2018 CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK dashboard

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air outlets and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
► Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►  Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in perfect working order.
►  If the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►  Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Thanks to its special
active additive, this type of filter helps to
purify the air breathed by the occupants
and keep the passenger compartment clean
(by reducing allergic symptoms, unpleasant
odours and greasy deposits).
►  To ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop & Start, refer
to the corresponding section.
Manual air conditioning
Press the Climate button to display the
system controls page.


1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air conditioning on/off
Temperature adjustment
►  Press one of the buttons 1 (- or +) to adjust the
temperature to your liking.
Air flow adjustment
►  Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) or turn the
knob 2 to decrease or increase the speed of the
fan.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
Air distribution adjustment
►  Press button 3 to adjust the air flow
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
Central and side air vents, footwells
Central and side air vents
Windscreen
Windscreen, footwells
Footwells
Air conditioning on / off
The air conditioning system is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.
It is used to:
– lower the temperature in summer,
– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
►  Press button 4 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
Air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow is disabled.
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior
air recirculation for a brief period. Then return
to the intake of exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity or misting).

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Lighting and visibility04
Wiper control stalk
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and on the
windscreen seal, before operating the wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades are
not stuck to the windscreen before operating
the wipers.
Without AUTO wiping



With AUTO wiping

Windscreen wipers
►  To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain)
Normal wiping (moderate rain)
Intermittent wiping (proportional to the
vehicle’s speed)
Off
Single wipe (press down and release).
or
Automatic.
Refer to the corresponding section.
In position 1 or 2, the wiping frequency is
automatically reduced when the speed of
the vehicle drops below 3 mph (5 km/h).
When the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h)
again, the wiping frequency returns to the
original frequency (fast or normal).
If the ignition has been switched off with
the windscreen wiper active, it is
necessary to operate the control stalk to
reactivate the wiping when the ignition is
switched on (unless the ignition is off for less
than 1 minute).
Single wipe
►  Pull the stalk briefly towards you.
Front screenwash
► Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and
hold.
The screenwash and windscreen wipers operate
for as long as the control stalk is pulled.
Termination of the screenwash is followed by a
final wiping cycle.
With automatic air conditioning, any
action on the screenwash control results
in temporary closure of the air intake to avoid
odours inside the passenger compartment.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do
not operate the screenwash if the
screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no risk
of the fluid freezing on the windscreen and
hindering visibility. During the winter period,
use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.
Rear wiper

►  Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Wash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will
come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or deactivated in
the Driving / Vehicle menu of the touch
screen.
This function is activated by default.
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen’s Driving/Vehicle
menu.
Rear screenwash
►  Turn the ring all the way towards the
dashboard and hold.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as long
as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.

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Lighting and visibility04
►  Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Off
Intermittent wipe
Wash-wipe
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper will
come into operation automatically if the front
windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or deactivated in
the Driving / Vehicle menu of the touch
screen.
This function is activated by default.
In the event of accumulation of snow or
hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to
a towing device, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the touch screen’s Driving/Vehicle
menu.
Rear screenwash
►  Turn the ring all the way towards the
dashboard and hold.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as long
as the ring remains turned.
A final wiping cycle is performed when
screenwashing ends.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used for cleaning or
replacement of the wiper blades. It can also be
useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the wiper
blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–

handle them with c
are.
–

clean them regularly using soap
y water.
–

a

void using them to hold cardboard on the
windscreen.
–

replac
e them at the first signs of wear.
Before removing a front wiper blade

► Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, any operation of the wiper control stalk
will position the wiper blades vertically.
►  Proceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
►  To return the wiper blades to their initial
position, switch on the ignition and operate the
wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the front

►  Carry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
►  Starting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise it
as far as possible.
Do not touch the wiper blades. Risk of
irreparable deformation.
Do not release them while moving them. Risk
of damaging the windscreen!
►  Clean the windscreen using screenwash fluid.

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Lateral airbags

In the event of a serious side impact, this system
protects the driver and front passenger to
mitigate the risk of injury to the chest between
the hip and the shoulder.
At the front, each lateral airbag is fitted in the
seat backrest frame, door side. At the rear, each
lateral airbag is fitted in the rear pillar.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip
and shoulder of the vehicle's occupant and the
corresponding door panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the exception
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if
the straps show signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by dealers.
Airbags
General information
System designed to help improve the safety of the
occupants sitting in the front seats and the rear
outer seats, in the event of a violent collision. The
airbags supplement the action of the seat belts
equipped with a force limiting system.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
–
In the e
vent of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not
to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
–

In the e
vent of a slight impact, a rear impact
and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to protect
you in these situations.
* For more in formation on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.
The seriousness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of collision.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone
B. Side impact zone
When one or more airbags are deployed,
the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge
incorporated in the system makes a noise and
releases a small quantity of smoke.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags

This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact,
in order to limit the risk of head and chest injuries.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
They deploy, except the front passenger airbag if
it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front
impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side, to cushion their forward
movement.

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Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, as this could cause
injuries when the airbags are deployed.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothing, etc.), as this could cause
injuries to the chest or arm when the lateral
airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
At the rear, any objects placed on the outer
seats or the folded backrest of the 1/3 bench
seat could become projectiles when the lateral
airbags are deployed.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on
the roof, as they play a part in securing the
curtain airbags.
Child seats
The legislation on carrying children is
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the following
recommendations:
–

In ac
cordance with European regulations, all
children under the age of 12 or less than one and
a half metres tall must travel in approved child
seats suited to their weight, on seats fitted with a
seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
–

Statistically
, the safest seats in your vehicle for
carrying children are the rear seats.
–

A child w
eighing less than 9 kg must travel in
the "rearward facing" position both in the front
and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel on
the rear seats of the vehicle:
–

"rearward facing" up to the age of 3,
–

"forward facing" over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
An incorrectly installed child seat
compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum, even
for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before installing a
child seat with a backrest on a passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp

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Practical information07
Promptly clean up any stains containing
chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's paint
(including tree resin, bird droppings, insect
secretions, pollen and tar).
If justified by the environment, clean the
vehicle more frequently to remove salty
deposits (in coastal areas), soot (in industrial
estates) and mud (in wet or cold areas). These
substances can be highly corrosive.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop if you
require advice on removing stubborn stains
requiring special products (such as tar or
insect removers).
Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed by
a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Interior
When washing the vehicle, never use a
water hose or high-pressure washer to
clean the interior.
Liquids carried in cups or other open
containers can spill, presenting a risk of
damage if they come into contact with the
controls in the dashboard and centre console.
Take care!
Bodywork
High-gloss paint
Do not use abrasive products or solvents,
petrol or oil to clean the bodywork.
Never use an abrasive sponge to clean
stubborn stains. Risk of scratching the
paintwork!
Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to
plastic or rubber parts.
Use a soft sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean
microfibre cloth.
Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.
Comply with the instructions for use stated on
the product.
Decals
(Depending on version)
Do not use a high pressure washer to
clean the vehicle. Risk of damaging or
detaching the decals!
Use a high-flow hose at a temperature
between 25°C and 40°C.
Sweep the jet of water across the surface to be
cleaned, perpendicular to it.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular
care is essential for its durability.
It must be protected and nourished using a
specific leather product, to keep it supple and
preserve its original appearance.
Do not clean leather using unsuitable
cleaning agents such as solvents,
detergents, petrol or pure alcohol.
When cleaning items partly made from leather,
take care not to damage the other materials
with the specific leather product.
Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids,
quickly mop up any surplus.
Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable
to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has
been dampened with demineralised water and
thoroughly wrung out.
Clean leather using a soft cloth moistened
with soapy water or a pH-neutral product.
Dry with a soft, dry cloth.

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The Manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for the cost incurred in
repairing your vehicle or for rectifying
malfunctions resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended and not installed in accordance
with specifications, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
Fuses in the dashboard
The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
To access the fuses, follow the same procedure
as that described for accessing the tool kit for
changing fuses.
For more information on Access to the tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Fuse tables
Box 1

Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F1 10AElectrochrome
interior rear view
mirror, radar,
electric power
steering.
F5 20 ARear
screenwash
pump.
F6 20 AFront
screenwash
pump.
F12 7.5 A Diagnostic
socket.
Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F14 5 AEmergency and
assistance calls,
alarm control
unit.
F19 3 ATrailer interface
unit, top of
steering column.
F24 5 AHi-Fi amplifier,
parking sensors,
camera, touch
screen.
Box 2

Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F1 40 AHeated rear
screen.
F2 10AHeated door
mirrors.
F3 30 AFront electric
windows.
Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F5 30 ARear electric
windows.
F6 10 AFolding door
mirrors.
F7 10 AFolding door
mirrors.
F8 20 ALeft-hand side
retractable
handles.
F9 25 AHi-Fi amplifier.
F10 20 ARight-hand side
retractable
handles.
Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment
near the battery.

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Technical data09
Identification markings
Various visible markings for the identification and
research of your vehicle.


A. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under the
bonnet.
Stamped on the chassis, near the right-hand
front wheel arch.
B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), on the
dashboard.
Engraved on a label, visible through the
windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
Affixed to the centre pillar.
Bears the following information:
–
Manufact
urer’s name.
–

European whole v
ehicle type approval number.
–

V
ehicle Identification number (VIN).
–

G
ross vehicle weight (GVW).
–

G
ross train weight (GTW).
–

Maximum w
eight on the front axle.
–

Maximum w
eight on the rear axle.
D. Tyres / paint code label.


Affixed to the driver's door.
Bears the following information about the tyres:
–

tyre pre
ssures, unladen and laden.
–

tyre specific
ation, made up of the dimensions
and type as well as the load and speed indices.
–

spare tyre pre
ssure.
Also indicates the paint colour code.
Dimensions (in mm)
These dimensions have been measured on an
unladen vehicle.


* Mirrors folded