Citroen DS3 (2016 year). Instruction

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Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.

Lost keys

Go to a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal
identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code
required to order a new key.

Remote control

The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate 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 run the risk of stopping 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.

Locking the vehicle

Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the
emergency services more difficult 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.

Anti-theft protection

Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could
cause malfunctions.

When purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a CITROËN dealer, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open and start the vehicle.

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Driver's electric window switch.

Passenger's electric window switch.

Window controls

The driver's window has anti-pinch protection.

The electric window switches
remain operational for approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is
switched off or until a door is opened.
If, during this period of 45 seconds, you
open a door while operating a window,
the window stops. The window switch
will then only be operational after the
ignition is switched on again.

Press or pull the switch. The

window stops as soon as the
switch is released.

Passenger's electric
window

There are two methods of operation:

Driver's electric
window

manual mode
F

Press or pull the switch without passing

the point of resistance. The window
stops as soon as the switch is released.

automatic mode
F

Press or pull the switch fully. The window

opens or closes completely when the
switch is released.

Pressing or pulling the switch again

stops the movement of the window.

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In the event of unwanted opening of the
window on closing (for example in the
presence of frost):
F press the switch beyond the point

of resistance and release it; the
window opens completely,

F then immediately pull the switch

without going beyond the point of
resistance until the window closes
fully,

F continue to hold the switch for

approximately one second after the
window has closed.

The safety anti-pinch function is not
active during these operations.

Safety anti-pinch

On the driver's side, the one-touch front electric
window has a safety anti-pinch function.
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.

Reinitialisation

Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short time.
In the event of contact during operation
of the windows, reverse the movement
of the window. To do this, press the
corresponding switch.
When the driver operates the
passenger electric window switch, they
should ensure that no one is preventing
correct closing of the window.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.

In the event of a malfunction you have to
reinitialise the operation of the electric
windows:
F

release the switch and pull it again until the

window closes completely,

hold the switch for approximately

one second after closing,

F press the switch to lower the window

automatically.

The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations.

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Doors

Opening

From outside

After unlocking the vehicle using the

remote control or the key, pull the door
handle.

From inside

Pull the door lever to open the door; this

unlocks this vehicle completely.

Closing

When a door or the boot is not closed correctly:

when the engine is running and at speed
of up to 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by a message,

when the speed of the vehicle is above
6 mph (10 km/h), this alert is accompanied
by an audible signal.

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System which provides full manual locking or
unlocking of the doors from the inside.

Central locking

Manual central locking

Unlocking

F Press button A

again to unlock the vehicle.

The red indicator lamp on the button switches
off.

If one of the doors is open, central
locking from the inside does not take
place.

If the vehicle is locked from the outside,
the red indicator lamp flashes and
button A

is inactive.

F In this case, use the remote control

or the key to unlock the vehicle.

Automatic central locking

System which provides full automatic locking
or unlocking of the doors and the boot while
driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.

Locking

When the speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the
doors and the boot lock automatically.

Unlocking

Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press button A to

unlock the doors and the boot temporarily.

If one of the doors is open, the
automatic central locking does not take
place.
If the boot is open, the automatic
central locking of the doors is active.

Locking

F Press button A

to lock the vehicle.

The red indicator lamp on the button comes on.

Driving with the doors locked can make
access to the passenger compartment
more difficult in the event of an
emergency.

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Activation

F Press button A

for more than two seconds.

A confirmation message appears in the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.

Deactivation

F Press button A

again for more than

two seconds.

A confirmation message appears in the
multifunction screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.

To lock or unlock the doors mechanically in the
event of a central locking system failure or flat
battery.

Emergency control

Locking the driver's door

Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to the

right.

Unlocking the driver's door

Insert the key in the lock, then turn it to

the left.

Locking the passenger's door

Remove the black cap, on the edge of the

door, using the key.

Insert the key in the cavity, then turn it fully.

Remove the key and refit the cap.

Unlocking the passenger's
door

Pull the interior door opening control.

In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, you must disconnect
the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure the complete locking of
the vehicle.

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Boot

Opening

After unlocking the vehicle, press the

opening control and raise the tailgate.

Closing

Lower the tailgate using the interior grab

handle.

If the tailgate is not closed correctly:

when the engine is running,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a message in
the multifunction screen for a few
seconds,

when the vehicle is moving

(speed above

6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes
on, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the multifunction screen for a
few seconds.

System for mechanical unlocking of the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking
malfunction.

Tailgate release

Unlocking

Fold back the rear benchseat to gain

access to the lock from inside the boot.

F Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the

lock to unlock the tailgate.

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Front seats

Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a backrest and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.

Manual adjustments

Forwards-backwards adjustment

F Raise the control and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

Height adjustment

F Pull the control upwards to raise or push

it downwards to lower, as many times as
required, to obtain the position required.

Backrest angle adjustment

Push the control rearwards.

Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk of of
jamming the seat caused by the presence of objects on the floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the movement
immediately.

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Additional adjustments

Head restraint height adjustment

To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.

F To remove the head restraint, press the

lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.

To put the head restraint back in place,

engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
back.

To lower the head restraint, press the lug A

and the head restraint at the same time.

The head restraint is fitted with a frame
with notches which prevents it from
lowering; this is a safety device in case
of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.

Heated seats control

With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
F

Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side

of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heating required:

: Off.

: Low.

: Medium.

: High.

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F Pull the control upwards to fold the seat

back and move the seat forward.

No person or object should prevent the
seat slide from returning to its initial
position; the return to this position is
necessary for longitudinal locking.
Check that the seat belt has reeled in
correctly so as to not impede access to
the rear seats for passengers.

grab handle

This easy to use handle, located at the top of
the side trim:
-

provides a means of support for the outer
rear passengers when moving,

provides a hand hold to ease access to the
rear seats,

- facilitates exit from the rear seats.

If any difficulty is encountered,
simultaneously push rearwards the
seat backrest angle control lever
(located at the bottom of the backrest)
and the backrest.

Ensure that you use only the
appropriate control lever, located at the
top of the backrest.

F To return the seat to its initial position, push

the backrest rearwards.

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PERFORMANCE front seats

Seat consisting of a seat cushion and backrest which can be adjusted to adapt your position for maximum ease of driving and comfort.

Manual adjustments

Forwards-backwards adjustment

Lift the control and slide the seat forwards

or backwards.

Height adjustment

Pull the handle upwards to raise or push

it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the required position.

Backrest angle adjustment

Push the handle towards the rear and move

the seat backrest forwards or backwards.

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Additional adjustments

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F Pull the handle forwards to fold the seat

backrest and move the seat forwards.

On repositioning, the seat returns to its
initial position.

grab handle

This ergonomic grab handle, located at the top
of the side trim, serves:
- as a handle to steady rear passengers

when driving,

- as a grip to improve access to the rear

seats,

- to facilitate exit from the rear seats.

No person or object must prevent the
seat slide from returning to its initial
position; return to this position is
necessary for the seat to lock in place.
Ensure that the seat belt reels in
correctly to avoid hindering access for
the passengers to the rear seats.

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Rear seats

Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and 1/3 - 2/3 split folding backrest to vary the load space in the boot.

Move the corresponding front seat forward

if necessary.

Check that the seat belt is positioned

correctly on the side of the seat backrest.

F Place the head restraints in the low

position.

Folding the backrest

F Pull control 1 forwards to release the seat

backrest 2.

Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion.

Straighten the seat backrest 2 and secure it.

Check that the red indicator, located next to

the control 1

, is no longer visible.

Repositioning the seat backrest

When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.

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These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
F

release the backrest using control 1,

tilt the backrest 2 slightly forwards,

F pull the head restraint upwards to the stop,
F

then, press the lug A.

Rear head restraints

Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
correctly adjusted.

Steering wheel adjustment

F When stationary, pull the control lever to

release the adjustment mechanism.

Adjust the height and reach to suit your

driving position.

Push the control lever to lock the

adjustment mechanism.

As a safety measure, these operations
should only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.

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