ECU Citroen DS3 2011 1.G User Guide

Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards,

)
remove the polystyrene storage box,

)
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools.


Access to the tools


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes.

Wheel with trim


When removing the wheel
, first
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1

pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refitting the wheel
, refit the
trim star ting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.


3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted
with them).


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, you will have either a
"space saver" spare wheel or a temporary
puncture repair kit.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access
to the tools" on the previous page.

Access to the spare wheel


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


Taking out the wheel



)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

)
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.

)
Take the wheel out of the boot.

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Removing a 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.

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Fitting a 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 or a qualified
workshop 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 1

fitted with the socket 4
.

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
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 1

fitted 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.



RACING tyres


Driving in winter conditions

The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standard
are not suitable for sever 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-
skid covers to your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer for advice on the
models recommended for your vehicle.

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1.
Brake lamps/sidelamps (P21/5W).


2.
Sidelamps (P5W).


3.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber)


4.
Foglamp,

offside

(PR21W red)


Reversing lamp,

nearside

(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.

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Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:


)
open the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,

)
secure the bonnet stay,

)
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.



Access to the battery



)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.


Starting using another
battery

After refitting the battery by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, the Stop & Star t system
will only be active after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).





The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Star t system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to obser ve this recommendation
may cause premature wear of
the battery.

)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.

)
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the remote negative terminal (-) of
your vehicle.

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A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.






Accessories



"Comfort":

sun blinds, air deflectors, isotherm module,
ashtray, fragrance cartridges, coat hanger fixed
to head restraint, front centre armrest, movable
mirror, reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors...


"Transport solutions":

boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net,
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...

"Styling":

full grain leather steering wheel, coloured and
carbotech dashboards, coloured and leather
gear lever knobs, aluminium footrest, spoiler,
alloy wheels, coloured wheel trims, coloured
wheel caps, exterior expressive stickers,
exterior chrome kit...

*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:


- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,

- never fit one mat on top of another.



"Security and safety":

anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices,
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire
extinguisher...


"Protection":

mats * , mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers,
bumper protectors...
When fitting a towbar outside the
CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment and
following the vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.

EMERGENCY OR ASSISTANCE CALL








CITROËN LOCALISED EMERGENCY CALL


In an emergency, press this button for more than
2 seconds. Flashing of the green LED and a voice
message confi rm that the call has been made to the
CITROËN Emergency team * .

Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request. The green
LED goes off.
A press (at any time) of more than 8 seconds on this button, cancels the
request.


CITROËN LOCALISED ASSISTANCE CALL


When the ignition is switched on, the
green LED comes on for 3 seconds
indicating that the system is operating
correctly.

If the orange LED fl ashes: there is a
system fault.
If the orange LED is on continuously: the
backup battery must be replaced.
In either case, contact a CITROËN.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels the request.
The cancellation is confi rmed by a voice message.

Press this button for more than 2 seconds to request
assistance if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confi rms that the call has been made * .


OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM


The green LED remains on (without fl ashing) when communication is
established. It goes off at the end of communication.

This call is dealt with by the CITROËN Emergency team which receives
locating information from the vehicle and can send a detailed alert to the
appropriate emergency services. In countries in which the team is not
operational, or when the locating service has been expressly declined,
the call is dealt with directly by the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.

If an impact is detected by the airbag ECU, and independently
of the deployment of any airbags, an emergency call is made
automatically.



*
These services are subject to conditions and availability.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
If you purchased your vehicle outside the CITROËN dealer network,
we invite you to have a dealer check the confi guration of these services
and, if desired, modifi ed to suit your wishes. In a multi-lingual country,
confi guration is possible in the offi cial national language of your choice.

For technical reasons, particularly to improve the quality of Telematic
services to customers, the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out
updates to the vehicle's on-board telematic system.

If you benefi t from the CITROËN eTouch offer, you also have available
additional services in your MyCITROËN personal space, via the CITROËN
Internet website www.citroen.co.uk.