2013 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO engine

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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 tothe eyes. 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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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 the
puncture 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";
to deflate: switch Bin position "O"
andpress button 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 wheel controls.
F1
115 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15
ARain/brightness 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 placed in the engine compartment 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 fusebox.
All work on the fuses in this box,located on the battery, must be carried out by 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 wash-wipe.
F420 A LED lamps.
F
515 A Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (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 disconnectingthe 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.

)Start the slave vehicle.)Operate the star ter of the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.)Wait until the engine returns to idle anddisconnect the cables.

Charging the battery using
a battery charger

Batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. Theymust be disposed of in accordancewith regulations and must not, in anycircumstances, be discarded with household waste. Ta k e used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collectionpoint.
)
Follow the instructions for use provided bythe manufacturer of the charger.
Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.
Do not push the vehicle to star tthe engine if your vehicle is fitted with an electronic gearbox.