2014 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO Handbook (in English)

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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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
I am unable to access my voicemail.
Few telephones or service providers allow the use of this function.

The CD player sound is poor.
The CD used is scratched or of poor quality.
Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitableconditions.

The audio equipment settings (bass, treble, ambiences) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selecting an ambience.

The stored stations do not function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which thestations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c information.

The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi cinformation.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to gradually deteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz isdisplayed...).

The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which thevehicle is travelling.

Activate the RDS function to enable the systemto check whether there is a more powerfultransmitter in the geographical area.

The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) blockreception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is normal and does not indicatea failure of the audio equipment.

The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going through a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROÀN dealer.

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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.

Index


Visual search - Alphabetical index

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

341Visual search
Interior


Boot fittings 13 0 -131


- rear parcel shelf

- retaining strap

- stowin
g rings


Child seats 134-142

I
SOFIX mountings 143 -146
Rear seats 84-85
Front seats 79 - 81, 82- 83
Seat belts 155-157
Interior fittin
gs 126 -129


- auxiliary sockets

- centre armrest

- mat
Glove box 127
Deactivating the passenger's airbag 160

Airbags 158 -163

Instruments and controls
Interior mood lighting 123

Li
ghting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Speed limiter 182-183 Cruise control 184-185

Scented air freshener 77-78
Multifunction screens 54-62
Hazard warning lamps 150 -151
Dashboard fuses 225 -227
Opening the bonnet 191
Heatin
g / Ventilation 66 -72
Manual air conditioning 69-72
Digital air conditioning 73-75
Demisting / Defrosting the rear screen 76
Emer
gency or assistance call 151, 261
Audio system 317-337
Setting the date/time 56, 60
eMyWay 263-315 Setting the date/time 62 R
ear view mirror 87 Sun visor 127
Manual
gearbox 167
Electronic gearbox 168-172
Automatic gearbox 173-176 Gear efficiency indicator 177
Parking brake 166 Instrument
panels 28 -29, 30 -31
Warning lamps 32- 41
Indicators 42- 45
Adjustment buttons 46 - 47
- trip distance recorder
- panel lighting dimmer / black panel

Wi
per controls 118-121
Tr ip computer 48-50
Stop & Start 178-180
Door mirrors
86
Electric windows 100-101
Steerin
g wheel adjustment 85
Horn 151