mirror CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2018 Handbook (in English)

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9 Instrument panels
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W
arning and indicator lamps
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Indicators
30

L
ighting dimmer control
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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
46

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
67


Mirrors
68
V

entilation
70

R
ecommendations for ventilation and air
conditioning
71
H

eating
71
M

anual air conditioning
72
A

utomatic air conditioning
74
R

ecirculation of interior air
74
F

ront demist – defrost
75
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
101


Airbags
104
Ch

ild seats
105
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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Key with remote control
The system to unlock or lock the vehicle's
central locking system with a key or remotely. It
also locates and starts the vehicle and provides
anti-theft protection.
Unfolding/folding the key
If you do not press the button, you risk
damaging the remote control.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking with the remote control
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking with the key
F Turn the key to the front in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of the
direction indicators for around two seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.
Locking the vehicle
Locking with the remote control
F Press the closed padlock button to lock the vehicle.
Locking with the key
F Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the
direction indicators for around two seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time. If one of the doors or the boot is still open,
the central locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock again
automatically after thirty seconds unless
a
door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated in the dealer network or by
a

qualified workshop.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
You must therefore never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
F

P

ress this button to unfold or fold the key.
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With the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

P

ress the closed padlock again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
With the key
F Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

T
urn the key to the rear again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed illumination
of the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in
a


car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a

few seconds.
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F

F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact the dealer
network as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation
Battery type: CR1620/3 volts.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F

T

urn the key to position 2


(Ignition) .
F

P

ress the closed padlock button for a

few
seconds.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
If the battery is discharged, you are
informed by lighting of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel, an audible signal and
a
message in the multifunction screen.
F Unfold the key.
F U nlock the chrome finisher by pressing
lug A .
F

K
eep lug A pressed in and remove the
chrome finisher by sliding it at 45°.
F

U
nclip the unit by inserting a coin into the
slot and per forming a
rotation movement.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the steering wheel.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the adjustment
mechanism.
As a
safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded in for parking in narrow
spaces.
Demisting/Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen demist -
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
Adjustment
F Move control B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to the central position.
Objects seen in the mirror are in reality
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.
As a
safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
Folding
F From outside: lock 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.
If the mirrors are folded using control A ,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
F

M

ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
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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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With the manual air
conditioning system
F Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.
F

P
ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(manual control moved to the right or
electrical control with indicator lamp off).
F

P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
F

S
witch on the air conditioning by pressing
the A /C button; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
With Stop & Start, when the demisting/
defrosting, air conditioning and air flow
functions are activated, STOP mode is not
available.
With automatic air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
Press this button to demist or defrost
the windscreen and side windows
as quickly as possible. The indicator
lamp comes on.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
To stop it, press the button again or press
AUTO , the indicator lamp for the button goes
off and AUTO comes on.
With Stop & Start, when demisting/
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
F

P

ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(manual control moved to the right or
electrical control with indicator lamp off).
F
P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
Rear screen demist -
defrost
The control button is located on the
air conditioning or heating system
control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demist - defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
F

P
ress this button to demist /defrost the rear
screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
Switching off
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.
The warning lamp for the button goes out.
If the engine stops before the demisting/
defrosting goes off automatically, it will
resume the next time the engine starts.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption reduces fuel consumption.
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Switching off
The mood lighting switches off automatically
when the sidelamps are switched off.
It can be switched off manually by using the
lighting dimmer button on the instrument panel.
F
W
ith the lamps on, press the left-hand
button on the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the brightness
of the instruments and controls.
F

P
ress again to reduce the brightness to
a
minimum and switch off the mood lighting.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Interior fittings1.Sun visor
2. Illuminated glove box
3. Door pocket
4. Upper storage
5. Lower storage with anti-slip mat
6. USB por t /Jack auxiliar y socket
(see details on following pages)
7. 12


V accessory socket
8. Centre armrest and storage
or
Cup holder/Bottle holder
9. Storage compartments
Sun visor
The sun visors have a vanity mirror with flap
a nd a card holder (or ticket holder) for the
driver.
F

W
ith the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.
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Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
s unshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or
a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
with the rain sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
interior mirror, as this would disable the
associated functions.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
is activated, if the ambient light level is low,
the dipped beam headlamps remain lit when
switching off the ignition.
Programming
Activation, deactivation and the
duration of the guide-me-home
lighting are set in the vehicle
configuration or parameters menu
(except monochrome screen A
where the duration is fixed: 60
s).
LED daytime running
lamps
This daytime lighting, which is a signature of
t he vehicle, consists of two sets of six LEDs
located on the vertical scoop under each
headlamp.
When starting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automatically, if the lighting
control stalk is in the 0
or AUTO position.
If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched
on manually or automatically, the daytime
running lamps go off.
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
u sers, the height of the headlamp beams
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0. Driver only or driver + front passenger.
-. Intermediate setting.
1. 5


people.
-. 5
people + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised load
in the boot. This position is enough not to
dazzle. The higher positions may limit the
area illuminated by the headlamps.
The initial setting is position 0.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration or settings menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
Automatic windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
It is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing the control to the AUTO position.
It is accompanied by illumination of
this indicator lamp in the instrument
panel and the display of a
message.
Stopping
It is controlled manually by the driver by moving
the control upwards and returning it back into
position "0".
It is accompanied by this indicator
lamp going off in the instrument
panel and the display of a
message
in the screen. If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be reactivated by
pushing the control stalk downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with automatic wiping, the
w ipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have them checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located at the top
centre of the windscreen, behind the rear
view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
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