open bonnet Citroen DS3 RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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Familiarisation
90
Open
A.Unfolding / Folding the key.
B.Unlocking the vehicle.

Remote control key
Other functions...C.
Normal locking of the vehicle or
Deadlocking the vehicle Vehicle location.1
.Opening the fuel filler flap.
2. Opening and hooking the fuel filler cap.
Fuel t ank
106, 108
191
Ta n k c a p a c i ty:
- approximately 50 litres (petrol),
- approximately 46 litres (Diesel).
- approximately 33 litres (LPG),
- (according to version: approximately30 litres (petrol or Diesel)).A.Interior release lever.B.
Exterior safety catch. C.
Bonnet stay.


Bonnet

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Alarm System which protects and provides a deterrent against the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, exterior and interior, as well as aself-protection function.
Exterior perimeter
protection
The system detects opening of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to enter
the vehicle by forcing a door, the boot or the bonnet.

Interior volumetric
protection

The system detects any variation in the volume
in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window or moves inside the vehicle.
If you wish to leave a pet in the vehicle or a
window partially open, deactivate the interior
volumetric protection.

Self-protection function

The system detects the putting out of ser vice of its components.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to put
the wires of the siren, the central control or the
battery out of ser vice.
Do not make any modifications to the alarmsystem, this could cause malfunctions.

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191Checks








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 Bto the leftand raise the bonnet. )
Unclip the bonnet stay Cfrom its housing, holding it by its foam protection.)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnetopen.
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 theexterior safety catch and the stay withcare.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the Stop & Startsystem to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change toSTA R T m o d e .
To avoid damaging the electric units,the use of a high pressure jet wash under the bonnet is strictly prohibited.

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Closing








Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, thefuel 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 togain 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 firstattempt, do not try again. Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter.
)Take the stay out of the support 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.

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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

After refitting the battery by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, the Stop & Start systemwill 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 & Start system, indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification;the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacing or disconnecting thebattery. Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of thebattery.

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Instruments and controls
Interior mood lighting 123

Li
ghting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Speed limiter 182-183 Cruise control 184-185

Scented air freshener 77-78
Multifunction screens 54-62
Hazard warning lamps 150 -151
Dashboard fuses 225 -227
Opening the bonnet 191
Heatin
g / Ventilation 66 -72
Manual air conditioning 69-72
Digital air conditioning 73-75
Demisting / Defrosting the rear screen 76
Emer
gency or assistance call 151, 261
Audio system 317-337
Setting the date/time 56, 60
eMyWay 263-315 Setting the date/time 62 R
ear view mirror 87 Sun visor 127
Manual
gearbox 167
Electronic gearbox 168-172
Automatic gearbox 173-176 Gear efficiency indicator 177
Parking brake 166 Instrument
panels 28 -29, 30 -31
Warning lamps 32- 41
Indicators 42- 45
Adjustment buttons 46 - 47
- trip distance recorder
- panel lighting dimmer / black panel

Wi
per controls 118-121
Tr ip computer 48-50
Stop & Start 178-180
Door mirrors
86
Electric windows 100-101
Steerin
g wheel adjustment 85
Horn 151

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Main beam ............................................112,219Maintenance....................................................24Maintenance (advice)....................................241Map reading lamps...............................122,224Markings, identification.................................256Mat ................................................................129Menu, main ...................................................320Mini fuel level ................................................106Mirror, rear view ..............................................87
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Navigation.............................................269, 270Number plate lamps..............................221, 222
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Labels, identification.....................................256Lamps, front..................................................217Lamps, rear...................................................r221Lamps, warning and indicator.............r32,36, 37Leather (care)................................................241LED daytime running lamps..................117, 220Level, brake fluid...........................................195Levels and checks..................................193-197Lighting, guide-me home......................115,116Lighting, interior............................r122,123,224Lighting bulbs (replacement).........217,221-223Lighting control stalk .....................................112Lighting dimmer..............................................r46Loading............................................................24Load reduction mode ....................................236Locating your vehicle......................................92Locking from the inside.................................103Luggage retaining strap................................130
Jack...............................................................209JACK socket.................................303, 324, 326
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Indicators, direction......................................150Inflating accessories (using the kit)..............202Inflating tyres ..................................................24
Inputs for audio system ................303, 324, 326Instrument panel lighting................................ 46Instrument panels .....................................28,30Instrument panel screen ...................28, 30,177Interior fittings.......................................126,127Interior lamp..................................................122Interior mood lighting....................................123ISOFIX...........................................................145ISOFIX child seats........................143, 145,146ISOFIX mountings.................................143,146
IMirrors, door....................................................r86Misfuel prevention.........................................108Motorway function (direction indicators).......150Mountings for ISOFIX seats .................143, 146MP3 CD .........................................................323Music media players .....................................298
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Keeping children safe.....134-136, 143,145, 159Key in ignition warning ....................................92Key with remote control .....................90,92,95
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Oil filter..........................................................r198Oil level ....................................................45, 195Opening the bonnet......................................191Opening the boot ....................................90, 105Opening the doors..........................90,102,104Opening the fuel filler flap.............................106Operation indicator lamps.........................32,36