2018 CITROEN DS3 Handbook (in English)

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Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
s unshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or
a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, linked
with the rain sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the
interior mirror, as this would disable the
associated functions.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may
detect sufficient light. In this case, the
lighting will not come on automatically.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
is activated, if the ambient light level is low,
the dipped beam headlamps remain lit when
switching off the ignition.
Programming
Activation, deactivation and the
duration of the guide-me-home
lighting are set in the vehicle
configuration or parameters menu
(except monochrome screen A
where the duration is fixed: 60
s).
LED daytime running
lamps
This daytime lighting, which is a signature of
t he vehicle, consists of two sets of six LEDs
located on the vertical scoop under each
headlamp.
When starting the vehicle, the daytime running
lamps come on automatically, if the lighting
control stalk is in the 0
or AUTO position.
If the sidelamps and headlamps are switched
on manually or automatically, the daytime
running lamps go off.
Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
u sers, the height of the headlamp beams
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0. Driver only or driver + front passenger.
-. Intermediate setting.
1. 5


people.
-. 5
people + load in the boot.
2. Driver only + maximum authorised load
in the boot. This position is enough not to
dazzle. The higher positions may limit the
area illuminated by the headlamps.
The initial setting is position 0.
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Wiper control stalk
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
Programming
You can configure automatic wiping for the
front wipers.
Without AUTO wipingWith AUTO wiping
Front wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to select the wiping speed.
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
or Automatic, then single wipe.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Rear screen wiper
In the event of snow or hard frost, or
when having a bicycle carrier mounted
on the tailgate, deactivate the automatic
rear wiper via the vehicle settings or
configuration menu in the display screen.
Rear screen wiper selection ring. Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
You can configure rear wiping on engaging
reverse gear.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen
wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration or settings menu.
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen wash
Pull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
Automatic windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
It is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing the control to the AUTO position.
It is accompanied by illumination of
this indicator lamp in the instrument
panel and the display of a
message.
Stopping
It is controlled manually by the driver by moving
the control upwards and returning it back into
position "0".
It is accompanied by this indicator
lamp going off in the instrument
panel and the display of a
message
in the screen. If the ignition has been off for more than
one minute, the automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers must be reactivated by
pushing the control stalk downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with automatic wiping, the
w ipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Have them checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located at the top
centre of the windscreen, behind the rear
view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
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Vertical position of the
windscreen wipers
This position allows the wipers to be raised for
winter parking, cleaning or changing without
damaging the bonnet.
Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
To park the wiper blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable that you:
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andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to hold cardboard on
the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of wear.
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General safety
recommendations
Labels are attached in different places on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
as well as identification information for
your vehicle. Do not remove them: they
are an integral part of your vehicle.We draw your attention to the following
points:
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T
he fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
DS AUTOMOBILES may cause
excessive current consumption and
faults and failures with the electrical
system of your vehicle. Contact the
dealer network for information on the
range of recommended accessories.
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s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reser ved strictly for the dealer network
or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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ny modification or adaptation
not intended or authorised by
DS
AUTOMOBILES or carried
out without meeting the technical
requirements defined by the
manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties. Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a


radio communication
transmitter with an external antenna,
you must contact a member of the
dealer network for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.
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Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
(Except Performance versions)
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically when you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
F

P
ress one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call (type 1)
Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.The flashing green indicator lamp and the voice
message confirm that the call has been made
to the "Localised Emergency Call" call centre*.
Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
The green indicator lamp
goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own
language** and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**.
In countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of the
deployment of any airbags, an emergency
call is made automatically.
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* In accordance with the general conditions of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations.
**

A
s per the geographic coverage of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3
seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
If the orange indicator lamp
flashes then goes off: the system
has a


fault. In both cases, the emergency and assistance
calls ser vice may not work.
Contact a
qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
The fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
Press this button for more than
2 seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**. Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
**

A

s per the geographic coverage of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
The cancellation is confirmed by a
voice
message.
Geolocation
You can deactivate geolocation by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by a
press on "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
To reactivate geolocation, simultaneously press
the "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised
Assistance Call" buttons again, followed by
a
press on "Localised Assistance Call" to
confirm.
If the orange indicator lamp is permanently on:
the back-up battery should be replaced. If you purchased your vehicle outside
the dealer network, we invite you to have
a
dealer check and, if desired, modify the
configuration of these ser vices to suit your
wishes.
In a
multi-lingual country, configuration is
possible in the official national language
of your choice.
If you benefit from the DS

Connect BOX
offer with the SOS and assistance pack
included, you have available additional
ser vices in your personal space, via the
website in your country.
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