battery Citroen DS3 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, the switching on of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the switching on of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by reading the associated message on the multifunction screen. If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
STOP fixed, associated with another warning lamp and accompanied by an audible signal.
It is associated with the braking system or the engine coolant temperature.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer.
Ser vice
temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown on t he screen, such as, for example: - the engine oil level, - the screenwash level, - the remote control battery, - saturation of the par ticle emission filter (Diesel). For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on t he
screen and contact a CITROËN dealer.

33Instruments and controls
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Engine oil
pressure
fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system.
Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer.
Batter y charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).
This lamp should switch off when the engine is star t ed. If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN dealer.
Door(s) open
fixed if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot. fixed and accompanied by an audible signal if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

37Instruments and controls
5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normal operation. The spanner remains lit .
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also come on if you have exceeded the two year ser vice inter val.
Service indicator zero reset
After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator must be reset to zero. The procedure for resetting to zero is as follows:  switch off the ignition,  press and hold the trip distance recorder zero reset button,  switch on the ignition; the distance recorder display begins a countdown,  when the display indicates "=0" , release the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait at least five minutes for the zero reset to be taken into account.
Retrieving the service information
You can access the ser vice information at any time.  Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button. The ser vice information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner flashes to indicate that the ser vice must be carried out as soon as possible. Example: the ser vice is overdue by 300 km. For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:

85Access
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction, you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.  First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.  Then, reinitialise the remote control. If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
 Switch off the ignition.  Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .  Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds.  Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch. The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620/3 volts. This replacement battery is available from CITROËN dealers.
 Maintain pressure on lug A and remove the chrome finisher by sliding it off at 45°.  Unclip the casing by inser ting a coin at the
notch and rotating.  Slide the flat battery out of its location.  Slide the new battery into its location obser ving the original direction.  Clip the casing in place, then the chrome finisher.  Reinitialise the remote control.
If the battery is flat, you are informed by lighting of this warning lamp in the instrument panel, an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.
 Unfold the key.  Release the chrome finisher by pressing on
lug A .

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Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent agains t the theft of your vehicle. It provides two types of protection, exterior and interior, as well as a self-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 compar tment. 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 par tially 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 alarm system, this could cause malfunctions.

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Boot
Opening
 After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the handle and raise the tailgate.
Closing
 Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
If the tailgate is not closed correctly:
- when the engine is running , this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by a message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds,
- when the vehicle is moving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen for a few seconds.
System for mechanical unlocking of the boot in the event of a battery or central locking malfunction.
Tailgate release
Unlocking
 Fold back the rear benchseat to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.  Inser t a small screwdriver into hole A of the lock to unlock the tailgate.

Manual operation
D disappears and the gears engaged appear in succession on the instrument panel. In the event of the engine labouring or over-revving, the gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time. When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1automatically. The spor t and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual operation
 Select position M for sequential changing of the four gears.  Push the lever towards the + sign to change up a gear.  Pull the lever towards the - sign to change down a gear. It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate temporarily in automatic mode.
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (selector between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P or N to place the gearbox in neutral. In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
When the ignition is on, the lighting of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction. In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from P to R RRand from N to R . This will not cause any damage to the gearbox. Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions permitting. Contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Operating fault
If the lever is not in position P , Pwhen the driver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, a message appears in the multifunction screen.  Return the lever to position P ; the
message disappears.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox: - if you press the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time, - if you force the movement of the gear lever from the P position to
another position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at a prolonged standstill with the engine running (traffic jam...), put the gear lever in the N position and apply the parking brake.

167Checks
* According to engine.
Petrol engines
1. Screenwash reser voir. 2. Coolant header tank. 3. Air filter * .
4. Brake fluid reser voir. 5. Battery. 6. Fusebox. 7. Engine oil dipstick. 8. Engine oil filler cap.

* According to engine.
Diesel engines
1. Screenwash reser voir. 2. Coolant header tank. 3. Air filter * .
4. Brake fluid reser voir. 5. Battery. 6. Fusebox. 7. Engine oil dipstick. 8. Engine oil filler cap. 9. Priming pump * .

Checks
Battery
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filter
Particle emission filter
(Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of the par ticle emission filter is carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the Maintenance and Waranty Guide a nd according to your engine. Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer.
The battery does not require any maintenance. However, check that the terminals are clean and correctly tightened, particularly in summer and winter. When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Practical information" section for details of the precautions to be taken before disconnecting the battery and following its reconnection.
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide for details of the replacement inter vals for these components. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessar y (refer to the "Engines" paragraph). A clogged passenger compar tment filter may have an adverse effect on the per formance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Replace the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide for details of the replacement interval for this component.