2016 Citroen DS3 RHD light

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If you envisage charging your vehicle's battery   yourself,   use   only   a   charger  
c

ompatible   with   lead-acid   batteries   of   a  
n

ominal   voltage   of   12   V.
If this label is present, it is essential
to
  use   only   a   12   V   charger,   to   avoid  
c

ausing   irreversible   damage   to   the  
e

lectrical   components   related   to   the  
S

top   &   Start   system. Follow
  the   instructions   for   use   provided  
b

y   the   manufacturer   of   the   charger.
Never   reverse   polarities.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is e
ssential   to   maintain   an   adequate   state   of  
c

harge.
In
  some   circumstances   it   may   be   necessary   to  
c

harge   the   battery:
-
 
i
f   you   use   your   vehicle   essentially   for   short  
j

ourneys,
-
 
i
f   the   vehicle   is   to   be   taken   off   the   road   for  
s

everal   weeks.
Contact
  a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified  
w

orkshop. It
  is   not   necessary   to   disconnect   the  
b

attery.
F
 
S
witch   off   the   ignition.
F
 
S
witch   off   all   electrical   consumers   (audio  
s

ystem,   lighting,   wipers,   ...).
F
 
S
witch   off   the   charger   B   before   connecting  
t

he   cables   to   the   battery,   so   as   to   avoid   any  
d

angerous
 spar
ks.
F
 
E
nsure   that   the   charger   cables   are   in   good  
c

ondition.
F
 
C
onnect   the   charger   B   cables   as   follows:
-
 
t
he   positive   (+)   red   cable   to   the   (+)  
t

erminal   of   the   battery   A,
-
 
t
he   negative   (-)   black   cable   to   the   earth  
p

oint C   on   the   vehicle.
F
 
A
t   the   end   of   the   charging   operation,   switch  
o

ff   the   charger   B   before   disconnecting   the  
c

ables   from   the   battery   A. Never
  try   to   charge   a   frozen   battery.
If the battery has been frozen, have
it
  checked   by   a   CITROËN   dealer   or  
a

  qualified   workshop,   who   will   check  
t

hat   the   internal   components   have   not  
b

een   damaged   and   the   casing   is   not  
c

racked,   which   could   cause   a   leak   of  
t

oxic   and   corrosive   acid.
Practical information

disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of   charge   for   starting   the   engine,   it   is  
r

ecommended   that   the   battery   be   disconnected  
i

f   the   vehicle   is   taken   out   of   service   for   a   long  
p

eriod.
Wait
  2   minutes   after   switching   off   the   ignition  
b

efore   disconnecting   the   battery:
F
 
c
lose   all   openings   (doors,   boot,   windows,  
r

oof   (for   Cabrio   versions)),
F
 
s
witch   off   all   electrical   consumers   (audio  
s

ystem,   wipers,   lighting,   ...),
F
 
s
witch   off   the   ignition   and   wait   for  
f

our minutes.
Having
  exposed   the   battery,   it   is   only  
n

ecessary   to   disconnect   the   (+)   terminal.
Following reconnection of the
battery
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the ignition   and   wait   1   minute   before   starting   to  
a

llow   initialisation   of   the   electronic   systems.
However,
  if   minor   problems   persist   following  
t

his   operation,   contact   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a  
q

ualified
 w
orkshop.
Referring
  to   the   corresponding   section,   you  
m

ust   yourself   reinitialise   or   reset   certain  
s

ystems,   such   as:
-
 
t
he   remote   control,
-
 
t
he   electric   windows,
-
 
t
he   date   and   time,
-
 
t
he   radio   preset   stations.
Quick release terminal
di
sconnecting the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp  B.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Position   the   open   clamp   B of the cable on
the   positive   post   (+)   of   the   battery.
F
 
P
ress   down   on   the   clamp   to   position   it  
c

orrectly   on   the   battery   post.
F
 
L
ock   the   clamp   by   lowering   the   lever   A. The
  Stop   &   Start   system   may   not   be  
o

perational   during   the   trip   following   the  
f

irst   engine   start.
In
  this   case,   the   system   will   only   be  
a

vailable   again   after   a   continuous  
p

eriod   of   immobilisation   of   the   vehicle,  
a

  period   which   depends   on   the   ambient  
t

emperature   and   the   state   of   charge   of  
t

he   battery   (up   to   about   8   hours).
Do
  not   force   the   lever   as   locking  
w

ill   not   be   possible   if   the   clamp   is  
n

ot   positioned   correctly;   start   the  
p

rocedure   again.

Towing with the gT RACIn g version
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a t
owbar.   The   space   occupied   by   the  
s

port   diffuser   prevents   this.
Side wind
F Take  into   account   the   increased   sensitivity  t
o   side   wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature   of   the   coolant.
As
  the   fan   is   electrically   controlled,   its   cooling  
c

apacity   is   not   dependent   on   the   engine   speed.
F
 
T
o   lower   the   engine   speed,   reduce   your  
s

peed.
The
  maximum   towed   load   on   a   long   incline  
d

epends   on   the   gradient   and   the   ambient  
t

emperature.
In
  all   cases,   keep   a   check   on   the   coolant  
t

emperature. F
 
I
f   the   warning   lamp   and   the  
S

TOP
 
warning   lamp   come   on,  
s

top   the   vehicle   and   switch   off  
t

he   engine   as   soon   as   possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o   avoid   overheating   of   the   brakes   on   a   long  
m

ountain   type   of   descent,   the   use   of   engine  
b

raking   is   recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check   the   tyre   pressures   of   the   towing  v
ehicle   and   of   the   trailer,   observing   the  
re

commended
 p
ressures.
Lighting
F Check  the   electrical   lighting   and   signalling  o
n   the   trailer.
The
  rear   parking   sensors   will   be  
d

eactivated   automatically   if   a   genuine  
C

ITROËN   towbar   is   used.

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Textured paint
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the maintenance and warranty guide.
O bserve   the   following   recommendations   to   avoid   damaging   the   paint   finish:
-
 
C
hoose   a   high   pressure   wash,   or   at   least   a   high   water   delivery;   roller   brush   washing   is  
c

ompatible.
-
 
G
ently   wipe   the   body   with   a   clean   microfibre   cloth.
-
 
C
arefully   wipe   off   any   fuel   spilt   on   the   body   using   a   soft   cloth,   then   allow   to   dry.
-
 
C
lean   off   any   minor   marks   (for   example,   finger   marks...),   using   the   product   in   the  
"

TECHNATURE"   range   intended   for   removing   insects.
On
  the   other   hand:
-
 
D
o   not   use   a   wash   programme   that   includes   a   final   hot   wax   cycle.
-
 
D
o   not   use   waterless   cleaning.
-
 
N
ever   polish   the   vehicle.
-
 
D
o   not   use   paint   restorers,   abrasive   or   polishing   products,   or   bright   paint   preservers  
(

wax   polish,   for   example).
It
  is   always   preferable   to   have   paint   repairs   carried   out   by   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified  
w

orkshop.
Advice on care and maintenance
The textured paint reacts to light with variations of   appearance   and   finish   that   emphasise  
t

he   car's   lines   and   form.   This   paint   contains  
p

articles   that   remain   visible   and   create  
a

  unique   satin   effect   with   relief.   Its   lightly  
g

ranulated   texture   gives   it   a   surprising   feel.
Practical information

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Manual gearbox
Automatic gearboxBrake pads
Brake wear depends on the style o
f   driving,   particularly   in   the   case o

f   vehicles   used   in   town,   over   short
 d

istances.   It   may   be   necessary   to   have
 t

he   condition   of   the   brakes   checked,
 e

ven   between   vehicle   services.
The
 
gearbox
 
does
 
not
 
require
 
any
 m
aintenance
 
(no
 
oil
 
change).
Refer
 
to
 
the
 
manufacturer's
 
service
 
s

chedule
 
for
 
the
 
checking
 
interval
 
for
 
t

his
 c

omponent.
Only
  use   products   recommended   by  
C

ITROËN   or   products   of   equivalent  
q

uality
 an
d
 sp
ecification.
In
  order   to   optimise   the   operation   of  
u

nits   as   important   as   those   in   the  
b

raking   system,   CITROËN   selects   and  
o

ffers   very   specific   products.
The
 
gearbox
 
does
 
not
 
require
 
any
 
m

aintenance
 
(no
 
oil
 
change).
Refer
 
to
 
the
 
manufacturer's
 
service
 
s

chedule
 
for
 
details
 
of
 
the
 
level
 
c

hecking
 
interval
 
for
 
this
 
component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any m aintenance   (no   oil   change).
Refer
  to   the   manufacturer's   service  
s

chedule   for   details   of   the   checking  
i

nterval   for   this   component. For
  information   on   checking   brake  
d

isc   wear,   contact   a   CITROËN   dealer  
o

r   a   qualified   workshop.
Brake disc wearParking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of e
ffectiveness   of   this   system   is  
n

oticed,   the   parking   brake   must   be  
c

hecked,   even   between   two   services.
Unless
 
there
 
is
 
a
 
leak
 
in
 
the
 
circuit,
 
a
 
drop
 
in
 
t

he
 
brake
 
fluid
 
level
 
indicates
 
that
 
the
 
brake
 
p

ads
 
are
 
worn. Checking
 
this   system   must   be   done   by   a  
C

ITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified   workshop.
After
 
washing
 
the
 
vehicle,
 
dampness,
 
o

r
 
in
 
wintry
 
conditions,
 
ice
 
can
 
form
 
o

n
 
the
 
brake
 
discs
 
and
 
pads:
 
braking
 
e

fficiency
 
may
 
be
 
reduced.
 
Make
 
light
 
b

rake
 
applications
 
to
 
dry
 
and
 
defrost
 
t

he
 
brakes.
Checks

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The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each   additional   1   000   metres   of   altitude.
The
  speed   of   a   towing   vehicle   must   not   exceed   60   mph   (100   km/h)   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,  
l

imit   the   towed   load.
*
  
T
he   weight   of   the   braked   trailer   can   be   increased,   within   the   GTW   limit,   if   the   GV W   of   the   towing   vehicle   is   reduced   by   an   equal   amount.   Warning:  
t

owing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
Petrol engine
PureTech 82PureTech 82 S&S V Ti 120
ge
arbox
Manual
 (
5-speed)
ETG   electronic  
(

5-speed)
Manual
 (
5-speed)
Automatic
 (
4-speed)
Model code:
SA... HMZ6
HMZ6/PS 5FS05FS9
Unladen   weight
9 749801 075 1 089
Kerb   weight
1 0491 055 1 1501 16 4
Gross   vehicle   weight   (GV W)
1 5111   523
1 554 1 587
Gross   train   weight   (GTW)
on   a   12%   gradient
2   311
2 022 2 454 2 487
Braked   trailer   (within   the   GTW   limit)  
o

n   a   12%   gradient
800
500900 900
Braked   trailer*   (with   transfer   of   load   within   the  
G

TW   limit)
1 10 0
7501 150 1 150
Unbraked
 t
railer
520500 570570
Recommended   nose   weight
46464646
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Technical data

Petrol enginesPureTech 110PureTech 110 S&S PureTech 130
S&S THP 155
THP 15 0 **THP 165 S&S
THP 150 S&S ***
ge

arbox E AT 6
(6-speed
 au

tomatic)Manual
(5-speed) E AT 6
(6-speed
 a

utomatic)Manual
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
Model code:
SA... HNVT
HNZ6/S H NZ T/S H N V T/S HNYM/S5FV8
5FN8** 5GZM/S
5GWM/S***
Unladen
  weight 1 0851 0701 090 -1 090 1 090 1 140
Kerb
  weight 1 1601 1451 165 -1 165 1 165 1 215
Gross
  vehicle   weight   (GV W)1 6101 578 1 615 -1 600 1 590 1 605
Gross
  train   weight   (GTW)
on
  a   12%   gradient 2 510
2 478 2 515 -2 500 2 490 2 505
Braked
  trailer   (within   the   GTW   limit)
on
  a   12%   gradient 900
900900 -900 900900
Braked
  trailer*   (with   transfer   of  
l

oad   within   the   GTW   limit)1 150 1 150 1 150
-1 150 1 150 1 150
Unbraked
 t

railer 570570570 -570 570570
Recommended
  nose   weight 464646 -46 4646
*
  
T
he   weight   of   the   braked   trailer   can   be   increased,   within   the   GTW   limit,   if   the   GV W   of   the   towing   vehicle   is   reduced   by   an   equal   amount.   Warning:  
t

owing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
**
  For   Belgium   and   Russia.
***
  For   Brazil.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 
1   000   metres   of   altitude.
The
  speed   of   a   towing   vehicle   must   not   exceed   60   mph   (100   km/h)   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction   in   the   per formance   of   the   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;   if   the   ambient   temperature   is   above   37   °C,   limit   the   towed   load.
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)

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diesel engines e-H d i 90 BlueH d i 75BlueH d i 100 S&SBlueH d i 120 S&S
BlueH d i 115 S&S**
ge

arbox ETG6
  (6 -speed  
e

lectronic)Manual
 (

5-speed) Manual
 (
5-speed)ETG6
  (6 -speed  
e

lectronic)Manual
 (

6-speed)
Model code:
SA... 9HP8/PS
BHW6BHY6/SBHYM/PS BHZM/S
BHXM/S**
Unladen
  weight 1 0901 0801 085 1 11 01 150
Kerb
  weight 1 1651 1551 160 1 1851 225
Gross
  vehicle   weight   (GV W) 1 6091 6201
  6331 650 1
  653
Gross
  train   weight   (GTW)
on
  a   12%   gradient 2 509
2 5202
  5332
  3952
  553
Braked
  trailer   (within   the   GTW   limit)
on
  a   12%   gradient 900
900900 74 5900
Braked
  trailer*   (with   transfer   of   load   within  
the
  GTW   limit) 1 150
1 1501 150 1 0751 150
Unbraked
 t

railer 570570570570570
Recommended
  nose   weight 4646464646
*
  
T
he   weight   of   the   braked   trailer   can   be   increased,   within   the   GTW   limit,   if   the   GV W   of   the   towing   vehicle   is   reduced   by   an   equal   amount.  
Warning:
  towing   using   a   lightly   loaded   towing   vehicle   may   have   an   adverse   effect   on   its   road   holding.
**
  For   Belgium.
Diesel weights and towed loads (in kg)
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 
1   000   metres   of   altitude.
The
  speed   of   a   towing   vehicle   must   not   exceed   60   mph   (100   km/h)   (comply   with   the   legislation   in   force   in   your   country).
High
  ambient   temperatures   may   result   in   a   reduction  
i
n   the   per formance  
o
f  
t
he   vehicle   to   protect   the   engine;  
i
f  
t
he  
a
mbient   temperature   is   above   37  
°
C,   limit   the   towed   load.
Technical data