2011 Citroen DS3 brake fluid

Braking


fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level is too
low. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)


fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.






Dynamic stability
control (ESP/
ASR)


flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed. Unless it has been deactivated (button
pressed and its indicator lamp on) the
ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN or a qualified
workshop.

181Checks














Petrol engines



1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Air filter.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil filler cap.

Diesel engines



1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.

2.
Coolant header tank.

3.
Air filter.

4.
Brake fluid reser voir.

5.
Battery.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Engine oil dipstick.

8.
Engine oil filler cap.

9.
Priming pump (on fuel filter).

183Checks




























Checking levels

Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Oil level


Engine oil change

Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
for details of the inter val for this operation.
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
recommendations.



Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
for details of the inter val for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT4 standard.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear. The reading will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the ignition
is switched on using the oil level indicator in the
instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the engine
oil between ser vices. CITROËN
recommends that you check the oil
level and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).

187Checks






Manual gearbox






Automatic gearbox














Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the system, 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 Warranty and Maintenance
Record for the details of the level
checking interval for this component.


Brake disc wear
Manual parking brake

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






















Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation
of 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 Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the level checking
interval for this component. For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.













SensoDrive gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.

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Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 180

Checking levels 183 -185


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid


- additive (Diesel with par ticle emis sions f ilter)



Changing bulbs 203 -209


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol engines 230-233
LPG engine 234-235
Diesel engines 236 -237
Dimensions 238-239
Identification markings 240

Bonnet 179 -180
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 181
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 182
Batter y 217-218
Energy economy mode 219
Checking components 186-187


- battery

- air filter/passenger compartment filter

- oil filter

- par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)

- brake pads/discs


Engine compartment
fuses 210, 213 -216

Map reading lamps ............................. 116, 209
Markings, identification ............................... 240
Mat .............................................................. 123
Menu, main .................................................284
Mini fuel level .............................................. 100
Misfuel prevention ....................................... 102
Monochrome screen .................. 284, 296, 298
Motorway function (direction indicators) ..... 140
Mountings for ISOFIX seats ............... 134, 136
MP3 CD ...............................................265, 287
Multifunction screen
(with audio equipment) ...................52, 55, 59
Music media players ...................................264
MyWay ..........................................59, 250, 272
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Navigation ................................................... 253
Number plate lamps .................................... 207
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Paint colour code ........................................ 240
Parking brake ...................................... 156, 187
Par ticle emission filter ........................ 185, 186
Passenger compar tment filter .................... 186
Petrol engine ............................... 101, 181, 230
Player, CD MP3 ...................................265, 287
Priming the fuel system .............................. 180
Protecting children .......128, 132, 134-136, 149
Puncture ...................................................... 190
Radio ...................................................263, 285
Rear foglamp ............................................... 207
Rear foglamps ............................................. 108
Rear head restraints ..................................... 82
Rear parcel shelf ......................................... 125
Rear parking sensors .................................. 173
Rear screen (demisting) ................................ 74
Rear seats ..................................................... 82
Rear view mirror ............................................ 85
Rear wash-wipe .......................................... 113
Rear wiper ................................................... 113
Recharging the battery ............................... 217
Reduction of electrical load ........................ 220
Refitting a wheel ......................................... 199
Reinitialising the electric windows ................ 94
Reinitialising the remote control ................... 92
Remote control ..................................88, 89, 93
Removing a wheel ...................................... 199
Removing the mat ....................................... 123
Repair kit, puncture ..................................... 190 Keeping children safe ................. 128, 134, 149
Key in ignition warning .................................. 90
Key with remote control .................... 88 -90, 93
LLabels, identification ................................... 240
Lamps, warning and indicator ...........30, 34, 35
Lateral airbags .................................... 151, 153
LED lamps ........................................... 111, 206
Level, brake fluid ......................................... 183
Levels and checks........................ 181-183, 185
Lighting, guide-me home .................... 109, 110
Lighting, interior ...........................116, 117, 209
Lighting bulbs (replacement) ...... 203, 207, 208
Lighting rheostat ........................................... 44
Lighting stalk ............................................... 106
Loading.......................................................... 22
Load reduction mode .................................. 220
Localised assistance call ............................ 246
Localised emergency call ........................... 246
Locating your vehicle .................................... 90
Locking from the inside ................................. 97
LPG .............................................................234
Luggage retaining strap .............................. 124
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Main beam ..........................................106, 205
Manual gearbox .................. 157, 158, 166, 187M
Oil filter ........................................................ 186
Oil level .................................................. 43, 183
Opening the bonnet .................................... 179
Opening the boot ....................................88, 99
Opening the doors ........................... 88, 96, 98
Opening the fuel
filler flap .................................................... 100
Operation indicator lamps .......................30, 34
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Replacing bulbs .......................... 203, 207, 208
Replacing fuses .......................................... 210
Replacing the air filter ................................. 186
Replacing the oil filter ................................. 186
Replacing the particle emission filter ......... 186
Replacing the passenger
compar tment filter .................................... 186
Replacing wiper blades ....................... 115, 220
Resetting the ser vice indicator ..................... 42
Resetting the trip recorder ............................ 44
Rev counter ............................................. 26, 28
Reversing lamp ........................................... 207
Routine checks ................................... 186, 187
Routine maintenance .................................... 22
Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........................ 180
Safety for children ............................... 132, 136
Satellite navigation
system ....................................................... 253
Scented air freshener ................................... 75
Screen, colour 16/9 .......................59, 250, 272
Screen, multifunction
(with audio equipment) ...................52, 55, 59
Screen-wash reser voir................................ 183
Screen menu map ...................... 272, 296, 298
Screenwash ................................................ 113
Screenwash fluid
level ........................................................... 183
Seat adjustment ...................................... 77, 80
Seat belts ............................................ 145, 147
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Selector lever,
"SensoDrive" .................................... 159, 187
Serial number,
vehicle ....................................................... 240
Ser vice indicator ........................................... 41
Ser vicing ....................................................... 22
Setting the clock ......................................... 270
Shor t-cut menus ................................. 251, 252
Sidelamps ...................................106, 205, 207
Side repeater............................................... 205
Spare wheel ................................................ 196
Speed limiter ............................................... 169
Speedometer .......................................... 26, 28
Stability control
(ESP)......................................................... 143
Star ting the vehicle ....................... 90, 159, 162
Steering mounted
controls ..................................................... 283
Stopping the vehicle ..................... 90, 159, 162
Stop Star t ....................... 48, 71, 100, 166, 179,
18 6, 217, 271, 295
Storage ................................................ 120, 121
Storage box ................................................. 125
Stowing rings .............................................. 124
Sun visor ..................................................... 121
Synchronising the remote control ................. 92
Systems, ASR and ESP .............................. 143
Table of weights ......................... 230, 234, 236
Tables of engines ....................... 230, 234, 236Tables of fuses ............................................ 210
Tank, fuel ............................................. 100, 102
Technical data ............................ 230, 234, 236
Telephone ........................................... 267, 268
Te m p e r a t u r e
adjustment .................................................. 71
Temperature control
for heated seats ......................................... 79
Te m p o r a r y
tyre repair kit ............................................. 190
Third brake lamp ......................................... 208
Time ................................................... 293, 294
TMC (Traffic info) ........................................ 261
Tools ............................................................ 196
Total distance recorder ................................. 44
To w b a r ......................................................... 223
Towed loads ............................... 230, 234, 236
Towing another
vehicle ....................................................... 221
Traction control (ASR) ................................ 143
Traffic information (TA) .............. 262, 263, 286
Traffic information (TMC) .................... 261, 262
Trip computer .................................... 46 - 48, 55
Trip distance recorder ................................... 44
Tyre pressures ............................................ 240
Ty r e s .............................................................. 22
TUnlocking ...................................................... 88
Unlocking from
the inside .................................................... 97
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