2009.5 Citroen DS3 lock

Doors
Opening
From outside
 After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the door handle.
From inside
 Pull the door lever to open the door; this unlocks this vehicle completely.
Closing
When a door is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running , this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by a message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed higher than 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
Version with deadlocking
The interior door controls do not operate when the vehicle is deadlocked.

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System which provides full manual locking or unlocking of the doors from the inside.
Manual centralised control
Locking
 Press button A to lock the vehicle.
The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Unlocking
 Press button A again to unlock the vehicle. The red indicator lamp on the button switches off.
If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take place.
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the red indicator lamp flashes and button A is inactive.  In this case, use the remote control or the key to unlock the vehicle.
Automatic centralised
control
System which provides full automatic locking or unlocking of the doors and the boot while driving. You can activate or deactivate this function.
Locking
When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the doors and the boot lock automatically.
Unlocking
 Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.
If one of the doors is open, the automatic central locking does not take place. If the boot is open, the automatic central locking of the doors is active.

Activation
 Press button A for more than two seconds. A confirmation message appears on the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Deactivation
 Press button A again for more than two seconds. A confirmation message appears on the multifunction screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
System which locks or unlocks the doors mechanically in the event of a malfunction of the central locking.
Emergency control
Locking the driver's door
 Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to the right.
Unlocking the driver's door
 Inser t the key in the lock, then turn it to the left.
Locking the passenger door
 Inser t the key in the lock, located on the edge of the door, then turn it one eighth of a turn .
Unlocking the passenger door
 Pull the interior door opening control.

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Boot
Opening
 After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the handle and raise the tailgate.
Closing
 Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running , this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by a message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot in the event of a battery or central locking malfunction.
Tailgate release
Unlocking
 Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.  Inser t a small screwdriver into hole A of the lock to unlock the tailgate.

Fuel tank Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel).
Low fuel level
Filling
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on your engine. Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in order to be taken into account by the fuel gauge.
The key cannot be removed from the lock until the cap is refitted. Opening the filler cap may create a noise a caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of the fuel system.
To fill the tank in complete safety:  the engine must be switched off, open the fuel filler flap,  inser t the key in the cap, then turn it to the left,
 remove the cap and hook it onto the clip located on the inside of the flap,  fill the tank, but do not continue after the 3rd cut- off of the pump ; this could cause malfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:  put the cap back in place,  turn the key to the right, then remove it from the cap,  close the flap.
When the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning lamp comes
on on the instrument panel. When it first comes on there remains approximately 5 litres of fuel in the tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel. If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the "Checks" section.

A. Cour tesy lampB. Map reading lamps
Courtesy lamp
In this position, the cour tesy lamp comes on gradually:
Courtesy lamp
- when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when a door is opened, - when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: - when the vehicle is locked, - when the ignition is switched on, - 30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies, depending on the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes, - in energy economy mode, approximately thir ty seconds, - with the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
 With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.

127Child safety
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance with the new ISOFIX regulation . The seats, represented below, are fitted with regulation ISOFIX mountings:
"ISOFIX" mountings
There are three rings for each seat: - two rings A , located between the vehicle seat back and cushion, indicated by a label,
- a ring B , behind the seat, referred to as the TOP TETHER for fixing the upper strap.
This ISOFIX mounting system guarantees you fast, reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your vehicle. The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two locks which are secured easily on the two rings A .
Some also have an upper strap which is attached to ring B . To attach this strap, raise the vehicle seat's head restraint then pass the hook between its rods. Then fix the hook on ring B and tighten the upper strap.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's protection in the event of an accident.
For information regarding the ISOFIX child seats which can be installed in your vehicle, consult the summary table for the location of the ISOFIX child seats.

Braking assistance systems
Group of supplementary systems which help you to obtain optimum braking in complete safety in emergency situations: - anti-lock braking system (ABS), - electronic brake force distribution (EBFD), - emergency braking assistance (EBA).
Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking, in par ticular on poor or slippery sur faces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically when there is a risk of wheel lock. Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When braking in an emergency, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on, together with the STOP and ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen, it indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake force distribution which could result in loss of control of the vehicle when braking. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
When replacing wheels (tyres and rims), ensure that they conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen, it indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking system which could result in loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer.