check engine Citroen DS3 RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

Checks
12 V batteryAir filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filter
Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctl
y tightened, particularly in summer and winter.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the replacement intervals for thesecomponents.
Re
place 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. The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Star t s
ystem, indicates the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop isessential when replacing or disconnecting the
battery. Th
e start of saturation of thepar ticle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message in the multi-
function screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lampgoes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of thevehicle 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. When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of theprecautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dustyatmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. citydriving), replace them twice as often if necessar y.y
A clogged passenger compar tment filter may have
an adverse effect on the per formance of the air
conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.

) Uncoil the white pipe G
fully. )
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.
Repair procedure
Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.
)Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
)Star t the vehicle and leave the engine running.
)Switch off the ignition.
Take care, this product is harmful(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.Keep this product out of the reach of children.

Do not star t the compressor before connecting the white pipe to the tyre valve: the sealant product would be expelled through the pipe.
)Turn the selector Ato the "sealant"
position.)Check that the switch B
is in position "O".

Checking tyre pressures / inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
) Connect the compressor's electricalconnector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch Bin position "I"; todeflate: switch Bin position "O"
and pressbutton C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressurelabel.) Remove the kit then stow it.


)Turn the selector Ato the "A ir"position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

Practical information
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.

Starting using another
batter
y

First check that the slave battery has a nominal
voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to star t the engine by connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when theengine is running.
)Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.)Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave
battery B
(or ear th point on the other vehicle).)Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal C
(or the engine mounting) of the broken-down vehicle.
)
Start the engine of the other vehicle andallow it to run for a few minutes.)
Operate the star ter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not star t immediately, switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.) Wait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the
jump leads in reverse order.


Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.

Protect your eyes and face beforehandling the battery. All operations on the battery must be carried out in a well ventilated areaaway from naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion and fire.Do not try to charge a frozen battery;the battery must first be thawed out toavoid the risk of explosion. If the batteryhas been frozen, before charging haveit checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop who will check thatthe internal components have not been damaged and the casing is not cracked,which could cause a leak of toxic andcorrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and useonly a 12 V charger. Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first. Wash your hands after wards.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if you have an electronicgearbox or automatic gearbox.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger

Batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must bedisposed of in accordance with regulationsand must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste. Ta k e used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.
)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.

Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.

RACING towbar

Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The space occupied by thesport diffuser prevents this.


Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Braking
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

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Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 192

Checking levels 195 -197


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid

- additive (Diesel with particleemissions filter)


Changing bulbs 217-224


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 246 -249
LPG engine 250 -251
Diesel engine 252-253
Dimensions 254-255
Identification markings 256

Bonnet
191-192
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 193
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 194Batter
y 232-234
Energy economy mode 235
Checking components 198 -19 9
- battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs


En
ginecompartment fuses 225, 228 -231

A
3D rear lamps................................................222
Battery...................................................198,232Battery, charging...........................................232Battery, remote control.............................94, 95Black panel......................................................47Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................286,327Bluetooth (telephone)....................................286Bonnet...........................................................191Boot...............................................................105Boot lamp..............................................123,224Brake discs ....................................................199Brake lamps..........................................221,222Brake pads ....................................................199Brakes ...........................................................199Braking assistance system ...........................152
Capacity, fuel tank........................................106CD MP3.........................................................323Central locking........................................90, 103Changing a bulb.............................217, 221-223Changing a fuse............................................225Changing a wheel.........................................209Changing a wiper blade........................ 121, 236Changing the date...............................54,57, 61Changing the remote control battery..............94Changing the time...............................54,57, 61Checking levels......................................195-197Checking the engine oil level..........................45Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........202Checks ..................................193, 194,198, 199Children.................................141,143,145, 146Child seats ............................ 134-136, 140, 141Child seats, conventional..............................140Citroën Localised Assistance Call................262Citroën Localised Emergency Call...............262Cleaning (advice)..........................................241Closing the boot ......................................90, 105Closing the doors ....................................90, 102Connectors, audio .........................128, 324,326Coolant level...........................................42, 196Coolant temperature indicator........................r42Courtesy lamps.............................................224Courtesy mirror.............................................r127Cruise control................................................184Cup holder.....................................................r126
BC
Assistance call..............................151,261,262Audible warning............................................151Audio streaming (Bluetooth) ................302, 329Audio system .................................317, 330, 332Automatic illumination of headlamps ....113,116Automatic operation of hazard warning
lamps ..........................................................151Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers.................................................118,120Auxiliary socket....................................303,326Auxiliary sockets...........................................324
ABS and EBFD systems...............................152Accessories..................................................242Accessory socket, 12V.................................128Access to rear seats.................................81,82Adjusting headlamps....................................117Adjusting head restraints ................................80Adjusting the steering wheel...........................85Advice on care and maintenance.................241Airbags .......................................................... 137Airbags, curtain.....................................162,163Airbags, front.........................................159,163Airbags, lateral......................................161,163Air conditioning...............................................24Air conditioning, automatic.......................67, 73Air conditioning, manual ...........................67,70Air filter..........................................................r198Air flow............................................................24Air intake .........................................................73Air recirculation...............................................73Air vents..........................................................66Alarm...............................................................96Alloy wheels..................................................241Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................152Anti-pinch ......................................................100Anti-theft..........................................................92Armrest, front................................................127