2012 Citroen DS3 parking brake

191Checks
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.

Practical information
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it doesnot block traffic: the ground must belevel, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and engage first gear * tolock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel tobe changed. It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
)
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3(alloy wheels
only). ) Fit the socket 4on the wheelbrace 1
toslacken the security bolt (if your vehicle isfitted with them).)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

*
position
P
for an automatic gearbox.

Practical information





Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)remove the towing eye from the holder.


Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

)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.

The rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its coolingcapacity is not dependent on the engine speed. )To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
Braking
To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a longmountain type of descent, the use of engine braking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

RACING towbar

Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The space occupied by thesport diffuser prevents this.

Exterior
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
Lighting controls 108-113
Headlamp adjustment 113
Changing bulbs 207-210
- front lamps
-
foglamps
- direction indicator repeatersWiper controls
114-117 Changing a wiper blade 224
Door mirrors
86
Doors
98-10 0
- opening/closing
- central locking- emergency control
Electric windows 96-97
Fuel tank 1
02-103
Misfuel prevention 104-105
Accessories
230-231


Hill
start assist 173
Braking assistanc e 14 4 -145
Tr ajectory control 145 -146
Tyre pressures 199, 244 B
oot 101 Temporary puncture
repair kit 194-199
Chan
ging a wheel 200 -206
- tools- removing/refiting
Changing bulbs 211-212
- rear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
- num
ber plate lamps

Rear parking sensors 178 -179
T
owbar 227-228
To w i ng 225-226

Instruments and controls
Instrument panels 28 -29, 30 -31
Warning lamps 32- 41
Indicator lamps 42- 45
Ad
justment buttons 46-47
- trip distance recorder
- li
ghting dimmer/black panel

Li
ghting controls 108-113
Headlamp adjustment 113 Stop & St a r t 170 -173
Speed limiter 174-175 Cruise control 176-17 7
Door mirrors
86
Electric windows 96-97
D
ashboard fuses 214 -216
Opening the bonnet 183
Steering wheel adjustment 85
Horn 143
Scented air freshener 77-78
Multifunction screens 54-62
Hazard warning lamps 142-143
Manual
gearbox 159 Gear shift indicator 160
Electronic gearbox 161-165
Automatic gearbox 166 -169
Parking brake 158 Rear view mirror 87
Sun visor 123
W i p e r c o n t r o l s 114 -117
Tr i p c o m p u t e r 4 8 - 5 0
Heatin
g/Ventilation 66 -72
Manual air conditioning 69 -72
Di
gital air conditioning 73 -75
Demisting/defrostingthe rear screen 76
Emergency or
assistance call 143, 249

Audio system 283 -304
Setting the date/time 296 -297
MyWay 251-282
Setting the date/time 274
Interior mood li
ghting 11 9

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
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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
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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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