2018 CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK Owners Manual

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Switching the system off
► Press this button.
Its indicator lamp comes on and all other indicator
lamps for the system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Interior air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculating the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from outside odours
and fumes and allows the desired passenger
compartment temperature to be achieved more
rapidly.
►  Press this button to activate/
deactivate the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The function is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Front demist - defrost
►  Press this button to activate/
deactivate the demisting or defrosting of
the windscreen and side windows (confirmed by
the illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
Rear screen demist
- defrost
Demisting/defrosting only operates with the
engine running.
Depending on version, this also applies to the door
mirrors.
►  Press this button to activate/
deactivate the function (confirmed by the
illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of electrical
current.
Switch off demisting/defrosting as soon
as you no longer consider it necessary,
as reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets
Depending on country of sale.

This function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.
Without changing the settings for the air
conditioning system, it allows faster release
of the windscreen wiper blades when they
are frozen to the windscreen and helps avoid
the accumulation of snow resulting from the
operation of the windscreen wipers.
On/Off



►  With the engine running, press this button to
activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by
the illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).
The function is active as soon as the outside
temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated
automatically each time the engine is switched
off.

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Remote-controlled heating
and air conditioning
(Electric)
This function allows you to programme the
vehicle to adjust the passenger compartment
temperature to a pre-defined, non-modifiable
temperature (approx. 21°C) before you enter the
vehicle, on the days and times of your choice.
Programming
(With DS CONNECT NAV)
In the Climate > OPTIONS menu:
Select Temperature conditioning.
►  Press + to programme.
►  Select the time of entry into the vehicle and
the desired days. Press OK.
►  Press ON to activate this programming.
Pre-conditioning begins approximately 45 minutes
before the programmed time, and is maintained
for 10 minutes afterwards.
You can define multiple programmings.
Each one is saved in the system.
To optimise battery life, we recommend
programming with the vehicle plugged in.
This feature can be programmed using a
smartphone, via the MyDS application.
With DS CONNECT RADIO, the programming can
only be carried out using a smartphone, via the
application. For more information on Remotely operable
features, refer to the corresponding section.
Operating conditions
– The function is only activ
ated when the ignition
is off and the vehicle locked.
–

The function is no
t activated if the battery
charge level is below 50%.
–

If rec
urrent programming is activated (e.g.
from Monday to Friday) and two pre-conditioning
sequences are performed without the vehicle
being used, the programming will be deactivated.
Interior fittings

1. Grab handle
2. Sun visor
3. Glove box
4. Door pockets
5. Storage compartment or Wireless smartphone
charger
6. Cup holder
7.Central armrest with USB port and 12 V
accessory socket (depending on version)
8. Storage compartment below the steering
wheel
Sun visor
►  With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap;
the mirror is illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Glove box
►  To open the glove box, raise the handle.

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7.Central armrest with USB port and 12 V
accessory socket (depending on version)
8. Storage compartment below the steering
wheel
Sun visor
►  With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap;
the mirror is illuminated automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Glove box
►  To open the glove box, raise the handle.

Never drive with the glove box open when
a passenger is at the front. It may cause
injury during sharp deceleration!
Central armrest

It includes a storage space.
USB socket

You can connect a portable device or a USB
memory stick.
Depending on version, the
USB port located on the
centre console also allows a smartphone to be
connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android Auto® or
CarPlay®, so that certain smartphone applications
can be used on the touch screen.
To achieve the best results, it is necessary to
use a cable made or approved by the device
manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering mounted controls or those of the audio
system.
When the USB port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
A message is displayed if the power drawn
by the portable device exceeds the current
supplied by the vehicle.
For more information on how to use this
equipment, refer to the Audio and telematics
section .
12 V accessory socket

►  To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120 W), lift the cover and plug in a suitable
adaptor.
Observe the maximum power rating to
avoid damaging your accessory.

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The connection of an unapproved
electrical device, such as a USB charger,
may adversely affect the operation of vehicle
electrical systems, causing faults such as poor
radio reception or interference with displays in
the screens.
FOCAL ELECTRA® Premium Hi-Fi
system


Your vehicle is equipped with a high-fidelity
acoustic system designed by the French brand
FOCAL
®, a specialist in acoustics for more than
35 years and recognised throughout the world
for its patented innovations and its unique audio
signature.
12 speakers incorporating exclusive FOCAL
®
technologies offer the pleasure of pure and
detailed sound inside the vehicle:
–

Cen

tral speaker / satellite speakers: Polyglass
technology delivering sound immersion and
spatialisation.
–

High fidelity w

oofer / mid-range speakers:
Polyglass technology delivering balance and
precise sound.
– TNF tweeters: inverted dome aluminium
technology giving optimum sound dispersion and
very detailed higher frequencies.
–

12-w
ay active amplification - 515 Watts: Hybrid
Class AB / Class D technology providing breadth
and finesse in the high frequency signals, as well
as real power in the bass.
–

Sub
woofer: 200 mm triple coil Power Flower
TM
technology for defined and dynamic reproduction
of lower frequencies.
Subwoofer under boot mat: vacuum the
grille regularly and be careful not to have
any liquids nearby.
Wireless smartphone charger



It allows wireless charging of a portable device
such as a smartphone, using the magnetic
induction principle, in accordance with the Qi 1.1
standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the
charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted when
a door is opened or the ignition is switched off.
Charging
►  With the charging area clear, place a device in
its centre.


When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge
multiple devices simultaneously.


Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the
charging area while a device is being charged,
due to the risk of overheating or interrupting
the charging process.
Operating check
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.

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State of the
indicator lampMeaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging finished.
Fixed green Compatible device detected.
Charging.
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in the charging zone.
Device not well centred in
the charging zone.
Fixed orange Fault with the device's battery meter.
Device battery
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.


If the indicator lamp is lit orange:
– remo ve the device, then place it back in the
centre of the charging zone.
or
–

remo
ve the device and try again in a quarter of
an hour.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Mats
Fitting

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fasteners supplied in the
enclosed sachet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
►  To remove it on the driver's side, move the seat
backwards and unclip the fasteners.
►  To refit it, position the mat and secure it by
pressing.
►  Check that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
–
O nly use mats which are suitable for
the fasteners already present in the vehicle;
these fasteners must be used.
–

Ne
ver fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by the
Manufacturer may interfere with access to the
pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise
control/speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners located
underneath the seat.
Courtesy lamps

1. Front courtesy lamp
2.Front map reading lamps
Front courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes
on gradually:
–

on unlocking the v
ehicle,
–

on remo
ving the key from the ignition,
–

on opening a door
,
–

on activ
ating the remote control locking button,
in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
–

when the v
ehicle is locked,
–

when the ignition is s
witched on,
–

30 sec
onds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.

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Permanent lighting.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time
varies according to the circumstances:
–

when the ignition is o
ff, approximately ten
minutes,
–

in energy ec
onomy mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
–

with the engine running, unlimit
ed.
Map reading lamps
► With the ignition on, operate the
corresponding switch.
Take care not to place anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
Touch-sensitive courtesy
lamps
1. Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp
2. Front touch-sensitive reading lamps
3.Rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
Front touch-sensitive courtesy
lamp
It comes on gradually:
–
when the v ehicle is unlocked.
–

when the ignition is s
witched off.
–

when a door is opened.
–


when the remo
te control locking button is
activated, in order to locate the vehicle.
It switches off:
–

when the v
ehicle is locked.
–

when the ignition is s
witched on.
–

30 sec
onds after the last door is closed.
The front and rear touch-sensitive reading lamps
come on and go off at the same time as the
courtesy lamp.
A long press on the courtesy lamp completely
deactivates it from coming on (confirmed by the
"OFF" symbol).
Touch-sensitive reading lamps
►  With the ignition on, press the corresponding
reading lamp.
Boot fittings

1. Load space cover
2. Boot lamp
3. Stowing rings
4. Boot mat
5. Tool kit (depending on equipment)
6. Storage well
The stowing rings are designed to secure
luggage using different types of retaining
nets. They are used with the ISOFIX mounting
rings located behind the rear seats.
The retaining nets are available as an option or
as an accessory.
For more information, contact a dealer.
Load space cover

To remove the load space cover:
►  unhook the two cords,
►  gently lift the shelf, then remove it.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the load space cover can turn
into projectiles.
Storage well

►  Fully raise the boot carpet to access the
storage well.

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Load space cover

To remove the load space cover:
► unhook the two cords,
►  gently lift the shelf, then remove it.
When sharp deceleration occurs, objects
placed on the load space cover can turn
into projectiles.
Storage well

►  Fully raise the boot carpet to access the
storage well. Depending on version, it includes:
–

A spare wheel alone or with the t
ool kit.
–
The traction ba
ttery charging cable (Electric).
High load retaining net
This removable net allows the entire load volume
behind the front seats to be used up to the
roof when the rear seats are folded. It offers
protection to the occupants when very sharp
braking occurs.
► 
Fold down the rear seats.


► Insert the ends of the bar, one after the other,
into fixing points 1 of the roof.


►  Attach the net’s straps to the lower anchoring
points, located on the fixings of the rear bench
seat backrest.
►  Pull on the straps to stretch the net.
Boot lamp
It comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the boot
is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
–

when the ignition is o
ff, approximately 10
minutes.
–

in energy ec
onomy mode, approximately 30
seconds.
–

with the engine running, unlimit
ed.

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Exterior lighting control
stalk
Main lighting



Automatic illumination of headlamps/
daytime running lamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
"Highway function"
On versions fitted with "Full LED"
technology headlamps, the range of the dipped
beam headlamps is automatically increased
once the speed of the vehicle is above 68 mph
(110 km/h).
Headlamp dipping

►  Pull the stalk to switch between dipped and
main beam headlamps.
In “AUTO” and sidelamps modes, the driver can
switch on the main beam headlamps temporarily
(“headlamp flash”) by pulling the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms that the lighting
selected is on.
A fault with a lamp is signalled by the
permanent illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by the display of a message
and an audible signal.
Rear foglamp
It only works if the dipped or main beam
headlamps are on.


►  Rotate the ring forwards to switch it on and
backwards to switch it off.
When the lamps are switched off automatically
("AUTO" position), the foglamp and the dipped
beam headlamps will remain on.
Switching on the foglamps is prohibited in
clear weather or in rain, both day and
night. In these situations, the power of their
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may
vary depending on country).
Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when
they are no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lamps when the
ignition is switched off
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for dipped
beam headlamps if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after switching
off the ignition
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the
ring to the "AUTO" position, then to the desired
position.
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps
are on.
They will go off automatically after a period
of time that depends on the state of charge of
the battery (entering energy economy mode).
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence of
misting on the internal surface of the glass of
the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it
disappears after the lamps have been on for a
few minutes.
Never look too closely at the luminous
beam of “Full LED” headlamps: risk of
serious eye injury.
Travelling abroad
Vehicles equipped with halogen
headlamps:
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamp dipped beams must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. Contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps
The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.