tyre pressure CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2013 Handbook (in English)

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats. Limit the loads carried in the vehicle andreduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference. Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres andrefit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, whencold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engineoil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve theschedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.




When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rdcut-off of the nozzle to avoid any overflow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settledown to a consistent average.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light does not require their use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,particularly in winter; your vehicle will warmup much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices (film, music, videogame...), you will contribute towards limitingthe consumption of electrical energy, and soof fuel. Disconnect your por table devices beforeleaving the vehicle.

Braking assistance systems
Group of supplementary systems which helpyou to obtain optimum braking in complete safety in emergency situations:
- anti-lock braking system (ABS),
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
- emergency braking assistance (EBA).

Anti-lock braking system
and electronic brake force
distribution
Linked systems which improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking,
in par ticular on poor or slippery surfaces.
Activation
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk of
wheel lock.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself
felt by slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When braking in an emergency, pressvery firmly without releasing thepressure.


Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOPand ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the screen, it
indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake force distribution which could result in loss of control of the vehicle when braking.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.
If this warnin
g lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signaland a message in the screen,
it indicates a malfunction of the anti-lock
braking system which could result in loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Temporary puncture repair kit
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.

Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker I
must be affixedto the vehicle's steering wheel to remindyou that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.
Description of the kit
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I"/off "O"
switch. C.
Deflation button. D.Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E.Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various in
flation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle tyres... F
.Sealant cartridge.G. White pipe with cap for repair.
H. Black pipe for inflation.I.
Speed limit sticker.
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.

)Switch on the compressor by movingthe switch Bto position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).
)Remove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.

Take care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand. )Drive immediately for approximately three miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.)Stop to check the repair and the tyre pressure using the kit.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes thepressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.

201Practical information

2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
;
to deflate: switch B in position "O"and press button C), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
) Remove and stow the kit. )
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
)Turn the selector A to the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
)Visit a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.

203Practical 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 electricalconnector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch Bin position "I";
to deflate: switch Bin position "O"
andpress 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 "A ir"position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )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 genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity 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
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

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

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning 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 thesport diffuser prevents this.

Identifi cation markings
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN) under
the bonnet.This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the passenger compar tment filter.
B. Vehicle identification number on the dashboard.This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label is affixed to the left hand centre pillar.

Wheels which are fitted with 205/45 R17 tyres cannot be fitted with snow chains. For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Low tyre pressures increase fuelconsumption.

The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.
C. Manufacturer's label.
The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the left hand centre pillar.
It bears the
following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre inflation pressure,

- the paint colour code.

Exterior
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- startin
g
- battery
Lighting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Changing bulbs 211-214
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeatersWiper controls
11 8-121 Changing
a wiper blade 228
Door mirrors 86
D
oors 102-104
- opening/closing
- central locking- emergency control
Alarm 96-99
Electric windows 10 0-101
Fuel tank 1
06-107
Misfuel prevention 108 -109
Accessories
234-235

Hill
start assist 177
Braking assistance 148-149
Tr ajectory control 149 -150
Tyre pressures 203, 248 B
oot 105 Temporary puncture
repair kit 198 -203
Chan
ging a wheel 204-210
- tools- removing/refitting


Chan
ging bulbs 215 -216
- rear lamps
-
3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps

Rear parking sensors 182-183
T
owbar 231-232
To w i ng 229 -230

A
ABS and EBFD systems.............................148Accessories................................................234Accessory socket, 12 V ..............................128Access to rear seats...............................81, 83Adjusting headlamps ..................................117Adjusting head restraints ..............................80Adjusting the steering wheel.........................85Advice on care and maintenance...............233Airbags, curtain...................................158, 159Airbags, front.......................................155, 159Airbags, lateral....................................157, 159Air conditioning.............................................24Air conditioning, digital ............................67,73Air conditioning, manual .........................67, 70Air filter........................................................r194Air flow....................................................24, 66Air intake.................................................66,73Air recirculation.............................................73Air vents........................................................66Alarm.............................................................96Alloy wheels ................................................233Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................148Anti-pinch ....................................................101Anti-theft........................................................92Armrest, front.............................................. 127Assistance call....................................147, 254Audible warning..........................................147Audio streaming (Bluetooth).......................299Audio system...............................................287Automatic illumination
of headlamps .....................................113,116Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................147
Battery.................................................194,225Battery, charging.........................................225Battery, remote control...........................94,95Black panel....................................................47Bluetooth (hands-free)........................275,297Bluetooth (telephone)..........................275,297Bonnet.........................................................187Boot.............................................................105Boot lamp............................................123, 217Brake discs ..................................................195Brake lamps................................................215Brake pads ..................................................195Brakes .........................................................195Braking assistance system .........................148
Capacity, fuel tank......................................106CD MP3...............................................273,293Central locking......................................90, 103Changing a bulb...................................211-217Changing a fuse...................................218-224Changing a wheel...............................204-210Changing a wiper blade...................... 121, 228Changing the date......................278, 300,301Changing the remote control battery............94Changing the time......................278, 300,301Checking levels....................................191-193Checking the engine oil level........................45Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)............................................198Checks .................................................189-195Children................................ 132-142, 153, 156Child seats ..........................................134-139Cleaning (advice)........................................233Closing the boot....................................90,105Closing the doors..................................90,102Connectors, audio ...............128, 274, 294, 296Control panel .......................................256, 288Coolant level.........................................42,191Coolant temperature indicator......................r42Cour tesy lamps ................................... 118, 217Courtesy mirror...........................................r127Cruise control..............................................180Cup holder...................................................r126
BC
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers...............................................118, 120Auxiliary socket...................128,274, 294,296