2011 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

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 start the vehicle, as well
as providing protection against theft.

Unlocking the vehicle


Unfolding the key



)
First press this button 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 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 inadvertently, 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 or a
qualified workshop.




Folding the key



)
First press this button to fold the key.




Locking using the key



)
Turn the key to the right in the driver's door
lock to lock the vehicle completely.

This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a few seconds.







Locating your vehicle



)
Press the closed padlock to
locate your locked vehicle in a
car park.












Anti-theft protection


Electronic engine immobiliser

The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
star ting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
star ting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you
are informed by lighting of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message
on the multifunction screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.


- Position 1: Stop


- Position 2: Ignition


- Position 3: Starting
















Ignition switch

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Starting the vehicle





)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code.

)
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Star ting)
.

)
When the engine star ts, release the key.


)
Immobilise the vehicle.

)
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1
(Stop)
.

)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.


Switching the vehicle off

Do not attach any heavy objects to
the key as this could weigh down on it
when in the ignition switch and cause
a fault.

Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, an
audible signal sounds when the driver's
door is opened.

Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.


)
First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.

)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer as soon as possible.















Remote control problem


Reinitialisation



)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition)
.

)
Press the closed padlock immediately for a
few seconds.

)
Switch off the ignition and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.


Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.

)
Unclip the casing by inser ting a coin at the
notch and rotating.

)
Slide the flat battery out of its location.

)
Slide the new battery into its location
observing the original direction.

)
Clip the casing in place, then the chrome
finisher.

)
Reinitialise the remote control.

If the battery is flat, you are
informed by lighting of this warning
lamp in the instrument panel, an audible signal
and a message in the multifunction screen.


)
Unfold the key.

)
Release the chrome finisher by pressing on
lug A
.

)
Maintain pressure on lug A
and remove the
chrome finisher by sliding it off at 45°.

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Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.













Lost keys

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's V5 registration document and your personal
identification documents.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code
required to order a replacement key.


Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your
pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from working and the remote control would have
to be reinitialised.
The remote control does not operate when the key is in the ignition, even when the ignition
is switched off, except for reinitialisation.


Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compar tment by the
emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), remove the key from the ignition when you
leave the vehicle, even for a shor t time.


Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.


When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the key codes memorised by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that the keys in your
possession are the only ones which can star t the vehicle.

1.
Driver's electric window switch.


2.
Passenger's electric window switch.

















Window controls
System which opens or closes a window manually or automatically. It is fitted with anti-pinch protection on the driver's side.
The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off or until a door is opened.
If, during this period of 45 seconds, you
open a door while operating a window,
the window stops. The window switch
will then only be operative after the
ignition is switched on again.


)
Press or pull the switch. The
window stops as soon as the
switch is released.



Passenger's electric
window
There are two methods of operation:


Driver's electric window



- manual mode



)
Press or pull the switch without passing
the point of resistance. The window
stops as soon as the switch is released.

- automatic mode



)
Press or pull the switch fully. The window
opens or closes completely when the
switch is released.

)
Pressing or pulling the switch again
stops the movement of the window.