Citroen DS3 DAG 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

 Switch on the compressor by moving the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk of splashing).
 Remove the kit and screw the cap back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your vehicle with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.  Drive immediately for approximately three miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed (between 15 and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug the puncture.  Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure is not attained, this indicates that the tyre is not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer for assistance.

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2. Infl ation
 Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press button C ), in accordance with the vehicle’s tyre pressure label (located on the left hand door aper ture). A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer for assistance.
 Remove and stow the kit.  Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the distance travelled to approximately 120 miles (200 km).
 Turn the selector A to the "AIR" position.
 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.  Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel.
 Connect the compressor’s electric plug to the vehicle’s 12 V socket.
 Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.
 Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician will inform you whether the tyre can be repaired or must be replaced.

Removing the cartridge
 Stow the black pipe.  Detach the angled base from the white pipe.  Suppor t the compressor ver tically.  Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
Beware of discharges of fluid. The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the car tridge. The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only par tly used, it must be replaced. After use, do not discard the cartridge into the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer. Do not forget to obtain a new sealant car tridge, available from CITROËN dealers.
You can also use the compressor, without injecting any product, to: - check or adjust the pressure of your tyres, - inflate other accessories.
 Connect the compressor’s electrical connector to the vehicle’s 12 V socket.  Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.  Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to deflate: switch B in position "O" and press button C ), according to the vehicle’s tyre
pressure label or the accessory’s pressure label.  Remove the kit then stow it.
 Turn the selector A to the "Air"
position.  Uncoil the black pipe H fully.
 Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel or accessory. If necessary, fit one of the adaptors supplied with the kit first.

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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare w heel 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 1pulling 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.

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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Putting the wheel back in place
 Put the box back in place in the centre of the wheel and clip it.  Put the polystyrene storage box back in place.  Refit the boot floor carpet by lightly folding it in the middle (refer to the section "Fittings - § Storage box").
 Put the wheel back in its housing.  Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few turns then place it in the centre of the wheel.  Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
On vehicles equipped with a "space-saver" type spare wheel, the punctured wheel can be stowed in place of the "space-saver" wheel; however the boot
floor will not then be flat.

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.

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 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.