bonnet Citroen DS3 2011 1.G User Guide

Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.


Before removing a front
wiper blade


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Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


Removal



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Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

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Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting



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At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shor ter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade


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Switch on the ignition.

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Operate the wiper stalk again to park
the wiper blades.










Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.

Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.

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 fuel
consumption. The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a 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.

Instruments and controls


Instrument panels 26 -27, 28 -29
Warning lamps 30 -39
Indicator lamps 40 - 43
Adjustment buttons 44- 45


- trip distance recorder

- lighting dimmer/black panel


L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Stop & Star t 166 -168

Speed limiter 169 -170
Cruise control 171-172

Door mirrors 84
Electric windows 94-95

Dashboard fuses 210 -212

Opening the bonnet 179

Steering wheel adjustment 83
Horn 141
Scented air freshener 75 -76
Multifunction screens 52- 60
Hazard warning lamps 140 -141

Manual gearbox 157-158
"SensoDrive" gearbox 159 -161
Automatic gearbox 162-165
Parking brake 156
Rear view mirror 85
Sun visor 121

W i p e r c o n t r o l s 112 -115
Trip computer 46 - 48

Heating/ Ventilation 64-70
Manual air conditioning 67-70
Digital air conditioning 71-73
Demisting/defrosting the
rear screen 74

Emergency or assistance
call 141, 245
Audio system 281-302
Setting the date/time 293 -294
MyWay 247-279
Setting the date/time 270

Interior mood lighting 117

309Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 180

Checking levels 183 -185


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid


- additive (Diesel with par ticle emis sions f ilter)



Changing bulbs 203 -209


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol engines 230-233
LPG engine 234-235
Diesel engines 236 -237
Dimensions 238-239
Identification markings 240

Bonnet 179 -180
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 181
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 182
Batter y 217-218
Energy economy mode 219
Checking components 186-187


- battery

- air filter/passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs


Engine compartment
fuses 210, 213 -216

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ABS and EBFD systems ............................. 142
Accessories ................................................ 225
Accessories socket, 12 V ............................ 122
Access to rear seats ............................... 79, 80
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 111
Adjusting head restraints .............................. 78
Adjusting the steering wheel ......................... 83
Air conditioning ............................................. 22
Air conditioning
(digital) .................................................. 65, 71
Air conditioning (manual) ........................65, 68
Air filter ........................................................ 186
Air intake ....................................................... 71
Air recirculation ............................................. 71
Air vents ........................................................ 64
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................................ 142
Anti-pinch ...................................................... 94
Anti-theft steering lock .................................. 90
Assistance call .................................... 141, 246
Audible warning .......................................... 141
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................................ 292
Audio system ...................... 282, 283, 296, 298
Automatic gearbox .............................. 162, 187
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .....................................107, 110
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 141
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .............................112, 114
Auxiliary socket ...........................................266
Auxiliary sockets .........................................290Capacity, fuel tank ...................................... 100
CD MP3 ...............................................265, 287
Central locking ........................................ 89, 97
Changing a bulb .......................... 203, 207, 208
Changing a fuse .......................................... 210
Changing a wheel ....................................... 196
Changing a wiper blade ...................... 115, 220
Changing the date ....................................... 270
Changing the remote control battery ............ 92
Changing the time ...................... 270, 293, 294
Checking levels ................................... 183, 185
Checking the engine oil level ........................ 43
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...... 190Checks ................................ 181, 182, 186, 187
Children ........................................132, 134-136
Child seats ......................................... 128, 132
Closing the boot ......................................89, 99
Closing the doors ....................................89, 96
Connectors, audio .............. 122, 266, 288, 290
Control stalk, wipers .............................112-114
Coolant level ......................................... 40, 183
Coolant temperature ..................................... 40
Coolant temperature indicator ...................... 40
Cour tesy lamps ........................................... 209
Cour tesy mirror ........................................... 121
Cruise control .............................................. 171
Cup holder ................................................... 120
Cur tain airbags ................................... 152, 153 Battery ................................................. 186, 217
Battery, remote control ...........................92, 93
Battery recharge ......................................... 217
Bench seat, rear ............................................ 82
Black panel .................................................... 45
Bluetooth (hands-free) ................ 267, 268, 291
Bluetooth (telephone) .......................... 267, 268
Bonnet ......................................................... 179
Boot ............................................................... 99
Boot lamp ............................................ 117, 209
Brake discs .................................................. 187
Brake lamps ................................................ 207
Brake pads .................................................. 187
Brakes ......................................................... 187
Braking assistance system ......................... 142
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Dashboard fusebox ..................................... 210
Date (display) .............................................. 270
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............. 149
Defrosting ................................................ 68, 74
Demisting ................................................ 68, 71
Dials and gauges .................................... 26, 28
Diesel additive level .................................... 185
Diesel engine .............................. 101, 182, 236
Dimensions ................................................. 238
Dipped beam .......................................106, 204
Dipstick .................................................. 43, 183
Direction indicators ............................. 140, 207
Door mirrors .................................................. 84
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Map reading lamps ............................. 116, 209
Markings, identification ............................... 240
Mat .............................................................. 123
Menu, main .................................................284
Mini fuel level .............................................. 100
Misfuel prevention ....................................... 102
Monochrome screen .................. 284, 296, 298
Motorway function (direction indicators) ..... 140
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ............... 134, 136
MP3 CD ...............................................265, 287
Multifunction screen
(with audio equipment) ...................52, 55, 59
Music media players ...................................264
MyWay ..........................................59, 250, 272
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Navigation ................................................... 253
Number plate lamps .................................... 207
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Paint colour code ........................................ 240
Parking brake ...................................... 156, 187
Par ticle emission filter ........................ 185, 186
Passenger compar tment filter .................... 186
Petrol engine ............................... 101, 181, 230
Player, CD MP3 ...................................265, 287
Priming the fuel system .............................. 180
Protecting children .......128, 132, 134-136, 149
Puncture ...................................................... 190
Radio ...................................................263, 285
Rear foglamp ............................................... 207
Rear foglamps ............................................. 108
Rear head restraints ..................................... 82
Rear parcel shelf ......................................... 125
Rear parking sensors .................................. 173
Rear screen (demisting) ................................ 74
Rear seats ..................................................... 82
Rear view mirror ............................................ 85
Rear wash-wipe .......................................... 113
Rear wiper ................................................... 113
Recharging the battery ............................... 217
Reduction of electrical load ........................ 220
Refitting a wheel ......................................... 199
Reinitialising the electric windows ................ 94
Reinitialising the remote control ................... 92
Remote control ..................................88, 89, 93
Removing a wheel ...................................... 199
Removing the mat ....................................... 123
Repair kit, puncture ..................................... 190 Keeping children safe ................. 128, 134, 149
Key in ignition warning .................................. 90
Key with remote control .................... 88 -90, 93
LLabels, identification ................................... 240
Lamps, warning and indicator ...........30, 34, 35
Lateral airbags .................................... 151, 153
LED lamps ........................................... 111, 206
Level, brake fluid ......................................... 183
Levels and checks........................ 181-183, 185
Lighting, guide-me home .................... 109, 110
Lighting, interior ...........................116, 117, 209
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...... 203, 207, 208
Lighting rheostat ........................................... 44
Lighting stalk ............................................... 106
Loading.......................................................... 22
Load reduction mode .................................. 220
Localised assistance call ............................ 246
Localised emergency call ........................... 246
Locating your vehicle .................................... 90
Locking from the inside ................................. 97
LPG .............................................................234
Luggage retaining strap .............................. 124
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Main beam ..........................................106, 205
Manual gearbox .................. 157, 158, 166, 187M
Oil filter ........................................................ 186
Oil level .................................................. 43, 183
Opening the bonnet .................................... 179
Opening the boot ....................................88, 99
Opening the doors ........................... 88, 96, 98
Opening the fuel
filler flap .................................................... 100
Operation indicator lamps .......................30, 34
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