Get Ease of use and comfort Guide for DS 7 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2017-2022)

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Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that Passenger’s side

you can fully depress the pedals with legs slightly

flexed.

The distance between your knees and the

dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy

access to the dashboard controls.

Driving position

Adopting a good driving position helps improve

your comfort and protection.

It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as

well as access to controls.

Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a position

as possible; never tilt it more than 25°.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is

level with the top of your head.

Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support

your thighs.

Sitting comfortably

Whether or not your vehicle has certain seat

adjustments described in this section depends on

the trim level and country of sale.

Driver’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back

Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to

the shape of your spine.

and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that

you are at a distance of at least 25 cm from the

dashboard.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is

level with the top of your head.

Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at least 25

cm from your sternum and you can hold it with

your arms slightly bent.

The steering wheel should not hide the instrument

panel.

As a safety precaution, adjust the seats

only when the vehicle is stationary.

Before moving off

Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to

reduce blind spots.

If your vehicle has electric seats, the

ignition must be on to adjust them.

Fasten your seat belt: place the diagonal belt in

the middle of your shoulder and adjust the lap belt

so that it is tightened across your pelvis.

Ensure that all passengers have fastened their

seat belts correctly.

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back

and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes

are level with the centre of the windscreen.

The head room (from the roof) should be at least

10 cm.

If your vehicle has electric door mirrors,

the ignition must be on to adjust them.

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The adjustment is correct when the upper

edge of the head restraint is level with the

top of the head.

When driving

Front seats

Maintain a good driving position and hold the

steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to

three' position, so that you can easily and quickly

reach the controls behind and near the steering

wheel.

Before moving the seat backwards,

ensure that there is no person or object

that might prevent the full travel of the seat.

There is a risk of trapping or pinching

passengers if present in the rear seats or of

jamming the seat if large objects are placed on

the floor behind the seat.

Adjusting the angle

(Depending on equipment)

Forwards:

►ꢀ move the lower part of the head restraint

forwards.

Never adjust the seats or steering wheel

when driving.

Always keep your feet on the floor.

Rearwards:

►ꢀ press and hold button B and push the lower

part of the head restraint rearwards.

Manually-adjusted seats

Front head restraints

Forwards-backwards

Removing a head restraint

►ꢀ Pull the head restraint fully up.

►ꢀ Depending on equipment, press lug A or C to

release the head restraint and raise it fully.

►ꢀ Stow the head restraint securely.

Refitting a head restraint

►ꢀ Insert the head restraint rods into the guides

in the corresponding seat backrest.

►ꢀ Push the head restraint down as far as it will

go.

►ꢀ If the vehicle is so equipped, press lug Aor C to

release the head restraint and push it down.

►ꢀ Adjust the height of the head restraint.

Height adjustment

►ꢀ Upward: pull the head restraint up to the

desired position; the head restraint can be felt to

click into position.

►ꢀ Raise the control bar and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

►ꢀ Release the bar to lock the seat in position on

one of the notches.

►ꢀ Downward: depending on equipment, press

lugA or button B and then, while still pressing,

lower the head restraint.

Never drive with the head restraints

removed; they should be in place and

adjusted for the occupant of the seat.

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Height

Backrest angle

Electrically-adjustable seats

To avoid discharging the battery, carry out

these adjustments with the engine

running.

Longitudinal

►ꢀ Pull the control upwards to raise the seat or

push it downwards to lower it until the desired

position is obtained.

►ꢀ Tilt the control forwards or rearwards.

Cushion height and angle

Backrest angle

►ꢀ Push the control forwards or rearwards to

slide the seat.

►ꢀ Tilt the rear of the control upwards or

downwards to obtain the required height.

►ꢀ Tilt the front of the control upwards or

downwards to obtain the required angle.

►ꢀ Turn the knob to adjust the backrest.

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Seat cushion length

Additional adjustments

Comfort functions

Electric lumbar adjustment

Memorising driving positions

Associated with the electrically-adjusted driver’s

seat, this function allows two driving positions to

be memorised, to make these adjustments easier

if there are frequent driver changes.

It takes account of the electric adjustments of

the seat and the door mirrors.

►ꢀ Pull the handle forwards to release the

cushion, then move the front part of the seat

cushion forwards or backwards.

“2-way” adjustment

►ꢀ Press and hold the front or rear of the

control to increase or reduce the lumbar

support.

Seat cushion angle

This electric adjustment control is present on

‘AGR’ certified manually-adjustable seats.

“4-way” adjustment

Using buttons M / 1 / 2

The control allows independent adjustment of the

depth and vertical position of the lumbar support.

►ꢀ Press and hold the front or rear of the

control to increase or reduce the lumbar

support.

►ꢀ Enter the vehicle and switch the ignition on.

►ꢀ Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.

►ꢀ Press button M, then press button 1 or 2 within

4 seconds.

An audible signal confirms the memorisation.

Memorising a new position cancels the previous

position.

►ꢀ Press and hold the top or bottom of the control

to raise or lower the lumbar support area.

Recalling a stored position

Ignition on or engine running

►ꢀ Press and hold the front or rear of the button

to raise or lower the front of the seat cushion.

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►ꢀ Press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding

position.

Heated seats with DS CONNECT RADIO

Heated and ventilated seats with DS CONNECT

NAV

An audible signal sounds when the adjustment is

finished.

You can interrupt the current movement by

pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the

seat adjustment controls.

A stored position cannot be recalled while driving.

Recalling stored positions is deactivated 45

seconds after switching off the ignition.

The control buttons are displayed permanently in

the side banners of the touch screen.

►ꢀ Press one of these buttons to

display the heating and ventilation

settings page for the front seats.

In the settings page:

►ꢀ Press this button to activate the

heating function of the corresponding

seat.

►ꢀ Press this button to activate the

ventilation function of the corresponding

seat.

►ꢀ Each press of a button changes the level of

heating or ventilation; the corresponding number

of indicator lamps come on (low / medium / high).

►ꢀ To deactivate, press the button again until all

the indicator lamps are off.

The control knob is located in the central storage

compartment.

►ꢀ Turn the knob to switch on and select the

adjustment level:

• 0 = off.

• 1 = low.

• 2 = medium.

• 3 = high.

Welcome function

The welcome function assists entering and

leaving the vehicle.

After switching off the ignition and opening the

driver’s door, the seat moves back automatically

and then stays in this position, ready for the next

entry into the vehicle.

When switching on the ignition, the front seat

moves forward to the stored driving position.

When the seat is moving, take care that no person

or object hinders the automatic movement of the

seat.

Heated seats with DS CONNECT NAV

The state of the system stays in the memory when

the ignition is switched off.

The control buttons are displayed in the side

banners of the touch screen.

Do not use the function when the seat is

not occupied.

Reduce the heating intensity as soon as

possible.

When the seat and passenger compartment

have reached a satisfactory temperature,

switch the function off; reducing electricity

consumption in turn decreases fuel

consumption.

►ꢀ Press the button corresponding to your

seat.

►ꢀ Each press changes the level of heating; the

corresponding number of indicator lamps come on

(low / medium / high).

►ꢀ Press the button again until all the indicator

lamps are off.

The state of the system stays in the memory when

the ignition is switched off.

Heated seats

The function is active only with the engine

running.

The type and location of the controls depend on

the vehicle configuration.

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Prolonged use of heated seats is not

recommended for people with sensitive

If the settings suit you and you make no changes,

the display returns to its original state.

The multipoint massages are also

managed by the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE

function.

For more information on the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE

function, refer to the corresponding section.

To modify the settings:

Steering wheel

adjustment

skin.

There is a risk of burns for people whose

perception of heat is impaired (illness, taking

medication, etc.).

To keep the heated pad intact and to prevent a

short circuit:

– Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the

seat.

►ꢀ Select another type of massage from the five

offered.

– Do not kneel or stand on the seat.

– Do not spill liquids onto the seat.

– Never use the heating function if the seat

is damp.

►ꢀ Select a massage intensity from the three

levels offered: "1" (Low), "2" (Normal) or "3"

(High).

The changes are applied immediately.

Once activated, the system starts a one hour

massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6

minutes of massage followed by 3 minutes at

rest.

►ꢀ When stationary, pull the control to release

the steering wheel.

►ꢀ Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving

position.

Multipoint massage

System with a choice of type of massage and

adjustment of its intensity.

This system operates with the engine running, as

well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.

The massage settings are adjusted in the touch

screen.

►ꢀ Push the control to lock the steering wheel.

The system automatically stops at the end of the

cycle; the indicator lamp for the button goes off.

For safety reasons, these adjustments

must only be carried out with the vehicle

stationary.

The system is switched on, either directly using

the button on the front seat, or by activating a

personalised ambience with the DS SENSORIAL

DRIVE function.

Using the button on the front seat:

►ꢀ Press this button; its indicator lamp

comes on.

The system is immediately activated with the last

settings used and the settings page is displayed

on the touch screen.

Mirrors

Door mirrors

Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass

permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary

for overtaking or parking.

They can also be folded in for parking in narrow

spaces.

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In versions fitted with “electrochrome” mirrors, a

system connected to a brightness sensor darkens

the mirror and reduces the nuisance to the driver

caused by low sun or headlamp beams from other

vehicles.

Folding

– Once the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph

(10 km/h),

– When the engine is switched off.

It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

Automatic: lock the vehicle using the electronic

key.

Manual: with the ignition on, move control

A downwards.

If the mirrors are folded using control A,

they will not unfold when the vehicle is

unlocked.

Adjustment

Demisting/Defrosting

If the vehicle is so equipped, demisting/

defrosting of the heated door mirrors is

performed when the heated rear screen is

switched on.

For more information on Rear screen demisting/

defrosting, refer to the corresponding section.

Unfolding

Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the electronic

key.

Manual: with the ignition on, move control

A upwards.

The mirrors can be folded manually if necessary.

Rear view mirror

Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which

darkens the mirror glass and reduces the

nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,

headlights of other vehicles, etc.

The automatic folding and unfolding of

the door mirrors with the remote control

can be set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

►ꢀ Turn control A to the right or to the left to

select the corresponding mirror.

►ꢀ Move the control in any of the four directions

to adjust.

►ꢀ Return the control to the central position.

Manual model

Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle

through an automatic car wash.

Day/night position

As a safety measure, the mirrors should

be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.

The objects observed are, in reality, closer than

they appear. Take this into account in order

to correctly judge the distance of vehicles

approaching from behind.

Automatic tilting in reverse gear

Function which automatically tilts the mirrors

downwards to assist with parking manoeuvres in

reverse gear.

With the engine running, on engaging reverse

gear, the mirror glasses tilt downwards.

They return to their initial position:

►ꢀ Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle

"night” position.

– A few seconds after coming out of reverse gear.

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►ꢀ Push the lever to change to the normal "day"

position.

►ꢀ Press the lug A to release the head restraint

Rear head restraints

and push it down.

Adjustment

►ꢀ Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.

Never drive with passengers seated at the

rear when the head restraints are

removed; the head restraints should be in

place and in the high position.

Automatic "electrochrome" model

The head restraint for the centre seat

and those for the outer seats are not

interchangeable.

Backrest angle

This system automatically and progressively

transitions between day and night modes, using a

sensor that measures the light entering from the

rear of the vehicle.

They have two positions:

– A high position, for when the seat is in use:

►ꢀ Pull the head restraint fully up.

– A low position, for stowing, when the seat is

not in use:

►ꢀ Press the lug A to release the head restraint

and push it down.

To ensure optimum visibility during your

manoeuvres, the mirror lightens

automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

The rear head restraints can be removed.

Removing a head restraint

Rear seats

Bench seat with fixed cushions and split folding

and reclining backrests (2/3-1/3).

►ꢀ Pull the head restraint fully up.

►ꢀ Press the lug A to release the head restraint

and remove it completely.

►ꢀ To bring the backrest 3 up or down, press

control 2 or pull it to the desired position.

Refitting a head restraint

When you adjust the backrest and the

boot is loaded, check that nothing can

hinder the backrest from moving.

Risk of damaging the backrest.

►ꢀ Insert the head restraint rods into the guides

in the corresponding seat backrest.

►ꢀ Push the head restraint down as far as it will

go.

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The folding of the backrest is

accompanied by a slight lowering of the

corresponding cushion.

Folding from the boot

Folding the backrests

To obtain a flat surface, it is necessary to place

the adjustable boot floor in the high position.

When the backrest is released, the red

indicator in the release grip is visible.

Folding from the passenger compartment

►ꢀ Pull the backrest release lever 2 towards you.

The backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion.

Each section of the backrest has two release

controls:

– a grip 1 on the outer edge of the backrest,

– a lever 2 on the boot side trim.

Repositioning the backrests

First check that the outer seat belts are

lying vertically flat alongside the backrest

latching rings.

Manoeuvring the seat backrests should

only be done when the vehicle is

stationary.

First steps:

►ꢀ Lower the head restraints.

►ꢀ Lift up the rear armrest.

►ꢀ Press the backrest release grip 1.

►ꢀ Guide the backrest 3 down to the horizontal

position.

►ꢀ If necessary, move the front seats forward.

►ꢀ Check that no person or object will interfere

with folding down the backrests (clothing,

luggage, etc.).

►ꢀ Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat

on the backrests.

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►ꢀ Put the backrest 3 in the upright position and

push it firmly to latch it home.

(choice of predetermined settings for the audio

system equaliser)

►ꢀ Press on "Settings" to display the settings

page for the ambience.

►ꢀ Check that the red indicator is no longer

visible in the release grip 1.

►ꢀ Ensure that the outer seat belts were not

trapped during the operation.

– multipoint massage,

►ꢀ Select a system for which you wish to modify

the settings.

(for each of the driver and passenger

seats: activation / deactivation, choice of

massage type and its intensity)

– Driving mode,

►ꢀ After making the modifications, press any

area of the screen outside the system settings

window to return to the ambience settings page.

►ꢀ After making all the desired setting

modifications, press on “Save settings”.

The modifications are immediately taken into

account.

Please note: an incorrectly latched

backrest compromises the safety of

passengers in the event of sudden braking or

an accident.

The contents of the boot may be thrown

forward - risk of serious injury!

(ECO, Comfort, Sport or Normal mode)

Accessing the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE

function home page

Direct access by this button

or

Access via the Applications menu

It is possible to temporarily modify an

ambience at any time, by modifying the

settings for one or more of the systems

managed in the ambience, without going via

the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE function.

For example, it is possible to deactivate or

modify the intensity of the current massage

by pressing the massage activation button on

the seat or activate / deactivate the passenger

compartment ambience lighting from the

Driving / Vehicle menu.

DS SENSORIAL DRIVE

function

►ꢀ Select "DS SENSORIAL DRIVE".

Activating an ambience

This function allows the driving ambiences to be

managed.

►ꢀ Select an ambience: "Cashmere" or

"Titanium".

Depending on the settings made for the

ambience, the systems are immediately

activated.

Specific system settings are offered for each

ambience.

These ambiences can be customised in the touch

screen.

In this case, the new settings will not be saved

as part of the current ambience.

Deactivating an ambience

Content of an ambience

An ambience is defined by the settings for each of

the following systems:

– the passenger compartment ambient

lighting,

(brightness adjustment)

►ꢀ Press on "Deactivate ambience".

or

►ꢀ Select the other ambience.

The ambience is automatically deactivated when

the ignition is switched off.

Heating and Ventilation

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compartment

is filtered and originates either from the

Personalising an ambience

– the audio ambience,

exterior, via the grille located at the base of the

►ꢀ Select the ambience to activate it.

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windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation

mode.

time in the sunshine, air the passenger

compartment for a few moments.

Put the air flow control at a setting high

enough to quickly change the air in the

passenger compartment.

Advice

Using the ventilation and air conditioning

system

Controls

Depending on version, the controls are accessible

in the "Air conditioning" touch screen menu or

are grouped together in the control panel on the

centre console.

►ꢀ To ensure that air is distributed evenly,

keep the external air intake grilles at the base

of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the

air outlets and the air extractor in the boot free

from obstructions.

►ꢀ Do not cover the sunshine sensor located

on the dashboard; this sensor is used to

regulate the automatic air conditioning

system.

►ꢀ Operate the air conditioning system for at

least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to

keep it in perfect working order.

►ꢀ If the system does not produce cold air,

switch it off and contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Condensation created by the air

conditioning results in a discharge of

water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly

normal.

Air distribution

Servicing the ventilation and air

conditioning system

►ꢀ Ensure that the passenger compartment

filter is in good condition and have the filter

elements replaced regularly.

We recommend using a composite passenger

compartment filter. Thanks to its special

active additive, this type of filter helps to

purify the air breathed by the occupants

and keep the passenger compartment clean

(by reducing allergic symptoms, unpleasant

odours and greasy deposits).

►ꢀ To ensure correct operation of the

air conditioning system, have it checked

according to the recommendations in the

Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

When towing the maximum load on a steep

gradient in high temperatures, switching off

the air conditioning increases the available

engine power, enhancing the towing capacity.

1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents

2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents

3. Adjustable and closable side air vents

4. Adjustable and closable central air vents

5. Air outlets to the front footwells

6. Air outlets to the rear footwells

Avoid driving for too long with the

ventilation off or with prolonged operation

of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and

deterioration of the air quality!

7. Adjustable air vents with blower, depending

on version

Stop & Start

The heating and air conditioning systems

only operate when the engine is running.

If the interior temperature is very high

after the vehicle has stood for a long

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Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start

system to maintain a comfortable temperature

in the passenger compartment.

For more information on the Stop & Start, refer

to the corresponding section.

The air conditioning system only operates with

the engine running.

Automatic visibility

programme

For more information on the button 1 "Automatic

Visibility Programme", refer to the section "Front

Demisting/Defrosting".

Temperature adjustment

►ꢀ Press one of the buttons 4 to decrease (blue)

or increase (red) the temperature level.

Air conditioning on / off

Air flow adjustment

Manual air conditioning

The air conditioning system is designed to

operate effectively in all seasons, with the

windows closed.

►ꢀ Press one of the buttons 2 to increase (+) or

decrease (-) the speed of the ventilation fan.

The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in

progressively as the speed of the fan is increased.

When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,

ventilation stops.

It is used to:

– lower the temperature in summer,

– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in

winter, above 3°C.

Press the Climate menu button to display

the system controls page.

►ꢀ Press button 6 to activate/deactivate the air

conditioning system.

Air distribution adjustment

►ꢀ Press the buttons 5 to adjust the air flow

distribution inside the passenger compartment.

Windscreen and side windows

Air conditioning does not operate when

the air flow is disabled.

To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior

air recirculation for a brief period. Then return

to the intake of exterior air.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in

some discomfort (humidity or misting).

Central and side air vents

Footwells

The lighting of the button indicates that air is

being blown in the specified direction.

It is possible to activate all three buttons

simultaneously, for uniform distribution

throughout the passenger compartment.

1. Automatic Visibility programme.

2. Air flow adjustment.

Switching the system off

System switch-off.

►ꢀ Press button 2.

3. Interior air recirculation.

4. Temperature adjustment.

5. Air distribution adjustment.

6. Air conditioning on/off.

Its indicator lamp comes on and all other indicator

lamps for the system go off.

This action deactivates all functions of the air

conditioning system.

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The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight

flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward

movement of the vehicle.

Operation of the air conditioning and regulation

of temperature, air flow and air distribution

in the passenger compartment are regulated

automatically.

Dual-zone automatic air

conditioning

Temperature adjustment

The driver and front passenger can each choose

their own temperature setting.

The value indicated corresponds to a level of

comfort and not to a precise temperature.

►ꢀ Press one of the buttons 4 to increase (red) or

decrease (blue) the value.

It is recommended that you avoid a difference of

more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.

1. Automatic visibility programme

2. System switch-off

3. Recirculation of interior air

4. Temperature adjustment

5. Air distribution adjustment

6. Air flow adjustment

7. Access to the secondary page

8. Air conditioning on / off

Press the Climate menu button to display

the system controls page.

Automatic Comfort programme

This automatic mode ensures optimum

management of the passenger compartment

temperature, air flow and air distribution, based

on the selected comfort level.

9. Automatic comfort programme on / off

10. Mono-zone / Dual-zone

11. Selection of setting for the automatic

comfort programme (Soft / Normal / Fast)

12. "AQS (Air Quality System)” function

(depending on version)

13. Passenger compartment pre-conditioning

(depending on version)

►ꢀ Press button 9 to activate or deactivate the air

conditioning system’s automatic mode .

The indicator lamp in the button lights up

when the air conditioning system is operating

automatically.

You can adjust the intensity of the

14. "REAR" function (depending on version)

15. Locking of the remote adjustment controls

(depending on version)

automatic Comfort programme by using the

"OPTIONS" button to select a profile:

– "Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by

limiting air flow.

– "Normal": offers the best compromise between

a comfortable temperature and quiet operation

(default setting).

The air conditioning operates with the engine

running, but the ventilation and its controls can

be accessed with the ignition on.

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– "Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.

To change the current profile (shown by the

corresponding indicator lamp), press button 11

repeatedly until the desired profile is displayed:

The "Normal" or "Fast" profiles are the most

comfortable for passengers in the rear seats.

This profile setting is associated with automatic

mode only. However, on deactivation of the AUTO

mode, the indicator lamp for the most recently

selected profile remains on.

Air flow adjustment

"Air Quality System" (AQS)

function

Using a pollution sensor, this function

automatically activates recirculation of the

interior air once a certain level of polluting

substances in the exterior air is detected.

When the air quality returns to a satisfactory

level, recirculation of interior air is automatically

deactivated.

This function is not designed to detect unpleasant

odours.

Recirculation is automatically activated when the

front screenwash is used or when reverse gear is

engaged.

The function does not operate if the exterior

temperature is below 5 °C, to avoid the risk of

misting of the windscreen and side windows.

To activate or deactivate the function, go to the

secondary page by using the "OPTIONS" button,

then press button 12.

►ꢀ Press one of the buttons 6 (- or +) to decrease

or increase the speed of the air booster fan.

The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in

progressively as the speed of the fan is increased.

When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,

ventilation stops.

"OFF" is displayed alongside the fan.

Air distribution adjustment

Changing the profile setting does not reactivate

AUTO mode if it was deactivated.

►ꢀ Press the buttons 5 to adjust the air flow

distribution inside the passenger compartment.

Windscreen and side windows

In cold weather with the engine cold, the

air flow is increased gradually until the

comfort setting has been reached, in order to

limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger

compartment.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior

temperature is much colder or warmer than

the comfort setting requested, there is no need

to alter the value displayed to more quickly

reach the required level of comfort. The system

automatically corrects the temperature

difference as quickly as possible.

Central and side air vents

Footwells

The lighting of the button indicates that air is

being blown in the specified direction.

It is possible to activate all three buttons

simultaneously, for uniform distribution

throughout the passenger compartment.

Manual control

You can manually adjust one or more of these

functions, while retaining automatic control of

the other functions by the system:

– air flow,

Air conditioning on / off

The air conditioning is designed to operate

effectively in all seasons, with the windows

closed.

Automatic visibility

programme

For more information on the button 1 "Automatic

Visibility Programme", refer to the section "Front

Demisting/Defrosting".

– air distribution.

As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator

lamp in the "AUTO" button goes off.

►ꢀ Press button 9 again to reactivate the

automatic comfort programme.

It is used to:

– lower the temperature in summer;

– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in

winter, above 3°C.

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►ꢀ Press button 8 to activate / deactivate the air

conditioning system.

settings and the air distribution in the passenger

compartment, for a period which depends on the

battery charge.

This function does not operate the air

conditioning.

Remote controls

When this function is activated ("REAR” function

activated and remote controls unlocked), the

rear passengers can take control of the main air

conditioning system settings using the control

panel located at the rear of the centre console.

The display of the settings is modified accordingly

on the touch screen.

When the system is activated, the indicator lamp

of the button comes on.

The air conditioning does not operate

when the air flow is deactivated.

To obtain cool air more quickly, use

recirculation of the interior air for a few

moments. Then return to the intake of exterior

air.

Switching the system off

►ꢀ Press button 2.

Its indicator lamp comes on and all other indicator

lamps for the system go off.

This action deactivates all functions of the air

conditioning system.

The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight

flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward

movement of the vehicle.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in

some discomfort (humidity, misting).

Mono-zone / Dual-zone

The passenger temperature setting can be linked

to the driver's setting (mono-zone function).

►ꢀ Press button 10 to activate the "MONO”

function.

1. Air flow adjustment.

2. Automatic comfort programme.

3. Temperature adjustment.

Interior air recirculation

The intake of exterior air prevents the formation

of mist on the windscreen and side windows.

Recirculating the interior air isolates the

passenger compartment from outside odours

and fumes and allows the desired passenger

compartment temperature to be achieved more

rapidly.

Locking the remote controls

The function is automatically deactivated if the

passenger uses their temperature adjustment

buttons (dual-zone function).

It is possible to block the rear passengers’ access

to these settings.

►ꢀ Press the "OPTIONS" button to go to the

secondary page.

►ꢀ Press button 15 to lock the remote controls;

the “ON” status is displayed.

A padlock appears on the rear air conditioning

display.

“REAR” function

Activation of the function switches on the blower

of the rear air vents.

►ꢀ Press the "OPTIONS" button to go to the

secondary page.

►ꢀ Press this button to activate/

deactivate the function (confirmed by the

illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).

►ꢀ Press button 14 to activate the "REAR"

function; its status is displayed as "ON".

The function is automatically activated

when the front screenwash is used or

reverse gear is engaged.

Ventilation with the ignition on

When the ignition is switched on, you can use

the ventilation system to adjust the air flow

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In cold weather, this system heats the bottom of

the windscreen, as well as the area alongside the

left-hand windscreen pillar.

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 to prevent

the accumulation of snow resulting from the

operation of the windscreen wipers.

Front demist - defrost

Rear screen demist

- defrost

Automatic Visibility

programme

This mode allows the windscreen and side

windows to be demisted or defrosted as quickly

as possible.

Demisting/defrosting only operates with the

engine running.

Depending on version, this also applies to the door

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.

►ꢀ Press this button to activate/

deactivate the mode (confirmed by the

illumination/extinction of the indicator lamp).

The programme automatically manages the air

conditioning (depending on version), air flow and

air intake, and provides optimum distribution

towards the windscreen and side windows.

It is possible to manually change the air flow

without deactivating the automatic Visibility

programme.

On/Off

Switch off demisting/defrosting as soon

as you no longer consider it necessary,

as reducing the consumption of electrical

current reduces fuel consumption.

With Stop & Start, when demisting has

been activated, STOP mode is not

available.

►ꢀ With the engine running, press this button to

activate/deactivate the function (confirmed by an

indicator lamp).

Heated windscreen

The function is activated when the exterior

temperature drops below 0°C. It is deactivated

automatically when the engine is switched off.

In wintry conditions, remove all snow or

ice on the windscreen near the camera

before moving off.

Otherwise, the operation of the equipment

associated with the camera may be affected.

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Programming

You can programme the heating or ventilation

to come on using the second page of the “Air

conditioning“ menu on the touch screen.

Additional heating/

ventilation system

With DS CONNECT NAV

►ꢀ Press the "Air conditioning" menu.

Switching on

►ꢀ Press the "OPTIONS" tab.

►ꢀ Press and hold this button to start the

heating immediately.

►ꢀ Press "Temperature programming".

The indicator lamp in the remote control comes on

in green for about 2 seconds to confirm that the

signal has been received by the vehicle.

►ꢀ Press the "Status" tab to activate/deactivate

the system.

►ꢀ Press the "Parameters" tab to select

"Heating" mode to heat the engine and passenger

compartment or "Ventilation" mode to ventilate

the passenger compartment.

►ꢀ Then programme/preset the activation time

for each selection.

►ꢀ Press "OK" to confirm.

Heating

This is an additional and separate system which

heats the passenger compartment and improves

defrosting performance.

Switching off

►ꢀ Press and hold this button to stop the

heating immediately.

The indicator lamp in the remote control comes

on in red for about 2 seconds to confirm that the

signal has been received by the vehicle.

This indicator lamp is lit while the system

is programmed or set in operation remotely

via the remote control.

It flashes during the whole duration of the heating

and goes off at the end of the heating cycle or

when stopped using the remote control.

The indicator lamp in the remote control

flashes for about 2 seconds if the vehicle

has not received the signal.

You should then move to a different location

and repeat the command.

Long-range remote control

This enables you to switch the heating in

the passenger compartment on or off from a

distance.

The remote control has a range of about 0.6 miles

(1 km) in open country.

If the engine has not been started for

more than 3 days, the remote control

starting of the system may not work.

Ventilation

Changing the battery

This system allows ventilation of the passenger

compartment with exterior air to improve the

temperature experienced on entering the vehicle

in summer.

The indicator lamp in the remote control will

change to orange if the battery charge is low.

If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is

discharged.

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Thermal pre-conditioning

(Hybrid)

This function allows you to programme the

vehicle to adjust the passenger compartment

temperature to a pre-defined, non-modifiable

temperature (approx. 21°C) before you enter the

vehicle, on the days and times of your choice.

The programmable heating is supplied by

the vehicle fuel tank. Before use, make

sure that you have sufficient fuel. If the fuel

tank is on reserve, you are strongly

recommended not to program the heating.

The additional heating must always be

switched off while refuelling to avoid any risk

of fire or explosion.

►ꢀ Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace the

battery.

Programming

(With DS CONNECT NAV)

In the Climate > OPTIONS menu:

Select Temperature conditioning.

Do not throw remote control batteries

away, as they contain metals that are

harmful to the environment. Take them to an

approved disposal point.

To avoid the risks of poisoning or

asphyxia, the programmable heating

must not be used, even for short periods, in a

closed environment such as a garage or

workshop which is not equipped with an

exhaust gas extraction system.

Do not park the vehicle on a flammable surface

(dry grass, dead leaves, paper, etc.) - Risk of

fire!

►ꢀ Press + to programme.

►ꢀ Select the time of entry into the vehicle and

the desired days. Press OK.

►ꢀ Press ON to activate this programming.

Pre-conditioning begins approximately 45 minutes

before the programmed time, and is maintained

for 10 minutes afterwards.

The maximum heating period is about

45 minutes depending on the climatic

conditions.

The ventilation is activated provided that

the battery is sufficiently charged.

The heating is activated provided that:

– the battery charge and the fuel level are

sufficient,

Glazed surfaces such as the rear screen or

windscreen can become very hot in

places.

Never put objects on these surfaces; never

touch these surfaces - Risk of burns!

– the engine has been started since the

previous heating cycle,

– 60 minutes have elapsed between two

heating requests.

This indicator lamp remains lit throughout the

pre-conditioning phase.

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You can define multiple programmings.

4. Illuminated glove box

5. Door pockets

6. USB sockets

7. Storage compartments or Wireless

smartphone charger

12 V accessory socket (120 W)

8. Storage compartment

9. Cup holder

Front fittings

Each one is saved in the system.

To optimise battery life, we recommend

programming with the vehicle plugged in.

This feature can be programmed using a

smartphone, via the MyDS application.

With DS CONNECT RADIO, the programming can

only be carried out using a smartphone, via the

application.

10. Front armrest with storage

11. Storage compartment or Rear blower

For more information on Remotely operable

features, refer to the corresponding section.

Sun visor

Operating conditions

►ꢀ With the ignition on, raise the concealing flap;

the mirror is illuminated automatically.

This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket

holder.

– The function is only activated when the ignition

is off and the vehicle locked.

– The function is not activated if the battery

charge level is below 50%.

– If recurrent programming is activated (e.g.

from Monday to Friday) and two pre-conditioning

sequences are performed without the vehicle

being used, the programming will be deactivated.

Glove box

►ꢀ To open the glove box, raise the handle.

With the ignition on, the glove box is lit when

open.

Depending on version, it contains an adjustable

ventilation nozzle, distributing the same

conditioned air as the vents in the passenger

compartment.

1. Grab handle

2. Sun visor

3. Storage compartment below the steering

wheel

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Cigarette lighter / 12 V

accessory socket(s)

USB socket

You can connect a portable device or a USB

memory stick.

It plays the audio files which are sent to your

audio system and played via the vehicle's

speakers.

These files can be managed using the steering

mounted controls or those on the touch screen.

The USB port also allows a

►ꢀ To use the cigarette lighter, press it in and

wait a few seconds until it pops out automatically.

►ꢀ To use a 12 V accessory (max. power: 120 W),

remove the cigarette lighter and connect a

suitable adaptor.

You can use this socket to connect a telephone

charger, a bottle warmer, etc.

After use, put the cigarette lighter back into place

straight away.

It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation

switch.

smartphone to be connected

by MirrorLink^TM, Android Auto^®or CarPlay^®,

enabling certain smartphone applications to be

used on the touch screen.

Never drive with the glove box open when

a passenger is at the front. It may cause

injury during sharp deceleration!

The connection of an electrical device not

approved by the Manufacturer, such as a

USB charger, may adversely affect the

operation of vehicle electrical systems,

causing faults such as poor radio reception or

interference with displays in the screens.

For best results, use a cable made or approved by

the device manufacturer.

These applications can be managed using the

steering mounted controls or the audio system

controls.

When the USB port is used, the portable

device charges automatically.

A message is displayed if the power drawn

by the portable device exceeds the current

supplied by the vehicle.

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For more information on how to use this

equipment, refer to the Audio and telematics

section .

– 12-way active amplification - 515 Watts: Hybrid

Class AB / Class D technology providing breadth

and finesse in the high frequency signals, as well

as real power in the bass.

Wireless smartphone charger

– Subwoofer: 200 mm triple coil Power Flower^TM

technology for defined and dynamic reproduction

of lower frequencies.

FOCAL ELECTRA^®Premium Hi-Fi

system

Storage compartment

It allows wireless charging of a portable device

such as a smartphone, using the magnetic

induction principle, in accordance with the Qi 1.1

standard.

The portable device to be charged must be

compatible with the Qi standard, either by design

or by using a compatible holder or shell.

The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.

The charger works with the engine running and

with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.

Charging is managed by the smartphone.

With the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the

charger’s operation may be briefly disrupted when

a door is opened or the ignition is switched off.

Your vehicle is equipped with a high-fidelity

acoustic system designed by the French brand

FOCAL^®, a specialist in acoustics for more than

35 years and recognised throughout the world

for its patented innovations and its unique audio

signature.

14 speakers incorporating exclusive FOCAL^®

technologies offer the pleasure of pure and

detailed sound inside the vehicle:

►ꢀ To open the storage compartment, press the

front central part.

– Central speaker / satellite speakers: Polyglass

technology delivering sound immersion and

spatialisation.

Charging

►ꢀ With the charging area clear, place a device in

its centre.

– High fidelity woofer / mid-range speakers:

Polyglass technology delivering balance and

precise sound.

When the portable device is detected, the

charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It

– TNF tweeters: inverted dome aluminium

technology giving optimum sound dispersion and

very detailed higher frequencies.

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remains lit for the whole time that the battery is

being charged.

Opening

State of the

indicator lamp

Meaning

The system is not designed to charge

multiple devices simultaneously.

Flashing orange

Foreign object detected in

the charging zone.

Device not well centred in

the charging zone.

Fixed orange

Fault with the device's

battery meter.

Do not leave any metal objects (coins,

keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the

charging area while a device is being charged,

due to the risk of overheating or interrupting

the charging process.

Device battery

temperature too high.

Charger malfunction.

►ꢀ Press the lever beneath the cover.

The cover opens in two parts.

Closing

If the indicator lamp is lit orange:

– remove the device, then place it back in the

centre of the charging zone.

Operating check

The state of the indicator lamp allows the

operation of the charger to be monitored.

or

– remove the device and try again in a quarter of

an hour.

If the problem persists, have the system checked

by a dealer or a qualified workshop.

State of the

indicator lamp

Meaning

Off

Engine switched off.

No compatible devices

detected.

Front armrest

It includes a storage space.

Charging finished.

►ꢀ Replace the two parts of the cover.

Fixed green

Compatible device

detected.

Charging.

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The approved mats have two fasteners located

underneath the seat.

Mats

Front touch-sensitive courtesy

lamp

Fitting

It comes on gradually:

– when the vehicle is unlocked.

– when the ignition is switched off.

– when a door is opened.

– when the remote control locking button is

activated, in order to locate the vehicle.

It switches off:

Touch-sensitive courtesy

lamps

– when the vehicle is locked.

– when the ignition is switched on.

– 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

The front and rear touch-sensitive reading lamps

come on and go off at the same time as the

courtesy lamp.

A long press on the courtesy lamp completely

deactivates it from coming on (confirmed by the

"OFF" symbol).

When fitting the mat for the first time, on the

driver's side use only the fasteners supplied in the

enclosed sachet.

The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.

Removing/refitting

1. Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp

2. Front touch-sensitive reading lamps

►ꢀ To remove it on the driver's side, move the seat

backwards and unclip the fasteners.

►ꢀ To refit it, position the mat and secure it by

pressing.

Touch-sensitive reading lamps

►ꢀ With the ignition on, press the corresponding

reading lamp.

►ꢀ Check that the mat is secured correctly.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

– Only use mats which are suitable for

the fasteners already present in the vehicle;

these fasteners must be used.

– Never fit one mat on top of another.

The use of mats not approved by the

Manufacturer may interfere with access to the

pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise

control/speed limiter.

Interior ambience lighting

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting

improves visibility in the vehicle when the light

is poor.

At night, the ambience lighting automatically

comes on / switches off when the sidelamps are

switched on / off.

3. Rear touch-sensitive reading lamps

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Activation / deactivation and adjustment

of the light intensity as well as the choice

of colour are set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

►ꢀ Lower the flap.

►ꢀ Load the objects from inside the boot.

Rear armrest

Boot fittings

The passenger compartment ambience

lighting is also managed by the DS

SENSORIAL DRIVE function.

For more information on the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE

function, refer to the corresponding section.

Rear fittings

The armrest incorporates two cup holders.

USB sockets

Ski flap

Mechanism for storing and transporting long

objects.

1. Load space cover

2. 12 V accessory socket (120 W)

3. Boot lamp

Opening

4. Rear seat folding controls

5. Hooks

►ꢀ Lower the rear armrest.

►ꢀ Pull the flap handle downwards.

6. Stowing rings

7. Adjustable boot floor (2-position)

8. Storage well/Tool box under the floor

Each USB socket is used only to power or recharge

the connected portable device.

The stowing rings are designed to secure

luggage using different types of retaining

nets.

These nets are available as an accessory.

For more information, contact a dealer.

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The connection of an unapproved

electrical device, such as a USB charger,

may adversely affect the operation of vehicle

electrical systems, causing faults such as poor

radio reception or interference with displays in

the screens.

Load space cover shelf

It consists of two sections:

– a fixed section with an open storage space.

– a movable section which rises when the boot is

opened, with an open storage space.

2-position boot floor

This two-position floor allows the boot volume to

be optimised using the lateral stops located on

the sides:

– High position (100 kg max.): to obtain a flat

floor up to the front seats, when the rear seats

are folded down.

To keep it in the inclined position:

►ꢀ From the high position, lift the floor towards

the load space cover.

►ꢀ Take it past the retractable stops, then rest

the floor on these stops.

To remove the load space cover shelf:

►ꢀ Unhook the two cords.

►ꢀ Raise the movable section slightly, then unclip

it on each side.

– Low position (150 kg max.): maximum boot

volume.

Storage well

On certain versions, the adjustable boot

floor cannot be fitted in the low position.

►ꢀ Unclip the fixed section on each side, then

take out the load space cover shelf.

To change the height:

►ꢀ Lift and pull the floor towards you using its

central handle, then use the lateral stops to move

it.

►ꢀ Push the floor all the way forwards to place it

in the desired position.

In the event of sudden deceleration,

objects placed on the load space cover

shelf can turn into projectiles.

12 V accessory socket

►ꢀ To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum

power: 120 W), lift the cover and plug in a suitable

adaptor.

►ꢀ Fully raise the boot floor or lift the hinged

floor carpet (depending on version) to access the

storage well.

►ꢀ Switch on the ignition.

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Depending on version, it includes:

– A temporary puncture repair kit with the tool

kit.

– A spare wheel with the tool kit.

– The battery charging cable (Hybrid).

Boot lamp

It comes on automatically when the boot is

opened and goes off automatically when the boot

is closed.

The lighting time varies according to the

circumstances:

– when the ignition is off, approximately 10

minutes.

– in energy economy mode, approximately 30

seconds.

– with the engine running, unlimited.

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