2010 Citroen DS3 boot

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under the floor. According to country, you will have either a "space saver" spare wheel or a temporary puncture repair kit. For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel
Fitting the "space-saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, it is normal to notice, when tightening the bolts on fitting, that the washers do not come into contact with the "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical contact of each bolt.
Taking out the wheel
 Unscrew the yellow central bolt.  Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.  Take the wheel out of the boot.

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Putting the wheel back in place
 Put the box back in place in the centre of the wheel and clip it.  Put the polystyrene storage box back in place.  Refit the boot floor carpet by lightly folding it in the middle (refer to the section "Fittings - § Storage box").
 Put the wheel back in its housing.  Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few turns then place it in the centre of the wheel.  Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
On vehicles equipped with a "space-saver" type spare wheel, the punctured wheel can be stowed in place of the "space-saver" wheel; however the boot
floor will not then be flat.

Fitting the wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" type temporary use spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive with more than one temporary use spare wheel fitted to the vehicle at one time.
List of operations
 Put the wheel in place on the hub.  Screw in the bolts by hand.
 Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle is fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1fitted with the socket 4 .  Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.

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.

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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 (LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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 lamp (W5W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rear wards.
Footwell and central storage illumination (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.

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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:  open the boot,  raise the floor,
 remove the polystyrene storage box,  remove the towing eye from the holder.
 On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.  Place the gear lever in neutral (position Nfor an automatic gearbox).
 On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.  Screw the towing eye in fully.  Install the towing bar.  Switch on the hazard warning lamps on the towed vehicle.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle Access to the tools
Failure to obser ve this special condition could result in damage to cer tain braking components and the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
When towing with all four wheels on the
ground, always use a towing bar. When towing with only two wheels on the ground, always use professional
lifting equipment. When towing with the engine off, there is no longer any assistance for braking or steering.

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is offered by the CITROËN dealer network. These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
Accessories
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN’s recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module, ashtray, fragrance car tridges, coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest, movable mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses... The towbar and wiring harness must be fitted by a CITROËN dealer.
"Styling":
full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and leather gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler, alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers, exterior chrome kit...
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals: - ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly, - never fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices, vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety jacket, child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire
extinguisher...
"Protection":
mats * , mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers, bumper protectors...