2013.5 Citroen DS4 RHD Owner's Manual

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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
reverse order.














Changing direction indicator
bulbs
When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preser ve the sealing
of the headlamp.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour. Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure 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 reassemble, carry 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 in
reverse order.

Changing daytime running lamp
bulbs



Remove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.


Disconnect the bulb connector.


Turn the bulb holder a quarter 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 direction
indicator 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
reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.

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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 and
extract it.


Pull the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
To replace these bulbs you may also contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

1.
Brake lamps (P21/5W).


2.
Sidelamps (LEDs).


3.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber)


4.
Reversing lamp (P21W).


5.
Rear foglamps (P21W).






























Rear lamps

Amber bulbs, such as those for the
direction indicators, must be replaced
by bulbs of the same rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate, other than
the guide lamps, are dummy units.
They are there for aesthetic
purposes only.

Changing stop lamp, reversing lamp and direction indicator bulbs

These three bulbs are changed from inside the boot:



open the boot,


remove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel,


slacken the two nuts using a 10 mm tube
spanner then remove the nuts by hand,


unclip the lamp unit connector,


extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,

remove the foam seal,


unclip the two small secondary connectors,


spread the two tabs and remove the bulb
holder,


turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp.

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Changing the LED lamps/sidelamps







Number plate lamps (W5W)

Third brake lamp (LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. To facilitate the removal of the lamp, carry out
this operation with the tailgate half open.



Insert a thin screwdriver into the lens
cutout.


Push it outwards.


Remove the lens.


Change the faulty bulb.
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.

Changing a fuse

The extraction tweezer is fitted to a carrier
clipped to the dashboard fusebox cover.
For access to it:



open the glove box lid,


unclip the carrier on the fusebox cover by
pulling on the right


remove the tweezer,


Access to the tools



open the fusebox cover by pulling at top
right,


fold down completely the fusebox cover.








Changing foglamp bulbs
These bulbs are replaced from outside the rear
bumper:



pass your hand under the bumper,

turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it,

turn the bulb a quarter turn, pull it out and fit a
new bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse
order.
Take care not to touch the silencer;
there is a risk of burns if changing a
bulb within a few minutes of switching
off the ignition.

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Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Before changing a fuse:



the cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,


all electrical consumers must b switched
off,


the vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,


identify the failed fuse using the tables and
layout drawings in the following pages.


Changing a fuse


Good

Failed

The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Tw e e z e r
To replace a fuse, you must:



use the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament,


always replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk of
fire).
If the fuse fails again soon after replacement,
have the vehicle's electrical system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Dashboard fuses

The fuseboxes are located in the lower
dashboard (left-hand side).

Access to the fuses




Refer to the paragraph "Access to the
tools".