DS 3: Deactivating the front passenger airbag / Deactivating the front passenger airbag
DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual
To ensure the safety of
the child, the front
passenger airbag MUST be deactivated
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed in the event of deployment of
the airbag.
Vehicles
not equipped with a
deactivation/reactivation control
Installing a "rearward facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat is strictly prohibited - risk
of death or serious injury in the event of airbag
deployment!
Deactivating/Reactivating the front passenger airbag
For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is
located by the glove box.

With the ignition off:
- To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF" position.
- To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and
remains
lit to signal deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for
about 1
minute to signal activation.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the highest
and fully back longitudinal position, with the
backrest straightened.
"Forward facing"
You must leave the front
passenger airbag
active...
Range of child seats secured using a three-point
seat belt.
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Other information:
Following replacement of the battery or in the
event of a fault, it may be necessary to reinitialise
the remote control.
Press the handle until the point of resistance
to unfold it and access the lock.
Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold..
Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
If
you keep the direction indicators on for
more than 20 seconds, the volume of the
audible signal will increase if the speed is
above 50 mph (80 km/h).
Three flashes
Press briefly upwards or downwards, without
going beyond the point of resistance; the direction
indicators will flash 3 times...