2012 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

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Practical information











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.

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1.Brake lamps/sidelamps (P21/5W).2.Sidelamps (P5W).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
4.Foglamp, offside (PR21W red)Reversing lamp, nearside (P21W).
Rear lamps
Amber or red bulbs, such as thosefor the direction indicators and rear foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of the same rating and colour.
Changing bulbs
) Open theboot. )
Remove the access flap from the corresponding side trim panel.)
Unscrew the butter fly nut securing thelamp 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 bulbholder. )
Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn andchange it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keepin
g it in line with the vehicle.

Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
)Insert 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 aquarter of a turn. )
Pull out the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.




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 athin 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 2concerned.

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.

Changing a fuse

Installing electricalaccessories
Your vehicle's electrical system isdesigned to operate with standard or optional equipment.
Before installing other electricalequipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.

CITROËN will not accept responsibilityfor the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from the installation of accessories not supplied and notrecommended by CITROËN andnot installed in accordance with its instructions, in particular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.
The extraction tweezer and the s
pare fuse
locations are on the back of the dashboardfusebox cover.
For access to them:)unclip the cover by pulling on the side, )remove the cover completely,)remove the tweezer.

Access to the tools

Before changing a fuse,the cause of the failure must be identifiedand rectified. )
Identify the faulty fuse by checking thecondition of its filament.


Changing a fuse
GoodFailed
)
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse from its housing.)
Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse of the same rating.)
Check that the number marked on the
box, the rating marked on the fuse and the
tables below all agree.