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Citroen DS3 (2016 year). Manual - part 15

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Engine compartment
fusebox

The fusebox is located in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).

Access to the fuses

Unclip the cover.

Change the fuse (see corresponding

paragraph).

F When you have finished, close the cover

carefully to ensure the sealing of the fuse
box.

All work on the fuses in the box
located on the battery, must be done
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Fuse table

Fuse n°

Rating

Functions

20 A

Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump
(Diesel).

15 A

Horn.

10 A

Front / rear screenwash.

20 A

LED lamps.

15 A

Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel),
blow-by heater and electrovalves (petrol).

10 A

ABS/DSC control unit, secondary stop switch.

10 A

Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.

25 A

Starter control.

10 A

Switching and protection unit (Diesel).

F10

30 A

Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (petrol), injectors and ignition coils
(petrol).

F11

40 A

Heater blower.

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Fuse n°

Rating

Functions

F12

30 A

Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.

F13

40 A

Built-in systems interface supply (ignition
positive).

F14

30 A

Valvetronic supply (petrol).

F15

10 A

Right-hand main beam headlamps.

F16

10 A

Left-hand main beam headlamps.

F17

15 A

Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.

F18

15 A

Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.

F19

15 A

Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (petrol), electrovalves
(Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).

F20

10 A

Pumps, electronic thermostat (petrol), timimg electrovalve
(THP), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).

F21

5 A

Fan assembly control supply, ABS/DSC, turbo pump (THP).

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Table of maxi-fuses

Fuse n°

Rating

Functions

MF1*

60 A

Fan assembly.

MF2*

30 A

ABS / DSC pump.

MF3*

30 A

ABS / DSC electrovalves.

MF4*

60 A

Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.

MF5*

60 A

Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.

MF6*

30 A

Additional cooling fan unit (THP).

MF7*

80 A

Dashboard fusebox.

MF8*

Not used.

* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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12 V battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F

open the bonnet using the interior release

lever, then the exterior safety catch,

F secure the bonnet stay,
F

lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.

Access to the battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.

general points

Lead-acid starter batteries

Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.

Versions equipped with Stop &
Start are fitted with a 12 V lead-acid
battery of specific technology and
specification.
Its replacement should be carried
out only by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.

If you have an electronic or automatic
gearbox, never try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.

The (-) battery terminal is not accessible.
A remote earthing point is located on the front
left-hand wing panel.

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Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.

Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
booster.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.

Starting using another
battery

When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.

Raise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,

if your vehicle has one.

F Connect the red cable to the positive

terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the
metal elbow) then to the positive terminal
(+) of the slave battery B or the booster.

Connect one end of the green or black

cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B

or the booster (or earth

point on the other vehicle).

Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C

on the broken

down vehicle.

Start the engine of the vehicle with the

good battery and leave it running for
a few minutes.

Operate the starter on the broken down

vehicle and let the engine run.

If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.

Wait until the engine returns to idle then

disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.

Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if

your vehicle has one.

Allow the engine to run for at least

30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.

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If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V.

If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & Start system.

Follow the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.

Charging the battery using
a battery charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
-

if you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,

- if the vehicle is to be taken off the road for

several weeks.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.

Switch off the ignition.

Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, ...).

Switch off the charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.

Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

Connect the charger B cables as follows:

- the positive (+) red cable to the (+)

terminal of the battery A,

- the negative (-) black cable to the earth

point C

on the vehicle.

At the end of the charging operation, switch

off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables 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
that the internal components have not
been damaged and the casing is not
cracked, which could cause a leak of
toxic and corrosive acid.

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Disconnecting the battery

In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery:
F

close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof (for Cabrio versions)),

switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lighting, ...),

switch off the ignition and wait for

four minutes.

Having exposed the battery, it is only
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.

Following reconnection of the
battery

After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if minor problems persist following
this operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise or reset certain
systems, such as:
-

the remote control,

the electric windows

the date and time,

- the radio preset stations.

Quick release terminal

Disconnecting 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 Press down on the clamp to position it

correctly on the battery post.

Lock the clamp by lowering the lever A.

The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the ambient
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).

Do not force the lever as locking
will not be possible if the clamp is
not positioned correctly; start the
procedure again.

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Load reduction mode

System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.

Energy economy mode

System which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen
wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of
thirty minutes.

This period may be greatly reduced if
the battery is not fully charged.

A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.

If the telephone is being used at the
same time, it will be interrupted after
10 minutes.

Switching to economy mode

Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.

Exiting economy mode

These functions are reactivated automatically
the next time the vehicle is driven.
F In order to resume the use of these

functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for a few minutes.

The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.

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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
wiper blade

Within one minute after switching off the

ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wiper blades in the vertical 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 the
passenger side of the vehicle.

Put the corresponding new wiper blade in

place 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.

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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:
F open the boot,
F raise the floor,
F

remove the polystyrene storage box,

remove the towing eye from the holder.

Access to the tools

general recommendations

Observe 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 towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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 motorway or fast road,
-

four-wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release

the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing arm available...

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F On the front bumper, unclip the access flap

by pulling successively on the two lugs,
using a screwdriver.

Rotate the flap.

F Completely remove the flap, by

compressing the plastic diamond shape
located in the lower section.

Store the flap in the boot.

Screw the towing eye in fully.

Install the towing arm.

F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by

pressing at the bottom.

Screw the towing eye in fully.

Install the towing arm.

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on

both vehicles.

Move off gently and drive for a short

distance only.

Towing your vehicle

Towing another vehicle

Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission...) and the
absence of braking assistance the 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 on

both vehicles.

Move off gently and drive for a short

distance only.

Place the gear lever in neutral (position n

for an electronic or automatic gearbox).

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Distribution of loads

F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.

Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.

Towing a trailer

Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.

We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.

Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.

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Towing with the PERFORMANCE version

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

Side wind

Take into account the increased sensitivity

to side wind.

Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

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.

If the warning lamp and the

STOP

warning lamp come on,

stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.

Tyres

Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

Check the electrical lighting and signalling

on the trailer.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN 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.

Observe the following recommendations to avoid damaging the paint finish:
- Choose a high pressure wash, or at least a high water delivery; roller brush washing is

compatible.

-  Gently wipe the body with a clean microfibre cloth.
-  Carefully wipe off any fuel spilt on the body using a soft cloth, then allow to dry.
-  Clean off any minor marks (for example, finger marks...), using the product in the

"TECHNATURE" range intended for removing insects.

On the other hand:
-  Do not use a wash programme that includes a final hot wax cycle.
-  Do not use waterless cleaning.
-  Never polish the vehicle.
-  Do 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
workshop.

Advice on care and maintenance

The textured paint reacts to light with variations
of appearance and finish that emphasise
the car's lines and form. This paint contains
particles that remain visible and create
a unique satin effect with relief. Its lightly
granulated texture gives it a surprising feel.

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Leather

Leather is a natural product. Appropriate
regular care and cleaning is essential for its
durability.

Refer to your vehicle's maintenance
and warranty guide for information on
the special precautions to observe.

Care of the expressive
stickers

These styling stickers are treated to give good
resistance to ageing and tearing.
They have been designed to allow you to
customise your vehicle's bodywork.
Available also as accessories, we recommend
that you have them fitted by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

When using a high pressure jet wash,
keep the end of the lance at least
30 centimetres from the stickers

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