maintenance Citroen DS3 RHD 2015 1.G Owner's Manual
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15
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit
the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
b
ars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove
roof bars and roof racks after use.
At
the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry
out this check in particular:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-
a
t each change of season,
-
a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't
forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have
your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
p
assenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
o
perations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With
a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
b
ecomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
t
he legal level.
When
refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
a
void any over flow.
At
the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(
3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a
consistent average.
Eco-driving
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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very
h
igh, first ventilate the passenger
c
ompartment for a few moments.
Put
the air flow control at a setting high
e
nough to quickly change the air in the
p
assenger
c
ompartment.
The
air conditioning system does not
c
ontain chlorine and does not present
a
ny danger to the ozone layer.
In
order
for
these
systems
to
be
fully
effective,
follow
the
operation
and
maintenance
g
uidelines belo
w:
F
T
o
obtain
an
even
air
distribution,
take
care
not
to
obstruct
the
exterior
air
intake
grilles
l
ocated
at
the
base
of
the
windscreen,
the
nozzles,
the
vents
and
the
air
outlets,
as
well
a
s
the
air
extractor
located
in
the
boot.
F
D
o
not
cover
the
sunshine
sensor,
located
on
the
dashboard;
this
is
used
for
regulation
o
f
the
air
conditioning
system.
F
O
perate
the
air
conditioning
system
for
at
least
5
to
10
minutes,
once
or
twice
a
month
t
o
keep
it
in
per fect
working
order.
F
E
nsure
that
the
passenger
compartment
filter
is
in
good
condition
and
have
the
filter
e
lements
replaced
regularly.
W
e
recommend
the
use
of
a
combined
passenger
compartment
filter.
Thanks
to
its
s
pecial
active
additive,
it
contributes
to
the
purification
of
the
air
breathed
by
the
o
ccupants
and
the
cleanliness
of
the
passenger
compartment
(reduction
of
allergic
s
ymptoms,
bad
odours
and
greasy
deposits).
F
T
o
ensure
correct
operation
of
the
air
conditioning
system,
you
are
also
advised
to
have
i
t
checked
regularly
as
recommended
in
the
maintenance
and
warranty
guide.
F
I
f
the
system
does
not
produce
cold
air,
switch
it
off
and
contact
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
When
towing
the
maximum
load
on
a
steep
gradient
in
high
temperatures,
switching
off
the
a
ir
conditioning
increases
the
available
engine
power
and
so
improves
the
towing
ability. The
condensation created by the air
c
onditioning results in a discharge
o
f water under the vehicle which is
p
er fectly normal.
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When you move the selector in the gate to select a position, the corresponding indicator is
d
isplayed in the instrument panel.
P.
Pa
rk
R.
R
everse
n. N
eutral
d
.
D
rive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sport
pro
gramme
T .
Snow
pro
gramme
1 2 3 4.
G
ears engaged during manual
ope
ration
-.
I
nvalid value during manual operation
displays in the instrument panel
Foot on brake
F Press the brake pedal when this i
ndicator lamp is displayed in the
i
nstrument panel (e.g.: starting
t
he
eng
ine).
Moving off
If position n is selected inadvertently while driving, allow the engine to
r
eturn to idle then select position d to
accelerate.
If
the ambient temperature is
b
elow -23°C, the engine should be left
a
t idle for four minutes, to ensure the
c
orrect operation and life of the engine
an
d
g
earbox. When
the engine is running at idle, with
t
he brakes released, if position R
, d or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
w
ithout the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
l
eave children in the vehicle without
sup
ervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
t
he engine running, apply the parking
b
rake and select position P
.
F
A
pply the parking brake.
F
Sel
ect position P or n
.
F
S
tart the engine.
If
this
procedure is not followed, there is an
a
udible signal, accompanied by the display of
a
n
warning message.
F
W
ith the engine running, press the brake
ped
al.
F
R
elease the parking brake.
F
Sel
ect position R
, d or M
.
F
G
radually release the brake pedal.
The
vehicle moves off immediately.
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The system is reactivated automatically at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
This system requires a battery with a special specification and technology (reference
n
umbers available from a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop).
Fitting
a battery not listed by CITROËN
i
ntroduces the risk of malfunction of the
s
ystem.
In
the
event
of
a
fault
with
the
system,
the
"
ECO OFF"
switch
warning
lamp
flashes
then
c
omes
on
continuously.
Have
it
checked
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
In
the
event
of
a
fault
in
STOP
mode,
the
v
ehicle
may
stall.
All
of
the
instrument
panel
w
arning
lamps
come
on.
It
is
then
necessary
t
o
switch
off
the
ignition
and
start
the
engine
a
gain
using
the
key.
Operating fault Maintenance
Before doing anything under the b
onnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
s
ystem to avoid any risk of injury
r
esulting from automatic operation of
S
TART mode.
The
Stop & Start system makes use
o
f advanced technology. All work
o
n this type of battery must be done
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Press the "ECO OFF"
switch
again.
The
system
is
active
again;
this
is
confirmed
b
y
the
switch
warning
lamp
going
off,
a
ccompanied
by
a
message
in
the
screen.
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Matt paintWe recommend the use of a high pressure jet wash, or at least a water hose with a high
o
utput.
We
recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using
d
e-ionised
w
ater.
Use
only a microfibre cloth to dry the vehicle.
I
t must be clean and used without heavy
p
ressure.
Lightly
wipe off any fuel stains present on the
b
odywork using a soft cloth, then leave to dry.
From
the range of cleaning and maintenance
p
roducts in the "TECHNATURE" range
r
ecommended and approved by CITROËN,
u
se only the insect remover and car shampoo,
w
hich are the only products to be used on the
bo
dywork.
The
insect remover can also be used to remove
m
inor marks (for example: finger marks...).
Always
have paint repairs done by a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Recommendations
on
the
care
and
maintenance
your
vehicle
are
given
in
the
maintenance
and
warranty guide.
Never
clean
the
vehicle
without
water.
Never wash your vehicle in an
automatic
roller
brush
car
wash.
Never
polish
the
vehicle
body,
nor
the
a
lloy
wheels.
Doing
this
will
make
the
pa
intwork
sh
iny.
Do
not
use
paint
cleaners,
abrasive
p
roducts
or
paint
polishing
or
p
reserving
products
(such
as
wax,
f
or
example)
on
the
paintwork.
These
p
roducts
are
only
suitable
for
bright
f
inishes.
Application
of
these
products
o
n
vehicles
with
a
matt
finish
will
s
eriously
damage
the
paint
sur face
of
t
he
vehicle,
giving
rise
to
irreversible
s
hiny
or
stained
areas.
Never
use
a
high
pressure
jet
wash
w
ith
a
lance
fitted
with
a
brush,
this
m
ay
scratch
the
paintwork.
Never
select
a
wash
programme
that
f
inishes
with
a
hot
wax
cycle.
Advice on care and maintenance
If you vehicle is finished with a clear matt l acquer, please observe the following
r
ecommendations to avoid damaging the
p
aintwork by the use of an inappropriate
c
leaning
pro
cedures.
These
recommendations are also valid for alloy
r
oad wheels finished with clear matt lacquer.
Page 239 of 387
237
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular care and cleaning is essential for its
du
rability.
Refer
to your vehicle's maintenance
a
nd warranty guide for information on
t
he special precautions to observe.
Care of the expressive
stickers
These styling stickers are treated to give good resistance to ageing and tearing.
They
have been designed to allow you to
c
ustomise your vehicle's bodywork.
Available
also as accessories, we recommend
t
hat you have them fitted by a CITROËN dealer
o
r a qualified workshop.
When
using a high pressure jet wash,
k
eep the end of the lance at least
3
0 centimetres from the stickers
Practical information
Page 241 of 387
239
"Multimedia":
hands-free system, audio systems, semi-
i ntegral satellite navigation system, portable
n
avigation systems, mapping updates, driving
a
ssistant system, DVD player, reversing
c
amera, USB Box, speakers, Hi-Fi module,
2
30V socket, telephone/smartphone carrier,
r
ear multimedia carrier... By
visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also o
btain cleaning and maintenance products (
interior and exterior) - including ecological
p
roducts from the "TECHNATURE" range,
p
roducts for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
t
ouch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
c
olour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the
t
emporary puncture repair kit...), ...
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer for the
s
pecification of transmitters which can
b
e fitted (frequency, maximum power,
a
erial position, specific installation
requirements),
in line with the Vehicle
E
lectromagnetic
C
ompatibility
D
irective (2004/104/EC). The
fitting of electrical equipment
o
r accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result i
n a failure of your vehicle's electronic
s
ystem and excessive electrical
c
onsumption.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer
f
or information on the range of
r
ecommended equipment and
a
ccessories.
Depending
on the legislation in force in
t
he country, certain safety equipment m
ay be compulsory: high visibility s
afety vests, warning triangles,
b
reathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
m
ud flaps at the rear of the vehicle.
Practical information
Page 252 of 387
Checks
12 V batteryAir filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filterParticle filter (
di
esel)
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
O ther wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The battery does not require any maintenance.
H owever, check that the terminals are clean a
nd correctly tightened, particularly in summer
a
nd winter.Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the
r
eplacement intervals for these
c
omponents.
Replace
the oil filter each time the
e
ngine oil is changed.
Refer
to the manufacturer's
s
ervice schedule for details of
t
he replacement interval for this
c
omponent.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the
Stop
&
Start
system,
indicates
the
use
of
a
specific
12
V
lead-acid
battery
with
special
t
echnology
and
specification.
The
involvement
o
f
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop
i
s
essential
when
replacing
or
disconnecting
t
he
battery. The start of saturation of the
particle
filter is indicated by the
t
emporary illumination of this warning lamp
a
ccompanied by a message in the multifunction
sc
reen.
As
soon as the traffic conditions permit,
r
egenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
l
east 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
g
oes off.
If
the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
l
ow additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter
regeneration operations may be
a
ccompanied by a "burning" smell,
w
hich is per fectly normal.
Following
prolonged operation of the
v
ehicle at very low speed or at idle,
y
ou may, in exceptional circumstances,
n
otice the emission of water vapour at
t
he exhaust on acceleration. This does
n
ot affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or
the environment.
When
carrying
out
work
on
the
battery,
refer
t
o
the
"12
V
battery"
section
for
details
of
the
p
recautions
to
be
taken
before
disconnecting
t
he
battery
and
following
its
reconnection.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty a tmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city d
riving),
r
eplace them twice as often if necessar y .
A
clogged passenger compartment filter may have
a
n adverse effect on the per formance of the air
c
onditioning system and generate undesirable
o
dours.
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359
Technical data - Maintenance
Running out of Diesel 191
AdBlue® additive and SCR system (
BlueHDi Diesel) 1 92-198
Checking
levels
2
46 -249
-
o
il
-
b
rake fluid
-
c
oolant
-
s
creenwash fluid
-
a
dditive (Diesel with particle filter)
Checking
components
2
50 -251
-
b
attery
-
a
ir
filter / passenger compartment filter
-
o
il
filter
-
p
article filter (Diesel)
-
b
rake pads/discs
Changing
bu
lbs
2
12-219
-
f
ront
-
r
ear
-
i
nterior Battery 2
27-229
Energy
economy mode
2
30
Engine
compartment fuses
2
20, 223 -226
Bonnet
2
43
Under-bonnet
layout, petrol
2
44
Under-bonnet
layout, Diesel
2
45
Petrol
engines
2
54-256
LPG
engine
2
60
Diesel
eng
ines
2
62Petrol
weights 2 57-259
LPG
weights
2
61
Diesel
weights
2
63
Dimensions
26
4-265
Identification
ma
rkings
2
66
Visual search
Page 362 of 387
3D rear lamps................................................2 17
Battery
...............................
....................227, 250
Battery,
c
harging
...............................
............227
Battery,
remote control
.............................6
2, 63
Black
pan
el...................................................... 41
BlueHDi
...............................
....... 33, 34, 36, 192
Bluetooth connection
............................3
24, 340
Bluetooth
(
telephone)
............................3
24, 340
Bonnet
...............
............................................243
Boot
........
.........................................................73
Boot
lamp
..............................................14
5, 219
Brake
discs
....................................................2
51
Brake
lamps
...............................
...216, 217, 218
Brake
p
ads
...............................
.....................2 51
Braking
assistance system
...........................15
4CD
MP3 ................ .........................................342
Central
locking ..........................................6
0, 71
Changing
a bu
lb
.....................................21
2-219
Changing
a f
use
....................................2
20-226
Changing
a wheel
...............................
..204 -210
Changing
a wiper blade
........................ 1
43, 231
Changing
the date
.............................. 4
4, 48, 53
Changing
the remote control battery
..............62
C
hanging
t
he
t
ime
.............................. 4
4, 48, 53
Checking
levels
.....................................24
6 -249
Checking
the engine oil level
..................3
9, 242
Checking
tyre pressures (using the kit)
........19
9
Checks
...............
...................................24 4 - 2 51
Children
...............................
.. 163, 166, 170 -184
Child
seats
..............................
..............172-18 4
Child
seats, conventional
..............................17
8
Child
seats, ISOFIX
...............................18
2-18 4
C
ITROËN
Localised Emergency Call...........270
Cleaning
(
advice)
..........................................23
6
Closing
the boot
...............................
.........60, 73
Closing
the doors
...............................
.......60, 70
Connectors,
audio
.......................... 9
8, 302, 341
Coolant level
..............................
.............35, 248
Coolant
temperature indicator
........................35
C
ourtesy lamps
.............................................2
19
Cruise control
................................................ 12
6
Cup
holder
...............................
........................96Audio cable ...........................................3 02, 337
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth)
..............................
........... 304, 343
Audio
system
...............................
..................335
Automatic
illumination of
h
eadlamps
.................................. 1
35, 137, 138
Automatic
operation of hazard
warning
lam
ps
............................................ 14
8
Automatic
rain sensitive
windscreen
w
ipers
.............................. 14
0, 142
Auxiliary
socket
...............................9
4, 302, 341
ABS and EBFD systems ...............................15 4
Accessories .............................. ....................238
Accessory
socket, 12V
...................................98
A
ccess to rear seats
.................................7
8, 79
Active
City Brake
................................... 15
7, 15 8
Additive,
Ad
Blue
..............................3
3, 192, 196
Adjusting
h
eadlamps
.................................... 13
9
Adjusting
head restraints
................................77
A
djusting the steering wheel
..........................8
2
Advice
on care and maintenance
.................23
6
Advice
on driving
..............................
............104
Airbags
...............
..................................... 31, 164
Airbags,
c
urtain
..................................... 16
8, 169
Airbags,
front......................................... 165, 169
Airbags,
la
teral
...................................... 16
7, 169
Air
conditioning, automatic
.......................8
6, 90
Air
c
onditioning,
m
anual
...........................8
6, 88
Air filter
...............
........................................... 250
Air flow
..............................
........................84, 88
Air
intake
...............
.................................... 84, 87
Air recirculation
......................................... 8
4, 87
Air vents
..............................
............................85
Alarm
............................................................... 64
A
lloy wheels
.................................................. 23
6
Anti-lock
braking system (ABS)
....................15
4
Anti-pinch
........................................................ 68
A
nti-theft
..............................
.........................105
Apple
® player ....................................... 3 04, 343
Armrest, front .................................................. 97
A
ssistance call
...............................
.......149, 270
Audible
w
arning
............................................ 14
9 DAB
(Digital Audio Broadcasting) ....... 3 00, 301
Date (setting) ............................... ....... 44, 48, 53
Deactivating t he p assenger a irbag ...............16
5
Deadlocking
...............................
.....................61
Demisting
- defrosting, front
.............. 8
8, 90, 93
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................188
CD .............................. ...................................3 41