2012 Citroen DS3 engine

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.

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Practical information
1. Sealing
) Uncoil the white pipe G
fully. )
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.
Repair procedure
Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.
)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
) Star t the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
)Switch off the ignition. )Turn the selector A to the "sealant"
position.)Check that the switch B
is in position "O"
.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to theeyes.Keep it out of reach of children.


Do not star t the compressor before connecting the white pipe to the tyre valve: the sealant product would beexpelled through the pipe.

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Practical information

2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand
door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that thepuncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
) Remove and stow the kit. )
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
)Turn the selector A to the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
)Visit a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.

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Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories


You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
) Connect the compressor's electricalconnector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch Bin position "I"; todeflate: switch Bin position "O"
and pressbutton C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure label.) Remove the kit then stow it.


)Turn the selector A
to the "A ir"position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors supplied with the kit first.

Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F
820 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm control unit, alarm siren.
F
930 A12 V socket, portable navigation suppor t supply.
F1
015 ASteering mounted controls.
F1
115 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15
ARain/sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F1
35 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.
F1
530 ALocking.
F16
-Not used.
F1740 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
S
H-PA RC shunt.

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Engine compartment
fusebox

The fusebox is located in the enginecompartment near the battery (left-hand side).Access to the fuses
)
Unclip the cover.
)
Change the fuse (see correspondingparagraph). )
When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure the sealing of the fuse box.

All work on the fuses in the box located on the battery, must be doneby a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.

Fuse table
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F120 A Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump(Diesel).
F
215 A Horn.
F
310 A Front/rear screenwash.
F420 A LED lamps.
F
515 A Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F
610 A ABS/ESP control unit, secondary stop switch.
F
710 A Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F
825 A Starter control.
F9
10 A Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 A Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).
F1140 A Heater blower.

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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 disconnecting the 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