2014 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO DAG brake pads

195
Checks
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 impor tant 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.

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Technical data - Maintenance


Running out of Diesel 188

Checking levels 191-193


- oil

- brake fluid

- coolant

- screenwash fluid

- additive (Diesel with particleemissions filter)


Changing bulbs 213 -220


- front

- rear

- interior

Petrol en
gines 242-245
LPG engine 246 -247
Diesel engines 248 -249
Dimensions 250-251
Identification markings 252

Bonnet
187-18 8
Under-bonnet layout, petrol 189
Under-bonnet layout, Diesel 190Batter
y 228-230
Energy economy mode 231
Checking components 19 4 -195
- battery- air filter / passenger compartment filter
- oil filter
- particle emissions filter (Diesel)
- brake pads/discs

En
gine compar tment
fuses 221, 224-227

A
3D rear lamps................................................218
Battery...................................................194, 228Battery, charging...........................................228Battery, remote control.............................94, 95Black panel......................................................47Bluetooth (hands-free)..........................282,323Bluetooth (telephone)....................................282Bonnet...........................................................187Boot...............................................................101Boot lamp..............................................119, 220Brake discs....................................................195Brake lamps..........................................217, 218Brake pads ....................................................195Brakes ...........................................................195Braking assistance system ...........................148
Capacity, fuel tank........................................102CD MP3.........................................................319Central locking..........................................91, 99Changing a bulb.............................213, 217-219Changing a fuse............................................221Changing a wheel.........................................205Changing a wiper blade........................ 117, 232Changing the date...............................54,57, 61Changing the remote control battery..............94Changing the time...............................54,57, 61Checking levels......................................191-193Checking the engine oil level..........................45Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........198Checks ..................................189, 190, 194, 195Children..................................137,139,141, 142Child seats ............................130-132,136,137Child seats, conventional..............................136Citroën Localised Assistance Call................258Citroën Localised Emergency Call...............258Cleaning (advice)..........................................237Closing the boot ......................................91,101Closing the doors ......................................91,98Connectors, audio .........................124,320,322Coolant level........................................... 42, 192Coolant temperature indicator........................r42Courtesy lamps.............................................220Courtesy mirror.............................................r123Cruise control................................................180Cup holder.....................................................r122
BC
Audible warning............................................147Audio streaming (Bluetooth).................298,325Audio system .................................313,326,328Automatic illumination of headlamps ....109, 112Automatic operation of hazard warning
lamps ..........................................................147Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers.................................................114,116Auxiliary socket....................................299, 322Auxiliary sockets...........................................320
ABS and EBFD systems...............................148Accessories ..................................................238Accessory socket, 12V .................................124Access to rear seats.................................81,82Adjusting headlamps .................................... 113Adjusting head restraints................................80Adjusting the steering wheel...........................85Advice on care and maintenance.................237Airbags..........................................................133Airbags, cur tain .....................................158, 159Airbags, front.........................................155, 159Airbags, lateral ......................................157, 159Air conditioning...............................................24Air conditioning, automatic.......................67, 73Air conditioning, manual...........................67,70Air filter..........................................................r194Air flow............................................................24Air intake.........................................................73Air recirculation ...............................................73Air vents ..........................................................66Alloy wheels ..................................................237Anti-lock braking system (ABS).................... 148Anti-pinch ........................................................96Anti-theft..........................................................92Armrest, front................................................123Assistance call..............................147, 257, 258