CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2016 Handbook (in English)

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Mats
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the driver's   side   use   only   the   fixings   provided   in   the  
w

allet   attached.
The
  other   mats   are   simply   placed   on   the  
c

arpet.
Removal
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F  m ove   the   seat   as   far   back   as   possible,
F
 
u
nclip   the   fixings,
F
 
r
emove   the   mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F  p osition   the   mat   correctly,
F
 
r
efit   the   fixings   by   pressing,
F
 
c
heck   that   the   mat   is   secured   correctly.To
  avoid   any   risk   of   jamming   of   the  
ped

als:
-
 o
nly   use   mats   which   are   suited   to
 t

he   fixings   already   present   in   the
 v

ehicle;   these   fixings   must   be   used,
-  
n
ever   fit   one   mat   on   top   of   another.
The   use   of   mats   not   approved   by  
C

ITROËN   may   inter fere   with   access   to  
t

he   pedals   and   hinder   the   operation   of  
t

he   cruise   control   /   speed   limiter.
The   mats   approved   by   CITROËN   have  
t

wo   fixings   located   below   the   seat.
Comfort

1. Rear parcel shelf  (
see   the   following   page   for   details)
2.
R

etaining strap
3.
L

ocation for Hi-Fi amplifier
4.
S

towing rings
5.
S

torage box (version equipped with a
temporary puncture repair kit)
 (

see   the   following   page   for   details)


or
T

ool box (version equipped with a spare
wheel)
 (

refer   to   the   "Changing   a   wheel"   section)
Boot fittings

101
To remove the shelf:
F  u nhook   the   two   cords,
F
 
r
aise   the   shelf   slightly,   then   unclip   it   on  
e

ach   side.
Rear parcel shelf
F Raise   the   boot   carpet   by   pulling   the   strap  u
pwards   to   gain   access   to   the   storage   box.
Storage box
F Refit  the   boot   floor   carpet   by   folding   it  s
lightly   in   the   middle.
This
 
has
 
areas
 
for
 
storing
 
a
 
temporary
 
puncture
 
r

epair
 
kit,
 
a
 
box
 
of
 
spare
 
bulbs,
 
a
 
first
 
aid
 
kit,
 
t

wo
 
warning
 
triangles,
 
...
Comfort

Driving

A few driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations at all times and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
P ay   close   attention   to   the   traffic   and   keep   your   hands   on   the   wheel   so   that   you   are   ready   to   react   at  
a

ny   time   to   any   eventuality.
On
  a   long   journey,   a   break   every   two   hours   is   strongly   recommended.
In
  difficult   weather,   drive   smoothly,   anticipate   the   need   to   brake   and   increase   the   distance   from  
o

ther
 v
ehicles.
driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads,   as   this   could   cause   serious   damage  
t

o   the   engine   or   gearbox,   as   well   as   to   the  
e

lectrical   systems   of   your   vehicle.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied   -   Risk   of   overheating   and  
d

amage   to   the   braking   system!
Do
  not   park   or   run   the   engine   when  
s

tationary   in   areas   where   inflammable  
s

ubstances   and   materials   (dry   grass,  
d

ead   leaves...)   might   come   into   contact  
w

ith   the   hot   exhaust   system   -   Risk   of  
f

ire!
Never
  leave   a   vehicle   unsupervised  
w

ith   the   engine   running.   If   you   have  
t

o   leave   your   vehicle   with   the   engine  
r

unning,   apply   the   parking   brake  
a

nd   put   the   gearbox   into   neutral   or  
p

osition

n or P,
  depending   on   the   type  
o

f   gearbox.
-
 
c

heck
 
that
 
the
 
depth
 
of
 
water
 
does
 
not
 
e

xceed
 
15
 
cm,
 
taking
 
account
 
of
 
waves
 
t

hat
 
might
 
be
 
generated
 
by
 
other
 
users,
-
 
d

eactivate
 
the
 
Stop
 
&
 
Start
 
system,
-
 
d

rive
 
as
 
slowly
 
as
 
possible
 
without
 
s

talling.
 
In
 
all
 
cases,
 
do
 
not
 
exceed
 
6
 
mph
 
(

10 km/h),
-
 
d

o
 
not
 
stop
 
and
 
do
 
not
 
switch
 
off
 
the
 
e

ngine.
If
 
you
 
are
 
obliged
 
to
 
drive
 
through
 
water: On
 
leaving
 
the
 
flooded
 
road,
 
as
 
soon
 
as
 
c

ircumstances
 
allow,
 
make
 
several
 
light
 
brake
 
a

pplications
 
to
 
dry
 
the
 
brake
 
discs
 
and
 
pads.
If
 
in
 
doubt
 
on
 
the
 
state
 
of
 
your
 
vehicle,
 
contact
 
a

 
CITROËN
 
dealer
 
or
 
a
 
qualified
 
workshop.

105
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a  special   code.   When   the   ignition   is   switched  
o

n,   this   code   must   be   recognised   in   order   for  
s

tarting   to   be   possible.
This
  electronic   engine   immobiliser   locks   the  
e

ngine   management   system   a   few   moments  
a

fter   the   ignition   is   switched   off   and   prevents  
s

tarting   of   the   engine   by   anyone   who   does   not  
h

ave   the   key.In the event of a fault, you are
informed
  by   illumination   of   this  
w

arning   lamp,   an   audible   signal   and  
a

  message   in   the   screen.It
  has   3   positions:
-
 
P
osition   1:   Stop
-
 
P
osition   2:   Ignition on
-
 
P
osition   3:   Starting
Ignition switch
Ignition on
In this position the vehicle's electrical equipment   can   be   used   or   accessories  
c

harged.
When
  the   state   of   charge   of   the   battery  
d

rops   to   a   reserve   level,   the   system   goes   into  
e

nergy   economy   mode:   the   power   supply   is  
a

utomatically   cut   off   to   preserve   the   state   of  
c

harge   of   the   battery.
Keep
 
safely,
 
away
 
from
 
your
 
vehicle,
 
t

he
 
label
 
attached
 
to
 
the
 
keys
 
given
 
to
 
y

ou
 
on
 
acquisition
 
of
 
the
 
vehicle.
Starting-switching off the engine
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact a   CITROËN   dealer   as   soon   as   possible.
Avoid
  attaching   heavy   objects   to   the  
k

ey,   which   would   weigh   down   on   its  
b

lade   in   the   ignition   switch   and   could  
c

ause   a   malfunction.
driving

F Apply  the   parking   brake.
F  W ith   a   manual   gearbox:   place   the   lever   in  
n

eutral   and   fully   depress   the   clutch   pedal.
F
 
W
ith   an   electronic   gearbox:   place   the   lever  
a

t position n  and   press   the   brake   pedal  
f

i r m l y.
F
 
W
ith   an   automatic   gearbox:   place   the   lever  
a

t position P   and   press   the   brake   pedal  
f

i r m l y.
F
 
I
nsert   the   key   in   the   ignition   switch;   the  
s

ystem   recognises   the   code.
F
 
U
nlock   the   steering   column   by  
s

imultaneously   turning   the   steering   and   the  
k

ey.
Starting the engine
In some circumstances, you may have to   apply   some   force   to   turn   the   steering  
w

heel   (wheels   on   lock   for   example).In
  wintry   conditions,   the   warning   lamp  
w

ill   stay   on   longer.   When   the   engine   is  
h

ot,   it   does   not   come   on.In   temperate   conditions,   do   not  
w

arm   the   engine   up   with   the   vehicle  
s

tationary,   but   move   off   straight   away  
a

nd   drive   at   moderate   engine   speeds.
If   the   engine   does   not   start   straight  a
way,   switch   the   ignition   off.   Wait   a  
f

ew   moments   before   trying   again.   If  
t

he   engine   does   not   start   after   a   few  
a

ttempts,   do   not   keep   trying:   you   risk  
d

amaging   the   starter   motor   and   the  
e

ngine.   Call   on   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a  
q

ualified
 w
orkshop.Never
  leave   the   engine   running   in  
a

n   enclosed   area   without   adequate  
v

entilation:
 in
ternal
 c
ombustion
 e

ngines   emit   toxic   exhaust   gases,  
s

uch   as   carbon   monoxide.   Danger   of  
i

ntoxication   and   death.   In   very   severe  
w

inter   conditions   (temperatures  b
elow -23°C),   it   is   necessary   to   allow  t
he   engine   to   run   for   4   minutes   before  
s

etting   off,   in   order   to   ensure   the  
c

orrect   operation   and   durability   of  
t

he   mechanical   components   of   your  
v

ehicle,   the   engine   and   gearbox.
F
 
W
ith   a   petrol   engine,   operate   the   starter  
m

otor   by   turning   the   key   to   position   3 until
the
  engine   starts,   without   pressing   the  
a

ccelerator   pedal.   Once   the   engine   starts,  
r

elease   the   key.
F
 
W
ith   a   Diesel   engine,   turn   the   key   to  
p

osition 2 ,
  ignition   on,   to   operate   the  
eng

ine
 p
reheating
 s
ystem. Wait
  until   this   warning   lamp   goes   off
 i

n   the   instrument   panel,   then   operate
 t

he   starter   motor   by   turning   the   key   to
 p

osition
3
 
until   the   engine   starts,   without
 p

ressing   the   accelerator   pedal.   Once
 t

he   engine   starts,   release   the   key.

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To facilitate unlocking of the steering column,   put   the   front   wheels   in   the  
s

traight  
a
head  
p
osition  
b
efore  
s
witching  
t

he   ignition   off.
Never
  switch   the   ignition   off   until   the
 v

ehicle   has   come   to   a   complete   stop
 a

nd   the   parking   brake   has   been   applied.
 W

ith   the   engine   stopped,   the   braking   and
 s

teering   assistance   systems   are   also   cut
 o

ff:   risk   of   loss   of   control   of   the   vehicle.When
  you   leave   the   vehicle,   take   the  
k

ey   with   you   and   lock   the   vehicle.
For   more   information,   refer   to   the  
"

Energy   economy   mode"   section.
Key reminder
If the key is left in the ignition switch, an audible   signal   sounds   when   the   driver's  
d

oor   is   opened.
Switching the engine off
F Immobilise   the   vehicle.
F  W ith   the   engine   at   idle,   turn   the   key   fully  
t

owards   you   to   position   1 (Stop).
F
 
R
emove   the   key   from   the   ignition   switch.
F
 
T
o   lock   the   steering   column,   turn   the  
s

teering   wheel   until   it   locks.
F
 
E
nsure   that   the   parking   brake   is   applied  
c

orrectly,   particularly   when   on   a   slope.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position  1
- Stop),
  you   can   still   use   functions  
s

uch   as   the   audio   and   telematic   system,   the  
w

ipers,   dipped   beam,   courtesy   lamps,   etc.,   for  
m

aximum   cumulative   period   of   30   minutes.
driving

Parking brake
Applying
F Pull  the   parking   brake   lever   fully   up   to  i
mmobilise   your   vehicle.
Releasing
F Pull  the   parking   brake   lever   gently,   press  t
he release button then lower the lever
fully.
When
  parking   on   a   slope,   direct   your  
w

heels   against   the   pavement,   apply   the  
p

arking   brake   and   engage   a   gear.
When
  the   vehicle   is   being   driven,   if   this
 w

arning   lamp   and   the   STOP
 w
arning
 l

amp   come   on,   accompanied   by   an
 a

udible   signal   and   a   message   in   the   multifunction
 s

creen,   this   indicates   that   the   parking   brake   is   still
 o

n   or   has   not   been   properly   released.