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:
The spare wheel is stored under the boot carpet.
The spare wheel is a
‘space-saver’ wheel.
Removing the spare wheel
Slacken the central nut.
Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
Lift the spare wheel towards you from the rear.
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place
The punctured wheel cannot
be put under
the boot floor.
Put the spare wheel b..
This special patented traction control system
improves grip on snow, mud and sand.
For optimum grip on snow,
it is
recommended that you fit the vehicle with
winter tyres.
For optimum system performance, contact a
dealer to choose the most suitable tyres.
Activation/Deactivation
Press the DRIVE MODE button; the various
modes are displayed on the instrument panel.
Select “Snow”, “M..