2014 CITROEN DS3 CABRIO Handbook (in English)

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Practical information
)Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2and detach it. ) Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
is fitted with them) using the wheelbrace
1
fitted with the socket 4.)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wh
eelbrace 1only.) Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of
the bolts (with alloy wheels only). ) Store the tools in the box.



RACING tyres

Driving in winter conditions

The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standardare not suitable for severe winter conditions. CITROËN recommends that you use suitable
winter tyres during periods of very cold
weather.
If you want to fit snow chains or anti-slip covers to your vehicle, contacta CITROËN dealer for advice on the tyres recommended for your vehicle.

Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.


The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.


Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speed authorised.

Avoid driving on roads that have been cleared of snow, to avoid damagingyour vehicle's tyres and the roadsurface. It is recommended that beforeyou leave, you practise fitting the snowchains on a level and dry surface. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no par t of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.



Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the
road. ) Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent movement of your vehicle. )
Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.


Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Vehicle
Original tyre size
Maximum link size.
D
S3 1
85/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16

205/45 R17 not chainable
D
S3 RACING 215/40 R18 not chainable
For more information on snow chains, contact a CITRO
ËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 or apH neutral product,)
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.


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 a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). )Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use a lint-free cloth.It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid damaging the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

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 the
t
ab. )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
th
e 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 aqualified 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-holder 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, right hand side (PR21W red)Reversing lamp, left hand side (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 the boot. )
Remove the access flap from the corresponding side trim panel.)
Unscrew the butterfly 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 keeping it in line with the vehicle.

Changing direction indicator (4)and foglamp or reversing lamp(5) bulbs
)Turn the bulb a quar ter turn and change it.


Changing LED sidelamps and
brake lamps (LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
3D rear lamps

Access to the bulbs
)
Open the boot. )
Remove the access flap from the corresponding side trim panel.
)
Unscrew the butterfly nut securing thelamp unit.)
Unclip the lamp unit connector.)
Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling it in line towards the outside.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
Ta k e c a r e t o e ngage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
1.3D LED sidelamps (LEDs).2.LED brake lamps / sidelamps (LEDs).3.LED lateral sidelamps (LEDs).4.Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
5.
Foglamp, right hand (H21W red)
Reversing lamp, left hand (H21W).
Amber or red bulbs, such as thosefor the direction indicators and rear foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of the same rating and colour.