2011 Citroen DS3 boot

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 or a qualified
workshop.

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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 lamp (W5W)

Detach the unit by pushing it rear wards.



Footwell and central storage
lamps (W5W)

Detach the unit for access to the bulb.



Glove box lamp (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.



Access to the tools

General recommendations

Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery ser vice:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...

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A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.






Accessories



"Comfort":

sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,
ashtray, fragrance cartridges, 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...

"Styling":

full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and
carbotech dashboards, 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...
When fitting a towbar outside the
CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and
following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.

Exterior


Remote control key 88-93


- opening/closing

- anti-theft protection

- starting

- battery


L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Changing bulbs 203 -206


- front lamps

- foglamps

- direction indicator repeaters

Wiper controls 112-115
Changing a wiper blade 220

Door mirrors 84

Doors 96 -98


- opening/closing

- central locking

- emergency control
Electric windows 94-95

Fuel tank 10 0 -101
Misfuel prevention 102
Accessories 225-226

Braking assistance 142-143
Trajectory control 143 -144
Tyre pressures 195, 240
Boot 99
Temporary puncture repair kit 190 -195
Changing a wheel 196 -202


- tools

- removing/refiting


Changing bulbs 207-208


- rear lamps

- 3rd brake lamp

- number plate lamps


Rear parking sensors 173 -174
Towbar 223-224
Towing 221-222

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Interior


Boot fittings 124-125


- rear parcel shelf

- retaining strap

- stowing rings


Rear seats 82- 83
ISOFIX mountings 134-136

Child seats 128 -133
Front seats 77-79, 80 - 81

Seat belts 145 -147
Airbags 148 -153

Inter ior f it tings 120 -123


- auxilliary sockets

- centre armrest

- mat
Glove box 121
Deactivating the passenger's airbag 150

A
ABS and EBFD systems ............................. 142
Accessories ................................................ 225
Accessories socket, 12 V ............................ 122
Access to rear seats ............................... 79, 80
Adjusting headlamps .................................. 111
Adjusting head restraints .............................. 78
Adjusting the steering wheel ......................... 83
Air conditioning ............................................. 22
Air conditioning
(digital) .................................................. 65, 71
Air conditioning (manual) ........................65, 68
Air filter ........................................................ 186
Air intake ....................................................... 71
Air recirculation ............................................. 71
Air vents ........................................................ 64
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ........................................................ 142
Anti-pinch ...................................................... 94
Anti-theft steering lock .................................. 90
Assistance call .................................... 141, 246
Audible warning .......................................... 141
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) ................................................ 292
Audio system ...................... 282, 283, 296, 298
Automatic gearbox .............................. 162, 187
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .....................................107, 110
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps .......................... 141
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .............................112, 114
Auxiliary socket ...........................................266
Auxiliary sockets .........................................290Capacity, fuel tank ...................................... 100
CD MP3 ...............................................265, 287
Central locking ........................................ 89, 97
Changing a bulb .......................... 203, 207, 208
Changing a fuse .......................................... 210
Changing a wheel ....................................... 196
Changing a wiper blade ...................... 115, 220
Changing the date ....................................... 270
Changing the remote control battery ............ 92
Changing the time ...................... 270, 293, 294
Checking levels ................................... 183, 185
Checking the engine oil level ........................ 43
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...... 190Checks ................................ 181, 182, 186, 187
Children ........................................132, 134-136
Child seats ......................................... 128, 132
Closing the boot ......................................89, 99
Closing the doors ....................................89, 96
Connectors, audio .............. 122, 266, 288, 290
Control stalk, wipers .............................112-114
Coolant level ......................................... 40, 183
Coolant temperature ..................................... 40
Coolant temperature indicator ...................... 40
Cour tesy lamps ........................................... 209
Cour tesy mirror ........................................... 121
Cruise control .............................................. 171
Cup holder ................................................... 120
Cur tain airbags ................................... 152, 153 Battery ................................................. 186, 217
Battery, remote control ...........................92, 93
Battery recharge ......................................... 217
Bench seat, rear ............................................ 82
Black panel .................................................... 45
Bluetooth (hands-free) ................ 267, 268, 291
Bluetooth (telephone) .......................... 267, 268
Bonnet ......................................................... 179
Boot ............................................................... 99
Boot lamp ............................................ 117, 209
Brake discs .................................................. 187
Brake lamps ................................................ 207
Brake pads .................................................. 187
Brakes ......................................................... 187
Braking assistance system ......................... 142
B
C
Dashboard fusebox ..................................... 210
Date (display) .............................................. 270
Deactivating the passenger airbag ............. 149
Defrosting ................................................ 68, 74
Demisting ................................................ 68, 71
Dials and gauges .................................... 26, 28
Diesel additive level .................................... 185
Diesel engine .............................. 101, 182, 236
Dimensions ................................................. 238
Dipped beam .......................................106, 204
Dipstick .................................................. 43, 183
Direction indicators ............................. 140, 207
Door mirrors .................................................. 84
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EBA
(Emergency braking assistance) ...... 142, 143
Eco-driving ................................................... 22
Economical driving ....................................... 22
Economy mode ........................................... 219
Electric window controls ............................... 94
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) ...................................................... 142
Electronic engine immobiliser .................90, 93
Emergency boot release ............................... 99
Emergency braking system ........................ 143
Emergency call ................................... 141, 246
Emergency warning lamps ................. 140, 141
Energy economy mode ............................... 219
Engine compartment ........................... 181, 182
Engine compartment fusebox ..................... 210
Engine oil level indicator ....................... 43, 183
Engines ...................................... 230, 234, 236
Environment ............................................22, 93
ESP/ASR ..................................................... 143Flashing indicators ...................................... 140
Fragrance car tridge ...................................... 75
Front airbags ....................................... 149, 153
Front armrest ............................................... 121
Front foglamps ....................................108, 206
Front head restraints ..................................... 78
Front seats .............................................. 77, 80
Fuel........................................................ 22, 101
Fuel consumption .......................................... 22
Fuel filler flap ....................................... 100, 102
Fuel gauge .................................................. 100
Fuel tank .............................................. 100, 102
Fuses ........................................................... 210E
G.P.S. .......................................................... 253
Gearbox, "SensoDrive" ....................... 159, 187
Gear efficiency indicator ............................. 158
Gear lever...................................................... 22
Gear lever, "SensoDrive" .................... 159, 187
Gear lever, automatic gearbox ................... 162
Gear lever, manual gearbox ....................... 157
Glove box .................................................... 121
Grab handles........................................... 79, 80
Guidance ..................................................... 253Indicator/warning lamps ................................ 35
Indicators, direction .................................... 140
Inflating accessories
(using the kit) ............................................ 190
Inflating tyres ................................................ 22
Inputs for audio
system .............................................. 266, 290
Instrument panel
lighting ........................................................ 44
Instrument panels ................................... 26, 28
Instrument panel
screen ...........................................26, 28, 158
Interior fittings ..................................... 120, 121
Interior lamp ................................................ 116
Interior mood lighting .................................. 117
ISOFIX child seats ...............................134-136
ISOFIX mountings ............................... 134, 136G
Doors ............................................................. 96
Doors emergency control ............................. 98
Door trays .................................................... 120
I
J
Jack ............................................................. 196 Hazard warning lamps ........................ 140, 141
Heated seats ................................................. 79
Heating ....................................................22, 68
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel ............................................ 83
Horn............................................................. 141
FFilling with fuel .....................................100 -102
Fittings, boot ............................................... 124HHalogen headlamps .................................... 203
Hands-free telephone ................. 267, 268, 291