2011.5 Citroen DS3 oil level

Checks
Battery

Air filter and passenger compartment filter


Oil filter
Par ticle emission filter (Diesel)
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The batter
y does not require any
maintenance.

However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Re
fer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary(refer to the "Engines" section).
A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
Re
place the oil filter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Re
fer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val
for this component. The
presence of this label, in par ticular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification, for which the
involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
wor
kshop is required when replacing or disconnecting the battery. Failure to observe this recommendation mayshor ten the life of the battery. Th
e start of saturation of theparticle 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 par ticlefilter 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.

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Checks
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 t
distances. It ma
y 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. The
gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet 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 operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited.
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checking inter val for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
For information on checkin
g brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Manual parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
tw
o services.
Checking this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 188

Checking levels 191-193


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid

- additive (Diesel with particleemissions filter)

Changing bulbs 211-217


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 238-241
LPG engine 242-243
Diesel engine 244-245
Dimensions 246-247
Identification markings 248
Batter
y 225-226
Energy economy mode 227
Bonnet 187-188
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 189
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 19 0
Engine compar tmentfuses 218, 221-224
Checking components 19 4 -195
- battery- air filter/passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs

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ABS and EBFD systems.............................148Accessories................................................234Accessory socket, 12 V ..............................128Access to rear seats...............................81, 83Adjusting headlamps ..................................117Adjusting head restraints ..............................80Adjusting the steering wheel.........................85Advice on care and maintenance...............233Airbags, curtain...................................158, 159Airbags, front.......................................155, 159Airbags, lateral....................................157, 159Air conditioning.............................................24Air conditioning, digital ............................67,73Air conditioning, manual .........................67, 70Air filter........................................................r194Air flow....................................................24, 66Air intake.................................................66,73Air recirculation.............................................73Air vents........................................................66Alarm.............................................................96Alloy wheels ................................................233Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..................148Anti-pinch ....................................................101Anti-theft........................................................92Armrest, front.............................................. 127Assistance call....................................147, 254Audible warning..........................................147Audio streaming (Bluetooth).......................299Audio system...............................................287Automatic illumination
of headlamps .....................................113,116Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps...........................................147
Battery.................................................194,225Battery, charging.........................................225Battery, remote control...........................94,95Black panel....................................................47Bluetooth (hands-free)........................275,297Bluetooth (telephone)..........................275,297Bonnet.........................................................187Boot.............................................................105Boot lamp............................................123, 217Brake discs ..................................................195Brake lamps................................................215Brake pads ..................................................195Brakes .........................................................195Braking assistance system .........................148
Capacity, fuel tank......................................106CD MP3...............................................273,293Central locking......................................90, 103Changing a bulb...................................211-217Changing a fuse...................................218-224Changing a wheel...............................204-210Changing a wiper blade...................... 121, 228Changing the date......................278, 300,301Changing the remote control battery............94Changing the time......................278, 300,301Checking levels....................................191-193Checking the engine oil level........................45Checking tyre pressures(using the kit)............................................198Checks .................................................189-195Children................................ 132-142, 153, 156Child seats ..........................................134-139Cleaning (advice)........................................233Closing the boot....................................90,105Closing the doors..................................90,102Connectors, audio ...............128, 274, 294, 296Control panel .......................................256, 288Coolant level.........................................42,191Coolant temperature indicator......................r42Cour tesy lamps ................................... 118, 217Courtesy mirror...........................................r127Cruise control..............................................180Cup holder...................................................r126
BC
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers...............................................118, 120Auxiliary socket...................128,274, 294,296

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Alphabetical index
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)........................................148,149Eco-driving...................................................24Economy mode...........................................227Electric window controls .............................100Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)......................................................148Electronic engine immobiliser.................r92, 95Emergency boot release ............................. 105Emergency braking system........................149Emergency call...................................147,254Emergency warning lamps.................146, 147
Energy economy mode...............................227Engines.......................................238, 242,244Engine, Diesel.............................107,190, 244
Engine, petrol ..............................107,189, 238Engine compartment...........................189, 190Engine compar tment fusebox .....................221Engine oil level indicator.......................r45, 191Environment.....................24, 76, 95, 193, 226
ESP/ASR.....................................................149
E
Filling with fuel.....................................106-108Fitting a wheel.............................................207Fittings, boot...............................................130Flashing indicators ......................................146Foglamps, front ...................................114,214Foglamps, rear....................................r114, 147Fragrance car tridge......................................77Front seats..............................................79, 82Fuel........................................................24, 107Fuel consumption..........................................24Fuel filler flap.......................................106, 108Fuel gauge..................................................106Fuel tank..............................................106, 108Fusebox, dashboard ...................................218Fuses ...........................................................218
Halogen headlamps ....................................211Hands-free kit...................................... 275, 297Hazard warning lamps ........................ 146, 147Head restraints, front....................................80Head restraints, rear.....................................r84Heating..............................................24,70, 73Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel ............................................85Hill start assist.............................................177Horn.............................................................147
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Date (setting)..............................278,300,301Deactivating the passenger airbag.............156Deadlocking ..................................................91Defrosting ..........................................70, 73,76Demisting..........................................70,73, 76Dials and gauges ....................................28, 30Diesel additive level .................................... 193Dimensions.................................................246Dipped beam.......................................112,212Dipstick..................................................45,191Direction indicators.....................146, 212, 215Doors...........................................................102Doors emergency control ...........................104Door pockets ...............................................126Driving economically ....................................24
H
G.P.S...........................................................261Gearbox, automatic............................170,195Gearbox, electronic.....................165,174,195Gearbox, manual ................163,164,174,195Gear efficiency indicator.............................r164Gear lever, automatic gearbox ...................170Gear lever, electronic gearbox system...............................................165,195Gear lever, manual gearbox.......................163Glove box....................................................127Grab handles...........................................81, 83Guidance .....................................................261
DG

Labels, identification...................................248Lamps, warning and indicator..................r32-41Leather (care)..............................................233LED daytime running lamps.................117,214
Level, brake fluid.........................................191Levels and checks................................189-19 6Lighting, guide-me home ....................115, 116Lighting, interior..........................r122, 123, 217Lighting bulbs (replacement)...............211-217Lighting control stalk...................................112Lighting dimmer............................................r46Loading..........................................................24
Load reduction mode ..................................228Localised assistance call............................254
Localised emergency call...........................254
Locating your vehicle....................................92
Locking from the inside...............................103LPG.............................................................242Luggage retaining strap..............................130
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Main beam..........................................112,213Maintenance..................................................24Maintenance (advice) ..................................233Map reading lamps .............................122, 217Markings, identification...............................248Mat ..............................................................129Menu, main .................................................290Mini fuel level..............................................106
M
Mirror, rear view............................................87Mirrors, door..................................................r86Misfuel prevention .......................................108Motorway function(direction indicators) .................................146Mountings for ISOFIX seats ...............140,142MP3 CD ...............................................273,293Music media players...................................272MyWay..................................................61, 251
Navigation...................................................261Number plate lamps....................................215
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Oil filter........................................................r194Oil level..................................................45,191Opening the bonnet....................................187Opening the boot ..................................90,105Opening the doors ........................90, 102, 104Opening the fuel filler flap...........................106Operation indicator lamps ........................32-41
Indicators, direction....................146, 212, 215
Inflating accessories (using the kit)............203Inflating tyres ................................................24
Inputs for audio system .......128, 274, 294,296Instrument panel lighting..............................46Instrument panels ...................................28, 30Instrument panel screen .....................................28, 30,164, 171, 178 , 180Interior fittings.............................................126Interior lamp........................................122, 217Interior mood lighting..................................123ISOFIX child seats...............................140-142ISOFIX mountings...............................140,142
JJack.............................................................204JACK socket ........................128, 274, 294, 296
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Keeping children safe..........132-142, 153, 156Key in ignition warning ..................................93Key with remote control ..........................90-95
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319Alphabetical index
Paint colour code........................................248Paintwork, matt...........................................233Parcel shelf, rear.........................................r131Parking brake......................................162,195Parking sensors, rear..................................r182Particle emission filter........................r193, 194Passenger compartment filter....................r194Player, CD MP3...................................273,293Port, USB...........................128, 280,294, 296Priming the fuel system..............................188Protecting children...............132-142, 15 3, 15 6
Puncture......................................................198
Radio ...................................................271, 291Rear foglamp .......................................114, 215Rear screen (demisting) ................................76Recharging the battery............................... 226Reduction of electrical load........................228Regeneration of the particleemissions filter..........................................r194Reinitialising the electric windows..............101Reinitialising the remote control ...................94Remote control ........................................90-95Removing a wheel......................................207Removing the mat....................................... 129Repair kit, puncture ..................................... 198Replacing bulbs...................................211-217
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Replacing fuses...................................218-224Replacing the air filter.................................r194Replacing the oil filter.................................r194
Replacing the passenger compartment filter....................................r194
Replacing wiper blades .......................121, 228Resetting the service indicator.....................r44Resetting the trip recorder............................r46Rev counter.............................................r28,30Reversing lamp...........................................215Risk areas (update).....................................268Routine checks...................................194, 195Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........................188
Serial number, vehicle................................248Ser vice indicator...........................................r43Servicing.......................................................24Setting the clock........................278, 300,301Shor t-cut menus .................................259, 260Sidelamps ...................................112,213, 215Side repeater...............................................213Spare wheel................................................204Speed limiter...............................................r178Speedometer..........................................r28, 30Stability control (ESP).................................149Starting the vehicle .......................92, 165,170Steering mounted controls, audio.......257,289Stopping the vehicle .....................92, 165,170Stop & Start.....50,73,106,174, 187, 194,225Storage................................................ 126, 127Storage box.................................................131Stowing rings..............................................130Sun visor.....................................................r127Synchronising the remote control.................94System, navigation ......................................261Systems, ASR and ESP ..............................149
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Safety for children................132-142, 153, 156Scented air freshener...................................r77Screen, colour 16/9 .......................61, 258, 279Screen, monochrome ................ 290, 302,304Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)...................54, 57, 61Screen-wash reservoir................................191Screen menu map......................279, 302,304Screenwash ................................................119Screenwash fluid level ................................192Seat, rear bench...........................................84Seat adjustment......................................79, 82Seat belts ............................................151,153Seats, rear.....................................................r84
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