2013 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO Handbook (in English)

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B. Rear wiper selection ring:
Rear wiper

If a significant accumulation of snow or ice is present, or when using a tailgate bicycle carrier, deactivate the automatic rear wiper via the multifunction screenconfiguration menu. park,
intermittent wi
pe,
wash-wipe
(set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will come into operation if the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via thevehicle configuration menu.
This function is activated b
y default.

Windscreen wash

Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers,
operate for a pre-determined time.

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 b
y the illumination
of this indicator lamp in the instrument
panel and a message 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.

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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

A.Courtesy 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.
Permanentl
y off.
Permanent li
ghting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, theduration of lighting varies, depending on the circumstances: - with the ignition off, approximatelyten minutes,- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,- with the engine running, unlimited.



Map reading lamps
)With the ignition on, press thecorresponding switch.

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Interior mood lighting The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.


Switching on
At night, the illumination of footwells and thecentral dashboard storage compar tment comes
on automatically when the sidelamps areswitched on.
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off automatically when the sidelamps areswitched off.
It can be switched off manually using the instrument panel lighting rheostat button. ) With the lighting on, press several times on
the left hand button of the instrument panel
to progressively reduce the dashboard lighting level. ) Press again to reduce the lighting level
to the minimum and switch off the interior
mood lighting.

This comes on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off automatically when
the boot is closed.




Boot lamp
The lighting time varies according tothe circumstances:


- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,

- in energy economy mode,approximately thirty seconds,

- when the engine is running, no limit.

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Fittings
The section describes the various interior fittings, the glove box,
the central armrest for storage, the Jack socket or USB por t for connecting a por table player, the mats for protecting the carpet, as well as the various boot fittings.

Interior fi ttings
1.Sun visorr(see details on the following page) 2.Glove box(see details on the following page)
3.Oddments storage4.Doorpocket5.
Upper storage compar tment6.Lower storage compar tment with non-
slip mat7.USB port/auxiliary socket(see details on the following pages) 8.12 Vaccessorysocket(see details on following pages)9.Centre armrest with storage(see details on the following page) or
Cup/bottle holder