DS 3: Ease of use and comfort / Front demist - defrost. Rear screen demist - defrost
DS 3 2016-2025 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:
Brake fluid
The level of this fluid should
be close to the
"MAX" mark. If not, check the brake pads
for wear.
To know how often the brake fluid should be
replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Clean the cap before
removing it to refill...
Use this procedure in the following situations:
Remote control battery discharged.
Remote control malfunction.
Vehicle battery discharged.
Vehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery...