boot Citroen DS3 2011 1.G Owner's Guide
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Page 199 of 324
197Practical information
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.
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201Practical information
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.
Page 209 of 324
207Practical information
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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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 or a qualified
workshop.
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209Practical information
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 lamp (W5W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rear wards.
Footwell and central storage
lamps (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.
Glove box lamp (W5W)
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.
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221Practical information
Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the floor,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box,
)
remove the towing eye from the holder.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motor ways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery ser vice:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
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225Practical information
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.
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Exterior
Remote control key 88-93
- opening/closing
- anti-theft protection
- starting
- battery
L i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s 1 0 6 -111
Headlamp adjustment 111
Changing bulbs 203 -206
- front lamps
- foglamps
- direction indicator repeaters
Wiper controls 112-115
Changing a wiper blade 220
Door mirrors 84
Doors 96 -98
- opening/closing
- central locking
- emergency control
Electric windows 94-95
Fuel tank 10 0 -101
Misfuel prevention 102
Accessories 225-226
Braking assistance 142-143
Trajectory control 143 -144
Tyre pressures 195, 240
Boot 99
Temporary puncture repair kit 190 -195
Changing a wheel 196 -202
- tools
- removing/refiting
Changing bulbs 207-208
- rear lamps
- 3rd brake lamp
- number plate lamps
Rear parking sensors 173 -174
Towbar 223-224
Towing 221-222
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307Visual search
Interior
Boot fittings 124-125
- rear parcel shelf
- retaining strap
- stowing rings
Rear seats 82- 83
ISOFIX mountings 134-136
Child seats 128 -133
Front seats 77-79, 80 - 81
Seat belts 145 -147
Airbags 148 -153
Inter ior f it tings 120 -123
- auxilliary sockets
- centre armrest
- mat
Glove box 121
Deactivating the passenger's airbag 150