2012.5 Citroen DS3 service interval

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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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).

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Checks
Manual gearbox
Automatic
gearboxBrake
pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, 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 servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval for this component.















Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof 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 ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checking inter val for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
For information on checkin
g brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Manual parking brake

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