2013 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO DAG Handbook (in English)

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Comfort





Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
) Pull the lever to change to the "night"
anti-dazzle position. ) Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.

B
y means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
Automatic day/night model

In order to ensure optimum visibilityduring your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reversegear is engaged.

As a safety measure, the mirrorsshould be adjusted to reduce the "blindspot".

Adjustable mirror providing a central rearwardview.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, whichdarkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by the headlamps from following vehicles, low sun...

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Access
This section describes the functions of the remote control key, electric
windows, central locking of doors and boot and access to the fuel filler.

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 unlockthe vehicle.

)
Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlockin
g is confirmed by rapid flashing of
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
Accordin
g to version, the door mirrors unfoldat 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 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.

This is indicated by lighting of the cour tesylamps and flashing of the direction indicators for a few seconds.
Locating your vehicle
)
Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in acar park.
Anti-theft protection

Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switchedon, this code must be recognised in order for
star ting to be possible.
This electronic en
gine immobiliser locks theengine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event o
f a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message
in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Keep safel
y the label attached to the keys given
to you on acquisition of the vehicle.

- P
osition 1: Stop

- Position 2: Ignition

- Position 3: Starting
Ignition switch

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Starting the vehicle
)Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting).)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 tothe key as this could weigh down on itwhen in the ignition switch and cause a fault.


Key reminder

If the key is left in the ignition switch, anaudible 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 afew seconds.)Switch off the ignition and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.

Changing the battery

Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts.)Unclip the casing by inserting 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 batter
y is flat, you are
informed by lighting of this warninglamp 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 thechrome finisher by sliding it off at 45°.