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.
..
Other information:
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or
START mode is automatically triggered.
Vehicle ready to drive (Electric)
Fixed, accompanied by an audible
signal
when it comes on.
The vehicle is ready to drive and the thermal
com..
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel
which allows the strap length to automatically
adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its
storage automatically when it is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls
over. It can be released by pulling the s..