2009.5 Citroen DS3 DAG bonnet

Practical information
Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for star ting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet. To gain access to it:  open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch,  secure the bonnet stay,
 remove the plastic cover by pulling on its grip for access to the two terminals,  unclip the fusebox to remove the battery, if necessary.
Access to the battery
 Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B .
Starting using another
battery
 Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B .  Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the flat
battery A .
 Star t the slave vehicle.  Operate the star ter of the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.  Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.

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 ver tical 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 shor ter 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.

213Technical data

Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of yo ur vehicle.
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN) under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the bodywork near the damper mounting.
B. Vehicle identification number on the dashboard. This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the driver's centre pillar.
Wheels which are fitted with 205/45 R17 tyres cannot be fitted with snow chains. For further information, contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the inflation pressures are too low, this increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least once a month.
C. Manufacturer's label. The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the driver's centre pillar.
It bears the following information: - the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden conditions, - the wheel rim and tyre sizes, - the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer, - the spare tyre inflation pressure, - the paint colour code.