2012 Citroen DS3 Service

On-line owner's handbook


Referring to the owner's handbook on-line also gives you
access to the latest information available, easily identifi ed by
the bookmarks, associated with this pictogram:

If the heading "MyCitroën" is not available on the public website for
your country, you can fi nd your handbook at the following address:
http://service.citroen.com
Select:
You can fi nd your handbook on the CITROËN website, under the
heading "MyCitroën".




This personal space provides you with information on your products
and services, direct and special contact with CITROËN and
becomes a space tailored for you.

the link in "Private customer access",
the language,
the model,
the edition date appropriate for the date of registration of your vehicle.
You will fi nd your handbook, presented in the same way as the paper
version.

37
Monitoring
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther byreading the associated message in the multifunction screen.If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Warning lampis onCauseAction/Observations
STOPfixed, alone or associated with another warning lamp, accompanied by anaudible signal and a message on thescreen. Illumination o
f the warning lamp is
associated with a serious brakingsystem or engine coolant temperature
problem.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Servicetemporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning lamp. Identi
fy the problem by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
- the en
gine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control batter
y,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on Diesel
vehicles (see "Checks - § particle emissionsfilter").
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fix
ed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning lamp. Identif
y the problem by reading the message shownin the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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:400 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 on
toindicate 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 service is overdueby 300 miles (km).
For a few seconds after the ignition is switched
on, the display indicates:

45
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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Checks




























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 theinterval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability 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 theDOT4 standard.
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).

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





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...