2012 Citroen DS3 boot

Fittings

To remove the shelf: )unhook the two cords, )raise the shelf slightly, then unclip it on each side.







Rear parcel shelf
)
Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards to gain access to the storage box.
This has areas for storing a temporary puncture
repair kit, a box of spare bulbs, a first aid kit,
two warnin
g triangles, ...





Storage box
)
refit the boot floor carpet by folding itslightly in the middle.

Temporary puncture repair kit
and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.

Access to the kit


The speed limit sticker I
must be affixedto the vehicle's steering wheel to remindyou that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired using this type of kit.
Description of the kit
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I"/off "O"
switch. C.
Deflation button. D.Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E.Compartment housing:


- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,

- various in
flation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...F
.Sealant cartridge.G. White pipe with cap for repair.
H. Black pipe for inflation.I.
Speed limit sticker.
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.

Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap upwards, )remove the polystyrene storage box,)unclip and remove the box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, firstdetach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel
, refit thetrim starting by placing its cut-out at the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

3."Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.4. Socket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the specialsecurity wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted
with them)
1
.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts.2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

201Practical information
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 temporarypuncture 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 alloywheels, it is normal to notice, whentightening 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.


Ta k i ng out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear. ) Take the wheel out of the boot.

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 toretain the wheel correctly.

On vehicles equipped with a "space-saver" type spare wheel, the puncturedwheel can be stowed in place of the "space-saver" wheel; however the bootfloor will not then be flat.

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Practical information
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.

211Practical information
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.