brake fluid Citroen DS3 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

fixed, associated with
the STOP warninglamp. The brakin
g system fluid level is too low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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fixed, associated with
the
STOP and ABSwarning lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fix
ed. Unless it has been deactivated (button
pressed and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

185
Checks














Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.
4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6.Fusebox.
7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.2.
Coolant header tank.3.
Air filter.
4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery.
6.Fusebox.
7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.9.
Priming pump (on fuel filter).

187
Checks




























Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.



Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT4 standard.
Th
e brake fluid level should be closeto the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear. The reading will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator in
the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the engine oil between services. CITROËNrecommends that you check the oil
level and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).

191Checks
Manual gearbox
Automatic
gearboxBrake
pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn. The
gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval for this component.















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited.
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checking inter val for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
For information on checkin
g brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
tw
o services.
Checking this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

311Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 184

Checking levels 187-189


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid -additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 207-213


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 234-237
LPG engine 238 -239
Diesel engines 240-241
Dimensions 242-243
Identification markings 244

Bonnet
183-184
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 185
Under-bonnet la
yout, Diesel 186Batter
y 221-222
Energy economy mode 223
Checking components 19 0 -191
- battery- air filter/passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs

En
gine compar tment
fuses 214, 217-220

Maintenance (advice)....................................229Map reading lamps...............................118, 213Markings, identification.................................244Mat ................................................................125Menu, main ...................................................286Mini fuel level ................................................102Mirror, rear view ..............................................87Mirrors, door....................................................r86Misfuel prevention.........................................104Motorway function (direction indicators).......142Mountings for ISOFIX seats.................136,138MP3 CD.................................................269, 289Music media players.....................................268MyWay ....................................................61, 251
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Navigation.....................................................257Number plate lamps ......................................211
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Paint colour code..........................................244Paintwork, matt.............................................229Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r127Parking brake........................................158, 191Parking sensors, rear....................................r178Particle emission filter..........................r189, 190Passenger compartment filter......................r190Player, CD MP3.....................................269, 289Port, USB.............................124, 276, 290,292Priming the fuel system................................184Protecting children.................128 -13 8, 149, 152
Puncture........................................................194
Radio ..................................................... 267,287Rear foglamp.........................................11 0 , 211Rear screen (demisting)..................................76Recharging the battery.................................222Reduction of electrical load..........................224Refitting a wheel...........................................205Regeneration of the par ticle emissions filter....................r190Reinitialising the electric windows ..................97Reinitialising the remote control .....................94Remote control..........................................90-95Removing a wheel........................................203Removing the mat.........................................125Repair kit, puncture.......................................194Replacing bulbs .....................................207-213Replacing fuses....................................214-220
Keeping children safe............128 -13 8, 149, 152Key in ignition warning....................................93Key with remote control ............................90,95
LLabels, identification.....................................244Lamps, warning and indicator....................r32-41Leather (care)................................................229LED lamps.............................................113,210Level, brake fluid ...........................................187Levels and checks..................................185-191Lighting, guide-me home.......................111,112Lighting, interior.............................r118, 119,213Lighting bulbs(replacement).......................................207-213Lighting control stalk.....................................108Lighting dimmer..............................................r46Loading............................................................24Load reduction mode....................................224Localised assistance call ..............................250Localised emergency call .............................250Locating your vehicle ......................................92Locking from the inside ...................................99LPG...............................................................238Luggage retaining strap................................126
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Main beam ............................................108, 209Maintenance....................................................24
Oil filter..........................................................r190Oil level....................................................45,187Opening the bonnet ......................................183Opening the boot....................................90, 101Opening the doors...........................90, 98, 100Opening the fuel filler flap .............................102Operation indicator lamps..........................32-41
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Alphabetical index
Replacing the air filter...................................r190Replacing the oil filter...................................r190Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r190Replacing wiper blades.........................117, 224Resetting the service indicator.......................r44Resetting the trip recorder..............................r46Rev counter...............................................r28,30Reversing lamp.............................................211Risk areas (update).......................................264Routine checks.....................................190, 191Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................184
Safety for children..................128 -138, 149, 152Scented air freshener.....................................r77Screen, colour 16/9.........................61,254, 275Screen, monochrome..................286,298, 300Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment) .....................54,57, 61Screen-wash reservoir..................................187Screen menu map........................275,298, 300Screenwash..................................................115Screenwash fluid level..................................188Seat, rear bench .............................................84Seat adjustment........................................79,82Seat belts ...............................................147-149Seats, rear.......................................................r84Serial number, vehicle..................................244Ser vice indicator.............................................r43
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Servicing.........................................................24Setting the clock...........................274, 296, 297Short-cut menus...................................255,256Sidelamps.....................................108, 209, 211Side repeater.................................................209Spare wheel..................................................200Speed limiter.................................................r174Speedometer............................................r28, 30Stability control (ESP)...................................145Starting the vehicle.........................92, 161,166Steering mounted controls, audio.........253,285Stopping the vehicle .......................92, 161,166Stop & Start .......50, 73, 102, 170, 183, 190, 221Storage ..................................................122, 123Storage box...................................................127Stowing rings ................................................ 126Sun visor.......................................................r123Synchronising the remote control...................94System, navigation........................................257Systems, ASR and ESP................................145U
Temporary tyre repair kit...............................194Third brake lamp...........................................212TMC (Tr a f f i c i n f o) ..........................................265Tools ..............................................................200Total distance recorder...................................r46To w b a r...........................................................r227Towed loads ..........................236, 237, 239, 241Towing another vehicle.................................225Tr a c t i o n c o n t r o l (ASR)..................................145Tr affic information (TA).................266, 267, 288Traffic information (TMC).....................265, 266Tr i p c o m p u t e r......................................r48-50,57Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r.....................................r46Tyre pressures ..............................................244
Tyres ........................................................24, 244
Unlocking........................................................90Unlocking from the inside...............................99Update risk areas..........................................264Updating the date ..........................274,296,297Updating the time..........................274 ,296,297USB Box ........................................................124USB Reader..........................................r124, 290
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Table of weights....................236, 237, 239, 241Ta b l e s of engines .................234, 235,238, 240Tables of fuses..............................................214Ta n k, fuel...............................................102,104Technical data.......................................234-242Telephone.............................................271, 293Temperature adjustment...........................70,73Temperature control for heated seats............80
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Ventilation .....................................66,67, 70, 73