DS 3: Ease of use and comfort / Front demist - defrost. Rear screen demist - defrost
DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual
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
This demisting/defrosting only works with the
engine running.
Depending on version, it also demists/defrosts
the doors 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
when
you no longer need it; reducing electrical
consumption in turn decreases energy
consumption.
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...
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...
Other information:
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving off again...
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
Temporary puncture repair kit.
Spare wheel.
Access to the tools
Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a
bag or in a storage box in the boot.
On the boot carpet
In the event of a breakdown
Under the boot carpet
Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap to
access the tools...