CITROEN DS3 CABRIO 2014 Handbook (in English)

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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, )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, firstdetach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel
, refit thetrim starting by placing its cut-out at the valve and press around its edge withthe 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 specialsecurity 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 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 withthe "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conicalcontact 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.

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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 "Boot fittings" section).
)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 punctured wheel can be stowed in place of the"space-saver" wheel; however the boot floor will not then be flat.

Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must belevel, 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 thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle andwait 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 1to slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle isfitted with them).)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
* position
P
for an automatic gearbox.

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)Place the jack 2 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

On vehicles fitted with sill finishers, thejacking location is indicated by a markingon the finisher. The jack must be placedcentrally 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 2until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location Aor B
used.)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficientspace between the wheel and the groundso that the spare (not punctured) wheel can
then be fitted without difficulty.

Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the centralcover. When using the "space-saver" typetemporary-use spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired andreplace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible. Do not drive with more than one temporary-use spare wheel fitted to thevehicle 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 1only.

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)Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 2and detach it. ) Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
is fitted with them) using the wheelbrace
1
fitted with the socket 4.)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wh
eelbrace 1only.) Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of
the bolts (with alloy wheels only). ) Store the tools in the box.



RACING tyres

Driving in winter conditions

The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standardare not suitable for severe winter conditions. CITROËN recommends that you use suitable
winter tyres during periods of very cold
weather.
If you want to fit snow chains or anti-slip covers to your vehicle, contacta CITROËN dealer for advice on the tyres recommended for your vehicle.

Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.


The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.


Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speed authorised.

Avoid driving on roads that have been cleared of snow, to avoid damagingyour vehicle's tyres and the roadsurface. It is recommended that beforeyou leave, you practise fitting the snowchains on a level and dry surface. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no par t of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.



Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the
road. ) Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent movement of your vehicle. )
Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.


Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Vehicle
Original tyre size
Maximum link size.
D
S3 1
85/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16

205/45 R17 not chainable
D
S3 RACING 215/40 R18 not chainable
For more information on snow chains, contact a CITRO
ËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 or apH neutral product,)
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.


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).
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). )Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use a lint-free cloth.It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid damaging the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

Changing direction indicator
bulbs
When refitting, close the protective cover carefully to preser ve the sealing of the headlamp.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator warning lamp (right or left) indicates thefailure 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 r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs
)Remove the protective cover by pulling the
t
ab. )Disconnect the bulb connector. )Spread the springs to release the bulb.)Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.