2012 Citroen DS3 Air con

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2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand
door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that thepuncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
) Remove and stow the kit. )
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
)Turn the selector A to the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
)Visit a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.

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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.

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.

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Dashboard fusebox

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
FH365 ATr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
FH37
-Not used.
FH3
820 AHi-Fi amplifier.
FH3
920 AHeated seats.
FH40
40 ATr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F115 ARear wiper.
F2-Not used.
F
35 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F410 A Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror,particle filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, air flowsensor (Diesel).
F5
30 AElectric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,front electric window motor.
F
630 ADriver's electric window motor.
F7 5
ACourtesy lamp, glove box lighting.

Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F
820 AMultifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm control unit, alarm siren.
F
930 A12 V socket, portable navigation suppor t supply.
F1
015 ASteering mounted controls.
F1
115 AIgnition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.
F12 15
ARain/sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.
F1
35 AMain stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 AParking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.
F1
530 ALocking.
F16
-Not used.
F1740 ARear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
S
H-PA RC shunt.

Fuse table
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F120 A Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump(Diesel).
F
215 A Horn.
F
310 A Front/rear screenwash.
F420 A LED lamps.
F
515 A Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), blow-by heater and electrovalves (VTi).
F
610 A ABS/ESP control unit, secondary stop switch.
F
710 A Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.
F
825 A Starter control.
F9
10 A Switching and protection unit (Diesel).
F10
30 A Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).
F1140 A Heater blower.

Changing a front or rear wiper blade
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.


Before removing a front
wi
per blade
) Within one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position
the wi
per blades in the ver tical position.
This position must be used in order to avoid
dama
ging the wiper blade and the bonnet.


Removal
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm. )
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.



Fitting
)At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted to thepassenger side of the vehicle. )Put the corresponding new wiper blade inplace and clip it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



After fitting a front wiper
blade
)Switch on the ignition.)Operate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.








Load reduction mode System which manages the use of certainfunctions according to the level of chargeremaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the loadreduction function temporarily deactivates cer tain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as conditions permit.

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"Multimedia":

hands-free system, audio systems, semi-
integral satellite navigation system, por table
navigation systems, mapping update CD, speed camera warning, DVD player, reversing camera, USB Box, speakers, Hi-Fi module,
230 V socket, WiFi on Board...B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain cleaning and maintenance products
(interior and exterior) - including ecologicalproducts from the "TECHNATURE" range,products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
colour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...



Installation of radiocommunication transmitters

Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can contact a CITROËN dealer for the specification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial position, specific installationrequirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/104/EC).



The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption. Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the rangeof recommended equipment and accessories.
Depending on the legislation in force in the country, it may be compulsoryto have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs and fuses available in the vehicle.