2018 CITROEN DS3 key

WelcomeIn this document you will find all of the instructions and
recommendations on use that will allow you to enjoy your vehicle to the
fullest. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with it,
as well as the Maintenance and Warranty Guide which will provide you
with information about warranties, servicing and roadside assistance
associated with your vehicle.
Thank you for choosing a

DS 3.
This document presents the information and recommendations required
for you to be able to explore your vehicle in complete safety.
Your vehicle will be fitted with only some of the equipment described in
this document, depending on its trim level, version and the specification
for the country in which it was sold.
The descriptions and illustrations are given without any obligation.
DS

AUTOMOBILES reser ves the right to modify the technical
characteristics, equipment and accessories without having to update
this edition of the guide.
If ownership of your vehicle is transferred, please ensure this Complete
Handbook is passed on to the new owner. Contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for any work on the
vehicle.
Key
Safety warning
Additional information
Contributes to the protection of the environment
Left-hand drive vehicle
Right-hand drive vehicle
DS 3
Hatchback only
DS 3
Cabrio only

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Rear foglampsFixed. The rear foglamps are on. Turn the ring on the stalk rear ward to switch off the
rear foglamps.
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
The key is at position 2
(ignition on)
in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the climatic conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Foot on brake Fixed. The brake pedal must be pressed. With an electronic gearbox, selector in position N ,
press the brake pedal to start the engine.
With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,
press the brake pedal before releasing the parking
brake to unlock the lever and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Flashing. With an electronic gearbox, if you
hold the vehicle on an incline using
the accelerator for too long, the
clutch overheats. Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.
Warning/indicator lamp
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A few definitions
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remaining
in the tank (at the average fuel
consumption seen over the last
distance travelled).
This value may fluctuate if a
change
of driving style or terrain results in
a

significant change in the current fuel
consumption.
When the range falls below around 20
miles
(30

km), dashes are displayed. After filling with
at least 5

litres of fuel, the range is recalculated
and is displayed if it exceeds around 60
miles
(10 0


k m).
If dashes instead of figures continue to be
displayed when driving, contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or km/l or l/100 km)
C alculated during the last few
seconds. This function is only displayed from
around 20 mph (30 km/h).
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or km/l or l/100 km)
C alculated since the last time the
trip recorder was reset to zero.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last time the
trip recorder was reset to zero.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last time the
trip recorder was reset to zero.
Distance remaining to travel
(miles or km)
This is the distance remaining to
travel before the final destination is
reached. It can be input by the user.
If the distance is not entered, dashes
are displayed instead of numbers.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop &
Start, a time counter adds up the
time spent in STOP mode during
a


j o u r n ey.
It is reset to zero every time the
ignition is switched on using the key.
Date and time adjustment
With monochrome screen A
F Press the MENU button.
F S elect "Display settings" using the buttons
" 5 " or " 6".
F

P
ress " OK" to confirm the selection.
F

S
elect the "Year" function using the buttons
" 5 " or " 6".
F

P
ress " OK" to confirm the selection.
F

D
efine the desired value using the buttons
" 7 " or " 8".
F

P
ress " OK" to confirm the selection.
F

R
estart the procedure for the settings
"Month", "Day", "Time", and "Minutes".
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With monochrome screen C
F Select the "Display configuration " menu.
F Sel ect the function " Date and time
adjustment " using the buttons " 5" or " 6".
F

P
ress " OK" to confirm the selection.
F

A
djust the settings one by one using the " 7"
or " 8" buttons then confirm with the " OK"
button.
F

T
hen select the " OK" box on the screen and
confirm.
With touch screen tablet
F Select the " Settings" menu.
F
I
n the secondary page, press on " Time/
Date ". F

Sel
ect "
Adjust time" or " Adjust date". When setting the time, you can select
"
Satellite synchronisation ", so that the
minutes are adjusted automatically by
satellite reception.
F
M
odify the settings using the numeric
keyboard and confirm.
F P ress "Confirm " to save and quit.
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Key with remote control
The system to unlock or lock the vehicle's
central locking system with a key or remotely. It
also locates and starts the vehicle and provides
anti-theft protection.
Unfolding/folding the key
If you do not press the button, you risk
damaging the remote control.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking with the remote control
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking with the key
F Turn the key to the front in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking is confirmed by rapid flashing of the
direction indicators for around two seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time.
Locking the vehicle
Locking with the remote control
F Press the closed padlock button to lock the vehicle.
Locking with the key
F Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
Locking is confirmed by fixed lighting of the
direction indicators for around two seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time. If one of the doors or the boot is still open,
the central locking does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will lock again
automatically after thirty seconds unless
a
door or the boot is open.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated in the dealer network or by
a

qualified workshop.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual central
control button.
You must therefore never leave anyone
inside the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
F

P

ress this button to unfold or fold the key.
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With the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

P

ress the closed padlock again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
With the key
F Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

T
urn the key to the rear again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed illumination
of the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in
a


car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a

few seconds.
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F

F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact the dealer
network as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation
Battery type: CR1620/3 volts.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F

T

urn the key to position 2


(Ignition) .
F

P

ress the closed padlock button for a

few
seconds.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
If the battery is discharged, you are
informed by lighting of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel, an audible signal and
a
message in the multifunction screen.
F Unfold the key.
F U nlock the chrome finisher by pressing
lug A .
F

K
eep lug A pressed in and remove the
chrome finisher by sliding it at 45°.
F

U
nclip the unit by inserting a coin into the
slot and per forming a
rotation movement.
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Lost keys
Go to a member of the dealer network, taking
with you the vehicle's registration certificate,
your personal identification documents and if
possible, the label bearing the key code.
The member of the dealer network will be able
to look up the key code and the transponder
code required to order a
new key.
Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic
engine immobiliser system; this could cause
malfunctions.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a
sensitive
system; do not handle it while it is in your pocket
as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the
vehicle without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You may stop it from working and
the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is
in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is
switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locked vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make it
difficult for the emergency services to enter the
vehicle in an emergency.
As a
safety precaution, never leave children
alone in the vehicle, except for a
very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key
from the ignition switch when leaving the
vehicle. Second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your
possession checked in the dealer network, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open
and start the vehicle.
F
S
lide the discharged battery out of its
location.
F

S

lide the new battery into its location,
observing the original direction of fit.
F

C

lip in the unit then the chrome finisher.
F

R

einitialise the remote control.
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To take effect, this deactivation must
be carried out each time the ignition is
switched off.
Reactivating the volumetric
protection
F Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button on the remote control.
F

L
ock the vehicle using the remote control.
The alarm activates again with the two
protections; the indicator lamp in button A
flashes once per second.
Triggering of the alarm
This is indicated by the sound of the siren
and the flashing of the direction indicators for
around thirty seconds.
After triggering, the protection is operational
again.
If the alarm is triggered ten times in
succession, on the eleventh occasion it
becomes inactive. Rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in
button A informs you that the alarm was
triggered during your absence. When the
ignition is switched on, this flashing stops
immediately.
To avoid triggering the alarm, when
washing your vehicle lock it using the key
in the driver's door lock.
Failure of the remote control
F Unlock the vehicle using the key in the
driver's door lock.
F

O
pen the door; the alarm is triggered.
F

S
witch on the ignition; this stops the alarm.
Locking the vehicle without
activating the alarm
F Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key in the driver's or passenger's door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, illumination of
the indicator lamp in button A for ten seconds
indicates a
fault in the siren.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Automatic activation
(Depending on country of sale.)
The alarm is activated automatically 2 minutes
after the last door or the boot is closed.
F

T
o avoid triggering the alarm on entering the
vehicle, first press the unlocking button on
the remote control.
Electric windows
Equipped, on the driver side, with an anti-pinch
protection function.
1. Driver's electric window control.
2. Passenger's electric window control.
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