2012.5 Citroen DS3 bonnet

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Checks








Bonnet
Protects the components of the engine and provides access for checking levels.


Opening
)Open the front left door.)Pull the interior release lever A
, located at
the bottom of the door aper ture.
) Push the exterior safety catch Bto the leftand raise the bonnet. )
Unclip the bonnet stay Cfrom its housing, holding it by its foam protection.)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnetopen.

The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the bonnet whilethe front left door is closed.

When the engine is hot, handle theexterior safety catch and the stay withcare.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the Stop & Startsystem to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change toSTA R T m o d e .

Closing








Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine,
the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.)Open the bonnet. )Depending on version, unclip the cover togain access to the priming pump.)Squeeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from the
first application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector. )Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.)Depending on version, put the cover back in position and clip it in place.)Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not star t at the firstattempt, do not try again. Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter.
)Take the stay out of the support notch.)Clip the stay in its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.



Screenwash fluid level


Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.

Take care when carrying out checks under the bonnet as some parts of theengine can be very hot (risk of burns).

Coolant level
Top up the level when necessary.
Th
e coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it. When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated by the fan. This can operate with the ignition off.
On vehicles which are fitted with a particle emission filter, the fan may operate after
the vehicle has been switched off, even if
the en
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.

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Practical information











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 releaselever, 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
batter
y
After refitting the battery by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop, the Stop & Star t system will only be active after a continuousperiod of immobilisation of the vehicle,a period which depends on the climaticconditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Start system, indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacing or disconnectingthe battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of the battery.
)
Connect one end of the green or blackcable 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.

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
wi
per blade
) Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wi
per blades in the ver tical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
dama
ging 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 shorter blade is fitted to thepassenger side of the vehicle. )Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace 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 certainfunctions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the loadreduction 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.

Identifi cation markings
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN) under
the bonnet.This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the passenger compar tment filter.
B. Vehicle identification number on the dashboard.This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label is affixed to the left hand centre pillar.

Wheels which are fitted with 205/45 R17 tyres cannot be fitted with snow chains. For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Low tyre pressures increase fuelconsumption.

The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.
C. Manufacturer's label.
The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the left hand centre pillar.
It bears the
following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre inflation pressure,

- the paint colour code.

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

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Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 188

Checking levels 191-193


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid

- additive (Diesel with particleemissions filter)

Changing bulbs 211-217


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 238-241
LPG engine 242-243
Diesel engine 244-245
Dimensions 246-247
Identification markings 248
Batter
y 225-226
Energy economy mode 227
Bonnet 187-188
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 189
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 19 0
Engine compar tmentfuses 218, 221-224
Checking components 19 4 -195
- battery- air filter/passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs