2012 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

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)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
)Extend the jack 2until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that thecentreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A
or Bused. )Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.) Remove the wheel.

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts onfitting it is normal to notice that thewashers do not come into contact with the steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.The wheel is secured by the conical contact of each bolt.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.
)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 4.)Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the centralcover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired andreplace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.

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)Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 4.)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of
the bolts (according to equipment). ) Store the tools in the box.

Changing a bulb

The headlamps are fitted withpolycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dryor abrasive cloth, nor with adetergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressurewasher on persistent marks, do not keep 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 onlyanti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with anew bulb with the same type and specification.


Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be replaced by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.


Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take careto position them correctly to ensure thebest lighting.

Practical information
Model with xenon and directional
headlamps
1.Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps
(D1S-35W).2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).3.Daytime running lamps (P21/5W XL).4.Sidelamps (LEDs).5.Foglamps (H11- 55W).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.Direction indicators (H21 clear).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).4. Daytime running lamps (P21/5W XL).5.Sidelamps (LEDs).6.Foglamps (H11- 55W).


Access to bulbs

Depending on the engine and only on the left
hand side, you must first carry out the following operations for access to the protective covers on the bulbs.) Remove the air deflector by unclipping each of its three attachment points.)
Unclip the bonnet release cable at its two
fixings. ) Move the cable down.
After changing the failed bulb, remember to
put everything back in place (cable and air
de
flector).

Front lamps

Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with
halogen headlamps)
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Spread the springs to release the bulb.)Extract the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
r
everse order.
Changing direction indicator
bulbs
When refitting, close the protectivecover 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.
Model with Xenon headlamps)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on
its tongue. ) Disconnect the electrical connector. )
Separate the springs to release the bulb.)
Pull the bulb out and replace it.
To r e a s s e m b l e , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.Model with halogen headlamps)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it. )Pull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations inreverse order.

Practical information
Changing daytime running lamp bulbs
) Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.) Disconnect the bulb connector. )
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and extract it.)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with
halogen headlamps)
)Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Squeeze the springs to release the bulb. )Pull out the bulb and replace it.
To reassemble, 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 mirror. ) Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater and remove it. )
Disconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
r
everse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.

Changing the side spotlamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.


Changing the LED lamps/sidelamps

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Changing foglamp bulbs
)Introduce a flat screwdriver in the hole in
the finisher. )Pull and lever to unclip the bumper finisher (the parking sensor stays with the finisher).)Remove the two module fixing screws and remove it from its housing. )Disconnect the bulb holder connector. )Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn andextract it. )Pull the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
To replace these bulbs you may also contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.