brake fluid CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2018 Handbook (in English)

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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
STOP
Fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message in the screen.The warning lamp lighting up is
associated with a serious fault in the
brakes or the coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as there is a
risk
that the engine will cut out while driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
+ Brakes
Fixed, associated
with the STOP
warning lamp. The brake fluid level in the braking
circuit is too low.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid that complies with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
If the problem persists, have the system checked in
the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
+
+ Fixed, associated
with the STOP and
ABS warning lamps.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is faulty.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a
dealer or by a qualified
workshop.
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3A i r f i l t e r.
4 Brake fluid reser voir.
5 Battery.
6 Fusebox.
7 Engine oil dipstick.
8 Engine oil filler cap.
9 Priming pump (on diesel filter)*.
The Diesel circuit is under very high
pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only in the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
*
D

epending on engine.
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with
the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them
up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
The liquids must comply with the
manufacturer's recommendations and with
the vehicle's engine. Take care when working under the bonnet,
as certain areas of the engine may be
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Return used oil to the dealer network or
a
qualified workshop and dispose of it in
the containers reser ved for this purpose.
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles equipped with an
electric gauge, or using the dipstick. To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a
level sur face
with the engine stopped for more than
30

minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
ser vices (or oil changes). We recommend that
you check the level, and top up if necessary,
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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old the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
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ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
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efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between marks A and B .
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A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
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f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact the dealer
network or a

qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view. After topping up the oil, the check
per formed by the oil level indicator in
the instrument panel when the ignition
is switched on is not valid during the
30
minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Changing the fl
uid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up the fluid
between two services.
To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a
level sur face with
the engine cool.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
A low coolant level presents a
risk of serious
damage to your engine.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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nscrew the oil filler cap to access the filler
opening.
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dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
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ait a

few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
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dd more oil if necessary.
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fter checking the level, carefully refit the oil
filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
In addition, with the engine hot and as the
cooling system is pressurised, wait at least
one hour after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
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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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Emissions control system, SCR ..............................20
E nergy economy mode ......................................... 15 3
Engine compartment


............................................. 15 4
Engine, diesel


.......................... 21, 150, 154, 165, 198
Engine, petrol


................................................. 15 0, 19 5
Engines


................................................... 19 4 -195, 198
Environment


............................................................. 45
Filling the fuel tank
......................................... 14 8 -15 0
Filter, air


.................................................................. 15 8
Filter, diesel fuel


..................................................... 15 5
Filter, oil
................................................................... 15

8
Filter, particle


................................................... 157-15 8
Filter, passenger compartment


.............................15 8
Fitting a
wheel ................................................. 171-173
Fittings, boot


............................................................. 81
Fittings, interior
................................................... 7

8 -79
Flap, fuel filler


................................................. 148 -149
Foglamp, rear


.................................................. 176 -179
Foglamps, front


...................................................... 176
Frequency (radio)
....................................................... 8
Fu

el

........................................................................\
. 15 0
Fuel consumption


..................................................... 40
Fuel tank


......................................................... 148 -149
Fusebox, dashboard


...............181-183, 185 -18 6, 188
Fusebox, engine compartment


........................181-183, 185 -18 6, 188
Fuses
....................................... 18

1-183, 185 -18 6, 188
Gauge, fuel


............................................................. 148
Gearbox, automatic


...............................124 -13 4, 15 8
Gearbox, electronic
................ 1

2 0 -124, 132-13 4, 15 8
Gearbox, manual
........................... 1

20, 131-13 4, 15 8
Gear lever, automatic gearbox


.......................124 -13 0
Gear lever, electronic gearbox
.............. 12

0 -124, 15 8Gear lever, manual gearbox ..................................
12
0
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency indicator
...13
0
Glove box
..................................................................79
Grab handles


......................................................63-65
Hazard warning lamps
............................................. 93
H

azard warning lamps, automatic operation

.........93
Headlamp adjustment .............................................. 87
Headlamps, automatic illumination


...................85 - 87
Headlamps, dipped beam


........................23, 84, 175
Headlamps, halogen


..............................................174
Headlamps, main beam


...........................23, 84, 175
Head restraints, front

...............................................62
H

ead restraints, rear ................................................66
Heating
............................................................... 7

1, 74
Hill start assist
.................................................131-132
Horn


........................................................................\
..93
Immobiliser, electronic


.....................................4 5 , 11 8
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ......................................... 28
Indicator, coolant temperature ................................ 24
I
ndicator, engine oil level .................................... 27-2 8
Indicator lamps, operation
.................................. 1

2-13
Indicators, direction .................................................. 86
Inflating tyres (using the kit) ...................165 -166, 168
Instrument panels
................................................. 9

-12
ISOFIX mountings and child seats
................ 111

, 113
Jack
................................................... 1

6 9 -170, 173 , 10
Jump starting


.......................................................... 189Key


........................................................................\
....
43
Key, electronic
.......................................................... 43
K
ey with remote control .............................
43, 45, 118
Kit, hands-free
............................................. 1
4 -16 , 6 - 8
Kit, temporary puncture repair

..............
165 -166, 168
Labels, identification

..............................................
201
Lamp, boot

........................................................
82, 18 0
Lamps, front
.................................................... 17
4 -175
Lamps, rear

.............................................
176 , 178 -179
Lamps, rear, 3D

...............................................
17 7-178
Leather (care)

.........................................................
163
Level, brake fluid ....................................................
15 6
Level, diesel additive

.......................................
157-15 8
Level, engine coolant

...............................
24, 15 6 -157
Level, engine oil
..................................
2
7-28, 15 5 -15 6
Levels and checks
.........................................
15
4 -157
Level, screenwash fluid .........................................
157
Lighting, dashboard

...........................................
3 0 - 31
Lighting dimmer .................................................. 3 0 - 31
Lighting, guide-me home ...................................
86 - 87
Lighting, interior .......................................... 7 7-78 , 18 0
Lighting, mood .....................................................7 7-78
Load reduction mode


.............................................152
Locating your vehicle


...............................................44
Locking from the inside ............................................ 49
Low fuel level
..........................................................148
Luggage retaining strap
........................................... 82
M

aintenance (advice)

............................................162
Map reading lamps


..........................................7 7, 1 8 0
Markings, identification


..........................................201
Mat


........................................................................\
.... 80
Menu, main
................................................................. 2
M

irror, rear view .......................................................68
Mirrors, door
............................................................. 67
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