Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Manual
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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,
)
raise the floor,
)
secure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf suppor t,
)
with a standard size spare wheel, unclip
and remove the box in the middle of the
wheel containing the tools,
or
)
with a "space-saver" spare wheel; lift the
wheel at the rear towards you for access
to the storage 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
, detach the
trim first using the wheelbrace 1
pulling
at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim
star ting by placing its notch facing 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 bolts (located in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and 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.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some
countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to the
paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous
page.
Access to the spare wheel
Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must
be repaired by a CITROËN dealer or
aqualified workshop.
Taking out the standard 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 standard wheel
back in place
)
Put the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel and clip it.
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few
turns then put it in place in the centre of the
wheel.
)
Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
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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 non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear * to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamps
in the instrument panel are on
(not f lashing).
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
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
(according to
equipment).
)
Fit the security socket 4
on the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security bolt.
)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
*
position R
for the electronic gearbox system;
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.
)
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
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
)
Remove the wheel.
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Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "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 steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.
)
Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.
)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 4
.
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
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.
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)
Lower the vehicle fully.
)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 4
.
)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of
the bolts (according to equipment).
)
Store the tools in the box.
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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
keep the lance directed towards
the lamps or their edges 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.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be
replaced by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Bulbs with lugs, type H1, H7... take care
to position them correctly to ensure the
best lighting.
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Model with xenon and directional
headlamps
1.
Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).
2.
Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
Daytime running lamps (P21/5W XL).
4.
Sidelamps (LEDs).
5.
Foglamps (H11- 55W).
Model with halogen headlamps
1.
Direction indicators (H21 clear).
2.
Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
Daytime running lamps (P21/5W XL).
5.
Sidelamps (LEDs).
6.
Foglamps (H11- 55W).
Access to bulbs
Depending on the engine and only on the left
hand side, you must first carry out the following
operations for access to the protective covers
on the bulbs.
)
Remove the air deflector by unclipping
each of its three attachment points.
)
Unclip the bonnet release cable at its two
fixings.
)
Move the cable down.
After changing the failed bulb, remember to
put everything back in place (cable and air
deflector).
Front lamps
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Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs (only on models with
halogen headlamps)
)
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 reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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.
Model with Xenon headlamps
)
Remove the protective cover by pulling on
its tongue.
)
Disconnect the electrical connector.
)
Separate the springs to release the bulb.
)
Pull the bulb out and replace it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Model with halogen headlamps
)
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn and
extract it.
)
Pull out the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.