2009 CITROEN DS3 check engine

Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observation
s
Engineauto
diagnos
is
system
fixed.

The em
ission contro
l system
has a
fault.
This lamp should switch o
ff when the en
gine is started.

If it does not switch off, contact a CITROËN deale
r
urgently.

flashing.
The engine management system has
a fault.
Risk of destruction of the catalytic convertor.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Low fue
l level

fixed. When it
first comes on there remains
approximatel
y 5 litres o
f fue
lin
the tan
k.
You must re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid runnin
g
out o
f fuel.
Thi
s warn
ing
lamp w
ill come on every t
ime t
he ignition
is
switched on
, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or
48 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until
you run out of fuel as
this could dama
ge the emission control and in
jection
s
ystems.
Maximum coolant tem
perature
fix
ed red.
The temperature of the cooling system
is too high.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the en
gine has cooled down before toppin
g
up the level, if necessar
y.
If the
problem
persists, contact a CITRO
ËN dealer.

System which informs the driver whether theengine oil level is correct or not. Thi
s information is indicated for a few seco
nds
when the ignition is switched on, after the service in
formation.
En
gine oil level indicator
The level read will onl
y be correct i
f
the ve
hicle is on
leve
l groun
d an
d the
engine has been o
ff for more than
15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
This is indicated by the
flashing o
f "OIL" ,
linked
with the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message on the
multifunction screen.
If the lack of oil is confirmed b
y a check usin
g
the dipst
ick, it is essent
ial that t
he leve
l is
toppe
d up to prevent
dama
ge to t
he en
gine.
Oil level indicator faultThis is indicated b
y the
flashin
g of "OIL--
".
Consult a
CITR
OË
N dealer.

There are 2 marks on th
e
dipstick:-
A
= max; never excee
d this
level
(risk o
f dama
ge to the
engine),
-
B = m
in; to
p up the leve
l via
the oil filler cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your engine.
Dip
stick
Refer to the "
Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil
filler cap on your engine.

Fuel tank Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 48 litres (Diesel).Low fuel level Filli
ng

A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to be used depending on
your engine. Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in order to be taken into account by the fuelgauge.
The key cannot be removed
from the
lock until the cap is refitted. Opening the filler cap may create a noise a caused by an inrush of air. Thisvacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealin
g of the
fuel s
ystem. To fill the tank in complete safety:
)
the en
gine must be switched o
ff,
)
o
pen the
fuel
filler
flap,
) insert t
he key in the cap, t
hen turn
it to t
he
left,
)
remove the cap and hook it onto the clip
located on the inside of the flap,
)
fill the tank
, but do not continue a
fter the
3rd cut- o
ff of the
pum
p ; this could cause
ma
lfunctions.
When you have filled the tank:
)
put the cap back in place,
)
turn the key to the right, then remove it
from the cap,
)
close the
flap.
When the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning lamp comeson on the instrument panel. When it
first comes on th
ere remains approximately
5 litres
of fuel in th
e tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
runnin
g out o
f fuel.
I
f you run out o
f fuel
(Diesel
), re
fer also to the
"Checks" section.

161
Checks

Bonnet
Protects the components of the engine and provides access for checking levels. Opening )
Open the front left door.
)
Pull th
e int
erior release
lever A , located at
the bottom of the door aperture.
) Push the exterior safety catch
Bto the left
and raise the bonnet.
)
Unclip the bonnet stay
Cfrom its housing,
holding it by its foam protection.
)
Fix the sta
y in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.

The location of the interior release leve
r
prevents opening of the bonnet whilethe front l
eft doo
r is closed
.
Wh
en t
he eng
ine
is hot,
handle the
exterior sa
fety catch and the stay with
care.

Closing

Running out of fuel
(Diesel) If your vehicle is
fitted with an HDI engine, the
fuel system must be primed if you run out of fue
l.
This system consists of a priming pump, a
transparent pipe and a bleed screw under the bonnet.
HDi
90
and HDi
110
FA P
engines
)
Fill th
e fuel tank with
at leas
t fiv
e litr
es of
Diesel
.
)
Op
en the bonnet.
)
Depen
ding on vers
ion, unc
lip the cover to
ga
in access to t
he pr
iming pump.
)
Squeeze and release the priming pump
until fuel appears in the transparent pipe with the green connector.
)
Operate the starter until the engine starts.
)
Dependin
g on version, put the cover back
in position an
d clip it in place.
)
Close the bonnet. If the engine does not start at the
first
attempt, do not try again.
Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter.
)
Take the sta
y out of the support notch.
)
Clip the sta
y in its housin
g.
)
Lower the bonnet and release
it at the end
of its travel.
)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
fully
latc
hed.

163
Checks
* According to engine.
Petrol engines 1.
Screenwash reservoir.
2.
Coolant header tank.
3.
Air filter * .
4.
Br
ake fluid rese
rvoir.
5.
Batter
y.
6.Fusebo
x.
7.
Engine oil dipstick. 8. En
gine oil
filler cap.

165
Checks

Checking levels
Check all of these levels re
gularl
y and top them up if necessar
y, unless other wise indicated.

If a level drops si
gnificantl
y, have the correspondin
g system checked b
y a CITROËN dealer.

Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide for details o
f the inter val
for this o
peration.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your engine and conform to the manufacturer's recommen
dations.
Brake fluid level &KDQJLQJWKH

167
Checks
Diesel additive level (Diesel engine with particle emission filter
)
A low additive level is indicated b
y lightin
g of
the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied byan audible warning and a message on the multi
function screen.

Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Use
d pro
ducts
Avoid prolonged contact o
f used oil or
fluids with the skin. Most of these fluids are harmful tohealth or indeed very corrosive. Do not discard used oil or
fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer (France) or an authorised waste disposal site.