2011 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

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Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



F12



30 A

Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.


F13



40 A

Built-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).


F14



30 A

Valvetronic supply (VTi).


F15



10 A

Right-hand main beam headlamps.


F16



10 A

Left-hand main beam headlamps.


F17



15 A

Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.


F18



15 A

Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.


F19



15 A

Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves
(Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).


F20



10 A

Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), timimg electrovalve
(THP), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).


F21



5 A

Fan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP, turbo pump (THP).

Table of maxi-fuses



Fuse N°



Rating


Functions



MF1 *



60 A

Fan assembly.


MF2 *



30 A

ABS/ESP pump.


MF3 *



30 A

ABS/ESP electrovalves.


MF4 *



60 A

Built-in Systems Inter face (BSI) supply.


MF5 *



60 A

Built-in Systems Inter face (BSI) supply.


MF6 *



30 A

Additional cooling fan unit (THP).


MF7 *



80 A

Dashboard fusebox.


MF8 *



-

Not used.

*
The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.



Access to the battery



)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.


Starting using another
battery

After refitting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, the Stop & Star t system
will only be active after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).





The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Star t system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation
may cause premature wear of
the battery.

)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.

)
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the remote negative terminal (-) of
your vehicle.

)
Star t the slave vehicle.

)
Operate the star ter of the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.

)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the cables.



Charging the battery using
a battery charger
Batteries contain harmful substances such
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regulations
and must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.


)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
Do not disconnect the battery
to charge it.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the
engine if your vehicle is fitted with a
"SensoDrive" gearbox.

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Energy economy mode
System which manages the period of use of cer tain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, cour tesy
lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
paragraph). If the telephone is being used at
the same time on the MyWay audio
navigation system, it will be interrupted
after 10 minutes.


Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears on the multifunction screen indicating
that the vehicle has switched to economy mode
and the active functions are put on standby.

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.


)
In order to resume the use of these
functions immediately, star t the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thir ty minutes.

Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.


Before removing a front
wiper blade


)
Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


Removal



)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

)
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting



)
At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shor ter blade is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.

)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.

)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade


)
Switch on the ignition.

)
Operate the wiper stalk again to park
the wiper blades.










Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of cer tain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.

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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 motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
bar; 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 ser vice:


- 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 release
the 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 N

for an SensoDrive 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 short
distance only.



Towing your vehicle
Towing another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special condition
could result in damage to cer tain
components (braking, transmission...)
and the absence of braking assistance
the 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 on
both vehicles.

)
Move off gently and drive for a short
distance only.