2011 Citroen DS3 heating

Front demist - defrost


With the heating/ventilation
system


)
Put the temperature and air flow controls to
the dedicated marked position.

)
Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(manual control to the right or electric
control with indicator lamp off).

)
Put the air distribution control to the
" Windscreen" position.

These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.


With the manual air
conditioning system


)
Put the temperature and air flow controls to
the dedicated marked position.

)
Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(manual control to the right or electric
control with indicator lamp off).

)
Put the air distribution control to the
" Windscreen" position.

)
Switch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A /C "
button; the associated green
warning lamp comes on.

With Stop & Star t, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, STOP mode is not
available.

It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
The "AU TO "
symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the "AU TO "

button.

Manual override


4. Air conditioning on/off

For maximum cooling or heating of the
cabin, it is possible to go beyond the
minimum 14 or maximum 28 values.


)
Press the blue button 2
until "LO"

is displayed or the red button 2
until
"HI"
is displayed. Press this button to switch off the air
conditioning.
Stopping the air conditioning may cause
some problems (humidity, misting).
Automatic operation of the air conditioning is
resumed when the button is pressed again. The
symbol "A /C "
is displayed.


5. Air intake/Air recirculation

Press this button for recirculation of
the interior air. The air recirculation
symbol 5
is displayed.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compar tment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
Press this button again or press the "AU TO "

button to resume automatic management of
the intake of air. The air recirculation symbol 5

goes off.
Avoid prolonged recirculation of interior
air (risk of condensation or deterioration
of the air quality). Switching to manual mode may not be
suitable (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and does not provide
optimum comfort.

Rear screen demist - defrost

The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning 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.

79Comfort










Access to the rear seats



)
Pull the control upwards to fold the seat
back and move the seat for ward.
When put back in place, the seat returns to
its initial position.
No person or object should prevent the
seat slide from returning to its initial
position; the return to this position is
necessary for longitudinal locking.
Check that the seat belt has reeled in
correctly so as to not impede access to
the rear seats for passengers.











Heated seats control

With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.


)
Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side
of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heating required:

0: Off.

1
: Low.

2
: Medium.

3
: High.



Grab handle

This easy to use handle, located at the top of
the side trim:


- provides a means of suppor t for the outer
rear passengers when moving,

- provides a hand hold to ease access to the
rear seats,

- facilitates exit from the rear seats.

Instruments and controls


Instrument panels 26 -27, 28 -29
Warning lamps 30 -39
Indicator lamps 40 - 43
Adjustment buttons 44- 45


- trip distance recorder

- lighting dimmer/black panel


L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Stop & Star t 166 -168

Speed limiter 169 -170
Cruise control 171-172

Door mirrors 84
Electric windows 94-95

Dashboard fuses 210 -212

Opening the bonnet 179

Steering wheel adjustment 83
Horn 141
Scented air freshener 75 -76
Multifunction screens 52- 60
Hazard warning lamps 140 -141

Manual gearbox 157-158
"SensoDrive" gearbox 159 -161
Automatic gearbox 162-165
Parking brake 156
Rear view mirror 85
Sun visor 121

W i p e r c o n t r o l s 112 -115
Trip computer 46 - 48

Heating/ Ventilation 64-70
Manual air conditioning 67-70
Digital air conditioning 71-73
Demisting/defrosting the
rear screen 74

Emergency or assistance
call 141, 245
Audio system 281-302
Setting the date/time 293 -294
MyWay 247-279
Setting the date/time 270

Interior mood lighting 117

311Alphabetical index
EBA
(Emergency braking assistance) ...... 142, 143
Eco-driving ................................................... 22
Economical driving ....................................... 22
Economy mode ........................................... 219
Electric window controls ............................... 94
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ...................................................... 142
Electronic engine immobiliser .................90, 93
Emergency boot release ............................... 99
Emergency braking system ........................ 143
Emergency call ................................... 141, 246
Emergency warning lamps ................. 140, 141
Energy economy mode ............................... 219
Engine compartment ........................... 181, 182
Engine compartment fusebox ..................... 210
Engine oil level indicator ....................... 43, 183
Engines ...................................... 230, 234, 236
Environment ............................................22, 93
ESP/ASR ..................................................... 143Flashing indicators ...................................... 140
Fragrance car tridge ...................................... 75
Front airbags ....................................... 149, 153
Front armrest ............................................... 121
Front foglamps ....................................108, 206
Front head restraints ..................................... 78
Front seats .............................................. 77, 80
Fuel........................................................ 22, 101
Fuel consumption .......................................... 22
Fuel filler flap ....................................... 100, 102
Fuel gauge .................................................. 100
Fuel tank .............................................. 100, 102
Fuses ........................................................... 210E
G.P.S. .......................................................... 253
Gearbox, "SensoDrive" ....................... 159, 187
Gear efficiency indicator ............................. 158
Gear lever...................................................... 22
Gear lever, "SensoDrive" .................... 159, 187
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ................... 162
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....................... 157
Glove box .................................................... 121
Grab handles........................................... 79, 80
Guidance ..................................................... 253Indicator/warning lamps ................................ 35
Indicators, direction .................................... 140
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) ............................................ 190
Inflating tyres ................................................ 22
Inputs for audio
system .............................................. 266, 290
Instrument panel
lighting ........................................................ 44
Instrument panels ................................... 26, 28
Instrument panel
screen ...........................................26, 28, 158
Interior fittings ..................................... 120, 121
Interior lamp ................................................ 116
Interior mood lighting .................................. 117
ISOFIX child seats ...............................134-136
ISOFIX mountings ............................... 134, 136G
Doors ............................................................. 96
Doors emergency control ............................. 98
Door trays .................................................... 120
I
J
Jack ............................................................. 196 Hazard warning lamps ........................ 140, 141
Heated seats ................................................. 79
Heating ....................................................22, 68
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................................ 83
Horn............................................................. 141
FFilling with fuel .....................................100 -102
Fittings, boot ............................................... 124HHalogen headlamps .................................... 203
Hands-free telephone ................. 267, 268, 291