2012.5 Citroen DS3 service indicator

43Monitoring
System which informs the driver when the next ser vice is due, in accordance with themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
The point at which the ser vice is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset.It is determined by two parameters:


- the distance travelled,

- the time elapsed since the last service.
Service indicator
Between 600 miles (1 000 km)and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remainbefore the next service is due
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the spanner symbolising the ser vice
operations comes on. The distance recorder
display line indicates the distance remainingbefore the next service is due.
Example:
1 700 miles/2 800 km remain before
the next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:
Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)remain before the next service is due
Example:560 miles/900 km remain before the
next service is due.
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display indicates:

A few seconds after the ignition is switched on, the distance recorder resumes its normaloperation. The spanner remains onto indicate
that a service must be carried out soon.
A
few seconds after the ignition is switched on,
the spanner goes off; the distance recorder fresumes its normal operation. The display thenindicates the total and trip distances.


More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no ser vice
information appears on the display.

A few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the distance recorder resumes its normal
operation.
The spanner remainson.
The distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, depending on the driver's driving habits.
Therefore, the spanner may also comeon if you have exceeded the two year service interval.
Service indicator zero reset

After each ser vice, the ser vice indicator mustbe reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero is as
follows: ) switch off the ignition,)
press and hold the trip distance recorder
zero reset button,) switch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
) when the display indicates "=0", release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Following this operation, if you wish todisconnect the battery, lock the vehicleand wait at least five minutes for thezero reset to be taken into account.


Retrieving the service information

You can access the ser vice information at anytime. )Press the trip distance recorder zero reset button.
The ser vice information is displayed for afew seconds, then disappears.
Service overdue
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched on,the spanner flashes to indicate that the
service must be carried out as soon as possible.Example:the ser vice is overdue by 180 miles(300 km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:

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Monitoring
System which informs the driver whether theengine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.
Engine oil level indicator

The level shown will only be correctif the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL", linked with the ser vice warning lamp, accompaniedby an audible signal and a message in themultifunction screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to prevent damage to the engine.


Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL--"
. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Th
ere are 2 marks on the
di
pstick:

-
A
= max; never exceed this level (risk of damage to theengine),
-
B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using thegrade of oil suited to your engine.




Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.

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


Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of
the inter val for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y 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'srecommendations.



Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of
the interval for this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 s t a n d a r d .Th
e brake fluid level should be closeto 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 than30 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 services. CITROËNrecommends that you check the oil
level and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).

319Alphabetical index
Paint colour code........................................248Paintwork, matt...........................................233Parcel shelf, rear.........................................r131Parking brake......................................162,195Parking sensors, rear..................................r182Particle emission filter........................r193, 194Passenger compartment filter....................r194Player, CD MP3...................................273,293Port, USB...........................128, 280,294, 296Priming the fuel system..............................188Protecting children...............132-142, 15 3, 15 6
Puncture......................................................198
Radio ...................................................271, 291Rear foglamp .......................................114, 215Rear screen (demisting) ................................76Recharging the battery............................... 226Reduction of electrical load........................228Regeneration of the particleemissions filter..........................................r194Reinitialising the electric windows..............101Reinitialising the remote control ...................94Remote control ........................................90-95Removing a wheel......................................207Removing the mat....................................... 129Repair kit, puncture ..................................... 198Replacing bulbs...................................211-217
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Replacing fuses...................................218-224Replacing the air filter.................................r194Replacing the oil filter.................................r194
Replacing the passenger compartment filter....................................r194
Replacing wiper blades .......................121, 228Resetting the service indicator.....................r44Resetting the trip recorder............................r46Rev counter.............................................r28,30Reversing lamp...........................................215Risk areas (update).....................................268Routine checks...................................194, 195Running out of fuel (Diesel) ........................188
Serial number, vehicle................................248Ser vice indicator...........................................r43Servicing.......................................................24Setting the clock........................278, 300,301Shor t-cut menus .................................259, 260Sidelamps ...................................112,213, 215Side repeater...............................................213Spare wheel................................................204Speed limiter...............................................r178Speedometer..........................................r28, 30Stability control (ESP).................................149Starting the vehicle .......................92, 165,170Steering mounted controls, audio.......257,289Stopping the vehicle .....................92, 165,170Stop & Start.....50,73,106,174, 187, 194,225Storage................................................ 126, 127Storage box.................................................131Stowing rings..............................................130Sun visor.....................................................r127Synchronising the remote control.................94System, navigation ......................................261Systems, ASR and ESP ..............................149
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Safety for children................132-142, 153, 156Scented air freshener...................................r77Screen, colour 16/9 .......................61, 258, 279Screen, monochrome ................ 290, 302,304Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)...................54, 57, 61Screen-wash reservoir................................191Screen menu map......................279, 302,304Screenwash ................................................119Screenwash fluid level ................................192Seat, rear bench...........................................84Seat adjustment......................................79, 82Seat belts ............................................151,153Seats, rear.....................................................r84
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