CITROEN DS3 ULTRA PRESTIGE User guide

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CITROËN has a presence on every continent,
a complete product range,
bringing together technology and a permanent spirit of innovation,
for a modern and creative approach to mobility.
We thank you and congratulate you on your choice.
Your vehicle is fitted with only some of
the equipment described in this document,
depending on the trim level, version and the
specifications for the country in which it is sold.
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by CITROËN may result in a failure of your
vehicle's electronic system. Please note this
specific warning and contact a CITROËN
dealer to be shown the recommended
equipment and accessories.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting to know each system,
each control, each setting,
makes your trips, your journeys
more comfortable and more enjoyable.
Happy motoring!
We draw your attention to the following...

Contents
Contents
6FAMILIARISATION MONITORING
26 Instrument panels
30 Indicator and warning lamps
40 Indicators
44 Adjustment buttons
46 Trip computer
Key
safety warning
additional information
contributes to the protection of the environment
refer to the page indicated
001
001
22 ECO-DRIVING
310 VISUAL SEARCH
314 ALPHABETICAL
INDEX

MULTIFUNCTION
SCREENS
COMFORT ACCESS VISIBILITY
52 Monochrome screen A
55 Monochrome screen C
59 16/9 colour screen (MyWay)
64 Ventilation
66 Heating
67 Manual air conditioning
71 Digital air conditioning
74 Rear screen demist - defrost
75 Scented air freshener
77 Front seats
82 Rear seats
83 Steering wheel adjustment
84 Mirrors
88 Remote control key
94 Alarm
98 Window controls
100 Doors
103 Boot
104 Fuel tank
106 Misfuel prevention
110 Lighting controls
115 LED lamps
115 Headlamp adjustment
116 Wiper controls
120 Courtesy lamp
121 Interior mood lighting
121 Boot lamp
004
004
005
005
002
002
003
003

SAFETY DRIVINGFITTINGS CHILD SAFETY
160 Parking brake
161 Manual gearbox
162 Gear efficiency indicator
163 SensoDrive gearbox
166 Automatic gearbox
170 Stop & Start
173 Speed limiter
175 Cruise control
177 Rear parking sensors
144 Direction indicators
144 Hazard warning lamps
145 Horn
145 Emergency or assistance call
146 Braking assistance systems
147 Trajectory control systems
149 Front seat belts
152 Airbags
132 Child seats
138 ISOFIX child seats
124 Interior fittings
128 Boot fittings
008
008
009
009
006
006
007
007

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
TECHNICAL
DATA
AUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
183 Bonnet
184 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
185 Petrol engines
186 Diesel engines
187 Checking levels
190 Checks
194 Temporary puncture repair kit
200 Changing a wheel
207 Changing a bulb
214 Changing a fuse
221 Battery
223 Energy economy mode
224 Changing a wiper blade
225 Towing the vehicle
227 Towing a trailer
229 Accessories
234 Petrol engines
236 Petrol weights
238 LPG engines
239 LPG weights
240 Diesel engines
241 Diesel weights
242 Dimensions
244 Identification markings
249 Emergency or assistance
251 MyWay
285 Audio system
012
012
013
013
010
010
011
011

Familiarisation
Familiarisation
All aspects of the use of your vehicle are presented in this section to allow
quick and effective familiarisation with the main systems.

Exterior
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under low
lighting conditions the headlamps remain on for
a few seconds to help you leave the vehicle.
Customising kits
These expressive stickers form part of a range
of kits, very different one from another, which
allow you to create a unique and attractive
exterior for your vehicle.
Rear parking sensors
This system provides a warning when reversing
by detecting obstacles located behind the
vehicle.
113
19
177
Temporary puncture repair kit
This kit is a complete system consisting of
a compressor and sealant cartridge, for the
temporary repair of a tyre.
194
Stop & Start
This system puts the engine
temporarily on standby during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic
jams, etc...). The engine restarts
automatically as soon as you want to
move off. Stop & Start reduces fuel
consumption and exhaust emissions
as well as offering complete silence
when stationary.
170

9
Familiarisation
88
Open
A. Unfolding/Folding the key.
B. Unlocking the vehicle.
Remote control key
Other functions...
C. Normal locking of the vehicle
or
Deadlocking the vehicle
Vehicle location.
1. Opening the fuel filler flap.
2. Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.
Fuel tank
104, 106
183
Tank capacity:
- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
- approximately 46 litres (Diesel).
- (according to version: approximately
30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).
A. Interior release lever.
B. Exterior safety catch.
C. Bonnet stay.
Bonnet

Interior
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility inside the vehicle in low
lighting conditions. It comprises several
lamps, located in the footwells and in the lower
dashboard storage compartment.
Gear efficiency indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox, this
system suggests when to change up to obtain
optimum fuel consumption.
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the passenger
compartment from its location in the ventilation
system.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfort, the
system then automatically controls this level
according to the exterior climatic conditions.
121
162
75
71
285
Audio and communication
systems
These systems benefit from the latest
technology: MP3 compatible Audio system,
Bluetooth system and USB Box, MyWay with
16/9 colour screen, auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio
system.
MyWay
251
Audio system

11
Familiarisation
Instruments and controls
1. Audio equipment steering wheel controls.
2. Steering lock and ignition.
3. Wiper/screenwash/trip computer stalk.
4. Instrument panel.
5. Scented air freshener.
6. Driver’s airbag.
Horn.
7. Gear lever.
8. Parking brake.
9. Central armrest with storage.
10. Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.
11. Oddments storage
12. Alarm button.
Electronic stability programme button
(ESP/ASR).
Stop & Start button.
13. Side adjustable air vent.
14. Front door window demisting/defrosting
vent.
15. Speaker (tweeter).
16. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

Instruments and controls
1. Steering wheel adjustment.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3. Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
4. Lighting and direction indicator stalk
5. Central locking button.
6. Multifunction screen.
7. Hazard warning lamp switch.
8. Central adjustable air vents.
9. Sunshine sensor
Hi-Fi audio system central speaker.
10. Passenger’s airbag.
11. Glove box/Passenger’s airbag
deactivation/Fusebox.
12. Bonnet release lever.
13. 12 V accessory socket
USB port/auxiliary socket.
14. Upper and lower storage.
15. MyWay or Audio system.
16. Heating/air conditioning controls.

13
Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
3. Seat back angle adjustment.
77, 80
Front seats
1. Forwards-backwards adjustment. 2. Height adjustment.

Sitting comfortably
4. Head restraint height adjustment.
Other adjustments
Other functions...
Access to rear seats.
78, 81
1. Unlock the adjustment mechanism.
2. Adjust for height and reach.
3. Lock the adjustment mechanism.
Steering wheel adjustment
83
For reasons of safety, these operations
must only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary.

15
Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
Door mirrors
Adjustment
A. Selecting the door mirror.
B. Adjusting the position of the door mirror.
C. De-selecting the door mirror.
84
Other functions...
Folding/Unfolding.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night type
1. Selecting the "day" position of the rear view mirror.
2. Adjusting the rear view mirror.
85
Automatic day/night type
85
1. Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2. Adjusting the rear view mirror.
A. Fitting the belt.
B. Fastening.
C. Check that the belt is correctly fastened by
pulling on the belt webbing.
Front seat belts
149

Seeing clearly
Lighting
Ring A
Ring B
Wipers
110
Control stalk A: windscreen
wipers
2. Fast wipe.
1. Normal wipe.
Int. Intermittent wipe.
0. Park.
AUTO ÈAutomatic wiping or single wipe.
Screenwash: pull the stalk towards you.
116
Switching on "AUTO" mode
)Push the stalk downwards and release it.
Switching off "AUTO" mode
)Push the stalk upwards and return it to
position "0".
Ring B: rear wiper
118
117
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps.
Dipped/main beam headlamps.
Front and rear foglamps.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe.

17
Familiarisation
Ventilation
Advice on interior settings
Digital air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is recommended.
I require...
Heating or Manual air conditioning
Air distribution Air flow Air recirculation/
Exterior air intake Temperature Manual A/C
HEAT
COOL
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING

Monitoring
On switching on, the dial needles go to
the extent of their travel then return to 0.
A. With the ignition on, the fuel gauge bars for
the fuel remaining should light up.
B. With the engine running, the associated
low level warning lamp should switch off.
C. With the ignition on, the oil level indicator
should display "OIL OK" for a few
seconds.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.
Instrument panels
26, 28
1. With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on.
2. With the engine running, these warning
lamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page
concerned.
Warning lamps
30, 35
Lighting of the indicator lamp indicates the state
of the corresponding system.
A. Deactivation of alarm interior volumetric
protection.
Switch panel
96
B. Deactivation of the ESP/ASR system.
148
C. Deactivation of the Stop & Start system.
171