Citroen DS3 DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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.

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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.

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 diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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1. Brake lamps/sidelamps (P21/5W).2. Sidelamps (P5W).3. Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
4. Foglamp, left-hand side (PR21W red) Reversing lamp, right-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.

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 (diodes)
For the replacement of this type of diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer.

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Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1 with a thin screwdriver, close to the button, to access
the faulty bulb.
Map reading lamps (2/W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1 . To access the faulty bulb, detach the par tition for the reading lamp 2 concerned.
Boot illumination (W5W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rear wards.
Footwell and central storage illumination (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.
Glove box illumination (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.

Changing a fuse
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.
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 par ticular when the combined consumption of all of the additional equipment connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.
The extraction pliers and the spare fuse storage locations are fitted to the back of the dashboard fuse box cover.
For access to them:  unclip the cover by pulling on the side,  remove the cover completely,
 remove the pliers.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure must be identified and rectified.  Identify the faulty fuse by checking the condition of its filament.
Changing a fuse
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 Use the special pliers to extract the fuse from its housing.
 Always replace the faulty fuse with a fuse of the same rating.  Check the correspondence between the number etched on the box, the rating etched on the fuse and the tables below.

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Dashboard fuse box
The fuse box is placed in the lower section of the dashboard (left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
 Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
FH365 A Trailer relay unit.
FH37- Not used.
FH3820 A Hi-Fi amplifier.
FH3920 A Heated seats.
FH4030 A Trailer relay unit.
RatingFunctions
F115 A Rear wiper.
F2- Not used.
F35 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F410 A
Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror,
par ticle filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, airflow sensor (Diesel).
F530 A Electric windows panel, passenger's electric window co ntrol,
front electric window motor.
F630 A Driver's electric window motor.
F75 A Cour tesy lamp, glove box lighting.

Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F820 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm control unit, alarm siren.
F930 A 12 V socket, por table navigation suppor t supply.
F1015 A Steering wheel controls.
F1115 A Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox contro l unit.
F1215 A Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit.
F135 A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F1415 A Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi ampli fier.
F1530 A Locking.
F16- Not used.
F1740 A Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.
SH- PARC shunt.

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Engine compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is placed in the engine compar tment near the battery (left-hand side). Access to the fuses
 Unclip the cover.
 Change the fuse (see corresponding paragraph).  When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure the sealing of the fuse box.