2014 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO battery

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWER SOLUTION
With the engine off, the system switches off after a few minutes of use.When the en
gine is switched off, the system's operating time depends on
the battery charge.
The switch-o
ff is normal: the system switches to economy mode and
switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
Pla
yback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).
Some fi les supplied with the memory stick may greatly slow down access
to reading the memory stick (multiplication by 10 of the catalogue time). Delete the fi les supplied with the memory stickand limit the number of sub-folders in the fi le structure on the memory stick.

When I connect myiPhone as telephone and
to the USB port at thesame time, I am unable
to play the music fi les. When the iPhone connects automaticall
y as a telephone, it forces the
streaming function. The streaming function takes the place of the USBfunction which is then not useable, there is a period without sound of the
track being played with AppleÆ players.Æ
Disconnect and reconnect to the USB port(the USB function takes priority over streaming).

When I connect myApple Æ player or my Æ
BlackBerryÆ to theÆ
USB port, I have alert messages on the currentconsumption by the USBport. When char
ging, the current consumption of these smartphones is greater
than the rating of the USB port, which is 500 mA.

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AUDIO SYSTEM
Your Audio system is coded in such a way that it willonly operate in your vehicle.

For safet
y reasons, the driver must only carry out
operations which require prolonged attention while the
vehicle is stationary.
When the en
gine is switched off and to prevent
discharging of the battery, the audio equipment mayswitch off after a few minutes.

AUDIO SYSTEM / BLUETOOTH ®


01 First steps

02 Steering mounted controls

03 Main menu

04 Audio

05 USB Box

06 Bluetooth functions

07 Screen menu map(s)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION

There is a difference in sound quality betweenthe different audiosources (radio, CD...).
For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound sources,which may result in audible differences when changing source (radio,CD...).

Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted tothe sources listened to. It is advisable to setthe AUDIO functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear Balance, Left-Right Balance) to the middle position, select the musical ambience "None" and set the loudness correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.

The CD is ejected automatically or is not played by the player.
The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio equipment.


- Check that the CD is inserted in the player the right way up.


- Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot be played if it is too damaged.


- Check the content in the case of a recordedCD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.


- The audio equipment's CD player does notplay DVDs.


- Due to their quality level, certain writeableCDs will not be played by the audio system.

The message "USB peripheral error" isdisplayed on the screen.
The Bluetooth connectionis cut.
The battery of the peripheral may not be suffi ciently charged.
Recharge the battery of the peripheral device.
The USB memory stick is not recognised.
The memory stick may be corrupt.

Reformat the memory stick.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is toohigh, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protectionmode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.

Switch the audio system off for a few minutes toallow the system to cool.

Exterior
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
Lighting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Changing bulbs 217-220
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters Wiper controls
11 8-121 Changing a wiper blade 236
Door mirrors
86
Doors
102-104
- opening/closing
- central locking- emergency control
Alarm 96-99
Electric windows 10 0-101
Fuel tank 1
06-107
Misfuel prevention 108
Accessories
242-243


Hill
start assist 181
Braking assistanc e 152-15 3
Tr ajectory control 153 -154
Tyre pressures 208, 256 B
oot 105
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 202-208
Changing a wheel 209 -215
- tools- removing / refittingSnow chains 216

Chan
ging bulbs 221-223
- rear lamps
- 3D rear lamps
- 3rd brake lam
p
- number plate lamps

Rear parking sensors 186 -187
T
owbar 239-240
To w i ng 237-238

343Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 192

Checking levels 195 -197


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid

- additive (Diesel with particleemissions filter)


Changing bulbs 217-224


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 246 -249
LPG engine 250 -251
Diesel engine 252-253
Dimensions 254-255
Identification markings 256

Bonnet
191-192
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 193
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 194Batter
y 232-234
Energy economy mode 235
Checking components 198 -19 9
- battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs


En
ginecompartment fuses 225, 228 -231

A
3D rear lamps................................................222
Battery...................................................198,232Battery, charging...........................................232Battery, remote control.............................94, 95Black panel......................................................47Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................286,327Bluetooth (telephone)....................................286Bonnet...........................................................191Boot...............................................................105Boot lamp..............................................123,224Brake discs ....................................................199Brake lamps..........................................221,222Brake pads ....................................................199Brakes ...........................................................199Braking assistance system ...........................152
Capacity, fuel tank........................................106CD MP3.........................................................323Central locking........................................90, 103Changing a bulb.............................217, 221-223Changing a fuse............................................225Changing a wheel.........................................209Changing a wiper blade........................ 121, 236Changing the date...............................54,57, 61Changing the remote control battery..............94Changing the time...............................54,57, 61Checking levels......................................195-197Checking the engine oil level..........................45Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........202Checks ..................................193, 194,198, 199Children.................................141,143,145, 146Child seats ............................ 134-136, 140, 141Child seats, conventional..............................140Citroën Localised Assistance Call................262Citroën Localised Emergency Call...............262Cleaning (advice)..........................................241Closing the boot ......................................90, 105Closing the doors ....................................90, 102Connectors, audio .........................128, 324,326Coolant level...........................................42, 196Coolant temperature indicator........................r42Courtesy lamps.............................................224Courtesy mirror.............................................r127Cruise control................................................184Cup holder.....................................................r126
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Assistance call..............................151,261,262Audible warning............................................151Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ................302, 329Audio system .................................317, 330, 332Automatic illumination of headlamps ....113,116Automatic operation of hazard warning
lamps ..........................................................151Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers.................................................118,120Auxiliary socket....................................303,326Auxiliary sockets...........................................324
ABS and EBFD systems...............................152Accessories..................................................242Accessory socket, 12V.................................128Access to rear seats.................................81,82Adjusting headlamps....................................117Adjusting head restraints ................................80Adjusting the steering wheel...........................85Advice on care and maintenance.................241Airbags .......................................................... 137Airbags, curtain.....................................162,163Airbags, front.........................................159,163Airbags, lateral......................................161,163Air conditioning...............................................24Air conditioning, automatic.......................67, 73Air conditioning, manual ...........................67,70Air filter..........................................................r198Air flow............................................................24Air intake .........................................................73Air recirculation...............................................73Air vents..........................................................66Alarm...............................................................96Alloy wheels..................................................241Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................152Anti-pinch ......................................................100Anti-theft..........................................................92Armrest, front................................................127

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Alphabetical index
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Paint colour code..........................................256Paintwork, matt.............................................241Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r131Parking brake........................................166, 199Parking sensors, rear....................................r186Particle emission filter..........................r196-198Passenger compartment filter......................r198Player, CD MP3.............................................323Port, USB.............................128, 303, 324,326Priming the fuel system................................192Protecting children........................134-136, 141,143,145, 146, 159Puncture........................................................202
Radio............................................295,296,321Rear foglamp.........................................221, 222Rear screen (demisting)..................................76Recharging the battery.................................232Reduction of electrical load..........................236Regeneration of the particle emissions filter.....r198Reinitialising the electric windows ................ 100Reinitialising the remote control .....................94Remote control..........................................90,95Removing a wheel........................................212Removing the mat.........................................129Repair kit, puncture.......................................202Replacing bulbs .............................217, 221-223
Safety for children.................................141,146Scented air freshener.....................................r77Screen, colour 16/9.........................................61Screen, colour and mapping.................267,306Screen, monochrome ..................320, 330, 332Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment).....................54,57,61Screen-wash reservoir.................................. 196Screen menu map........................306, 330, 332Screenwash..................................................119Screenwash fluid level..................................196Seat, rear bench.............................................84Seat adjustment........................................79, 82Seat belts ......................................140,155,157
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Replacing fuses............................................225Replacing the air filter...................................r198Replacing the oil filter...................................r198Replacing the passengercompartment filter......................................r198Replacing wiper blades .........................121, 236Resetting the service indicator.......................r44Resetting the trip recorder..............................r46Rev counter...............................................r28, 30Reversing lamp.....................................221,222Risk areas (update).......................................274Routine checks.....................................198,199Running out of fuel (Diesel) ..........................192
Seats, rear.......................................................r84Serial number, vehicle..................................256Ser vice indicator.............................................r43Servicing.........................................................24Setting the clock.................................54, 57, 61Shor t-cut menus ...........................................268Sidelamps ............................. 112, 219, 221, 222Side repeater.................................................219Snow chains..................................................216Spare wheel..................................................209Speed limiter.................................................r182Speedometer............................................r28,30Stability control (ESP) ...................................153Starting the vehicle .........................92,168, 173Steering mounted controls, audio.................319Stopping the vehicle .......................92,168, 173Stop & Start.......50, 73,106,178,191, 198, 232Storage..................................................126,127Storage box...................................................131Stowing rings................................................130Sun visor.......................................................r127Synchronising the remote control...................94Synthesiser, voice .........................................280System, navigation ........................................270Systems, ASR and ESP ................................153