2013 Citroen DS3 RHD parking brake

199Checks
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 tdistances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. The
gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide 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 operation of units as important as those in thebraking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products.

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the levelchecking interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the checking interval for this component.
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Parkin
g brake

If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
th
e brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn. Checkin
g this system must be done by aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the brake discs and pads: brakingefficiency may be reduced. Make light brake applications to dry and defrost the brakes.

Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must belevel, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and engage first gear * to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle andwait 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 4 on the wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle isfitted with them).)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
* position
P
for an automatic gearbox.

Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.


The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.


Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speed authorised.

Avoid driving on roads that have been cleared of snow, to avoid damagingyour vehicle's tyres and the roadsurface. It is recommended that beforeyou leave, you practise fitting the snowchains on a level and dry surface. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no par t of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.



Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the
road. ) Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent movement of your vehicle. )
Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.


Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Vehicle
Original tyre size
Maximum link size.
D
S3 1
85/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16

205/45 R17 not chainable
D
S3 RACING 215/40 R18 not chainable
For more information on snow chains, contact a CITRO
ËN 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 remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.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, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - 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 t
distance only.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
Failure to obser ve this special conditioncould 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.

RACING towbar

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


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

Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signallingon the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will bedeactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.)
If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Exterior
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
Lighting controls 112-117
Headlamp adjustment 117
Changing bulbs 217-220
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters Wiper controls
11 8-121 Changing a wiper blade 236
Door mirrors
86
Doors
102-104
- opening/closing
- central locking- emergency control
Alarm 96-99
Electric windows 10 0-101
Fuel tank 1
06-107
Misfuel prevention 108
Accessories
242-243


Hill
start assist 181
Braking assistanc e 152-15 3
Tr ajectory control 153 -154
Tyre pressures 208, 256 B
oot 105
Te m p o r a ry puncture repair kit 202-208
Changing a wheel 209 -215
- tools- removing / refittingSnow chains 216

Chan
ging bulbs 221-223
- rear lamps
- 3D rear lamps
- 3rd brake lam
p
- number plate lamps

Rear parking sensors 186 -187
T
owbar 239-240
To w i ng 237-238

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