2012 Citroen DS3 bulb

CHECKS PRACTICAL
INFORMATIONTECHNICAL DATA AUDIO and
TELEMATICS
183 Bonnet
184 Running out of fuel (Diesel)
185 Petrol engines
186Diesel engines
187 Checking levels
190Checks
194 Temporary puncture repair kit
200 Changing a wheel
207 Changing a bulb
214Changing a fuse
221Battery
223Energy economy mode
224Changing a wiper blade
225 Towing the vehicle
227To w i ng a trailer
229Advice on care andmaintenance
230Accessories
234 Petrol engines
236Petrol weights
238LPG engines
239LPG weights
240Diesel engines
241Diesel weights
242 Dimensions
244Identifi cation markings
249Emergency or assistance
251MyWay
283 Audio system
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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.

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Practical information
This section describes the use of the temporary puncture repair kit,
the procedures for changing a punctured wheel, a worn wiper blade and
the various bulbs and fuses, as well as advice on charging the battery,
towing the vehicle, maintenance recommendations and information on
the range of accessories available from the dealer network.

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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.