tow Citroen DS3 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

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Practical information
This section describes the use of the temporary puncture repair kit,
the procedures for changing a punctured wheel, a worn wiper blade and
the various bulbs and fuses, as well as advice on charging the battery,
towing the vehicle, maintenance recommendations and information on
the range of accessories available from the dealer network.

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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 aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that thepuncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop 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 Hfully. )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 or aqualified workshop as soon aspossible. You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician willinform you whether the tyre can berepaired or must be replaced.

Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe.)Detach the angled base from the whitepipe. )Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.

Beware of discharges of fluid. The expiry date of the fluid is indicatedon 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 car tridge into the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer.Do not forget to obtain a new sealant cartridge, available from CITROËNdealers or from a qualified workshop.

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Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories


You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
) Connect the compressor's electricalconnector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.)
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch Bin position "I"; todeflate: switch Bin position "O"
and pressbutton 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 "A ir"position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )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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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 temporarypuncture 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 alloywheels, it is normal to notice, whentightening 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.


Ta k i ng out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear. ) Take the wheel out of the boot.

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 toretain the wheel correctly.

On vehicles equipped with a "space-saver" type spare wheel, the puncturedwheel can be stowed in place of the "space-saver" wheel; however the bootfloor will not then be flat.

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Changing a bulb

The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dry 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 notkeep 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 withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

Front lamps
1.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2.Sidelamps (W5W).3.Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).4.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).5.Front foglamps (PSX24W).6.
LED lamps (LEDs).

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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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

Changing integrated directionindicator side repeaters
)
Insert 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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain areplacement side repeater module.

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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 thosefor the direction indicators and rear foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of the same rating and colour.
Changing bulbs
) Open theboot. )
Remove the access flap from the corresponding side trim panel.)
Unscrew the butter fly nut securing thelamp 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 bulbholder. )
Turn the bulb a quar ter of a turn andchange it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverseorder.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keepin
g it in line with the vehicle.

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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 motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; 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 service: - 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 releasethe parking brake,- towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...