2011.5 Citroen DS3 parking brake

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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.

Practical information
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it doesnot block traffic: the ground must belevel, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and engage first gear *to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheelto be changed. It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
)
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3(alloy wheels
only). ) Fit the socket 4on the wheelbrace 1
toslacken the security bolt (if your vehicle isfitted with them).)
Slacken the other bolts using
the wheelbrace 1only.

*
position
P
for an automatic gearbox.

Practical information





Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)remove the towing eye from the holder.


Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

)On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.)Place the gear lever in neutral (position Nfor an electronic or automatic gearbox).
)On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and drive for a shor tdistance only.
To w i ng your vehicle
To w i ng another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition
could result in damage to cer taincomponents (braking, transmission...)and the absence of braking assistancethe next time the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key one
notch in the ignition switch and release the
parking brake.
) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles. )
Move off gently and drive for a shor t
distance only.

The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
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.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

RACING towbar

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

Exterior
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- startin
g
- battery
Lighting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Changing bulbs 211-214
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeatersWiper controls
11 8-121 Changing
a wiper blade 228
Door mirrors 86
D
oors 102-104
- opening/closing
- central locking- emergency control
Alarm 96-99
Electric windows 10 0-101
Fuel tank 1
06-107
Misfuel prevention 108 -109
Accessories
234-235

Hill
start assist 177
Braking assistance 148-149
Tr ajectory control 149 -150
Tyre pressures 203, 248 B
oot 105 Temporary puncture
repair kit 198 -203
Chan
ging a wheel 204-210
- tools- removing/refitting


Chan
ging bulbs 215 -216
- rear lamps
-
3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps

Rear parking sensors 182-183
T
owbar 231-232
To w i ng 229 -230

Instruments and controls
Interior mood lighting 123

Li
ghting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Speed limiter 178 -179 Cruise control 180-181
Scented air freshener 77-78
Multifunction screens 54-62
Hazard warning lamps 146 -147
Dashboard fuses 218 -220
Opening the bonnet 187
Heatin
g/Ventilation 66 -72
Manual air conditioning 69 -72
Digital air conditioning 73 -75
Demisting/
Defrosting the rear screen 76
Emer
gency or assistance call 147, 253
Audio system 287-308
Setting the date/time 300 -301
MyWay 255-286 Setting the date/time 278 R
ear view mirror 87 Sun visor 127
Manual
gearbox 163
Gear efficiencyindicator 164
Electronic gearbox 165 -169
Automatic gearbox 170 -173
Parking brake 162 Instrument
panels 28 -29, 30 -31
Warning lamps 32- 41
Indicators 42- 45
Adjustment buttons 46 - 47
- trip distance recorder
- panel li
ghting dimmer/black panel

Wi
per controls 118-121
Tr ip computer 48-50
Stop & St a r t 174 -176
Door mirrors
86
Electric windows 100-101
Steerin
g wheel adjustment 85
Horn 147

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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