DS 3: Deactivating the front passenger airbag / Deactivating the front passenger airbag
DS 3 2016-2025 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:
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB sockets compatible with CarPlay® or
Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ease of
use and comfort" section.
For the list of
compatible smartphones,
visit the Manufacturer's website in your
country.
Synchronising a
smartphone enables
users to display applications that support
the smartphone’s CarPlay® or Android A..
General information
System designed to help improve the safety of the
occupants sitting in the front seats and the rear
outer seats, in the event of a violent collision. The
airbags supplement the action of the seat belts
equipped with a force limiting system.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
In the event of violent..