2009.5 Citroen DS3 brake

191Practical information
1. Brake lamps/sidelamps (P21/5W).2. Sidelamps (P5W).3. Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
4. Foglamp, right-hand side (PR21W red) Reversing lamp, left-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.

213Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines VTi 95 VTi 120 THP 150
Gearboxes Manual Manual Auto Manual
Model codes: SA... 8FR0 5FS0 5FS9 5FXH
- Unladen weight 1 075 1 075 1 145 1 165
- Kerb weight 1 150 1 150 1 220 1 240
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 552 1 554 1 587 1 597
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient 2 452 2 454 2 487 2 497
- Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a 12 % gradient 900 900 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer withinthe GTW limit) 1 150 1 150 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer 570 570 570 570
- Recommended nose weight 46 46 46 46
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towin g vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid u p 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 m ph (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.

215Technical data
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel enginesHDi 70 PEFHDi 90 PEFHDi 110 PEF
GearboxManualManualManual
Model codes: SA...8HZC9HP09HR8
- Unladen weight - 1 080 1 090
- Kerb weight - 1 155 1 165
- Gross vehicle weight (GV W) - 1 584 1 612
- Gross train weight (GTW) on a 12 % gradient - 2 484 2 512
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit) on 12 % gradient - 900 900
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) - 1 150 1 150
- Unbraked trailer - 570 570
- Recommended nose weight - 46 46
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 m ph (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.
* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towin g vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.