air conditioning CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2018 Handbook (in English)

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9 Instrument panels
12
W
arning and indicator lamps
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Indicators
30

L
ighting dimmer control
31
B

lack panel
31
M

onochrome screen A
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M

onochrome screen C
34
T

ouch screen tablet
38
T

rip computer
40
D

ate and time adjustment
4

I
nstruments and controls
43
K
ey with remote control
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Alarm
47
E
lectric windows
49
D
oors
49
C
entral locking

51 C onvertible roof
57 Boot
61
F

ront seats
66
R

ear seats
67
S

teering wheel adjustment
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Mirrors
68
V

entilation
70

R
ecommendations for ventilation and air
conditioning
71
H

eating
71
M

anual air conditioning
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A

utomatic air conditioning
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R

ecirculation of interior air
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F

ront demist – defrost
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R

ear screen demist – defrost
76
F

ragrance diffuser
77
C

ourtesy lamp
77
I

nterior mood lighting
78 Interior
fi

ttings
81 Boot
fittings84
L

ighting control stalk
86
D
irection indicators
86
A
utomatic illumination of headlamps
87
LE
D daytime running lamps
87
H
eadlamp beam height adjustment
88 W iper control stalk
92
G
eneral safety recommendations
93
H

azard warning lamps
93
H

orn
93
E

mergency or assistance call
96
E

lectronic stability control (ESC)
98
Se

at belts
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Airbags
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Ch

ild seats
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D

eactivating the passenger's front airbag
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SOFIX mountings and child seats
Over view
Instruments Access
Ease of use and comfort Safety Lighting and visibility
Eco-driving
Contents

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Instruments and controls3
Dashboard fuses
4
Rear view mirror
Courtesy lamp
Active City Brake
5
Monochrome screen A
Monochrome screen C
Audio system
Touch screen tablet
Adjust date and time
6
Ventilation
Heating
Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
Front demisting/defrosting
Rear screen demisting/defrosting
7
Manual gearbox
Electronic gearbox (ETG)
Automatic gearbox
Stop & Start
8
Centre armrest
Parking brake
9
Glove box
10
Emergency or Assistance call
Hazard warning lamps
1
Door mirror controls
Electric window controls
2
Bonnet opening control
Over view

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Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices
t hat allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
an d change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference
to automatic mode and avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator invites you to
engage the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
u se engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a
reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the
b
ackground traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if these are not automatically
managed.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30

mph (50

km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help
keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof blind and window
blinds, etc.).
Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached. As a
passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game,
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
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General operation
If the roof stops in zone B, a message on the
screen will ask you to stop the roof manoeuvre
immediately.
F

M
ake a long press on the control:
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i
n the direction of opening to reach
position 3 ,
-

i
n the direction of closing to reach
position 2 .
It is prohibited to drive when the roof is
stopped in zone B .
Reinitialisation
If automatic roof operation mode fails, a
reinitialisation must be performed.
F

W
ith the engine on, press and hold the
control in the direction of closing. F

A
fter about 5 seconds, the roof is closed
completely to position 0 .
The roof is then reinitialised.
Do not release the control during the
reinitialisation procedure.
Operating fault
If there is an electrical fault, contact the
dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Precautions in use
Never put objects on the open or closed
roof.
To avoid damaging the roof, do not open it
if there is snow or ice present.
Never use sharp tools to remove snow or
ice that has built up on the roof.
Never use a
scraper or spray to remove
ice that may have formed on the rear
window.
Do not activate defrosting/demisting
on the rear window when the roof is
completely open (risk of overheating).
To prevent creases appearing in the
canvas, it is recommended not to leave
the roof open for long periods.
It is not recommended to operate the
vehicle's air conditioning system when the
roof is open.
Do not sit or place anything on the cross
member of the roof when the roof is open.
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Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
If necessary the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps from other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
Day/night position
F
P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a
sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
F

A

djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
-

d
irect arrival in the passenger compartment
(air intake),
-
p

assage through a

heating circuit (heating),
-

p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
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The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
This air distribution control is used to arrange
the distribution of air in the passenger
compartment by combining several air outlets.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped
together on the control panel A on the centre
console. Depending on the model, the
functions presented are:
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d
esired level of comfort,
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a
ir flow,
-
a

ir distribution,
-
d

emisting and defrosting,
-

m
anual or automatic air conditioning
controls.
Air distribution
1 Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2 Front door window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3 Adjustable and closable side air vents.
4 Central adjustable air vents.
5 Air outlets to the front footwells.
6 Air outlets to the rear footwells.
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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully
effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
F
T
o ensure that the air is distributed
evenly, keep the external air intake
grilles at the base of the windscreen, the
nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and
the air extractor in the boot free from
obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor,
located on the dashboard; this is used
for regulation of the automatic air
conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5
to 10 minutes once or twice
a
month to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and replace
the filter elements periodically. We
recommend the use of a
combined
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it helps both to
purify the air breathed by the occupants
and to keep the passenger compartment
clean (reduction of allergic symptoms,
bad odours and greasy deposits). If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a
few moments.
Put the air flow control at a
setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a
discharge of water
under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a
comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you may
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
F
T o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, you are also
advised to have it checked regularly as
recommended in the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold
air, switch it off and contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a
steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability.
To avoid the windows misting up and
deterioration in the quality of the air:
-

d
o not drive for too long with the
ventilation switched off.
-

d
o not keep air recirculation set for an
extended period.
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Heating
Panel with manual control
Panel with electrical control
1.Adjusting the temperature
2. Adjusting the air flow
3. Adjusting the air distribution
4. Air intake/Air recirculation 1.
Adjusting the temperature
2. Adjusting the air flow
3. Adjusting the air distribution
4. Air intake/Air recirculation
5. Air conditioning On/Off
The heating/ventilation or air conditioning
systems operate when the engine is running,
as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Manual air conditioning
Panel with manual control
Panel with electrical control
Temperature adjustment
F Turn the knob from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your liking.
Air flow adjustment
F Turn the knob from position 1 to 5 to obtain the desired
flow of air.
F

I

f you place the air flow control at
position 0
(off), the temperature in the
vehicle will no longer be maintained.
A slight flow of air can still be felt,
resulting from the for ward movement of
the vehicle.
Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and door windows.
Windscreen, door windows and
footwells.
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Footwells.
Central and side air vents.The air distribution can be
modulated by placing the
knob at an intermediate
position.
Air intake/Air recirculation
For more information on Recirculation of
interior air , refer to the corresponding section.
Automatic air conditioning
The air conditioning system operates with the
engine running, as well as in STOP mode of
Stop & Start.
Automatic operation
1.Automatic comfort programme
2. Adjusting the temperature
3. Automatic visibility programme
4. Air conditioning On/Off
5. Air intake/Air recirculation
6. Adjusting the air distribution
7. Adjusting the air flow
Automatic comfort programme
Press the AUTO button. The AUTO
symbol comes on.
We recommend using this mode; it
automatically adjusts all settings for the
following functions to provide optimum
operation for the comfort level chosen:
passenger compartment temperature, air flow,
air intake and air distribution.Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:
-

t
o lower the temperature in summer,
-

t
o increase the effectiveness of the
demisting in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press the A/C button, the
button's indicator lamp comes
on.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment control 2
is
in position 0 .
To cool the air more quickly, you can use
recirculation of the interior air for a
short
time. Then return to the intake of exterior
a i r.
Switching off
F Press the A/C button again, the
button's indicator lamp goes off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
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For your convenience, the settings are
stored between two starts of the vehicle.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only reach its optimum level gradually
to prevent too much cold air being
distributed.
Temperature adjustment
The value shown on the display is a level of
c omfort, not a temperature in degrees Celsius
or Fahrenheit.
Press the 5
and 6 buttons to
change this value. A setting of
around 21


provides optimum
comfort. Nonetheless, depending
on your needs, a setting between
18
and 24 is typical.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior is
very cold or very warm, there is no need
to change the value displayed in order to
obtain the comfort required. The system
compensates automatically and corrects
the temperature difference as quickly as
possible.
Automatic visibility programme
For more information on Front demist -
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
Manual control
It is possible to manually adjust one or more
functions, while keeping the other functions in
automatic mode.
The AUTO symbol goes off.
To return to automatic mode, press the AUTO
button.
Switching to manual mode may result in
some discomfort (temperature, humidity,
odour, misting) and is not optimal for
comfort.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14
or the
maximum value 28.
F

P
ress the blue button until " LO" is
displayed or the red button 2 until " HI"
is displayed.
Air conditioning On/Off
Pressing this button stops the air
conditioning.
Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, misting).
Pressing again returns to automatic operation
of the air conditioning. The A/C symbol is
displayed.
Air intake/Air recirculation
For more information on Recirculation of
interior air , refer to the corresponding section.
Air distribution adjustment
Press this button successively
to direct the air flow alternatively
towards:
-

w

indscreen and side windows (demisting or
def r o st ing),
-

w

indscreen, side windows and air vents,
-

w

indscreen, side windows, air vents and
footwells,
-
w

indscreen, side windows and footwells,
-


footwells,
-

a

ir vents and footwells,
-

a

ir vents.
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