brake pads Citroen DS3 RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

199Checks
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 tdistances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. The
gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide 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 operation of units as important as those in thebraking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the levelchecking interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the checking interval for this component.
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Parkin
g brake

If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
th
e brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn. Checkin
g this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the brake discs and pads: brakingefficiency may be reduced. Make light brake applications to dry and defrost the brakes.

343Visual search
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