2012 Citroen DS3 maintenance

229Practical information
Matt paint

We recommend the use of a high pressurejet wash, or at least a water hose with a high output.

We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using de-ionised water.
Use only a microfibre cloth to dry the vehicle.It must be clean and used without heavypressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the
lacquer using a soft cloth, then leave to dry.
From the range of cleaning and maintenance
products recommended and approved by CITROËN, use only products for removing
insects and car shampoo.
Always have paint repairs done by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the ser vicing booklet.
Never clean the vehicle without water. Never wash your vehicle in anautomatic roller brush car wash.Never polish the vehicle body, nor the alloy wheels. Doing this will make the paintwork shiny. Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive products or paint polishing or preserving products (such as wax, for example) on the paintwork. These products are only suitable for bright finishes. Application of these products on vehicles with a matt finish will seriously damage the paint surface of the vehicle, giving rise to irreversible
shiny or stained areas.Never use a high pressure jet washwith a lance fitted with a brush, this may scratch the paintwork. Never select a wash programme that finishes with a hot wax cycle.















Advice on care and maintenance

If you vehicle is finished with a clear matt
lacquer, please observe the followingrecommendations to avoid damaging the paintwork by the use of an inappropriate cleaning procedures.
These recommendations are also valid for alloy
road wheels finished with clear matt lacquer.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate
regular care and cleaning is essential for its
durability.
Refer to your vehicle's ser vicingbooklet for information on the specialprecautions to observe.

231Practical information
"Multimedia":

hands-free system, audio systems, semi-
integral satellite navigation system, por table
navigation systems, mapping update CD, speed camera warning, DVD player, reversing camera, USB Box, speakers, Hi-Fi module,
230 V socket, WiFi on Board...B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecologicalproducts from the "TECHNATURE" range,products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...



Installation of radiocommunication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a CITROËN dealer for the specification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installationrequirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/104/EC).



The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the rangeof recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsoryto have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle.

311Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 184

Checking levels 187-189


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid -additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)



Changing bulbs 207-213


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 234-237
LPG engine 238 -239
Diesel engines 240-241
Dimensions 242-243
Identification markings 244

Bonnet
183-184
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 185
Under-bonnet la
yout, Diesel 186Batter
y 221-222
Energy economy mode 223
Checking components 19 0 -191
- battery- air filter/passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs

En
gine compar tment
fuses 214, 217-220

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ABS and EBFD systems...............................144Accessories ..................................................230Accessory socket, 12 V ................................124Access to rear seats.................................81,83Adjusting headlamps ....................................113Adjusting head restraints................................80Adjusting the steering wheel...........................85Advice on care and maintenance.................229Airbags, curtain.....................................154,155Airbags, front.........................................151,155Airbags, lateral......................................153,155Air conditioning ...............................................24Air conditioning, digital ..............................67, 73Air conditioning, manual...........................67,70Air filter..........................................................r190Air flow......................................................24, 66Air intake ...................................................66, 73Air recirculation .........................................70, 74Air vents..........................................................66Alloy wheels ..................................................229Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................144Anti-pinch ........................................................97Anti-theft..........................................................92Armrest, front................................................123Assistance call ......................................143, 250Audible warning............................................143Audio streaming (Bluetooth).........................295Audio system.................................................283Automatic illumination of headlamps....109,112Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps .....143Automatic rain sensitivewindscreen wipers..............................114, 116Auxiliary socket ....................124, 270, 290,292
Capacity, fuel tank ........................................102CD MP3.................................................269, 289Central locking ..........................................91, 99Changing a bulb ..................................... 207-213Changing a fuse ....................................214-220Changing a wheel .................................200-206Changing a wiper blade........................117,224Changing the date.........................274, 296, 297Changing the remote control battery..............94Changing the time .........................274, 296, 297Checking levels......................................187-189Checking the engine oil level ..........................45Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........194Checks ...................................................185-191
Children..................................128 -138, 149, 152Child seats ............................................130-135Cleaning (advice) ..........................................229Closing the boot ......................................91,101Closing the doors ......................................91,98Connectors, audio ................124, 270, 290,292Control panel.........................................252, 284Coolant level...........................................42, 187Coolant temperature.......................................42Coolant temperature indicator........................r42Courtesy lamps.....................................11 8,213Courtesy mirror.............................................r123Cruise control................................................176Cup holder.....................................................r122
Battery...................................................190,221Battery, charging...........................................221Battery, remote control.............................94, 95Black panel......................................................47Bluetooth (hands-free)........................................271,293Bluetooth (telephone)............................271,293Bonnet...........................................................183Boot...............................................................101Boot lamp..............................................119, 213Brake discs....................................................191Brake lamps..................................................211Brake pads ....................................................191Brakes ...........................................................191Braking assistance system ...........................144
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C
Dashboard fusebox .......................................215Date (setting).................................274,296,297Daytime running lamps (LEDs).............113, 220Deactivating the passenger airbag...............152
Defrosting............................................70, 73, 76Demisting............................................70, 73, 76
Dials and gauges ......................................28,30Diesel additive level......................................189Dimensions...................................................242Dipped beam .........................................108, 208Dipstick....................................................45, 187Direction indicators.......................142, 208, 211Door pockets .................................................122Doors...............................................................98Doors emergency control.............................100Driving economically ......................................24
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Maintenance (advice)....................................229Map reading lamps...............................118, 213Markings, identification.................................244Mat ................................................................125Menu, main ...................................................286Mini fuel level ................................................102Mirror, rear view ..............................................87Mirrors, door....................................................r86Misfuel prevention.........................................104Motorway function (direction indicators).......142Mountings for ISOFIX seats.................136,138MP3 CD.................................................269, 289Music media players.....................................268MyWay ....................................................61, 251
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Navigation.....................................................257Number plate lamps ......................................211
NP
Paint colour code..........................................244Paintwork, matt.............................................229Parcel shelf, rear...........................................r127Parking brake........................................158, 191Parking sensors, rear....................................r178Particle emission filter..........................r189, 190Passenger compartment filter......................r190Player, CD MP3.....................................269, 289Port, USB.............................124, 276, 290,292Priming the fuel system................................184Protecting children.................128 -13 8, 149, 152
Puncture........................................................194
Radio ..................................................... 267,287Rear foglamp.........................................11 0 , 211Rear screen (demisting)..................................76Recharging the battery.................................222Reduction of electrical load..........................224Refitting a wheel...........................................205Regeneration of the par ticle emissions filter....................r190Reinitialising the electric windows ..................97Reinitialising the remote control .....................94Remote control..........................................90-95Removing a wheel........................................203Removing the mat.........................................125Repair kit, puncture.......................................194Replacing bulbs .....................................207-213Replacing fuses....................................214-220
Keeping children safe............128 -13 8, 149, 152Key in ignition warning....................................93Key with remote control ............................90,95
LLabels, identification.....................................244Lamps, warning and indicator....................r32-41Leather (care)................................................229LED lamps.............................................113,210Level, brake fluid ...........................................187Levels and checks..................................185-191Lighting, guide-me home.......................111,112Lighting, interior.............................r118, 119,213Lighting bulbs(replacement).......................................207-213Lighting control stalk.....................................108Lighting dimmer..............................................r46Loading............................................................24Load reduction mode....................................224Localised assistance call ..............................250Localised emergency call .............................250Locating your vehicle ......................................92Locking from the inside ...................................99LPG...............................................................238Luggage retaining strap................................126
K
M
Main beam ............................................108, 209Maintenance....................................................24
Oil filter..........................................................r190Oil level....................................................45,187Opening the bonnet ......................................183Opening the boot....................................90, 101Opening the doors...........................90, 98, 100Opening the fuel filler flap .............................102Operation indicator lamps..........................32-41
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