2012 Citroen DS3 mirror

91Access
Locking the vehicle

Locking using the remote control

Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of
the direction indicators for approximatelytwo seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors fold at
the same time.
) Press the closed padlock to lockthe 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 aqualified workshop.



Folding the key
)
First press this button to fold the key.
If you do not press the button when folding
the key, there is a risk of damage to the
mechanism.



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

switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain 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 automaticall
y.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
)
Turn ring to the "AU TO "position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps is
accompanied by a message in the screen.

Deactivation
)
Turn ring to a position other than "AU TO ".
Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the screen.

Association 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, 30or 60 seconds in the functions that can
be set in the vehicle 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 illumination of
headlamps is in operation.



Operating fault

In the event of a fault with thesunshine sensor, the lightingcome on, this warning lamp is displayed in
the instrument panel and/or a message appears
in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. Therefore, the lighting will not come onautomatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreenbehind the rear view mirror; theassociated 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 bypushing stalk Ato the "AU TO "position.
It is accompanied by the illumination of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel and amessage in the multifunction screen.


Switching off

This is controlled manually by the driver by moving stalk A
upwards, returning it to position A"0".
It is accompanied b
y the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel going off and a
message in the multifunction screen.
The automatic wiping must be reactivated if the ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushingstalk Adownwards.

11 7Visibility

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapywater,

- 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 sunshine sensor and located inthe centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. Switch off the automatic wiping whenusing 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 liftedfor winter parking, cleaning or replacement without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of
the ignition, any action on the wiper stalkpositions the wipers vertically.
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 sunlightfrom the front or the side, also equipped with an
illuminated courtesy mirror.)With the ignition on, raise the concealingflap; 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'shandbook pack.) To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passen
ger's airbag deactivation switch A.It provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same air as the vents in the passenger compartment.









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
t
owards the rear.
These can be used for por table devices (mobile
phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB por t/auxiliary socket or charged from the 12 V socket in the centre console.
Comfor t and storage system for the driver andfront passenger.

209Practical information
Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Spread the springs to release the bulb.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.) Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on both sides. )
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

Changing integrated directionindicator side repeaters
)
Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the
base of the door mirror.) Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater and remove it. )
Disconnect the repeater connector.)
Replace the module.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain areplacement side repeater module.

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Practical information

Dashboard fusebox

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
FH365 ATr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
FH37
-Not used.
FH3
820 AHi-Fi amplifier.
FH3
920 AHeated seats.
FH40
40 ATr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F115 ARear wiper.
F2-Not used.
F
35 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F410 A Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror,particle filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flowsensor (Diesel).
F5
30 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,front electric window motor.
F
630 ADriver's electric window motor.
F7 5
ACourtesy lamp, glove box lighting.

Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F
820 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm control unit, alarm siren.
F
930 A12 V socket, portable navigation suppor t supply.
F1
015 ASteering mounted controls.
F1
115 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15
ARain/sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F1
35 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.
F1
530 ALocking.
F16
-Not used.
F1740 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
S
H-PA RC shunt.