mirror Citroen DS3 DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

11Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1. Cruise control/speed limiter controls. 2. Headlamp height adjustment. 3. Steering wheel adjustment. 4. Lighting and direction indicator stalk 5. Instrument panel. 6. Driver's airbag. Horn. 7. Gear lever. 8. 12 V accessory socket USB por t /auxiliary socket. 9. Heated seat control. 10. Bonnet release lever. 11. Door mirror controls. Electric window controls. 12. Fusebox. 13. Electronic stability programme button (ESP/ASR). 14. Front door window demisting/defrosting vent. 15. Speaker (tweeter). 16. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

15Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
Door mirrors
Adjustment
A. Selecting the door mirror. B. Adjusting the position of the door mirror.
C. De-selecting the door mirror.
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Other functions... Folding/Unfolding.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night type
1.Selecting the "day" position of the rear view mirro r. 2. Rear view mirror orientation.
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Automatic day/night type
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1. Automatic detection of day/night mode. 2. Rear view mirror orientation.
A. Fitting the belt. B. Fastening.
C. Check that the belt is correctly fastened by pulling on the belt webbing.
Front seat belts
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65Comfort
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air c onditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press 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
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.  It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.  Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.

65Comfort
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air c onditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press 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
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.  It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.  Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.

65Comfort
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air c onditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press 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
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.  It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.  Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.

Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass permitting the lateral rear ward vision necessary for over taking or parking. They can also be folded for parking in confined spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated mirrors, the demisting - defrosting operates with the engine running, by switching on the heated rear screen (refer to the "Rear screen demist - defrost" page).
Adjustment
 Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.  Move control B in all four directions to adjust.  Return control A to the central position.
Door mirrors
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer than they appear. Take this into account in order to correctly judge the distance of vehicles approaching from behind.
Folding
 From outside: lock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.  From inside: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.
Unfolding
 From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.  From inside: with the ignition on, pull control A rear wards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked. Pull again on control A .
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer. Never fold or unfold the electric folding mirrors manually.

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Rear view mirror
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view. Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, useful in poor light.
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
 Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
 Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
 Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.
By means of a sensor, which measures the light from the rear of the vehicle, this system automatically and progressively changes between the day and night uses.
Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
As a safety precaution, the mirrors must be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
It has an anti-dazzle system which darkens the
mirror glass: this reduces any driver discomfor t caused by the light beam of following vehicles, the sun...

Remote control key System which permits central unlocking or locking of the vehicle using the lock or from a distance. It is also used to locate and star t the vehicle, as well as providing protection against theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unfolding the key
 First press button A to unfold the key.
Unlocking using the remote
control
Unlocking using the key
 Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
 Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors unfold at the same time.

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Locking the vehicle
Locking using the remote control Locking using the key
 Turn the key to the right in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely. Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approximately two seconds. According to version, the door mirrors fold at the same time.
 Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle.
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 inadver tently, it will relock automatically after thir ty seconds unless a door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door mirrors using the remote control can be deactivated by a CITROËN dealer.
Folding the key
 First press button A to fold the key.

switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected or in cer tain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
Turn ring A to the A"AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message on the multifunction screen.
Deactivation
 Turn ring A to a position other than "AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied by a message on the multifunction screen.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumination of headlamps provides "guide-me-home" lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle parameters on the multifunction screen configuration menu (except in the case of the monochrome screen A, for which the duration is set: 60 seconds), - automatic activation of "guide-me-home" lighting when automatic lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the brightness sensor, the lighting come on, this warning lamp is displayed on the instrument panel and/or a message appears on the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
In fog or snow, the brightness sensor may detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lighting will not come on
automatically. Do not cover the brightness sensor, coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.