boot Citroen DS3 RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

Temporary puncture repair kit
Complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant car tridge which permits
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can rdrive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or shoulder.




Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box, under theboot floor.


The vehicle's electric system allows theconnection of a compressor for longenough to inflate a tyre after a puncturerepair or for inflating a small inflatable accessory.

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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.

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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1.Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).2.Sidelamps (P5W).3.Direction indicators (PY21W amber)4.Foglamp, right hand side (PR21W red)Reversing lamp, left hand side (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 the boot. )
Remove the access flap from the corresponding side trim panel.)
Unscrew the butterfly 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 keeping it in line with the vehicle.

Changing direction indicator (4)and foglamp or reversing lamp(5) bulbs
)Turn the bulb a quar ter turn and change it.


Changing LED sidelamps and
brake lamps (LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
3D rear lamps

Access to the bulbs
)
Open the boot. )
Remove the access flap from the corresponding side trim panel.
)
Unscrew the butterfly nut securing thelamp unit.)
Unclip the lamp unit connector.)
Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling it in line towards the outside.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
Ta k e c a r e t o e ngage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
1.3D LED sidelamps (LEDs).2.LED brake lamps / sidelamps (LEDs).3.LED lateral sidelamps (LEDs).4.Direction indicators (PY21W amber)
5.
Foglamp, right hand (H21W red)
Reversing lamp, left hand (H21W).
Amber or red bulbs, such as thosefor the direction indicators and rear foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of the same rating and colour.

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Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)
) Open the boot. )
Remove the plugs Aon 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 aquar ter of a turn. )
Pull out the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry 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.

Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
)Insert 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.

Interior lighting
Interior lamp (1 / W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1
with athin screwdriver, close to the button, to access
the failed bulb.

Map reading lamps (2 / W5W)
Detach the cover of the interior lamp 1
. To access the failed 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 storageillumination (W5W)

Detach the unit for access to the bulb.

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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 remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.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, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - 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...