bonnet Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL
DATAAUDIO AND
TELEMATICS
179 Bonnet
180 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
181 Petrol engines
182 Diesel engines
183 Checking levels
186 Checks190 Temporary puncture
repair kit
196 Changing a wheel
203 Changing a bulb
210 Changing a fuse
217 Battery
219 Energy economy mode
220 Changing a wiper blade
221 Towing the vehicle
223 Towing a trailer
225 Accessories230 Petrol engines
232 Petrol weights
234 LPG engines
235 LPG weights
236 Diesel engines
237 Diesel weights
238 Dimensions
240 Identifi cation markings245 Emergency or assistance
247 MyWay
281 Audio system
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9Familiarisation



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Access


A.
Unfolding/Folding the key.

B.
Unlocking the vehicle.


Remote control key


Other functions...


C.
Normal locking of the vehicle
Vehicle location.

1.
Opening the fuel filler flap.

2.
Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.


Fuel t ank




100, 102





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Ta n k c a p a c i t y :


- approximately 50 litres (petrol),

- approximately 46 litres (Diesel).

- (depending on version: approximately
30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).


A.
Interior release lever.

B.
Exterior safety catch.

C.
Bonnet stay.


Bonnet

11Familiarisation
Instruments and controls


1.
Cruise control/speed limiter controls.

2.
Headlamp height adjustment.

3.
Steering wheel adjustment.

4.
Lighting and direction indicator stalk

5.
Instrument panel.

6.
Driver's airbag.
Horn.

7.
Gear lever.

8.
12 V accessory socket
USB port /auxiliary socket.

9.
Heated seat control.

10.
Bonnet release lever.

11.
Door mirror controls.
Electric window controls.

12 .
Fusebox.

13.
Stop & Star t button
Electronic stability programme button
(ESP/ASR).

14 .
Front door window demisting/defrosting vent.

15.
Speaker (tweeter).

16.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting vent.

Driving safely


Stop & Start


Going into engine STOP mode




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The "ECO"
warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the engine
automatically goes into standby:


- with a manual gearbox:
at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h), when you put the gear
lever in neutral, and you release the clutch
pedal.


Going into engine START mode

Deactivation/Reactivation

You can deactivate the system at any time by
pressing the "ECO OFF"
button; the button's
warning lamp comes on.



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The system is automatically reactivated
every time the engine is star ted with
the key.
Before refuelling or doing anything
under the bonnet, you must switch off
the ignition with the key. The "ECO"
warning lamp goes off
and the engine restarts automatically:


- with a manual gearbox:
when you fully

depress the clutch pedal.
In certain circumstances, the STOP mode
may not be available; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off. In certain circumstances, START mode may be
invoked automatically; the "ECO"
warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes off.

11 5Visibility

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping fault occurs, the wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
To retain the effectiveness of the "flat-
blade" wiper blades, it is advisable to:


- handle them with care,

- clean them regularly using soapy
water,

- not use them to hold a sheet of
cardboard against the windscreen,

- replace them at the first signs of
wear.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the sunshine sensor and located in
the centre of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic wiping.
This position allows the wiper blades to be lifted
for winter parking, cleaning or replacement
without damaging the bonnet.
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the wiper stalk positions
the wipers ver tically.
To park the wipers after this has been done,
switch on the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.









Vertical windscreen wiper
position

The system is reactivated automatically
at every new star t using the key.


Reactivation

This system requires a battery with a special
specification and technology (reference
numbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN introduces the risk of malfunction of
the system. In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the "ECO OFF"
switch warning lamp flashes,
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. It is then necessary to switch
off the ignition and star t the engine again using
the key.


Operating fault
Maintenance

Before working under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from
automatic operation of START mode.
The Stop & Star t system makes use of
advanced technology. All work on this
battery must be done by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop. Press the "ECO OFF"
switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off,
accompanied by a message in the screen.

179Checks








Bonnet
Protects the components of the engine and provides access for checking levels.


Opening



)
Open the front left door.

)
Pull the interior release lever A
, located at
the bottom of the door aper ture.
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the left
and raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the bonnet stay C
from its housing,
holding it by its foam protection.

)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet while
the front left door is closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay
with care.





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.

Closing









Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, the
fuel system must be primed if you run out of
fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.


)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.

)
Open the bonnet.

)
Depending on version, unclip the cover to
gain access to the priming pump.

)
Squeeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from the
first application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector.

)
Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.

)
Depending on version, put the cover back
in position and clip it in place.

)
Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not star t at the first
attempt, do not try again.
Operate the priming pump again, then
the star ter.

)
Take the stay out of the suppor t notch.

)
Clip the stay in its housing.

)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.

)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.



Screenwash fluid level


Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with water.



Take care when carrying out checks
under the bonnet as some parts of the
engine can be very hot (risk of burns).



Coolant level

Top up the level when necessary.
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated by the
fan. This can operate with the ignition off.

On vehicles which are fitted with a par ticle
emission filter, the fan may operate after
the vehicle has been switched off, even if
the engine is cold.

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.

217Practical information











Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.



Access to the battery



)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.


Starting using another
battery

After refitting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, the Stop & Star t system
will only be active after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).





The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Star t system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation
may cause premature wear of
the battery.

)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.

)
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the remote negative terminal (-) of
your vehicle.