remove seats CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK 2023 Owners Manual

7Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday practices
that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel
consumption and CO
2emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and
change up promptly. While accelerating, change
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal
heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator prompts you to
engage the most suitable gear: whenever this
indication is displayed on the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and
press the accelerator gradually. These attitudes
help to save fuel, reduce CO
2 emissions and
decrease general traffic noise.
Favour the use of the "Eco" driving mode by
selecting it using the "Drive Mode" control.
If the vehicle has the steering-mounted "CRUISE"
control, use cruise control at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well.
Use electrical equipment wisely
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31 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.
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
functions, if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when the
visibility conditions do not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your multimedia
devices (film, music, video game, etc.) to help
reduce consumption of electrical energy, and
hence fuel.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving the
vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the boot, as close as possible to
the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and minimise
wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle
carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit
summer tyres.
Comply with servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–

before a long journe
y.
–

a
t each change of season.
–

a
fter a long period out of use.
Do not overlook the spare wheel and, where
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil,
oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment filter,
etc.) and observe the schedule of operations in
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system
is faulty, your vehicle will emit pollution; visit a
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible
to restore your vehicle’s nitrogen oxide emissions
to regulatory compliance.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after
the third nozzle cut-out, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your new
vehicle settle down to a consistent average after
the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).

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Automatic "electrochrome" model

This system automatically and progressively
transitions between day and night modes, using a
sensor that measures the light entering from the
rear of the vehicle.
To ensure optimum visibility during your
manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Rear bench seat
Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding
backrests (2/3-1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
Rear head restraints

They have two positions: – A
high position, for when the seat is in use:
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
– A
low position, for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint

►  Release the backrest using control 1.
►  Tilt the backrest slightly forwards.
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
►  Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►  Push the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at the
rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Folding the backrests
Manoeuvring the seat backrests should
only be done when the vehicle is
stationary.
First steps:
►  Lower the head restraints.
►  If necessary, move the front seats forward.
►  Check that no person or object will interfere
with folding down the backrests (clothing,
luggage, etc.).
►  Check that the seat belts are free, not
engaged in the buckles. Release them so that the
backrest can be moved.


►  Press the backrest release grip 1.
►  Guide backrest 2 down to the horizontal
position.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grip.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.

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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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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. Depending on version, it includes:
–

A spare wheel alone or with the t
ool kit.
–
The traction ba
ttery charging cable (Electric).
High load retaining net
This removable net allows the entire load volume
behind the front seats to be used up to the
roof when the rear seats are folded. It offers
protection to the occupants when very sharp
braking occurs.
► 
Fold down the rear seats.


► Insert the ends of the bar, one after the other,
into fixing points 1 of the roof.


►  Attach the net’s straps to the lower anchoring
points, located on the fixings of the rear bench
seat backrest.
►  Pull on the straps to stretch the net.
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the boot
is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
–

when the ignition is o
ff, approximately 10
minutes.
–

in energy ec
onomy mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–

with the engine running, unlimit
ed.

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Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
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.
Do not fix or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, as this could cause
injuries when the airbags are deployed.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothing, etc.), as this could cause
injuries to the chest or arm when the lateral
airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
At the rear, any objects placed on the outer
seats or the folded backrest of the 1/3 bench
seat could become projectiles when the lateral
airbags are deployed.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on
the roof, as they play a part in securing the
curtain airbags.
Child seats
The legislation on carrying children is
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the following
recommendations:
–

In ac
cordance with European regulations, all
children under the age of 12 or less than one and
a half metres tall must travel in approved child
seats suited to their weight, on seats fitted with a
seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
–

Statistically
, the safest seats in your vehicle for
carrying children are the rear seats.
–

A child w
eighing less than 9 kg must travel in
the "rearward facing" position both in the front
and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of the vehicle:
–

"rearward facing" up to the age of 3,
–

"forward facing" over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
An incorrectly installed child seat
compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum, even
for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before installing a
child seat with a backrest on a passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp

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Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX XP"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the side rear seats.
The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be removed.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L6
"GRACO Booster"
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the front
passenger seat or on the rear side seats.
“ISOFIX" mountings
The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:


The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat, indicated by a marking:
–

Tw
o rings A, located between the vehicle seat
backrest and cushion.


The 2 latches of ISOFIX child seats are secured
to them.
–

O
ne ring B, located behind the seat, called the
TOP TETHER, for fixing seats fitted with an upper
strap.


Front seat

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Installing ISOFIX and i-Size
universal child seats
In compliance with European regulations, this
table indicates the possibilities of installing child
Rear seats
This system prevents the child seat from tipping
forward in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the
vehicle.
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 upper strap of the child seat behind
the seat backrest, between the head restraint
rods.
►  Secure the upper strap hook to ring B.
►  Tighten the upper strap.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the centre
rear seat belt towards the middle of the
vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering with
the operation of the seat belt.
An incorrectly installed child seat
compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with the
child seat.
For information about the installation
possibilities for ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child seats
Also consult the user guide from the child
seat’s manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat.
"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus and its ISOFIX base" (size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg


Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A.
The base has a support leg, height-adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with a seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and
attached to the vehicle seat using the three- point seat belt.
"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg


"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX" (size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat
positions not equipped with ISOFIX mountings. In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the
front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on
the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–

either an upper strap tha
t is attached to ring B,
–

or a support leg tha
t rests on the vehicle floor,
compatible with the approved i-Size seat position,
the role of which is to prevent the child seat from
tipping forward in the event of a collision.
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings,
refer to the corresponding section.