lock CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK 2018 Owner's Manual

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Permanent lighting.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–

when the ignition is o
ff, approximately ten
minutes,
–

in energy ec
onomy mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
–

with the engine running, unlimit
ed.
Map reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Take care not to place anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
Touch-sensitive courtesy
lamps
1. Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp
2. Front touch-sensitive reading lamps
3.Rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
Front touch-sensitive courtesy
lamp
It comes on gradually:
–
when the v ehicle is unlocked.
–

when the ignition is s
witched off.
–

when a door is opened.
–


when the remo
te control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off:
–

when the v
ehicle is locked.
–

when the ignition is s
witched on.
–

30 sec
onds after the last door is closed.
The front and rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
come on and go off at the same time as the
courtesy lamp.
A long press on the courtesy lamp completely
deactivates it from coming on (confirmed by the
"OFF" symbol).
Touch-sensitive reading lamps
►  With the ignition on, press the corresponding
reading lamp.
Boot fittings

1. Load space cover
2. Boot lamp
3. Stowing rings
4. Boot mat
5. Tool kit (depending on equipment)
6. Storage well
The stowing rings are designed to secure
luggage using different types of retaining
nets. They are used with the ISOFIX mounting
rings located behind the rear seats.
The retaining nets are available as an option or
as an accessory.
For more information, contact a dealer.
Load space cover

To remove the load space cover:
►  unhook the two cords,
►  gently lift the shelf, then remove it.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the load space cover can turn
into projectiles.
Storage well

►  Fully raise the boot carpet to access the
storage well.

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As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the rain/
sunshine sensor, the vehicle’s lighting
comes on and this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible
signal and/or the display of a message.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor
located at the top centre of the
windscreen behind the interior rear view
mirror; the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this case,
the lighting will not come on automatically.
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
Manual adjustment of the
halogen headlamps




To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users,
the height of these headlamp beams should be
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.
0 (Initial setting) Driver only or driver + front passenger
1 5 people
2 5 people + load in the boot
3 Driver only + load in the boot
4 5 6 Not used
Automatic DS MATRIX LED
VISION headlamp adjustment
This system automatically adjusts the height of
the headlamp beams according to the load in the
vehicle.
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp comes on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and an
audible signal.
The system then places the headlamp beams in
the lowest position.
Have the system checked by a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not touch the DS Matrix LED Vision
headlamps - risk of electrocution!
Guide-me-home and
welcome lighting
Guide-me-home lighting
Automatic
With the ring in the "AUTO" position, when the
light is poor, the dipped beam headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
You can activate/deactivate this function
and adjust the guide-me-home lighting
duration in the Driving / Vehicle touch screen
menu.
Manual

►  With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Welcome lighting
When the vehicle is unlocked in low light
conditions and the "Automatic illumination of
headlamps" function is activated, this system
automatically switches on:
– On the outside, sidelamps, dipped beam
headlamps and door mirror spotlamps.
– Inside, courtesy lamps and footwell lighting.
Activation / deactivation and adjustment
of the duration of the welcome lighting are
set via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle
by lighting the ground near the front doors.
The spotlamps come on automatically:
– when the vehicle is unlocked.
– when a door is opened.

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Manual

► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Welcome lighting
When the vehicle is unlocked in low light
conditions and the "Automatic illumination of
headlamps" function is activated, this system
automatically switches on:
–

O
n the outside, sidelamps, dipped beam
headlamps and door mirror spotlamps.
–

Inside
, courtesy lamps and footwell lighting.
Activation / deactivation and adjustment
of the duration of the welcome lighting are
set via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle
by lighting the ground near the front doors.
The spotlamps come on automatically:
–

when the v
ehicle is unlocked.
–

when a door is opened.
– when a reque st to locate the vehicle is received
from the remote control.
They also come on with the welcome lighting and
guide-me-home lighting functions.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic headlamp
dipping
When the ring is in the "AUTO” position, this
system automatically switches between dipped
and main beam headlamps according to the
lighting and traffic conditions, using a camera
located at the top of the windscreen.


This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility and
traffic, and for observation of driving and
vehicle regulations.
The system becomes operational when
the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).
When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h),
the function is no longer operational.
Activation/Deactivation
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
The state of the system stays in the memory when
switching off the ignition.
Operation
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the
traffic conditions do not allow the main beam
headlamps to be lit:
– The dipped beam headlamp s
remain lit. These indicator lamps
come on on the instrument panel.
If the ambient light level is very low and traffic
conditions permit:
– The main beam headlamp s come
on automatically. These indicator
lamps come on on the instrument panel.
The function is deactivated if the fog lamps are
switched on or the system detects dense fog.
When the fog lamps are switched off or the
vehicle leaves the area of dense fog, the function
is automatically reactivated.
This indicator lamp goes out when the
function is deactivated.

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Deactivation / Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle stuck
in mud, immobilised in snow, on soft ground, etc.),
it may be useful to deactivate the ASR system to
freely spin the wheels and regain traction.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of grip
permits.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch
screen menu.
Deactivation is confirmed by the
illumination of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and the display of a message.
The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on or
from 31 mph (50 km/h).
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a system malfunction, this
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by
an onscreen message and audible signal.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems enhance safety during
normal driving, but should not encourage the
driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It
is therefore important for your safety to keep
these systems activated in all conditions, and
particularly in difficult conditions.
For technical reasons, in particular to
improve the quality of telematic services
for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's
on-board telematic system at any time.
If you benefit from the DS CONNECT BOX
offer with the SOS and Assistance Pack
included, you have available additional
services in your personal space, via the
website in your country.
For information about the SOS and Assistance
Pack, please refer to the general conditions for
these services.
Electronic stability control
(ESC)
The electronic stability control programme
includes the following systems:
–

An
ti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic
brake force distribution (EBFD).
–

Emergenc
y braking assistance (EBA).
–

An
ti-slip regulation (ASR).
–

Dynamic st
ability control (DSC).
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability
and handling during braking, and enable greater
control while cornering, particularly on poor or
slippery road surfaces.
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of
emergency braking.
EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by
wheel.
This warning lamp comes on fixed in the
event of an ABS malfunction.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at a moderate speed.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop as soon
as possible.
This warning lamp, when lit together with
the STOP and ABS warning lamps,
accompanied by a message and an audible signal,
indicates an EBFD malfunction.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
The normal operation of the ABS may
result in slight vibrations in the brake
pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press very
firmly and maintain this pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to reach
the optimum braking pressure more quickly and
therefore reduce the stopping distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which the
brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction
in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR) /
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Anti-slip regulation optimises traction using
engine braking and by applying the brakes on the
driving wheels to avoid wheel spinning. It also
enhances the vehicle's directional stability while
accelerating.
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the
dynamic stability control system automatically
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip or
trajectory problem.
This warning lamp on the instrument panel
flashes to indicate that they are operating.

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Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts




1. Front left seat belt warning lamp
2. Front right seat belt warning lamp
3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp
5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp
If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened
or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched
on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the corresponding warning
lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and
front passenger airbag warning lamps display.
If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the
corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5)
comes on for around 30 seconds.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2 minutes,
each warning lamp corresponding to an occupied
seat whose seat belt is unfastened flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal. After these 2
minutes, the corresponding seat warning lamp
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
Recommendations
The vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads, but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road driving
such as:
–

driving on t
errain which could damage the
underbody or strip away components (fuel
pipe, fuel cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or
stones in particular,
–

driving on t
errain with steep gradients and
poor grip,
–

cro
ssing a waterway.
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel
which allows the strap length to automatically
adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its
storage automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly
and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
Pyrotechnic pretensioning
This system improves safety in the event of a
frontal or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly
tightens the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are
enabled when the ignition is on.
Force limiter
This system reduces the pressure of the seat belt
on the chest of the occupant, thus improving their
protection.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device may
trigger before and independently of airbag
deployment. Deployment of the pretensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt system
checked, and if necessary replaced, by a dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning system and a force limiting system.
Rear seat belts

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt
with inertia reel.
The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
Fastening
►  Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the
buckle.
►  Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unlocking
►  Press the red button on the buckle.
►  Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

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braking. Refit the head restraint once the child
seat has been removed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part 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.
Use a booster seat with backrest, equipped
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
–

a child alone and una
ttended in a vehicle,
–

a child or an animal in a v
ehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
–

the k
eys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.
Child seat at the rear
"Forward facing" or "Rearward facing"



►  Move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the "forward facing" child seat or the
"rearward facing" child seat itself do not touch
the vehicle's front seat.
►  Verify that the backrest of the "forward
facing" child seat is as close as possible to the
backrest of the vehicle's rear seat, and is ideally
in contact with it.
Centre rear seat
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat.
Child seat at the front

►  Adjust the front passenger seat to the highest
and fully back longitudinal position, with the
backrest straightened.
"Forward facing"

You must leave the front passenger airbag
active.
"Rearward facing"

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– F2X: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.
– F2: ISOFIX reduced height child seat.
– F3: ISOFIX full height child seat.
Child booster seat.
ISOFIX "carrycot" type child seat:
– L1: head to the left.
– L2: head to the right.
Manual child lock
This system prevents opening of a rear door using
its interior handle.
The control, red in colour, is located on the edge of
each rear door (marked by a label).
Locking / Unlocking

►  To lock, turn the red control as far as it will go
using the integral key: • To the right on the left-hand rear door.
Rules:
–
A po sition that is i-Size compatible is also
compatible for R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.
–

A po
sition that is R3 compatible is also
compatible for R1 and R2.
–

A po
sition that is F3 compatible is also
compatible for F2X and F2.
–

A po
sition that is B3 compatible is also
compatible for B2.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) To install a "rearward facing" at this seat
position, the front passenger airbag must be
deactivated "OFF" .
(c) Only a "forward facing" child seat is
authorised at this seat position with the front
passenger airbag activated "ON".
(d) For a seat with height adjustment, adjust
the seat to the highest position and move it
fully back.
(e) Never install a child seat with a support leg
on the centre rear passenger seat.
(f) For a seat without height adjustment, the
backrest must be upright.
(g) Installing a “Carrycot” type child seat on
this seat may prevent the installation of
additional child seats in the rear. (h)
Adjust the driver's seat to the highest
position.
(i) Adjust the front passenger seat to the fully
forward position.


KeySeat position where the installation of a
child seat is forbidden.
Front passenger airbag deactivated.
Front passenger airbag activated.
Seat position suitable for the installation
of a child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved "rearward facing" and/
or "forward facing".
Seat position suitable for the installation a
child seat secured using the seat belt and
universally approved "forward facing".
Seat position where securing an i-Size
child seat is authorised.
Seat position where securing a "forward
facing" i-Size child seat is authorised.
Presence of a TOP TETHER anchoring point
at the rear of the backrest, authorising the
attachment of a universal ISOFIX "forward
facing" child seat.
Presence of a TOP TETHER anchoring point
at the rear of the backrest, authorising the
attachment of a "forward facing" universal
ISOFIX child seat.
"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:
–

R1

: ISOFIX child seat for baby.
–

R2

: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.
–

R3

: ISOFIX large size child seat.
"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

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– F2X: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.
– F2 : ISOFIX reduced height child seat.
–

F3
: ISOFIX full height child seat.
Child booster seat.
ISOFIX "carrycot" type child seat:
–

L

1: head to the left.
–

L2: head t

o the right.
Manual child lock
This system prevents opening of a rear door using
its interior handle.
The control, red in colour, is located on the edge of
each rear door (marked by a label).
Locking / Unlocking

►  To lock, turn the red control as far as it will go
using the integral key: •

T
o the right on the left-hand rear door.
• To the left on the right-hand rear door.
►  To unlock, turn it in the opposite direction.


Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.
Electric child lock
This remote control system prevents the use of
rear electric windows and, depending on version,
the opening of the rear doors using their interior
handles.


Activation/Deactivation
►  With the ignition on, press this button
to activate/deactivate the child lock.
When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is
activated.
With the child lock activated, it is still
possible to operate the rear electric
windows from the driver's controls.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Check the status of the child lock each time
you switch on the ignition.
Always keep the electronic key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
In the event of a serious impact, the electric
child lock is switched off automatically to
permit the exit of the rear passengers.

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The lighting state of the "START/STOP"
button indicates the presence or absence
of the electronic key in the passenger
compartment.
Starting
►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.


►  Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is below
zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will only
occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
►  Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist
unlocking of the steering column.
With petrol engines, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause noticeable engine vibrations for
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
►  Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at idle.
►  With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
►  With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button..
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the
steering wheel to lock the steering column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not switch off.
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
►  Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press
the "START/STOP" button.
►  Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
►  With your foot on the brake, press the
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
►  Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral"
position. The steering column automatically
unlocks ( you may hear a sound and feel the
steering wheel move).
Switching off
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
–

The driv
e selector is in mode P.
–
The READY indicator lamp is off.
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for stopping are not
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP” button,
without pressing any of the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine.
►  Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if
the battery in the electronic key is discharged.


►  Place and hold the remote control against the
reader.
►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
select mode P, then fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button.

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Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the “START/STOP” button,
without pressing any of the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on without starting the
engine.
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or if
the battery in the electronic key is discharged.


►  Place and hold the remote control against the
reader.
►  With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
select mode P, then fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button. The engine starts.
Back-up switch-off

If the electronic key is not detected or is no longer
in the recognition zone, a message appears in the
instrument panel when closing a door or trying to
switch off the engine.
► 
To confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for
approximately 5 seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can
be switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
►  Press the "START/STOP" button for about
5 seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon as
the vehicle stops.
Starting/Switching off
the engine with DS SMART
ACCESS
After activation by the customer, this function
makes it possible, via the MyDS application, to
access the vehicle, to start it and to delegate its
use to people of their choice.
For more information on DS SMART ACCESS and
its activation, install the MyDS application and
refer to the corresponding section.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.




At any time, with the engine running:
►  to apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control lever;
►  to release it, briefly push the control lever
while pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.