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Dashboard instruments01
The time counter is reset each time the ignition is
switched on.
Clock



It is deployed automatically when the ignition is
switched on and folds back automatically when
the ignition is switched off.
The hands mechanism is synchronised with the
time displayed on the touch screen.
Do not fold the clock back manually - it
may break!
12-inch touch screen
This system gives access to the following
elements:
– Time and e xterior temperature.
– Hea ting/air conditioning system controls and
reminders of settings.
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Settings for driving aid functions, c
omfort and
safety functions, audio equipment and digital
instrument panel.
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Settings o
f functions specific to rechargeable
hybrid vehicles.
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Displa
y of visual manoeuvring aid functions.
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In
teractive handbook.
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Video t
utorials (e.g. screen management,
driving aids, voice recognition).
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Audio equipmen
t and telephone controls with
display of associated information.
–

Connect
ed services and display of associated
information.
–

Na
vigation system controls and display
of associated information (depending on
equipment).
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V
oice recognition (depending on equipment).
For safety reasons, always stop the
vehicle before performing operations that
require sustained attention.
Some functions are not accessible while
driving.
Recommendations
This screen is of the capacitive type.
– Do no t use pointed objects on the touch screen.
–

Do no
t touch the touch screen with wet hands.
–

U
se a soft, clean cloth to clean the touch
screen.
Main controls
Access to one of the home pages
Return to the first home page
Direct access to the Climate application
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving
aids
►  Swipe down from the upper edge of the touch
screen to access a list of quick settings (e.g.
Brightness, Diagnostics).
►  Depending on the pages displayed on the
screen, with or without the context menu, scroll
the text by swiping with your finger, as with a
smartphone.
Show/Hide context menu
Return to the previous page
►  To change the status of a function, press the
description for the corresponding line (change
confirmed by the slider moving to the right/left:
function activated/deactivated).
Access additional information on the
function
Access to function parameters
Adding/Removing shortcuts
Short press, ignition off: system on/off.
Short press, ignition on: mute/restore
sound.

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Electronic key with remote
control function and
built-in key
Remote control function

The remote control can be used to perform
the following remote functions (depending on
version):
–
U
nlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle.
–

U
nlocking - Opening the boot.
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Folding/U
nfolding the door mirrors.
–

Activ
ating/Deactivating the alarm.
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Loc
ating the vehicle.
–

O
pening/Closing the windows.
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C
losing the sunroof.
–

Activ
ating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.
Built-in key
Depending on version, using the remote control
built-in key, you can perform the following
operations:
–
Activ
ation/Deactivation of the manual child
lock.
– Activation/Deactivation of the front passenger
airbag.
–

Back
-up Unlocking/Locking of the doors.


► To eject the key or put it back in place, pull and
hold the button.
Once the built-in key is ejected, always
keep it with you to be able to carry out the
corresponding back-up procedures.
Unlocking the vehicle
Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
Complete unlocking
►  If the selective unlocking is deactivated, press
the unlocking button.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
►  Press the unlocking button.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol or Diesel).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
►  Press it again to unlock the other doors and
the boot.
The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the
second press.
Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm
deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Opening the windows
Depending on version, holding the
unlocking button pressed for more than 3
seconds opens the windows.
The windows stop when the button is released.
Selective unlocking and opening of the
tailgate
By default, selective unlocking of the tailgate
is deactivated and its motorised operation is
activated.
►  Press and hold this button to unlock
the boot and, depending on version, trigger
the motorised opening of the tailgate.
When selective unlocking of the tailgate is
activated, the doors and the fuel filler flap remain
locked.

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If selective unlocking of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button unlocks the
whole vehicle.
If motorised operation of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing the button partially
opens the tailgate.
To lock the vehicle, it is necessary to close the
tailgate again.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
►  Press the locking button.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by the lighting
of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
An access (door or boot) that is not
properly closed prevents locking of the
vehicle. However, if the vehicle is fitted with an
alarm, it will be activated after 45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or boot
are not subsequently opened, the vehicle will
automatically lock itself again after about
30 seconds. If the vehicle is fitted with an
alarm, it will be reactivated automatically.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.
►  Press the locking button again within 5
seconds to deadlock the vehicle (confirmed by the
temporary lighting of the direction indicators).
Closing the windows and sunroof
An audible signal sounds before the start of
movement.
Maintaining pressure on the locking
button for more than 3 seconds allows the
windows and, depending on version, the sunroof
to be closed to the desired position.
This operation also closes the sunroof blind.
Ensure that no person or object could
prevent the correct closing of the
windows and sunroof.
If, on versions with alarm, you want to leave
the windows and/or sunroof partially open, you
must first deactivate the interior volumetric
alarm protection.
For more information on the Alarm, refer to the
corresponding section.
"DS LIGHT VEIL"
The additional daytime running lamps
and sidelamps illuminate in a scrolling pattern
upon locking and unlocking the vehicle.
Locating the vehicle
This function helps you to spot your vehicle from a
distance, with the vehicle locked:
–

The direction indic
ators flash for approximately
10 seconds.
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The door mirror spo
tlamps come on.
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The c
ourtesy lamps come on.
► Press this button.
Advice
Remote control
The remote control is a sensitive, high-
frequency device; avoid handling it in your
pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally
unlocking the vehicle.
Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to
the risk of rendering the remote control
inoperative. It would then be necessary to
reset it.
Anti-theft protection
Do not modify the electronic vehicle
immobiliser, as this might result in
malfunctions.

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Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make
it more difficult for the emergency services
to enter the passenger compartment in an
emergency.
As a safety precaution, take the electronic key
with you when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
Purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the key codes memorised by
a dealer, to ensure that the keys in your
possession are the only ones able to start the
vehicle.
Keyless Entry and Start

This system allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the
electronic key on your person in the recognition
zone A.
Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is
configured in the Settings > Vehicle touch
screen application.
Complete unlocking
►  Pass your hand behind the handle of one of the
four doors or press the tailgate opening control.
If the motorised tailgate opening control is
activated, this action triggers its automatic
opening.
Opening the windows
Depending on version, keeping your hand behind
the door handle or maintaining the press on the
tailgate opening control allows the windows to be
opened to the desired position.
Selective unlocking
Driver's door
►  Pass your hand behind the driver’s door
handle.
The driver's door and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked (Petrol or Diesel).
The driver's door is unlocked (Rechargeable
hybrid).
►  To unlock the vehicle completely, pass your
hand behind the handle of one of the passenger
doors with the electronic key close to the
passenger door, or press the tailgate opening
control with the electronic key close to the rear of
the vehicle.
Complete or selective unlocking, and deactivation
of the alarm depending on version, is confirmed
by the flashing of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors unfold.
Selective unlocking of the tailgate
►  Press the tailgate opening control to unlock
just the boot.
The doors remain locked.
If selective unlocking of the tailgate is
deactivated, pressing this control also
unlocks the doors.

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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking

► Press the handle on one of the four doors
(at the markings) or the locking control on the
tailgate.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle if one of the
electronic keys is left inside the vehicle.
Closing the windows and sunroof
Maintaining pressure on the door handle or
the tailgate control allows the windows and,
depending on version, the sunroof to be closed to
the desired position.
This operation also closes the sunroof blind.
Make sure that no item or person could
prevent the correct closing of the
windows and sunroof.
Pay particular attention to children when
operating windows.
The locking, and the activation of the alarm
depending on version, is confirmed by the
temporary lighting of the direction indicators.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold.
For safety and theft protection reasons,
never leave the electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative. It also disables the
central locking button.
The horn remains operational.
Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when it
is deadlocked.


►  Press the handle on one of the four doors
(at the markings) or the locking control on the
tailgate to lock the vehicle.
►  Press it again within 5 seconds to deadlock
the vehicle (confirmed by the temporary lighting
of the direction indicators).
"DS LIGHT VEIL"
The additional daytime running lamps
and sidelamps illuminate in a scrolling pattern
upon locking and unlocking the vehicle.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Start

s
ystem has been left inside the
vehicle, central locking will not take place.
If the vehicle is unlocked but the doors or
tailgate are not subsequently opened, the
vehicle will automatically lock itself again
after about 30 seconds. If fitted to the vehicle,
the alarm is automatically reactivated (if
previously activated).
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door
mirrors is configured in the Settings >
Vehicle touch screen application.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle, even for a short time, without
taking the Keyless Entry and Start system’s
electronic key with you.
Be aware of the risk of theft of the vehicle if
the key is present in one of the defined areas
while the vehicle is unlocked.
To preserve the battery charge in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are set to

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►  Raise the tailgate.
When selective unlocking is activated, the
electronic key must be close to the rear of
the vehicle.
The tailgate is not designed to hold a
bicycle carrier.
Closing the tailgate
►  Lower the tailgate using the interior grips.
►  Release the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay, to avoid the
issue deteriorating and prevent any risk of the
tailgate dropping, potentially causing serious
injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
►  Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.


►  Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►  Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Motorised tailgate
(Depending on version)
The motorised tailgate must only be operated
with the vehicle stationary.


Check that there is enough space to allow
for the movement of the motorised
tailgate.


Never insert a finger in the locking system
of the motorised tailgate - risk of serious
injury!
Anti-pinch
The motorised tailgate has an obstacle detection
system that automatically interrupts and reverses
its movement by a few degrees, to allow the
obstacle to be cleared.
Please note that this anti-pinch system is not
active at the end of the closing travel (around
1 cm from completely closed).
To avoid the risk of injury through
pinching or trapping, before and during
operation of the motorised tailgate:
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ensure tha
t there is no-one close to the rear
of the vehicle.

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Mirrors
Door mirrors
Adjustment



►  Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
►  Move the control in any of the four directions
to adjust.
►  Return the control to the central position.
For optimum safety, adjust the mirrors to
reduce the "blind spot".
The objects observed are, in reality, closer than
they appear. Take this into account in order
to correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
Folding
Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control
A downwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Unfolding
Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the electronic
key.
Manual: with the ignition on, move control A
upwards.
The mirrors can be folded manually if necessary.
Automatic folding/unfolding of the door
mirrors is configured in the Settings >
Vehicle touch screen application.
Before using an automatic car wash, fold the
mirrors.
Automatic tilting in reverse gear
Depending on version, this function allows you to
automatically tilt the mirrors downwards to assist
with parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.
With the engine running, on engaging reverse
gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.
They each return to their original positions:
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A fe
w seconds after coming out of reverse gear.
–

O
nce the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).
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When the engine is s
witched off.
It can be activated/deactivated in the
Settings > Vehicle touch screen
application.
Demisting/Defrosting
The demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors works with the demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen demisting/
defrosting, refer to the corresponding section.
Electrochrome interior rear
view mirror


The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order to
automatically and gradually switch between day
and night usage.
To ensure optimum visibility while
manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.

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Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
An LED, located below the interior
rear view mirror and visible from outside
the vehicle, lights up blue to indicate that
the vehicle is being driven in Electric mode
(depending on country of sale).
Rear seats
Rear head restraints

They have two positions:
– A high position, for when the seat is in use:
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
–
A low position, for stowing, when the seat is
not in use: ►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
The rear head restraints can be removed.
Removing a head restraint
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
Refitting a head restraint
►  Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding backrest.
►  Push the head restraint fully down.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
Never drive with passengers seated at the
rear when the head restraints are
removed; the head restraints should be in
place and in the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for the outer seats are not
interchangeable.
Backrest angle

►  To straighten or recline the backrest 3, press
control 4 or pull it into the desired position.
When adjusting the backrest with the
boot loaded, check that no object might
hinder the movement of the backrest - risk of
damaging the backrest!
Folding the backrests

Each section of the backrest has two release
controls:
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A grip
1 on the outer edge of the backrest.
–

A le
ver 2 on the boot side trim.
The backrests should only be manoeuvred
when the vehicle is stationary.
First steps:
►  Lower the head restraints.
►  Lift up the rear armrest.
►  If necessary, move the front seats forward.