2016 Citroen DS3 RHD Owner's Manual

Exterior
Customising kits
These expressive stickers form part   of   a   range   of   kits,   very  
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ifferent   one   from   another,   which  
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llow   you   to   create   a   unique  
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nd   attractive   exterior   for   your  
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ehicle.
guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under low lighting conditions the headlamps remain   on   for   a   few   seconds   to   help   you   leave   the   vehicle.
Active City Brake
The purpose of this system is to avoid a frontal   collision   or   reduce   the   speed   of   impact  
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f   the   driver   does   not   react   or   does   not   react  
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ufficiently.
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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine t
emporarily   on   standby   during  
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tops   in   the   traffic   (red   lights,   traffic  
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ams,   etc...).   The   engine   restarts  
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utomatically   as   soon   as   you   want   to  
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ove   off.   Stop   &   Start reduces   fuel  
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onsumption,   exhaust   emissions   and  
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oise   levels   when   stationary.
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Under-inflation detection
This sytem automatically checks the tyre pressures   when   driving   and   warns   you   in  
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he event   of   an   under-inflated   tyre.
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Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting o f   a   compressor   and   sealant   cartridge,   for  
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he temporary   repair   of   a   tyre.
Exterior
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Parking sensors
This system provides a warning when manoeuvring   by   detecting   obstacles   near  
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he vehicle. 13 4
Reversing camera
This system is activated automatically when r
everse   gear   is   engaged,   providing   an   image   in  
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he   display   screen.
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Interior
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lighting improves   visibility   inside   the   vehicle   in   low  
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ighting   conditions.   It   comprises   several  
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amps,   located   in   the   footwells   and   in   the   lower  
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ashboard
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torage
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ompartment.
Gear efficiency indicator
Depending of the driving conditions and your   style   of   driving,   this   system   may  
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uggest   changing   up   to   reduce   your   fuel   fuel  
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onsumption.
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the selected   fragrance   throughout   the   passenger  
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ompartment   from   its   location   in   the   ventilation  
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ystem.
digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort, the system   then   automatically   controls   this   level  
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ccording   to   the   ambient   conditions.
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Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest t echnology:   MP3   compatible   Audio   system,  
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SB   player,   Bluetooth   system,   touch   screen  
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ablet,   auxiliary   inputs,   Hi-Fi   audio   system.
Touch screen tablet
Audio system

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Instruments and controls
1. Audio  equipment   steering   wheel   controls.
2. S teering   lock   and   ignition.
3.
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iper   /   screenwash   /   trip   computer   stalk.
4.
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nstrument   panel.
5.
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cented   air   freshener.
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river's
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rbag.
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orn.
7.
 G

ear   lever.
8.
 P

arking   brake.
9.
 C

entral   armrest   with   storage.
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oor   mirror   controls.
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lectric   window   controls.
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 O

ddments   storage.
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 A

larm
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tton.
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lectronic   stability   programme   button  
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DSC/ASR).
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top   &   Start   button.
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 S

ide   adjustable   air   vent.
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 F

ront   door   window   demisting/defrosting  
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nt.
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 S

peaker
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tweeter).
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 W

indscreen
 d
emisting/defrosting
 v
ent.
Over view

Instruments and controls
1. Steering  wheel   adjustment.
2. H eadlamp   height   adjustment.
3.
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ruise   control   /   speed   limiter   controls.
4.
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ighting   and   direction   indicator   stalk.
5.
 C

entral   locking   button.
6.
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ultifunction   screen   or   touch   screen   tablet.
7.
 H

azard   warning   lamp   switch.
8.
 C

entral   adjustable   air   vents.
9.
 S

unshine
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ensor.
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i-Fi   audio   system   central   speaker.
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assenger's
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rbag.
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 G

love   box   /   Passenger's   airbag  
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eactivation   /   Fusebox.
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 B

onnet   release   lever.
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 1

2   V   accessory   socket.
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SB   port   /   auxiliary   socket.
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 U

pper   and   lower   storage.
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 A

udio   system   or   switch   panel.
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 H

eating   /   air   conditioning   controls.

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Over view

Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by   opening   the   windows   and   air   vents   before   using   the   air   conditioning.
Above
  30   mph   (50   km/h),   close   the   windows   and   leave   the   air   vents
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n.
Remember
  to   make   use   of   equipment   that   can   help   keep   the
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emperature   in   the   passenger   compartment   down   (sunroof   and   window
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linds...).
Switch
  off   the   air   conditioning,   unless   it   has   automatic   regulation,
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s soon   as   the   desired   temperature   is   attained.
Switch
  off   the   demisting   and   defrosting   controls,   if   not   automatic.
Switch
  off   the   heated   seat   as   soon   as   possible.
Switch
  off   the   headlamps   and   front   foglamps   when   the   level   of   light  
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oes   not   require   their   use.
Avoid
  running   the   engine   before   moving   off,   particularly   in   winter;   your  
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ehicle   will   warm   up   much   faster   while   driving.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting. During   acceleration   change   up   early.
With
  an   automatic   or   electronic   gearbox,   give   preference   to   automatic  
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ode   and   avoid   pressing   the   accelerator   pedal   heavily   or   suddenly.
The
  gear   shift   indicator   invites   you   engage   the   most   suitable   gear:   as  
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oon   as   the   indication   is   displayed   in   the   instrument   panel,   follow   it  
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traight   away.
For
  vehicles   fitted   with   an   electronic   or   automatic   gearbox,   this  
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ndicator   appears   only   in   manual   mode.
drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than   the   brake   pedal,   and   press   the   accelerator   progressively.   These  
p

ractices   contribute   towards   a   reduction   in   fuel   consumption   and   CO
2
emissions
 
and
 
also
 
helps
 
reduce
 
the
 
background
 
traffic
 
noise.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds a bove   25   mph   (40   km/h)   when   the   traffic   is   flowing   well.As
  a   passenger,   if   you   avoid   connecting   your   multimedia   devices  
(

film,   music,   video   game...),   you   will   contribute   towards   limiting   the  c
onsumption   of   electrical   energy,   and   so   of   fuel.
Disconnect   your   portable   devices   before   leaving   the   vehicle.