2009.5 Citroen DS3 DAG mirror

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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.

windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing stalk A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by the lighting of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel and a message on the multifunction screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position "0" .
It is accompanied by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel switching off and a message on the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A downwards.

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Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to: - handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of wear.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the brightness sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping when using an automatic car wash. In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic wiping.
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or replacement without damaging the bonnet. In the minute following switching off of the ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions the wipers ver tically. To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position

windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing stalk A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by the lighting of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel and a message on the multifunction screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving stalk A upwards, returning it to
position "0" .
It is accompanied by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel switching off and a message on the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing stalk A downwards.

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Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer. To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to: - handle them with care, - clean them regularly using soapy water, - not use them to hold a sheet of cardboard against the windscreen, - replace them at the first signs of wear.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the brightness sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping when using an automatic car wash. In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before activating the automatic wiping.
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted for winter parking, cleaning or replacement without damaging the bonnet. In the minute following switching off of the ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions the wipers ver tically. To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Vertical windscreen wiper
position

Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror.  With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; the mirror is lit automatically. This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
Sun visor Illuminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle. Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's handbook pack.  To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is lit when the lid is opened. It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation switch A . If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, it provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same conditioned air as the
vents in the passenger compar tment.
Centre armrest
Storage
 For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid.  For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player ...) which can be connected to the USB por t /Jack socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.

Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side, also equipped with an illuminated cour tesy mirror.  With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap; the mirror is lit automatically. This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
Sun visor Illuminated glove box
This can be used to hold a water bottle. Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's handbook pack.  To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is lit when the lid is opened. It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation switch A . If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, it provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same conditioned air as the
vents in the passenger compar tment.
Centre armrest
Storage
 For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid.  For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest towards the rear. These can be used for por table devices (mobile phone, MP3 player ...) which can be connected to the USB por t /Jack socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver and front passenger.