2009.5 Citroen DS3 DAG Owner's Manual

 Lower the vehicle fully.  Fold the jack 2 and detach it.  Tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with the socket 4 .  Tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.  Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of the bolts.
 Store the tools in the box.

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Changing a bulb
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb with a new bul b.
The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protective coating:  do not clean them using a dr y or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product, use a sponge and soapy water,  when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not direct at the lamps or their outlines for too long, so as not to damage their protective coating and seals.
 Do not touch the bulb directly with your fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a halogen bulb should only be done after the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not to damage the headlamp.
Front lamps
1. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2. Sidelamps (W5W).3. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).
4. Dipped beam headlamps (H7- 55W).5. Front foglamps (PSX24W).6. LED lamps (diodes).

Changing direction indicator bulbs
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealing of the headlamp.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates the failure of a bulb on that side.
 Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and extract it.  Pull out the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing dipped beam headlamp bulbs
 Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.  Disconnect the bulb connector.  Spread the springs to release the bulb.  Extract the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
 Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.  Disconnect the bulb connector.  Spread the springs to release the bulb.  Remove the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
 Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
 Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on both sides.  Pull the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing integrated direction indicator side repeaters
 Inser t a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the base of the door mirror.  Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater and remove it.  Disconnect the repeater connector.  Replace the module. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.

To obtain a replacement module, contact your CITROËN dealer. If you experience any difficulty in replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN dealer.
Changing front foglamp bulbs
 Access to the front foglamp is through the aper ture below the bumper.
 Disconnect the black bulb holder connector, by pressing on the tab at the top.  Remove the bulb-holber by pressing on the 2 clips (at the top and the bottom).  Replace the module. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing the LED lamps
For the replacement of this type of diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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1. Brake lamps/sidelamps (P21/5W).2. Sidelamps (P5W).3. Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
4. Foglamp, left-hand side (PR21W red) Reversing lamp, right-hand side (P21W).
Rear lamps
Amber or red bulbs, such as those for the direction indicators and rear foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of the same rating and colour.
Changing bulbs
 Open the boot.  Remove the access flap from the corresponding side trim panel.  Unscrew the butter fly nut securing the lamp unit.  Unclip the lamp unit connector.  Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its middle towards the outside.
 Spread the four tabs and remove the bulb holder.  Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order. Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides, while keeping it in line with the vehicle.

Changing the number plate lamp bulbs (W5W)
 Inser t a thin screwdriver into one of the
outer holes of the lens.  Push it outwards to unclip.  Remove the lens.
 Pull the bulb out and change it.
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)
 Open the boot.  Remove the plugs A on the inner panel.
 Push on the centre of the lamp using two screwdrivers to lever it outwards.  Disconnect the connector and if necessary
the screenwash pipe from the lamp.  Turn the bulb holder for the faulty bulb a quar ter of a turn.  Pull out the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Third brake lamp (diodes)
For the replacement of this type of diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1 with a thin screwdriver, close to the button, to access
the faulty bulb.
Map reading lamps (2/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1 . To access the faulty bulb, detach the par tition for the reading lamp 2 concerned.
Boot illumination (W5W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rear wards.
Footwell and central storage illumination (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.
Glove box illumination (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.