Citroen DS3 (2016 year). Instruction — part 16

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A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.

Accessories

"Comfort":

sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,
ashtray, fragrance cartridges, coat hanger fixed
to head restraint, front centre armrest, reading
lamp, front and rear parking sensors...

"Transport solutions":

boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net,
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":

full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and
carbotech dashboards, coloured and leather
gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler,
alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured
wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers, LED
rear lamps kit...

* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:

- ensure that the mat is positioned and

secured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.

"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices,
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety vest,
child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire
extinguisher, pet seat belt, ...

"Protection":

mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers,
bumper protectors...

When fitting a towbar outside the
CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and
following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.

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"Multimedia":

hands-free system, semi-integral satellite
navigation system, portable navigation
systems, mapping updates, driving assistant
system, DVD player, reversing camera, 230V
socket, telephone/smartphone carrier, rear
multimedia carrier...

By visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecological
products from the "TECHNATURE" range,
products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...

Installation of radio
communication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/EC).

The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.

Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle.

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A DYnAMIC PARTnERSHIP,
DIRECTED TOWARDS THE
FUTURE.

For more than 45 years, TOTAL and DS have
shared common values: excellence, creativity and
technological innovation.
It is in this same spirit that TOTAL has developed a
range of TOTAL QUARTZ lubricants adapted to DS
engines,
making them even more fuel efficient and protective
of the environment.

Choose TOTAL QUARTZ lubricants
for servicing your vehicle,
this is your assurance of optimum
durability and performance from
your engine.

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Bonnet

Opening

F

Open the front left door.

F Pull the interior release lever A, located at

the bottom of the door aperture.

F

Push the exterior safety catch B to the left

and raise the bonnet.

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.

The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the front left door is closed.

F Unclip the bonnet stay C

from its housing,

holding it by its foam protection.

F

Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet

open.

Closing

F

Take the stay out of the support notch.

F

Clip the stay in its housing.

F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

F

Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully

latched.

When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care.

Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.

The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.

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Petrol engines

1.

Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2.

Coolant header tank.

3.

Air filter.

4.

Brake fluid reservoir.

5.

Battery.

6.

Fusebox.

7.

Engine oil dipstick.

8.

Engine oil filler cap.

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Diesel engines

1.

Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2.

Coolant header tank.

3.

Air filter.

4.

Brake fluid reservoir.

5.

Battery.

6.

Fusebox.

7.

Engine oil dipstick.

8.

Engine oil filler cap.

9.

Priming pump (on fuel filter).

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Checking levels

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Engine oil level

It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).

The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.

To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
surface with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.

Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns)
and the cooling fan could start at any
time (even with the ignition off).

Checking using the dipstick

A

= MAX

B

= MIN

If you find that the level is above the A

mark or

below the B

mark, do not start the engine.

-

If the level is above the MAX

mark (risk

of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

-

If the level is below the MIn

mark, you

must top up the engine oil.

F

Locate the dipstick in the engine

compartment of your vehicle.

For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F

Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and

remove it completely.

F

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean

non-fluffy cloth.

F

Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then

pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B

.

Oil grade

Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.

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Brake fluid level

Changing the fluid

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.

Fluid specification

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

After topping-up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.

Topping-up the engine oil level

F

Locate the oil filler cap in the engine

compartment of your vehicle.

For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler

aperture.

F

Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any

spills on engine components (risk of fire).

F

Wait a few minutes before checking the

level again using the dipstick.

F

Add more oil if necessary.

F

After checking the level, carefully refit the

oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.

Engine oil change

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.

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Fluid specification

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

Coolant level

The coolant level should be close
to the "MAX" mark but should never
exceed it.

In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.

When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.

The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.

Screenwash fluid level

Fluid specification

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.

Top up the level when necessary.

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Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)

Topping up

This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.

The additive reservoir low level is
indicated by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible warning and a message
in the multifunction screen.

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12 V battery

Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Oil filter

Particle filter (Diesel)

Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals are
correctly tightened and that the connections
are clean.

Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.

Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.

Versions equipped with Stop & Start
are fitted with a 12 V lead-acid
battery of specific technology and
specification.
Its replacement should be carried
out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

The start of saturation of the
particle filter is indicated by the

On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.

When carrying out any operation on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
starting work.

Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary

.

A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.

temporary illumination of this warning lamp

accompanied by a message in the multifunction

screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,

regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at

least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp

goes off.

If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a

low additive level.

For more information on checking levels, refer

to the corresponding section.

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Manual gearbox

Automatic gearbox

Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.

Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.

Electronic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the checking
interval for this component.

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Brake disc wear

Parking brake

If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.

Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.

Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.

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