CITROEN DS3 2018 Handbook (in English)
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Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To access it:
F 
o
 pen the bonnet using the interior release 
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
 
s
 ecure the bonnet stay,
F
 
l
 ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.
A remote earth point is located on the 
front left-hand wheel arch.
Starting using another battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the 
engine can be started using a   backup battery 
(external or from another vehicle) and jump 
leads or a
  battery booster. Never try to start the engine by connecting 
a
  battery charger.
Never use a   24   V or higher battery 
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the backup 
battery has a   nominal voltage of 12   V and 
a   capacity at least equal to that of the 
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact 
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers 
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, 
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not 
close to moving parts of the engine (fan, 
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while 
the engine is running. F  
C
 onnect the red cable to the positive 
terminal (+) of flat battery A (at the metal 
elbow) then to the positive terminal (+) of 
backup battery B or the booster.
F  
C
 onnect one end of the green or black 
cable to the negative terminal (-) of backup 
battery B or the booster (or an earth point 
on the other vehicle).
F  
C
 onnect the other end of the green or black 
cable to earth point C on the broken down 
vehicle.
F  
L
 ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if 
your vehicle has one. F
 
S
 tart the engine of the vehicle with the 
good battery and leave it running for a   few 
minutes.
F  
O
 perate the starter on the broken down 
vehicle and let the engine turn.
If the engine does not start straight away, 
switch off the ignition and wait a   few moments 
before trying again.
F  
W
 ait for it to return to idle.
F  
D
 isconnect the jump lead cables in reverse 
o r d e r.
F  
R
 efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if 
your vehicle has one.
F  
A
 llow the engine to run for at least 
30   minutes, by driving or with the vehicle 
stationary, so that the battery reaches an 
adequate state of charge.
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Charging the battery using 
a
 
battery charger
For optimum ser vice life of the battery, it is 
essential to maintain an adequate state of 
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to 
charge the battery:
-
 
i
 f you use your vehicle mostly for short 
journeys,
-
 
i
 f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for 
several weeks.
Contact the dealer network or a
  qualified 
workshop.
If you plan to charge your vehicle's battery 
yourself, use only a
  charger compatible 
with lead-acid batteries of a
  nominal 
voltage of 12
  V.
Follow the instructions provided by the 
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities. It is not necessary to disconnect the 
battery.
Never try to charge a   frozen battery – Risk 
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked 
in the dealer network or by a
  qualified 
workshop who will check that the internal 
components have not been damaged and 
that the container has not cracked, which 
would mean a
  risk of toxic and corrosive 
acid leaking.
Disconnecting the battery
Some functions, including Stop & Start, 
are not available if the battery is not 
sufficiently charged.
F
 
S
 witch off the ignition.
F
 
S
 witch off all electrical consumers (audio 
system, lighting, wipers,etc.).
F
 
S
 witch off the charger B before connecting 
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any 
dangerous sparks.
F
 
E
 nsure that the charger cables are in good 
condition.
F
 
C
 onnect the charger B cables as follows:
-
 
t
 he positive (+) red cable to the (+) 
terminal of the battery A ,
-
 
t
 he negative (-) black cable to the earth 
point C on the vehicle.
F
 
A
 t the end of the charging operation, switch 
off the charger B before disconnecting the 
cables from the battery A . If this label is present, it is essential to 
use only a
  12   V charger to avoid causing 
irreversible damage to the electrical 
components related to the Stop & Start 
system.
In order to maintain an adequate state 
of charge for starting the engine, it is 
recommended that the battery be disconnected 
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a
  long 
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F
 
c
 lose all openings (doors, boot, windows, 
roof (for Cabrio versions)),
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F switch off all electrical consumers (audio system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F
 
s
 witch off the ignition and wait for four 
minutes.
Upon accessing the battery, you only need to 
disconnect the positive (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever A fully to release the   clamp B .
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Position the open clamp B of the cable on 
the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
F
 
P
 ress down on the clamp to position it 
correctly against the battery.
F
 
L
 ock the clamp by lowering the lever A .Do not force the lever as locking will be 
impossible if the clamp is not positioned 
correctly; start the procedure again.
After reconnecting the battery
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the 
ignition and wait 1
  minute before starting to 
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
If minor problems nevertheless persist 
following this operation, contact the dealer 
network or a
  qualified workshop.
You must reinitialise or reset certain systems by 
yourself, consulting the corresponding section, 
such as:
-
 
t
 he remote control key,
-
 
t
 he electric windows,
-
 
t
 he date and time,
-
 
t
 he radio preset stations.The Stop & Start system may not be 
operational during the trip following the 
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be 
available again after a
 
continuous 
period of immobilisation of the vehicle, 
a period which depends on the exterior 
temperature and the state of charge of the 
battery (up to about 8
  hours).
To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for 
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to tools
The towing eye is stored in the boot under the 
f l o o r.
To access 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.
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General recommendations 
Obser ve the legislation in force in your 
c o u nt r y.
Ensure 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 arm; rope and straps are 
prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine 
off, there is no longer braking and steering 
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always 
call on a
  professional recovery ser vice:
-
 
v
 ehicle broken down on a   motor way or 
main road,
-
 f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
 
w
 hen it is not possible to put the 
gearbox into neutral, unlock the 
steering, or release the parking brake,
-
 
t
 owing with only two wheels on the 
ground,
-
 
w
 here there is no approved towbar 
available.Towing your vehicle
Failure to obser ve this instruction could 
result in damage to certain components 
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the 
absence of braking assistance the next 
time the engine is started. F
 
U
 nlock the steering by turning the ignition 
key one notch and release the parking 
brake.
F  
S
 witch on the hazard warning lamps on 
both vehicles.
F  
S
 et off gently and drive slowly for a   short 
distance.
Towing another vehicle
F In the front bumper, unclip the access cover  by pulling successively on the two tabs, 
using a
 
screwdriver.
F
 
T
 urn the access cover.
F
 
R
 emove the cover completely by pressing 
the plastic diamond on the lower part.
F
 
P
 lace the flap in the boot.
F
 
S
 crew the towing eye in fully.
F
 
I
 nstall the towbar.
F
 
M
 ove the gear lever into neutral (position N 
for an electronic or automatic gearbox). F
 
O
 n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by 
pressing at the bottom.
F
 
S
 crew the towing eye in fully.
F
 
I
 nstall the towbar.
F
 
S
 witch on the hazard warning lamps on 
both vehicles.
F
 
S
 et off gently and drive slowly for a   short 
distance.
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Characteristics of engines 
and towed loads
Engines
The engine specifications (capacity, max. 
power, max. speed, energy, CO
2 emissions, 
e
tc.) for your vehicle are given in the 
registration document and in the sales 
literature.
These characteristics correspond to the values 
type-approved on a
 
test bed, under conditions 
defined in European legislation  
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact the dealer 
network or a
 
qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The maximum weights and towed loads for 
your vehicle are given in the registration 
document and in the sales literature.
These values are also given on the 
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact the dealer 
network or a   qualified workshop. The GTW and towed load values indicated are 
valid up to a
  maximum altitude of 1,000   metres. 
The towed load value must be reduced by 10% 
for each additional 1,000   metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight 
corresponds to the weight permitted on the 
towbar (removable with or without a   tool).
GT W:  Gross train weight.
High exterior temperatures may result 
in a   reduction in the per formance of 
the vehicle to protect the engine. If the 
exterior temperature is above 37°C, limit 
the towed load.
Towing with a
  towing vehicle which is only 
slightly laden may negatively affect its 
handling.
Towing a
  trailer increases the braking 
distance.
When towing, never exceed the speed 
of 62
  mph (100   km/h) (obser ve the local 
legislation in force). If the exterior temperature is high, it is 
recommended that the engine be allowed 
to idle for 1
  to 2   minutes after the vehicle 
comes to a   stop, to facilitate its cooling.
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Engines and towed loads – PETROL
EnginesPureTech 82PureTech 82   S&SV Ti 120
Gearboxes BVM  
(Manual 5-speed) ETG  
(Electronic 5-speed) BVM  
(Manual 5-speed) BVA  
(Automatic 4-speed)
Code ----
Model codes:
SA… (Hatchback)/SB… (Cabrio) HMZ6
HMZ6/PS 5FS05FS9
Body style Hatchback/Cabrio Hatchback Hatchback Hatchback/Cabrio
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,1 9 91,1 9 9 1,59 8
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 6060 88
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a
  12% 
slope 800
500900 900
Unbraked trailer (kg) 520500 570570
Recommended nose weight (kg) 46464646
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EnginesPureTech 
110 PureTech 110
  S&SPureTech 
130  S&STHP 155
THP 15 0 * THP 
165  S&S
THP 
15 0
 
S&S**
Gearboxes
E AT 6  
(Automatic  6 -speed)BVM  
(Manual 
5-speed) EAT6 
(Automatic 6-speed)BVM6  
(Manual 
6 -speed) BVM6
  
(Manual 
6 -speed) BVM6
  
(Manual 
6 -speed)
Code -- ----
Model codes:
SA… (Hatchback)/SB… (Cabrio) HNVT
HNZ6/S H NZ T/SH N V T/SHNYM/S 5FV8
5FN8* 5GZM/S
5GWM/S**
Body style Hatchback/
Cabrio Hatchback/
Cabrio Hatchback/
Cabrio Hatchback/
Cabrio Hatchback/
Cabrio Hatchback Hatchback/
Cabrio
Cubic capacity (cm
3) -1,1 9 9 1,1 9 9 -1,1 9 9 1,59 8 1,59 8
Max power: EEC standard (kW) -81 81 -96 115
11 0 * 120
11 0 * *
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) 
on a
 
12% slope (kg) 900
900900 -900 900900
Unbraked trailer (kg) 570 570/520 570 -570 570570
Recommended nose weight (kg) 464646 -46 4646
*
 
F
or Belgium and Russia.
**
 
F
or Belgium.
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Petrol enginePerformance
Code -
Gearbox BVM6
 
(Manual 6-speed)
Model codes:
SA… (Hatchback)/SB… (Cabrio) 5GRM/S
Body style Hatchback/Cabrio
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,59 8
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 15 3
Fuel Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a
  12% 
slope (kg) 0
Unbraked trailer (kg) 0
Recommended nose weight (kg) 0
Performance
The DS 3 Per formance cannot be fitted 
w ith a   towbar. The size of the sport 
diffuser does not allow it.
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Engines and towed loads – DIESEL
Diesel enginese-HDi 90 BlueHDi 75BlueHDi 100  S&SBlueHDi 
120  S&S
BlueHDi 
115
 
S & S*
Gearboxes
ETG6  
(Electronic 6-speed)BVM  
(Manual 5-speed) BVM  
(Manual 5-speed)ETG6  
(Electronic 6-speed)BVM6   
(Manual 6-speed)
Code -----
Model codes:
SA… (Hatchback)/SB… (Cabrio) 9HP8/PS
BHW6BHY6/SBHYM/PS BHZM/S
BHXM/S*
Body style Hatchback HatchbackHatchback/CabrioHatchbackHatchback/Cabrio
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 01,5 6 0
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 6855 737388
85*
Fuel DieselDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a
  12% 
slope (kg) 900
900900 74 5900
Unbraked trailer (kg) 570570570570570
Recommended nose weight (kg) 4646464646
*
 
F
or Belgium. 
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