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the
wrong fuel.
Located in the
filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes
into contact with the flap. The s
ystem remainsclosed and prevents filling.Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type filler nozzle.
It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill the tank. In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in direct contact with the flap of the misfuel prevention device and pour slowly.



Tr a v e l l i ng abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles maybe different in other countries, the presence of the misfuel prevention device may make refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, we recommend that you check withthe CITROËN dealer network, whether your vehicle is suitable for the fuel pumps in the country in which you want to travel.

121Visibility

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- 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 sunshine sensor and located inthe centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping whenusing 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 liftedfor winter parking, cleaning or replacement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper stalkpositions the wipers vertically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position

Fittings








Mats Removable carpet protection.
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 suitedto the fixings already present in the vehicle; these fixings must beused,

- never fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved byCITROËN may inter fere with access tothe pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise control/speed limiter.

Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on softground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip. )Press the "ESP OFF"button, located on
the left below the steering wheel.

If this warnin
g lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the indicator
lamp in the button comes on, this
indicates that the ASR and ESP
systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h) except 1.6 litre (THP 150, THP 155 and THP 160) and
RACING petrol engines. )
Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
reactivate them manually.

Operating fault

The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptional safety in normal driving, butthis should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these systems depends on obser vation of themanufacturer's recommendations on:


- wheels (tyres and rims),

- braking components,

- electronic components,

- assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and amessage in the multifunction screen, this
indicates a mal
function of these systems. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Safety
Seat belts


Front seat belts


The front seat belts are fitted with apretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the frontseats in the event of a front or side impact.
Dependin
g on the severity of the impact, thepretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the i
gnition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, so
improving their protection.Fastening
) Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in
the buckle.) Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly by pulling the strap.

Unfastening
)
Press the red button on the buckle. )
Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.


Seat belt not fastened/unfastened warning lamp
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, if the driver and/or thefront passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h)
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasingvolume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver and/or the front passenger fastens their seat belt.