engine Citroen DS3 2014 1.G Repair Manual
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Engine compartment
fusebox
The fusebox is located in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F C hange the fuse (see corresponding
par
agraph).
F
W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully
to ensure the sealing of the fuse
b
ox.
All
work
on
the
fuses
in
the
box
l
ocated
on
the
battery,
must
be
done
b
y a CITR
oË
N dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Fuse table
Fuse N°Rating Functions
F1 20 AEngine
control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump
(
Diesel).
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront
/ rear screenwash.
F4 20 ALED
lamps.
F5 15 ADiesel
heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), blow-by heater and
e
lectrovalves (VTi).
F6 10 AABS/ESP
control unit, secondary stop switch.
F7 10 AElectric
power steering, automatic gearbox.
F8 25 AStarter
control.
F9 10 ASwitching
and protection unit (Diesel).
F10 30 AFuel
heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).
F11 40 AHeater
b
lower.
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batteryProcedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.T he battery is located under the bonnet.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
l
ever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F
l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
Access to the batteryAfter refitting the battery by a CITRoË N dealer or a qualified
workshop,
the Stop & Start system
w
ill only be active after a continuous
period
of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a
period which depends on the climatic
c
onditions and the state of charge of
t
he battery (up to about 8 hours).
The presence of this label, in particular
with
the
Stop
&
Start
system,
indicates
t
he use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special
t
echnology
a
nd
s
pecification;
t
he
involvement
of
a
CITROËN
dealer
o
r
a
qualified
workshop
is
essential
w
hen
replacing
or
disconnecting
the
b
attery.
Failure
t
o
o
bserve
t
his
r
ecommendation
m
ay
cause
premature
wear
of
the
b
attery.
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When the battery on your vehicle is discharged, the engine can be started using a slave battery
(
external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.
Starting using another
battery
First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
t
hat of the discharged battery.
Do
not try to start the engine by connecting a
b
attery charger.
Do
not disconnect the (+) terminal when the
e
ngine is running.
F
C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal
(+) of the flat battery A, then to the
positive
terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
c
able to the negative terminal (-) of the
s
lave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F
C
onnect
t
he
o
ther
e
nd
o
f
t
he
g
reen
o
r
b
lack
c
able to the negative terminal c
(or
the engine mounting) of the broken-
down
vehicle. F
S
tart the engine of the other vehicle and
a
llow it to run for a few minutes.
F
O
perate the starter of the broken-down
v
ehicle and let the engine run.
I
f the engine does not start immediately,
s
witch off the ignition and wait a few
m
oments before trying again.
F
W
ait until the engine returns to idle, then
d
isconnect the jump leads in reverse order.Some
functions are not available if the
b
attery is not sufficiently charged.
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Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All
operations on the battery must be
c
arried out in a well ventilated area
away
from naked flames and sources
o
f sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
e
xplosion and fire.
Do
not try to charge a frozen battery;
t
he battery must first be thawed out to
a
void
t
he
r
isk
o
f
e
xplosion.
I
f
t
he
b
attery
h
as been frozen, before charging have
i
t checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop who will check
t
hat the internal components have not
b
een damaged and the casing is not
c
racked, which could cause a leak of
t
oxic and corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use
only
a 12 V charger.
Do
not disconnect the terminals while
t
he engine is running.
Do
not charge the batteries without
d
isconnecting the terminals first.
Wash
your hands after wards.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine
if
you
have
an
electronic
g
earbox
or
automatic
gearbox.charging the battery using
a battery charger
Batteries contain harmful substances such a s sulphuric acid and lead. They must be d
isposed of in accordance with regulations
a
nd must not, in any circumstances, be
d
iscarded with household waste.
Take
used remote control batteries and
v
ehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
F Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
Do
not disconnect the battery to charge it.
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Energy economy modeSystem which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
A fter the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps,
e
tc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This
period may be greatly reduced if
t
he battery is not fully charged.
A
flat battery prevents the engine from
s
tarting (refer to the corresponding
par
agraph).
If
the telephone is being used at the
s
ame time on the eMyWay audio
n
avigation system, it will be interrupted
a
fter 10 minutes.
Switching to economy mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears on the multifunction screen indicating
t
hat the vehicle has switched to economy mode
a
nd the active functions are put on standby.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically the next time the vehicle is driven.
F
I
n order to resume the use of these
f
unctions immediately, start the engine and
l
et it run for a few minutes.
The
time available to you will then be double
t
he period for which the engine is left running.
H
owever, this period will always be between
five
and thirty minutes.
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Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
T he towing eye is installed in the boot under
t
he floor.
To
gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F
r
aise the floor,
F
r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F
r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
E nsure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The
driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When
towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
a
rm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The
towing vehicle must move off gently.
When
towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
b
raking or steering.
In
the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
t
he parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
P
lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
for
an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by p
ressing at the bottom.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
Failure to observe this special condition
could
result in damage to certain
c
omponents (braking, transmission...)
a
nd the absence of braking assistance
t
he next time the engine is started.
F
U
nlock the steering by turning the key one
n
otch in the ignition switch and release the
par
king
b
rake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
b
oth vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a short
d
istance
o
nly.
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Towing a trailer
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a trailer with a dditional l ighting an d s ignalling. We
recommend the use of genuine
C
ITR
oË
N towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
a
nd that the fitting of the towbar is
e
ntrusted to a CITR
oË
N dealer or a
qualified
w
orkshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a CITR
oË
N
dealer, it is imperative that it is
f
itted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's
i
nstructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands
o
n the towing vehicle and the driver must take
par
ticular
c
are.
driving advice
distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to t
he axle and the nose weight approaches the
m
aximum permitted without exceeding it.
ai
r density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing
engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
b
e reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
al
titude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity t
o side wind.
Your
vehicle
is
primarily
designed
for
t
ransporting
people
and
luggage,
but
it
may
a
lso
be
used
for
towing
a
trailer. Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
y
our vehicle.
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RAcING towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. The space occupied by the
s
port diffuser prevents this.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing v
ehicle and of the trailer, observing the
re
commended
p
ressures.
cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant.
As
the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
c
apacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
s
peed.
The
maximum towed load on a long incline
d
epends on the gradient and the ambient
t
emperature.
In
all cases, keep a check on the coolant
t
emperature.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
m
ountain type of descent, the use of engine
b
raking is recommended.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling o
n the trailer.
The
rear parking sensors will be
d
eactivated automatically if a genuine
C
ITROËN towbar is used.
F
I
f
the
warning
lamp
and
the
S
TOP
warning
lamp
come
on,
s
top the vehicle and switch off
the
engine
as
soon
as
possible.
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