Citroen DS3 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

Removing the wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and engage first gear * to lock the wheels. If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
 Remove the chromed bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (alloy wheels only).
 Fit the socket 4 on the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle is fitted with them).
 Slacken the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.
* position P for an automatic gearbox.

Practical information
 Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the two front A or rear B locations provided on the underbody, whichever is closest to the wheel to be changed. On vehicles fitted with sill finishers, the jacking location is indicated by a marking on the finisher. The jack must be placed centrally in line with this marking, at the jacking point located behind the finisher and not on the plastic finisher itself.
 Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.  Remove the wheel.
 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A or B used.  Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground so that the spare (not punctured) wheel can then be fitted without difficulty.

Fitting the wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" type temporary use spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive with more than one temporary use spare wheel fitted to the vehicle at one time.
List of operations
 Put the wheel in place on the hub.  Screw in the bolts by hand.
 Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle is fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1fitted with the socket 4 .  Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.

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

Changing a bulb
The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protective coating:  do not clean them using a dr y 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 not direct at the lamps or their outlines for too long, so as not to damage their protective coating and seals.
 Do not touch the bulb directly with your fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be done after the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of serious burns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not to damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type and specification.
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).

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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.
 Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and extract it.  Pull out the bulb and change it. To refit, 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.  Extract the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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 refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
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 refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing integrated direction indicator side repeaters
 Inser t 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 refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.

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To obtain a replacement module, contact your CITROËN dealer. If you experience any difficulty in replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN dealer.
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 refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing the LED lamps
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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 those for 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 butter fly nut securing the
lamp 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 bulb holder.  Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn and change it.
To refit, 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.

Practical information
Changing the number plate lamp bulbs (W5W)
 Inser t a thin screwdriver into one of the
outer holes of the lens.  Push it outwards to unclip.  Remove the lens.
 Pull the bulb out and change it.
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)
 Open the boot.  Remove the plugs A on the inner panel.
 Push on the centre of the lamp using two screwdrivers to lever it outwards.  Disconnect the connector and if necessary
the screenwash pipe from the lamp.  Turn the bulb holder for the faulty bulb a quar ter of a turn.  Pull out the bulb and change it. To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Third brake lamp (LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer.