2011 Citroen DS3 oil pressure

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the
heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as
close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in
preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any over flow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.

Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.

Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.

As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.

Warning lamp



is on



Cause



Action/Observations








Engine oil
pressure


fixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.





Battery charge


fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.






Door(s) open


fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6 mph (10 km/h).

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.

193Practical information

2. Infl ation


)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O"
and press
button C
), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand
door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.

)
Remove and stow the kit.

)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).

)
Turn the selector A
to the "air"
position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Star t the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
You must inform the technician
that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician will
inform you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.

195Practical information

Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories


You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.

)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O"
and press
button C
), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.

)
Remove the kit then stow it.



)
Turn the selector A
to the "Air"
position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

A
ABS and EBFD systems ............................. 142
Accessories ................................................ 225
Accessories socket, 12 V ............................ 122
Access to rear seats ............................... 79, 80
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 111
Adjusting head restraints .............................. 78
Adjusting the steering wheel ......................... 83
Air conditioning ............................................. 22
Air conditioning
(digital) .................................................. 65, 71
Air conditioning (manual) ........................65, 68
Air filter ........................................................ 186
Air intake ....................................................... 71
Air recirculation ............................................. 71
Air vents ........................................................ 64
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................................ 142
Anti-pinch ...................................................... 94
Anti-theft steering lock .................................. 90
Assistance call .................................... 141, 246
Audible warning .......................................... 141
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................................ 292
Audio system ...................... 282, 283, 296, 298
Automatic gearbox .............................. 162, 187
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .....................................107, 110
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 141
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .............................112, 114
Auxiliary socket ...........................................266
Auxiliary sockets .........................................290Capacity, fuel tank ...................................... 100
CD MP3 ...............................................265, 287
Central locking ........................................ 89, 97
Changing a bulb .......................... 203, 207, 208
Changing a fuse .......................................... 210
Changing a wheel ....................................... 196
Changing a wiper blade ...................... 115, 220
Changing the date ....................................... 270
Changing the remote control battery ............ 92
Changing the time ...................... 270, 293, 294
Checking levels ................................... 183, 185
Checking the engine oil level ........................ 43
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...... 190Checks ................................ 181, 182, 186, 187
Children ........................................132, 134-136
Child seats ......................................... 128, 132
Closing the boot ......................................89, 99
Closing the doors ....................................89, 96
Connectors, audio .............. 122, 266, 288, 290
Control stalk, wipers .............................112-114
Coolant level ......................................... 40, 183
Coolant temperature ..................................... 40
Coolant temperature indicator ...................... 40
Cour tesy lamps ........................................... 209
Cour tesy mirror ........................................... 121
Cruise control .............................................. 171
Cup holder ................................................... 120
Cur tain airbags ................................... 152, 153 Battery ................................................. 186, 217
Battery, remote control ...........................92, 93
Battery recharge ......................................... 217
Bench seat, rear ............................................ 82
Black panel .................................................... 45
Bluetooth (hands-free) ................ 267, 268, 291
Bluetooth (telephone) .......................... 267, 268
Bonnet ......................................................... 179
Boot ............................................................... 99
Boot lamp ............................................ 117, 209
Brake discs .................................................. 187
Brake lamps ................................................ 207
Brake pads .................................................. 187
Brakes ......................................................... 187
Braking assistance system ......................... 142
B
C
Dashboard fusebox ..................................... 210
Date (display) .............................................. 270
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............. 149
Defrosting ................................................ 68, 74
Demisting ................................................ 68, 71
Dials and gauges .................................... 26, 28
Diesel additive level .................................... 185
Diesel engine .............................. 101, 182, 236
Dimensions ................................................. 238
Dipped beam .......................................106, 204
Dipstick .................................................. 43, 183
Direction indicators ............................. 140, 207
Door mirrors .................................................. 84
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313Alphabetical index
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
S
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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