2011 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

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Removing a wheel


Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffic: the ground must be
level, stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear * to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations



)
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3
(alloy wheels
only).

)
Fit the socket 4
on the wheelbrace 1
to
slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle is
fitted with them).

)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

*
position P
for an automatic gearbox.

)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one of the
two front A
or rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
On vehicles fitted with sill finishers, the
jacking location is indicated by a marking
on the finisher. The jack must be placed
centrally in line with this marking, at the
jacking point located behind the finisher
and not on the plastic finisher itself.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.

)
Remove the wheel.


)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly
below the location A
or B
used.

)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
so that the spare (not punctured) wheel can
then be fitted without difficulty.

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Fitting a 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 or a qualified
workshop 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 1

fitted with the socket 4
.

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Lower the vehicle fully.

)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle is
fitted with them) 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 (with alloy wheels only).

)
Store the tools in the box.



RACING tyres


Driving in winter conditions

The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standard
are not suitable for sever winter conditions.
CITROËN recommends that you use suitable
winter tyres during periods of very cold
weather.
If you want to fit snow chains or anti-
skid covers to your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer for advice on the
models recommended for your vehicle.

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Changing a bulb

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 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.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.


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 (

LEDs

).

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


)
Insert 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 or
a qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.

To obtain a replacement module,
contact your CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you experience any difficulty in
replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.








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 LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.