2018 CITROEN DS3 service

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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efore a long journey,
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t each change of season,
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fter a long period out of use. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
obser ve the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
With a
BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. As soon as possible, visit a member
of the dealer network or a qualified workshop
to make your vehicle's level of nitrogen oxides
emissions compliant to the standard.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3
rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,900
miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a
consistent average.
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.
Eco-driving

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Instrument panel
Dials
1.Rev counter.
Indicates the engine speed (x 1,000
rpm).
2. Speed of the vehicle.
Indicates the current speed of the moving
vehicle (km/h or mph).
3. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
4. Display screen.
5. Fuel level.
Indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.
6. Display management button.
Alternates display of range and the trip
distance recorder.
Recalls servicing information.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip
distance recorder or service indicator).
7. Lighting dimmer button.
Acts on the brightness of the instruments
and controls and the interior mood
lighting.
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A.Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
B. Gear efficiency indicator.
C. Electronic or automatic gearbox
information.
D. Range
(miles or km) or
Trip distance recorder.
E. Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
Odometer.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
F. Engine oil level indicator.
Appears a
few seconds after switching on
ignition, then disappears.
Display screen
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PERFORMANCE
instrument panel
Dials
1.Rev counter.
Indicates the engine speed (x 1,000
rpm).
2. Speed of the vehicle.
Indicates the current speed of the moving
vehicle (km/h or mph).
3. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
4. Display screen.
5. Fuel level.
Indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.
6. Display management button.
Alternates display of range and the trip
distance recorder.
Recalls servicing information.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip
distance recorder or service indicator).
7. Lighting dimmer button.
Acts on the brightness of the instruments
and controls and the interior mood
lighting.
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A.Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
B. Range
(miles or km) or
Trip distance recorder.
C. Service indicator
(miles or km) then,
Odometer.
These two functions are displayed
successively when switching on the
ignition.
D. Engine oil level indicator.
Appears a
few seconds after switching on
ignition, then disappears.
Warning and indicator
lamps
Visual identifiers informing the driver that
a system is in operation, switched off (on/
off indicator lamps) or has developed a
fault
(warning lamp).
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
s econds when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
The passenger airbag system operation
indicator lamp remains lit for one minute after
the ignition is on, even after the engine is
started.
Associated warnings
The lighting of certain indicator lamps may
be accompanied by an audible signal and
a
message on the multifunction screen. The warning lamp may come on
continuously (fixed) or flash.
Some warning lamps may have both types
of lighting. Only by relating the type of
illumination to the operating status of the
vehicle can it be ascertained whether the
situation is normal or whether a
fault has
occurred.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lamps indicates a
fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of
a


warning lamp must be investigated
further by reading the associated
message.
If you encounter any problems, contact the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
Display screen
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
Engine
diagnostic
system Flashing.
The engine management system has
a


fault.The catalytic converter may be destroyed.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Fixed. The emission control system has
a


fault.
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop without delay.
ServiceTemporarily on. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
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e
ngine oil level,
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s
creenwash fluid level,
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emote control battery,
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p
article filter saturation on Diesel vehicles.
For any other faults, contact the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
Fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact the dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) Fixed.
The anti-lock braking system has
a


fault.The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop without delay.
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Action/Observations
AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel)Fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a
message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 370 miles and 1,500 miles
(600
km and 2,400 km). Have the AdBlue® tank topped up as soon as
possible: go to a

member of the dealer network or
a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
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Flashing, associated with
the SERVICE warning
light, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message indicating the
remaining driving range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 370 miles
(0
and 600 km). You must top up the AdBlue® tank to avoid
a
breakdown : go to a

member of the dealer network
or a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation
yourself.
Flashing, associated with
the SERVICE warning
lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a
message
indicating that starting is
prevented.The AdBlue® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top up the
AdBlue® tank: go to the dealer network or a qualified
w
orkshop, or carry out this operation yourself.
It is essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
® to the
corresponding tank.
For topping up or for more information
on AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding
section.
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