Citroen DS3 (2016 year). Instruction

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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 not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.

F Remove the chromed bolt cover from each

of the bolts using the tool 3 (alloy wheels
only).

Fit the socket 4 on the wheelbrace 1 to

slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle is
fitted with them).

Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1

only.

* position R

for an electronic gearbox, P for an

automatic gearbox.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack
could slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack only at
one of the jacking points A or B under
the vehicle, ensuring that the vehicle's
contact area is well centred on the
head of the jack. Otherwise, there is a
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the
jack might drop - Risk of injury!

List of operations

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Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground

and ensure that it is directly below the
front A or rear B

jacking point provided on

the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

On vehicles fitted with sill finishers, the
jacking location is indicated by a marking
on the finisher. The jack must be placed
centrally in line with this marking, at the
jacking point located behind the finisher
and not on the plastic finisher itself.

F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

Remove the wheel.

Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into

contact with the jacking point A or B used.
The contact area A or B on the vehicle
must be engaged with the central part of
the head of the jack.

F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground
so that the spare (not punctured) wheel can
then be fitted without difficulty.

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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.

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Lower the vehicle fully.

Fold the jack 2 and 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

wheelbrace 1 only.

Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of

the bolts (with alloy wheels only).

Store the tools in the box.

PERFORMANCE

tyres

Driving in winter
conditions

The 205/40 R18 tyres fitted as standard are
not suitable for severe winter conditions. We
recommend that you use suitable winter tyres
during periods of very cold weather.

If you want to fit snow chains or
snow socks to your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer for advice on the
tyres recommended for your vehicle.

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It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.

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 snow
chains and the maximum running
speed authorised.

Avoid driving with snow chains on
roads that have been cleared of snow,
to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres
and the road surface. If your vehicle
is fitted with alloy wheels, check that
no part 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 only the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

Vehicle

Original

tyre size

Type of chain

DS 3

185/65 R15

9 mm link

195/55 R16

205/45 R17

cannot be fitted with chains

DS 3 PERFORMANCE

205/40 R18

MICHELIN Easygrip K15*

For more information on snow chains, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

* Except Italy and Austria.

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Changing a bulb

The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F do not clean them using a dry

or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,

use a sponge and soapy water or a

pH neutral product,

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.

Halogen headlamps

Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

Sidelamps (W5W).

Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).

Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).

LED front foglamps (diodes).

LED lamps (LEDs).

Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F Do not touch the bulb directly with

your 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 and
specification.

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Changing direction indicator
bulbs

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.

F Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and

extract it.

Pull out the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

Disconnect the bulb connector.

Spread the springs to release the bulb.

Pull the bulb out and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.

When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preserve the sealing
of the headlamp.

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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs

Changing sidelamp bulbs

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

Disconnect the bulb connector.

Spread the springs to release the bulb.

Remove the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on

both sides.

Pull the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

LED* / Xenon front lamps

* LED: light-emitting diode.

Direction indicators (LEDs).

Sidelamps (LEDs).

Dipped beam headlamps (Xenon).

Main beam headlamps (LEDs / Xenon).

Daytime running lamps (LEDs).

Front foglamps (LEDs).

For the replacement of this type of lamp
(LED / Xenon), contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

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Changing LED foglamp
bulbs

Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters

F 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 refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.

Changing the LED lamps

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

For the replacement of this type of diode lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).

Sidelamps (P5W).

Direction indicators (PY21W amber)

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.

F Remove the access flap from the

corresponding side trim panel.

Unscrew the butterfly nut securing the

lamp unit.

Unclip the lamp unit connector.

Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its

middle towards the outside.

F Spread the four tabs and remove the bulb

holder.

F Turn the bulb a quarter 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 direction indicator (4)
and foglamp or reversing
lamp (5) bulbs

Turn the bulb a quarter turn and change it.

Changing LED sidelamps and
brake lamps

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.

F Remove the access flap from the

corresponding side trim panel.

Unscrew the butterfly nut securing the

lamp unit.

Unclip the lamp unit connector.

Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling it in

line towards the outside.

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.

3D LED sidelamps (LEDs).

LED brake lamps / sidelamps (LEDs).

LED lateral sidelamps (LEDs).

Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

Foglamp, offside (H21W red)

Reversing lamp, nearside (H21W).

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.

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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.

F Disconnect the connector and if necessary

the screenwash pipe from the lamp.

F Turn the bulb holder for the faulty bulb a

quarter 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 light emitting
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (LED)

To replace this type of LED bulb, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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 partition for
the reading lamp 2 concerned.

Boot lamp (W5W)

Detach the unit by pushing it rearwards.

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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Changing a fuse

Installing electrical
accessories

Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.

The extraction tweezer and the spare fuse
locations are on the back of the dashboard
fusebox cover.
For access to them:
F

unclip the cover by pulling on the side,

F remove the cover completely,
F

remove the tweezer.

Access to the tools

Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified.
F

Identify the faulty fuse by checking the

condition of its filament.

Changing a fuse

good

Failed

Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse

from its housing.

F Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse

of the same rating.

Check that the number marked on the

box, the rating marked on the fuse and the
tables below all agree.

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Dashboard fusebox

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).

Access to the fuses

Refer to the paragraph "Access to the

tools".

Fuse tables

Fuse n°

Rating

Functions

FH36

5 A

Trailer relay unit.

FH37

Not used.

FH38

20 A

Hi-Fi amplifier.

FH39

20 A

Heated seats.

FH40

40 A

Trailer relay unit.

Fuse n°

Rating

Functions

15 A

Rear wiper.

Not used.

5 A

Airbags and pretensioners control unit.

10 A

Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror,
particle filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, airflow
sensor (Diesel).

30 A

Electric windows panel, passenger's electric window
control, front electric window motor.

30 A

Driver's electric window motor.

5 A

Courtesy lamp, glove box lighting.

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Fuse n°

Rating

Functions

20 A

Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm
control unit, alarm siren.

30 A

12 V socket, portable navigation support supply.

F10

15 A

Steering mounted controls.

F11

15 A

Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control
unit.

F12

15 A

Rain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.

F13

5 A

Main stop switch, engine relay unit.

F14

15 A

Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit,
instrument panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi
amplifier.

F15

30 A

Locking.

F16

Not used.

F17

40 A

Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.

PARC shunt.

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