CITROEN DS3 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may 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.
Brake disc/drum wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop. Only use products recommended by
DS
AUTOMOBILES or products of
equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in
the braking system, DS AUTOMOBILES
selects and offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency
may be reduced. Make light brake
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi
engines)
To respect the environment and ensure
compliance with the Euro 6
standard,
without adversely affecting the performance
or fuel consumption of diesel engines,
DS
AUTOMOBILES has taken the decision to
equip its vehicles with a
system that combines
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) with
a
diesel particle filter (DPF) for the treatment of
exhaust gases.
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
During each scheduled ser vice of your vehicle
in the dealer network or a

qualified workshop,
the AdBlue
® tank is refilled in order to allow
normal operation of the SCR system.
If the estimated distance travelled between
two ser vices is greater than 12,500
miles
(20,000

km), it will be necessary to top up the
AdBlue
®.
The AdBlue
® is contained in a special tank
w
ith a
capacity of around 17 litres: its capacity
offers a

driving range of around 12,500 miles
(20,000

km) before triggering an alert system
that warns you when you can drive for a
further
1,500

miles (2,400 km).
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Once the AdBlue® tank is empty, a system
required by regulations prevents starting
of the engine.
If the SCR system is defective, the level of
emissions from your vehicle will no longer
meet the Euro 6

standard: your vehicle
becomes polluting.
In the event of a

confirmed fault with the
SCR system, you must go to the dealer
network or a

qualified workshop as soon
as possible: after a
running distance of
685 miles (1,100 km), a system will be
triggered automatically to prevent engine
starting.
In either case, a range indicator gives you
the distance you can travel before the
vehicle is immobilised.
For more information on the Warning
and indicator lamps and the associated
alerts, refer to the corresponding section.
Freezing of the AdBlue
® additive
The AdBlue® additive freezes at
temperatures below around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a
heater for the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to continue
driving in very cold conditions.
Topping up with AdBlue®
Filling the AdBlue® tank is an operation
included in every routine ser vice on your
vehicle by the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
Nevertheless, given the capacity of the tank,
it may be necessary to top up the AdBlue
®
between ser vices, more particularly if an alert
(warning lamps and a


message) signals the
requirement.
You can go to a

member of the dealer network
or a


qualified workshop.
If you envisage topping up yourself, please
read the following recommendations and
warnings carefully.
Precautions for use
In certain conditions (high exterior temperature,
for example), the risk of ammonia being
released cannot be excluded: do not inhale
the vapours. Ammonia has an irritant effect on
mucous membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Keep AdBlue
® out of the reach of children,
in its original container or bottle.
Never transfer AdBlue
® to another
container: it would lose its purity.
Never dilute AdBlue
® with water.
Never pour AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
AdBlue
® is a urea-based solution. This fluid
is
non-flammable, colourless and odourless
(stored in a
cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the
affected area with soap and running water. In
the event of contact with the eyes, immediately
rinse the eyes with large amounts of water
or with an eye wash solution for at least
15

minutes. If a burning sensation or irritation
persists, get medical attention.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water. Use only AdBlue
® liquid that meets the
ISO
22241
standard.
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Bottles or containers are available from the
dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Never top up from an AdBlue
® dispenser
reserved for heavy goods vehicles.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes below around -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles or containers be stored in a
cool
place and protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept
for at least a
year.
If the fluid has frozen, it can be used once
it has completely thawed out at ambient
temperature.
Never store bottles or containers of
AdBlue
® in your vehicle.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a

container provided for
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
Procedure
Before topping up, ensure that the vehicle is
parked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.
Otherwise the AdBlue
® may be frozen and
so cannot be poured into its tank. Park your
vehicle in a

warmer area for a few hours to
allow the top up to be carried out.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key.
F

W

ithout pressing, turn the black cap
a

quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off. F

T
urn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
c
lockwise.
F

L

ift off the cap.
Important : if your vehicle's AdBlue
®
tank is completely empty – which is
confirmed by the alert messages and the
impossibility of starting the engine – you
must add at least 4

litres.
F

F

or access to the AdBlue
® tank, raise the
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box. F

O
btain a bottle or container of AdBlue
®.
After first checking the use-by date, read
carefully the instructions on use on the label
before pouring the contents of the bottle or
container into your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
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F After emptying the bottle or container, wipe away any spillage around the tank filler
using a
damp cloth.
If any AdBlue
® additive is spilt or splashed,
wash immediately with cold water or wipe
with a

damp cloth.
If the AdBlue
® has crystallised, clean it off
using a

sponge and hot water.
F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it
a

6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
D
epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
Important: when topping up after
running out of AdBlue
®, you must wait
for around 5 minutes before switching
on the ignition, without opening the
driver's door , or unlocking the vehicle ,
or placing the key in the ignition
switch .
Switch on the ignition, then after
10


seconds, start the engine.
Advice on care and
maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance of your vehicle are given in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
Textured paint
Textured paint reacts to light with variations of
appearance and finish that emphasise the car's
lines and form. This paint coating has particles
that remain visible and create a unique satin
relief effect. Its lightly granulated texture gives
it a
surprising feel. Observe the following recommendations
to avoid damaging the paint finish:
-

c
hoose a high pressure wash, or at
least a high water delivery; roller brush
washing is compatible.
-
g
ently wipe the body with a clean
microfibre cloth.
-
c
arefully wipe off any fuel spilt on the
body using a soft cloth, then allow to
d r y.
-

c
lean off minor marks (for example,
finger marks), using the product in the
"TECHNATURE" range intended for
removing insects.
H o w eve r,
-

d
o not select the programme with hot
wax finish.
-

d
o not use waterless cleaning.
-

n
ever polish the vehicle.
-

d
o not use paint restorers, abrasive
or polishing products, or bright paint
preser vers (wax polish, for example).
It is always preferable to have paint
repairs carried out in the dealer network or
by a


qualified workshop.
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Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate
regular care and cleaning is essential for its
durability.
Refer to your vehicle's Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for information on all the
special precautions to observe.
Care of the stickers
These styling stickers are treated to give good
resistance to ageing and tearing.
They have been designed to allow you to
customise your vehicle's bodywork.
Available also as accessories, we recommend
that you have them applied by a
network dealer
or a


qualified workshop.
When washing your vehicle, keep the
high-pressure lance tip at least 30
cm
away from the stickers.
Fabric roof
Before washing the fabric, remove as
much dirt as possible using a soft brush or
a
vacuum cleaner.
We recommend cleaning your vehicle in
an automatic roller-brush car wash.
To avoid damaging the roof, never use
a
high-pressure jet wash.
Allow the vehicle to dry in the shade and
avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
To remove stains, dab them (never rub
them) with a
sponge and some soapy
water, then immediately rinse the fabric
with clean water.
Immediately remove bird droppings or
plant resins, their caustic nature could
damage the fabric. For regular care of the fabric and to keep
its original appearance, we recommend
using the environmentally friendly product
"Insect remover – all-roof cleaner" from
the "TECHNATURE" range. To obtain this
product, visit your dealer.
Never use chemical products, detergents,
stain removers, solvents, alcohol, petrol,
etc. to clean the fabric.
To waterproof the fabric, use only
waterproofing products specifically for
fabric hoods.
Acoustic air deflector
We recommend that you clean the
acoustic air deflector with care
, using
a
soft brush.
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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first time, do
not keep trying, but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

R
epeat the operation 10

times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
Other HDi engines
(except BlueHDi version)
F
F
ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
F

O
perate the priming pump repeatedly until
resistance is felt (there may be resistance at
the first press).
F

O
perate the starter to start the engine (if the
engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15
seconds before trying
again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

P
ut the cover in place and clip it in.
F

C
lose the bonnet again.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
Comprising a
compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair of
a

tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
The vehicle's electrical system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a
tyre after a puncture
repair.
Under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
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Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the under floor storage,
under the boot floor.
Composition of the kit
1.12 V compressor, with built-in pressure
gauge.
2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated the tyre. F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired and keep it in a
clean place.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant. F

T
urn over the sealant bottle and secure it in
the cut-out provided on the compressor.
F

C
onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a
wheel
is in temporary use. F

S
witch on the ignition.If a
pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
about 7
minutes, this indicates that the
tyre is not repairable; contact your dealer
or a
qualified workshop for recovery.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
F

S
tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0
bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of splatters). F

P
lace the switch in the "O" position.
F

D
isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

R
eplace the cap on the valve.
F

R
emove the kit.
F

R
emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a
member of the dealer
network or an authorised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a
new bottle of
sealant, available from the dealer network
or a


qualified workshop.
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Do not exceed the speed of 50 mph
( 80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
You can always use the compressor,
without injecting the sealant, to check and,
if necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
keep it in a
clean place. F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F
F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit. F
U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F
S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe, near
the valve connection. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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