2018 CITROEN DS3 Handbook (in English)

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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a
wheel
is in temporary use. F

S
witch on the ignition.If a
pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
about 7
minutes, this indicates that the
tyre is not repairable; contact your dealer
or a
qualified workshop for recovery.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
F

S
tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0
bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of splatters). F

P
lace the switch in the "O" position.
F

D
isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

R
eplace the cap on the valve.
F

R
emove the kit.
F

R
emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a
member of the dealer
network or an authorised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a
new bottle of
sealant, available from the dealer network
or a


qualified workshop.
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Do not exceed the speed of 50 mph
( 80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
You can always use the compressor,
without injecting the sealant, to check and,
if necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
keep it in a
clean place. F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F
F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit. F
U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F
S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe, near
the valve connection. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact your dealer or
a
qualified workshop for recovery.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
Do not drive more than 120
miles (200 km)
with a
temporarily repaired tyre; see your
dealer or a
qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a


damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Access to the tools
List of tools
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fastening bolts.
2. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts (if your vehicle is equipped
with them).
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack should only be used to change
a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
F

O

pen the boot.
F

L

ift the boot carpet by pulling up the strap.
F

R

emove the polystyrene storage box.
F

U

nclip and remove the carrier box
containing the tools.
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Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheelPutting the wheel back in place
The spare wheel is located in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
Depending on the country of sale, you will
have a "space-saver" type spare wheel or
a


temporary puncture repair kit.
F

U
nscrew the central nut.
F

R
emove the fastening device (nut and bolt). F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F
T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
On vehicles with a "space-saver" type
spare wheel, the punctured tyre can
replace the "space-saver" wheel; however,
the boot floor will no longer be even.
F

P
ut the wheel back in its housing.
F

S
lacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
F

P
osition the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully until the central nut clicks, to
retain the wheel correctly. F

P
ut the carrier box back in place in the
centre of the wheel and clip it.
F

P
ut the polystyrene storage box back in
place.
F

R
eposition the carpet at the back of the boot
by folding it gently in two.
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Removing a wheel
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or collapse – Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only at
one of the jacking points A or B under the
vehicle, making sure that the vehicle's
contact sur face is centred on the head of
the jack. Otherwise, the vehicle could be
damaged and/or the jack could collapse –
Risk of injury!
*
position R for the electronic gearbox, P for
the automatic gearbox Parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle where it does not block
traffic: the ground must be level, stable
and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* so as to
block the wheels.
If necessary, place a
chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed.
Make absolutely certain that all the
occupants have left the vehicle and are
waiting in a safe area.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove
the wheel trim using wheelbrace 1
by
pulling at the valve aperture.
When refitting the wheel , after tightening
the wheel bolts, refit the wheel trim,
starting by placing its aperture in line with
the valve and then pushing it into place all
round its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of operations
F Remove the chrome bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (only with alloy
w h e e l s).
F

F
it the socket 4 to the wheelbrace 1 to
slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle is
equipped with it).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
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On vehicles equipped with body sill
mouldings, the location of the jack
contact area is indicated by a mark on the
moulding. It is essential that the jack be
placed in line with this mark, in the jack
contact area, located behind the moulding
and not on the plastic moulding.
F

E
xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B used;
the contact area A or B on the vehicle must
be correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack.
F

Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground to
then allow the spare (not punctured) wheel
to fit easily. Stowing the damaged wheel
The damaged wheel can be stowed under
the floor, in the standard spare wheel
housing.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
hub cap from the middle of the wheel so
that the fastening device (nut and bolt) can
be put in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type spare
wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be
stowed under the floor. It must be stowed
in the boot; use a
cover to protect the
inside of the boot.
Refitting the wheel
F Place the foot of jack 2 on the ground and
ensure that it is directly below the front
A or rear B jacking point provided on the
underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
F

R
emove the bolts and keep them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
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Fitting the "space-saver " spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the "space-saver"
spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt.
After changing a


wheel
Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h) when
driving with the "space-saver" type spare
wheel fitted.
Visit the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured wheel checked. After
inspection, the technician will let you know
if the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand to the stop.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
is so equipped) using the wheelbrace
1
fitted with the security socket 4 .
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
F

N
ow lower the vehicle fully.
F

F
old the jack 2 and detach it. F

T
ighten fully the security bolt (if your vehicle
is so equipped) using the wheelbrace
1 fitted with the security socket 4
.
F T ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

P
ut the chrome bolt covers back on each of
the bolts (only with alloy wheels).
F

S
tore the tools in the box.
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Changing a bulb
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a
protective coating:
F

d
o not clean them using a dr y or
abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent
or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure washer
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.
Changing a


bulb must only be done with
the ignition off and after the headlamp has
been switched off for several minutes –
Risk of serious burns!
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with your
fingers, use a
lint-free cloth.
It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a
failed bulb with a new
bulb with the same type and specification.
Front lamps
Halogen headlamps
1. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
2. Sidelamps (W5W).
3. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
5. LED foglamps.
6. LED daytime running lamps.
Direction indicators
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
lamp (left or right) indicates that one of
the bulbs on the corresponding side has
failed.
F

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn and
remove it.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Amber colour bulbs, such as the direction
indicators, must be replaced by bulbs with
identical colour and specifications.
To refit, close the protective cover very
carefully to guarantee the leak-tightness
of the lamp.
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