2013 Citroen DS3 RHD bonnet

191Checks








Bonnet
Protects the components of the engine and provides access for checking levels.


Opening
)Open the front left door.)Pull the interior release lever A
, located at
the bottom of the door aper ture.
) Push the exterior safety catch Bto the leftand raise the bonnet. )
Unclip the bonnet stay Cfrom its housing, holding it by its foam protection.)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnetopen.
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front left door is closed.

When the engine is hot, handle theexterior safety catch and the stay withcare.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the Stop & Startsystem to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change toSTA R T m o d e .
To avoid damaging the electric units,the use of a high pressure jet wash under the bonnet is strictly prohibited.

Closing








Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI engine, thefuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
This system consists of a priming pump and a
transparent pipe under the bonnet.
)Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.)Open the bonnet. )Depending on version, unclip the cover togain access to the priming pump.)Squeeze and release the priming pump
until resistance is felt (could be from the
first application) and fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green connector. )Operate the star ter until the engine star ts.)Depending on version, put the cover back in position and clip it in place.)Close the bonnet.
If the engine does not star t at the firstattempt, do not try again. Operate the priming pump again, thenthe starter.
)Take the stay out of the support notch.)Clip the stay in its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.

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Checks






Checking levels

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. 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 maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your
en
gine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.

Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the maintenance and warranty guidefor details of the inter val for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 l o w v i s c o s i ty / ISO 4925 Class6 standard. Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrumentpanel, or using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil levelbetween two ser vices (or oil changes).CITROËN recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every3 000 miles (5 000 kms). After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up.

Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could star t atany time (even with the ignition off).

It will onl
y be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.

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 release
lever, then the exterior safety catch, ) secure the bonnet stay, )
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.


Access to the battery

After refitting the battery by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop, the Stop & Start systemwill only be active after a continuous period of immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which depends on the climatic conditions 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 thebattery. Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of thebattery.

Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.


Before removing a front
w
iper blade
) Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the ver tical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


Removal
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to thepassenger side of the vehicle. )Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.








Load reduction mode System which manages the use of certainfunctions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
th
e heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.

Identifi cation markings
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN) under
the bonnet.This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the passenger compar tment filter.
B. Vehicle identification number on the dashboard.This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label is affixed to the left hand centrepillar.

Wheels which are fitted with 205/45 R17 tyres cannot be fitted withsnow chains. For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifiedworkshop.

Low tyre pressures increase fuelconsumption.

The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.
C. Manufacturer's label.
The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the left hand centre pillar. It bears the
following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,

- the spare tyre inflation pressure,

- the paint colour code.

Instruments and controls
Interior mood lighting 123

Li
ghting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Speed limiter 182-183 Cruise control 184-185

Scented air freshener 77-78
Multifunction screens 54-62
Hazard warning lamps 150 -151
Dashboard fuses 225 -227
Opening the bonnet 191
Heatin
g / Ventilation 66 -72
Manual air conditioning 69-72
Digital air conditioning 73-75
Demisting / Defrosting the rear screen 76
Emer
gency or assistance call 151, 261
Audio system 317-337
Setting the date/time 56, 60
eMyWay 263-315 Setting the date/time 62 R
ear view mirror 87 Sun visor 127
Manual
gearbox 167
Electronic gearbox 168-172
Automatic gearbox 173-176 Gear efficiency indicator 177
Parking brake 166 Instrument
panels 28 -29, 30 -31
Warning lamps 32- 41
Indicators 42- 45
Adjustment buttons 46 - 47
- trip distance recorder
- panel lighting dimmer / black panel

Wi
per controls 118-121
Tr ip computer 48-50
Stop & Start 178-180
Door mirrors
86
Electric windows 100-101
Steerin
g wheel adjustment 85
Horn 151

343Visual search
Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 192

Checking levels 195 -197


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid

- additive (Diesel with particleemissions filter)


Changing bulbs 217-224


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 246 -249
LPG engine 250 -251
Diesel engine 252-253
Dimensions 254-255
Identification markings 256

Bonnet
191-192
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 193
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 194Batter
y 232-234
Energy economy mode 235
Checking components 198 -19 9
- battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs


En
ginecompartment fuses 225, 228 -231