2012.5 Citroen DS3 ABS

223Practical information
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F1230 AWindscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F1
340 ABuilt-in systems inter face supply (ignition positive).
F1
430 AValvetronic supply (VTi).
F15 10
ARight-hand main beam headlamps.
F1
610 ALeft-hand main beam headlamps.
F1715 ALeft-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F1
815 ARight-hand dipped beam headlamps.
F1
915 AOxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves
(Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).
F20 10
APumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), timimg electrovalve(THP), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).
F2
15 AFan assembly control supply, ABS/ESP, turbo pump (THP).

Table of maxi-fuses
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
MF1*60 A Fan assembly.
MF2*30 A ABS/ESP pump.
MF3 * 30 A ABS/ESP electrovalves.
MF4 * 60 A
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.
MF5 * 60 A
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.
MF6 * 30 A Additional cooling fan unit (THP).
MF7 *80 A
Dashboard fusebox.
MF
8 *- Not used.
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The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical s
ystems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

)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.

QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which thestations are stored.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listenedto or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode.
This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.

Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.

QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
The stored stations donot function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).

An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on whichthe stations are stored.

The traffi c announcement(TA) is displayed. I donot receive any traffi c information.
The radio station is not part of the regional traffi c information network.
Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffi c information.

The quality of receptionof the radio station listened to graduallydeteriorates or the stored stations do not function(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through whichthe vehicle is travelling.
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...)block reception, including in RDS mode. This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when goingthrough a car wash or into an underground car park).
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to2 seconds in radio mode.During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station.
Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating timedepends on the battery charge.
The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.
Start the vehicle's engine to increase the batterycharge.
The message "the audio system is overheated" appears on the display.
In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is toohigh, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protectionmode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of the CD.
Switch the audio system off for a few minutes toallow the system to cool.

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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