check engine Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Owner's Guide

Checks


Battery Air filter and passenger compartment filter


Oil filter








Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)

Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the Warranty and Maintenance Record and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.


Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for details of
the replacement inter vals for these
components.
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
(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.


Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component.





The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification, for which the
involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop is required when replacing or
disconnecting the battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation may
shor ten the life of the battery. The star t of saturation of the
par ticle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the multi-
function 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.

On a new vehicle, the first par ticle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly 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.

187Checks






Manual gearbox






Automatic gearbox














Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn. The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for the details of the level
checking interval for this component.


Brake disc wear
Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between two
services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.






















Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as impor tant as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and offers
very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
the use of a high pressure washer
in the engine compar tment is strictly
prohibited
.
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the level checking
interval for this component. For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.













SensoDrive gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.

191Practical information

1. Sealing


)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.

)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

Repair procedure


Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Star t the vehicle and leave the engine
running.

)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Turn the selector A
to the "sealant"
position.

)
Check that the switch B
is in
position "O"
.

Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...)
if swallowed and causes irritation to
the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.

195Practical information

Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories


You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.

)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O"
and press
button C
), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.

)
Remove the kit then stow it.



)
Turn the selector A
to the "Air"
position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.



Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.


)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.


Ty r e s



)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting



)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling
on the trailer.


)
If the warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



RACING towbar

Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. The space occupied by the
spor t diffuser prevents this.

277


QUESTION



ANSWER



SOLUTION


The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which the
stations are stored.
The quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the
vehicle is travelling. Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block
reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off,
the audio equipment
switches off after a few
minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode
and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.

QUESTION



ANSWER



SOLUTION


The stored stations do
not function (no sound,
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the
waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which
the stations are stored.
The traffi c announcement
(TA) is displayed. I do
not receive any traffi c
information. The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network. Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c
information.
The quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is
displayed...). The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to
or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which
the vehicle is travelling. Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...)
block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2 seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off,
the audio equipment
switches off after a few
minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time
depends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode
and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
The message "the audio
system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is too
high, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protection
mode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of
the CD. Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.

309Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 180

Checking levels 183 -185


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid


- additive (Diesel with par ticle emis sions f ilter)



Changing bulbs 203 -209


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol engines 230-233
LPG engine 234-235
Diesel engines 236 -237
Dimensions 238-239
Identification markings 240

Bonnet 179 -180
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 181
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 182
Batter y 217-218
Energy economy mode 219
Checking components 186-187


- battery

- air filter/passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs


Engine compartment
fuses 210, 213 -216

A
ABS and EBFD systems ............................. 142
Accessories ................................................ 225
Accessories socket, 12 V ............................ 122
Access to rear seats ............................... 79, 80
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 111
Adjusting head restraints .............................. 78
Adjusting the steering wheel ......................... 83
Air conditioning ............................................. 22
Air conditioning
(digital) .................................................. 65, 71
Air conditioning (manual) ........................65, 68
Air filter ........................................................ 186
Air intake ....................................................... 71
Air recirculation ............................................. 71
Air vents ........................................................ 64
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................................ 142
Anti-pinch ...................................................... 94
Anti-theft steering lock .................................. 90
Assistance call .................................... 141, 246
Audible warning .......................................... 141
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................................ 292
Audio system ...................... 282, 283, 296, 298
Automatic gearbox .............................. 162, 187
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .....................................107, 110
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 141
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .............................112, 114
Auxiliary socket ...........................................266
Auxiliary sockets .........................................290Capacity, fuel tank ...................................... 100
CD MP3 ...............................................265, 287
Central locking ........................................ 89, 97
Changing a bulb .......................... 203, 207, 208
Changing a fuse .......................................... 210
Changing a wheel ....................................... 196
Changing a wiper blade ...................... 115, 220
Changing the date ....................................... 270
Changing the remote control battery ............ 92
Changing the time ...................... 270, 293, 294
Checking levels ................................... 183, 185
Checking the engine oil level ........................ 43
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...... 190Checks ................................ 181, 182, 186, 187
Children ........................................132, 134-136
Child seats ......................................... 128, 132
Closing the boot ......................................89, 99
Closing the doors ....................................89, 96
Connectors, audio .............. 122, 266, 288, 290
Control stalk, wipers .............................112-114
Coolant level ......................................... 40, 183
Coolant temperature ..................................... 40
Coolant temperature indicator ...................... 40
Cour tesy lamps ........................................... 209
Cour tesy mirror ........................................... 121
Cruise control .............................................. 171
Cup holder ................................................... 120
Cur tain airbags ................................... 152, 153 Battery ................................................. 186, 217
Battery, remote control ...........................92, 93
Battery recharge ......................................... 217
Bench seat, rear ............................................ 82
Black panel .................................................... 45
Bluetooth (hands-free) ................ 267, 268, 291
Bluetooth (telephone) .......................... 267, 268
Bonnet ......................................................... 179
Boot ............................................................... 99
Boot lamp ............................................ 117, 209
Brake discs .................................................. 187
Brake lamps ................................................ 207
Brake pads .................................................. 187
Brakes ......................................................... 187
Braking assistance system ......................... 142
B
C
Dashboard fusebox ..................................... 210
Date (display) .............................................. 270
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............. 149
Defrosting ................................................ 68, 74
Demisting ................................................ 68, 71
Dials and gauges .................................... 26, 28
Diesel additive level .................................... 185
Diesel engine .............................. 101, 182, 236
Dimensions ................................................. 238
Dipped beam .......................................106, 204
Dipstick .................................................. 43, 183
Direction indicators ............................. 140, 207
Door mirrors .................................................. 84
D

Map reading lamps ............................. 116, 209
Markings, identification ............................... 240
Mat .............................................................. 123
Menu, main .................................................284
Mini fuel level .............................................. 100
Misfuel prevention ....................................... 102
Monochrome screen .................. 284, 296, 298
Motorway function (direction indicators) ..... 140
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ............... 134, 136
MP3 CD ...............................................265, 287
Multifunction screen
(with audio equipment) ...................52, 55, 59
Music media players ...................................264
MyWay ..........................................59, 250, 272
R
Navigation ................................................... 253
Number plate lamps .................................... 207
NP
Paint colour code ........................................ 240
Parking brake ...................................... 156, 187
Par ticle emission filter ........................ 185, 186
Passenger compar tment filter .................... 186
Petrol engine ............................... 101, 181, 230
Player, CD MP3 ...................................265, 287
Priming the fuel system .............................. 180
Protecting children .......128, 132, 134-136, 149
Puncture ...................................................... 190
Radio ...................................................263, 285
Rear foglamp ............................................... 207
Rear foglamps ............................................. 108
Rear head restraints ..................................... 82
Rear parcel shelf ......................................... 125
Rear parking sensors .................................. 173
Rear screen (demisting) ................................ 74
Rear seats ..................................................... 82
Rear view mirror ............................................ 85
Rear wash-wipe .......................................... 113
Rear wiper ................................................... 113
Recharging the battery ............................... 217
Reduction of electrical load ........................ 220
Refitting a wheel ......................................... 199
Reinitialising the electric windows ................ 94
Reinitialising the remote control ................... 92
Remote control ..................................88, 89, 93
Removing a wheel ...................................... 199
Removing the mat ....................................... 123
Repair kit, puncture ..................................... 190 Keeping children safe ................. 128, 134, 149
Key in ignition warning .................................. 90
Key with remote control .................... 88 -90, 93
LLabels, identification ................................... 240
Lamps, warning and indicator ...........30, 34, 35
Lateral airbags .................................... 151, 153
LED lamps ........................................... 111, 206
Level, brake fluid ......................................... 183
Levels and checks........................ 181-183, 185
Lighting, guide-me home .................... 109, 110
Lighting, interior ...........................116, 117, 209
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...... 203, 207, 208
Lighting rheostat ........................................... 44
Lighting stalk ............................................... 106
Loading.......................................................... 22
Load reduction mode .................................. 220
Localised assistance call ............................ 246
Localised emergency call ........................... 246
Locating your vehicle .................................... 90
Locking from the inside ................................. 97
LPG .............................................................234
Luggage retaining strap .............................. 124
K
Main beam ..........................................106, 205
Manual gearbox .................. 157, 158, 166, 187M
Oil filter ........................................................ 186
Oil level .................................................. 43, 183
Opening the bonnet .................................... 179
Opening the boot ....................................88, 99
Opening the doors ........................... 88, 96, 98
Opening the fuel
filler flap .................................................... 100
Operation indicator lamps .......................30, 34
O