2012.5 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

Practical information
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it doesnot block traffic: the ground must belevel, 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 thewheel diagonally opposite the wheelto 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 4on the wheelbrace 1
toslacken the security bolt (if your vehicle isfitted with them).)
Slacken the other bolts using
the wheelbrace 1only.

*
position
P
for an automatic gearbox.

)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations 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 thejacking 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 incontact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directlybelow the location Aor B
used.)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the groundso 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 centralcover. When using the "space-saver" typetemporary-use spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.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 1only.

)Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle isfitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1fitted 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 standardare not suitable for severe 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-slip covers to your vehicle, contacta CITROËN dealer for advice on the tyres recommended for your vehicle.

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Changing a bulb

The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dry 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 notkeep the lance directed towards the lamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protective coating and seals.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

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 thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure 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 r efit, 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.)Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r efit, 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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

Changing integrated directionindicator 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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain areplacement 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 CITROËNdealer 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 r efit, 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.