2022 CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK engine

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Cushion height and angle

►  Tilt the rear of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height and
angle.
Front head restraints
Height adjustment

►  Upward: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
►  Downward: press lug A to lower the head
restraint.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Removing a head restraint
►  Tilt the backrest to the rear to make it easier
to remove the head restraint.
►  Pull the head restraint fully up.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
►  Stow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides
in the corresponding seat backrest.
►  Push the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
►  Press the lug A to release the head restraint
and push it down.
►  Adjust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Additional adjustments
Electric lumbar adjustment

►  Press the + or - control to obtain the desired
lumbar support.
Massage function
(Driver’s seat only)

This function provides lumbar massage; it only
operates when the engine is running as well as in
STOP mode of the Stop & Start system.

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Activation/Deactivation
► Press this button to activate/
deactivate the function.
Upon activation, the indicator lamp comes on.
The massage function is activated for a period of
one hour.
During this time, massage is performed in 6 cycles
of 10 minutes (6 minutes of massage followed by
a 4-minute break).
After one hour, the function is deactivated; the
indicator lamp goes off.
Heated seats



The function is active only with the engine
running.
On/Off
►  Press the button corresponding to your seat.
►  Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
►  To stop heating, press the button again until
all the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the ignition
is switched off.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the heating intensity as soon as
possible.
When the seat and passenger compartment
have reached a satisfactory temperature,
switch the function off; reducing electricity
consumption in turn decreases fuel
consumption.
Prolonged use of heated seats is not
recommended for people with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking
medication, etc.).
To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent a
short circuit:
–

Do no
t place heavy or sharp objects on the
seat.
–

Do no
t kneel or stand on the seat.
–

Do no
t spill liquids onto the seat.
–

Ne
ver use the heating function if the seat
is damp.
Steering wheel
adjustment


►  When stationary, pull the control to release
the steering wheel.
►  Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving
position.
►  Push the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
must only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
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.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
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.
Manual folding
The mirrors can be folded manually (parking
obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).

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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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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:
–
lo
wer the temperature in summer,
–

increase the effectiv
eness 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).
System switch-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.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight flow
of air can still be felt, resulting from the forward
movement of the vehicle.
Automatic air conditioning
The air conditioning operates with the engine
running, but the ventilation and its controls can
be accessed with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment are automatic.
Press the Climate menu button to access
the system controls.




1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air conditioning on/off
5. Automatic comfort programme on/off
6. Maximum A/C
7. Access to the secondary page
8. Adjustment of the automatic comfort
programme (Soft/Normal/Fast)
Temperature adjustment
►  Press one of the buttons 1 to increase (red) or
decrease (blue) the value.
The value displayed corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
Air flow adjustment
►  Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) to increase
or decrease air flow.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in according to
the request.

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When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF" is displayed alongside the fan.
Air distribution adjustment
► Press the buttons 3 to adjust the air flow
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
The lighting of the button indicates that air is
being blown in the specified direction.
It is possible to activate all three buttons
simultaneously, for uniform distribution
throughout the passenger compartment.
Air conditioning on / off
The air conditioning system is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons, with the
windows closed.
It is used to:
–

lo
wer the temperature in summer,
–

increase the effectiv
eness 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).
Automatic Comfort programme
This automatic mode ensures optimum
management of the passenger compartment
temperature, air flow and air distribution, based
on the selected comfort level.
►  Press button 5 to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system’s automatic mode .
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
You can adjust the intensity of the
automatic Comfort programme by using the
"OPTIONS" button to select a profile:
–
"Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
–
"Normal": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
–
"Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
To change the current profile (shown by the
corresponding indicator lamp), press button 8
repeatedly until the desired profile is displayed:
The "Normal" or "Fast" profiles are the most
comfortable for passengers in the rear seats.
This profile setting is associated with automatic
mode only. However, on deactivation of the AUTO
mode, the indicator lamp for the most recently
selected profile remains on.
Changing the profile setting does not reactivate
AUTO mode if it was deactivated.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no need
to alter the value displayed to more quickly
reach the required level of comfort. The system
automatically corrects the temperature
difference as quickly as possible.
Maximum air conditioning
This function automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the central and side air
vents, the air flow to maximum and activates
interior air recirculation.
►  Press button 6 to activate / deactivate the
function (the indicator lamp will come on/switch
off).
Once the function is deactivated, the system
returns to the previous settings.
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

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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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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.