remove seats CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2014 Handbook (in English)

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Limit the causes of excess consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations on
maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label inthe door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle toavoid any over flow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down toa consistent average.

141Child safety














Installing child seats attached with
the seat belt
In accordance with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing child seats secured using a seat belt and universally approved (a)in accordance with the weight of the child and the seat in the vehicle.
Weight of the child and indicative age
SeatUnder 13 kg(groups 0 (b)and 0+)
Up to approx. 1 year
From 9 to 18 kg(group 1)1 to 3 years approx.
From 15 to 25 kg(group 2)
3 to 6 years approx.
From 22 to 36 kg(group 3) 6 to 10 years approx.
Front passen
ger seat (c)
with
height adjustment U(R)U(R)U(R)U(R)
Front passenger seat (c) withoutheight adjustment UUUU
Outer rear seats (d)UUUU
Centre rear seat (d)UUUU
(a)Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using a seat belt.(b)
Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Shells seats and baby carriers cannot be installed in the frontpassenger seat. (c)Consult the legislation in force in your country before installing your child on this seat.(d)To install a child seat on a rear seat, rear ward or forward facing, move the front seat forward,
then straighten the backrest to allow enough room for the child seat and the child's legs.U:
Seat suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using a seat belt and universally
approved, "rearward-facing" and/or "forward-facing".U(R): as for U
, with the passenger seat adjusted to its highest position and in the intermediate
lon
gitudinal position.
Remove and stow the head restraintbefore installing a child seat with abackrest on a passenger seat. Refit thehead restraint once the child seat has been removed.

Advice on child seats


The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's protectionin the event of an accident.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child seat harness keeping the slackin relation to the child's body to a minimum , even for shor t journeys.
To install a child seat using the vehicle'sseat belt, ensure that the belt is welltightened on the child seat and that it holdsthe child seat firmly against the vehicle's seat. If your passenger seat is adjustable,move it forward if necessary.
For optimum installation of the "for ward facing" child seat, ensure that the back of the child seat is as close as possible tothe back of the vehicle's seat, in contact if possible.


Children at the front
The legislation on carrying a child on the front passenger seat is specific to each country.
Refer to the current legislation in your country.
Deactivate the passenger airbag when a "rearward facing" child seat is installed on the front seat. Otherwise the child risksbeing seriously injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.


Installation of a booster cushion

The chest par t of the seat belt must be positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt passes correctly over the child's thighs. CITROËN recommends the use of abooster seat which has a back, fitted with a seat belt guide at shoulder level.


As a safety precaution, do not leave:


- one or more children alone and unsuper vised in a vehicle,

- a child or an animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun, with the windowsclosed,

- keys within the reach of children insidethe vehicle. Use the "child lock" to prevent anyaccidental opening of the rear doors or windows.
Avoid opening the rear windows by more than a third.

To protect young children from the rays of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

You must remove the head restraint beforefitting a child seat on a passenger seat.Ensure that the head restraint is stowed or attached securely to prevent it from being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking. Refit the head restraint oncethe child seat has been removed

The incorrect installation of a child seatin a vehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident.Follow strictly the advice given in the installation instructions provided with the child seat.
For information regarding the ISOFIX child seats which can be installed inyour vehicle, refer to the table showingthe locations for installing ISOFIX childseats.
To secure the child seat to the top tether:
- remove and stow the head restraint before installing the child seat on this seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
- pass the child seat strap over the top o
f
the backrest of the seat, keeping it centred
between the head restraint apertures,
- secure the hook of the upper strap to the
ring B,- tighten the upper strap. When
fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the right
hand rear seat, before fixing the seat in place, first move the centre rear seat belt towards the
middle of the vehicle so as to not interfere with
the operation o
f the seat belt.

Installing ISOFIX
child seats
ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of the universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the child seat's ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter between Aand G , is
indicated on the child seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
IUF: seat suitable for the installation of an I sofix U niversal seat, "F
orward facing" and secured usingthe "TOP TETHER" upper strap. IL- SU:
seat suitable for the installation an I sofix S emi-U
niversal seat which is:
- "rear ward facing" fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay,
- "forward facing" fitted with a stay,
- baby cot fitted with a "Top Tether" upper strap or a stay.
For the securing of the "Top Tether" upper strap, refer to the "ISOFIX Mountings" section.X: seat which is not suitable for the installation of an ISOFIX child seat or cot of the weight group
indicated.
Weight of the child and indicative age
Less than 10 kg(group 0)Up to 6 months approx
Less than 10 kg(group 0) Less than 13 kg (group 0+)Up to 1 year approx
From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)From 1 to 3 years approx
Type of ISOFIX child seatInfant car seat"rear facing""rear facing""for ward facing"
ISOFIX size categoryFGCDECDABB1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seatsXXIL-SUXIL- SUIUFIL-SU
Remove and stow the head restraint before installing a child seat with abackrest on a passenger seat. Refit the head restraint once the child seat has been removed.

163Safety
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre par t of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on thedashboard.
If possible, do not smoke as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.




Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,compatible with the deployment the lateral airbags. For information on the range of seatcovers suitable for your vehicle, you cancontact a CITROËN dealer (see "Practical information - § Accessories").
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat backs (clothing...). This could cause injuryto the chest or arms if the lateral airbag isdeployed.
Do not sit with the upper par t of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof.This could cause injury to the head if thecurtain airbag is deployed. If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove thegrab handles installed on the roof, they play a part in securing the cur tain airbags.

Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt. Do not leave anything between the occupants and the airbags (a child, pet, object...). This could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants. After an accident or if the vehicle has beenstolen or broken into, have the airbagsystems checked. All work on the airbag system must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentionedare obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor burns to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. Thebag inflates almost instantly (within a fewmilliseconds) then deflates within the sametime discharging the hot gas via openings provided for this purpose.

16Practical information
Changing a fuse



)
To unclip the upper boot trim, pull it down, starting on the left.

)
Remove the trim by tipping it downwards.

)
Change the fuses.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order, starting at the back of the boot.


Fuse under the bonnet
(maxi-fuse)

Fuse N°

Rating

Functions


-

20 A
Soft top roof

-

20 A
Soft top roof

If the roof is in zone B
when a fuse fails, it is then not possible to open the boot. To be able to open the boot and proceed with fuse replacement,
first close the roof manually from inside the boot (by folding the rear seats).

There are three fuses for the soft top roof.


Fuses under the rear shelf


Fuse N°

Rating

Functions


MF08

40 A
Soft top roof
The maxi-fuses provide additional protection
for the electrical systems. All work on the
maxi-fuses must be carried out by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.