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Practical Information for Your Citroen Ds3 SUV Second Generation (2018-2025)

Practical information  
Fuel tank  
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol) or 46 litres (diesel) or 33 litres (LPg);  
(depending on version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or diesel)).  
Low fuel level  
When the fuel tank minimum level is  
reached this warning lamp comes on  
on the instrument panel. When it first  
comes on there remains approximately  
5 litres of fuel in the tank.  
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid  
running out of fuel.  
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the  
"Checks" section.  
Filling  
A label affixed to the inside of the flap reminds  
you of the type of fuel to be used depending on  
your engine.  
Additions of fuel must be of at least 7 litres, in  
order to be registered by the fuel gauge.  
To fill the tank safely:  
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remove the cap and hook it onto the clip  
located on the inside of the flap,  
fill the tank, but do not continue after the  
3rd cut-off of the pump; this could cause  
malfunctions.  
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the engine must be switched off,  
open the fuel filler flap,  
insert the key in the cap, then turn it to the  
left,  
The key cannot be removed from the  
lock until the cap is refitted.  
Opening the filler cap may create a  
noise caused by an inrush of air. This  
vacuum is entirely normal, resulting  
from the sealing of the fuel system.  
When you have filled the tank:  
With Stop & Start, never refuel with the  
system in STOP mode; you must switch  
off the ignition with the key.  
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put the cap back in place,  
turn the key to the right, then remove it  
from the cap,  
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close the flap.  
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Fuel used for petrol engines Fuel used for diesel  
engines  
The petrol engines are compatible with  
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol),  
conforming to European standards EN 228 and  
EN 15376.  
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol)  
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed  
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex  
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must  
comply with European standard EN 15293.  
The Diesel engines are compatible with  
biofuels which conform to current and future  
European standards (Diesel fuel which  
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with  
a biofuel which complies with standard  
EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing  
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).  
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel  
engines. However, this use, even occasional,  
requires strict application of the special  
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel  
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,  
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of  
damage to the engine and fuel system).  
For the DS 3 RACING, we strongly  
recommend the use of 98 RON  
unleaded petrol to ensure optimum  
operation of the engine (refer to the  
label inside the fuel filler flap).  
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)*  
Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the  
wrong fuel.  
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.  
Operation  
It remains possible to use a fuel can to  
fill the tank.  
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,  
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can  
Travelling abroad  
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may  
be different in other countries, the  
presence of the misfuel prevention  
in direct contact with the flap of the  
device may make refuelling impossible.  
misfuel prevention device and pour  
Before travelling abroad, we  
slowly.  
recommend that you check with the  
CITROËN dealer network, whether  
your vehicle is suitable for the fuel  
pumps in the country in which you want  
to travel.  
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the  
fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes  
into contact with the flap. The system remains  
closed and prevents filling.  
do not persist but introduce a diesel type  
filler nozzle.  
* According to country of sale.  
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Running out of fuel (Diesel)  
If your vehicle has an HDi engine, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel.  
This system consists of a priming pump and a transparent pipe under the bonnet.  
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Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of  
Diesel.  
Open the bonnet.  
BlueHdi 100 engines  
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Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of  
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Diesel.  
Depending on version, unclip the cover to  
gain access to the priming pump.  
Squeeze and release the priming pump  
until resistance is felt (could be from the  
first application) and fuel appears in the  
transparent pipe with the green connector.  
Operate the starter until the engine starts.  
Depending on version, put the cover back  
in position and clip it in place.  
Switch on the ignition (without starting the  
engine).  
Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the  
ignition.  
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Repeat the operation 10 times.  
Operate the starter to run the engine.  
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Close the bonnet.  
If the engine does not start at the first  
attempt, do not try again.  
Operate the priming pump again, then  
the starter.  
AdBlue® additive and SCR system  
for BlueHDi Diesel engines  
To assure respect for the environment and  
conformity with the new Euro 6 emissions  
standard, without adversely affecting the  
performance or fuel consumption of Diesel  
engines, CITROËN has taken the decision to  
equip its vehicles with an effective system that  
associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)  
with a particle filter (FAP) for the treatment of  
exhaust gases.  
The AdBlue® additive is held in a special  
Once the AdBlue® tank is empty,  
a system required by regulations  
prevents starting of the engine.  
If the SCR is faulty, the level of  
emissions from your vehicle will no  
longer meet the Euro 6 standard: you  
vehicle becomes polluting.  
In the event of a confirmed fault  
with the SCR system, you must go  
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop as soon as possible: after  
a running distance of 650 miles  
(1 100 km), a system will be triggered  
automatically to prevent engine  
starting.  
tank located under the boot at the rear of  
the vehicle. It has a capacity of 17 litres: this  
provides a driving range of about 12 500 miles  
(20 000 km), after which an alert is triggered  
warning you when the reserve remaining is  
enough for just 1 500 miles (2 400 km).  
During each scheduled service of your vehicle  
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,  
the AdBlue® additive tank is refilled in order to  
allow normal operation of the SCR system.  
Presentation of the SCR system  
Using an additive called AdBlue® containing  
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to  
85% of nitrous oxides (NOx) into nitrogen  
and water, which are harmless to health and  
the environment.  
If the estimated mileage between two services  
is greater than 12 500 miles (20 000 km), we  
recommend that you go to a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary  
top-up carried out.  
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Range indicators  
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reserve or after  
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions  
control system, when the ignition is switched  
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the  
distance that can be covered, the range, before  
engine starting is prevented.  
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®  
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)  
The engine start prevention system  
required by regulations is activated  
automatically once the AdBlue® tank  
is empty.  
In the event of simultaneous system fault and  
low AdBlue® level, the shortest range figure is  
the one displayed.  
When switching on the ignition, the  
UREA warning lamp comes on, accompanied  
by an audible signal and the display of a  
message (e.g.: "Top up emissions additive:  
Starting prevented in 900 miles") indicating  
the remaining range expressed in miles or  
kilometres.  
When driving, the message is displayed every  
200 miles (300 km) until the additive tank has  
been topped-up.  
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the AdBlue® tank topped-up.  
You can also top-up the tank yourself.  
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.  
Range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km)  
When the ignition is switched on, no  
information on range is displayed automatically  
in the instrument panel.  
Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)  
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive  
To be able to start the engine,  
we recommend that you call on  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop for the top-up required. If  
you carry out the top-up yourself, it is  
essential to add at least 3.8 litres of  
AdBlue® to the tank.  
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE  
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning  
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible  
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top  
up emissions additive: Starting prevented in  
350 miles") indicating the remaining range  
expressed in miles or kilometres.  
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE  
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning  
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible  
signal and the display of the message "Top up  
emissions additive: Starting prevented".  
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the system required  
by regulations prevents engine starting.  
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.  
When driving, the message is displayed every  
30 seconds until the additive tank has been  
topped-up.  
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop to have the AdBlue® tank topped-up.  
You can also top-up the tank yourself.  
Refer to the "Topping-up" section.  
Otherwise you will not be able to restart your  
engine.  
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In the event of a fault with the the SCR emissions control system  
A system that prevents engine starting is activated automatically from 650 miles (1 100 km) after confirmation of a fault with the SCR emissions  
control system. Have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.  
In the event of the detection of a fault  
during an authorised driving phase (between  
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)  
Starting prevented  
Every time the ignition is switched on, the SERVICE  
and engine diagnostic warning lamps come on and  
the UREA warning lamp flashes, accompanied by  
an audible signal and the display of the message  
"Emissions fault: Starting prevented".  
The UREA, SERVICE and diagnostic warning  
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible  
signal and the display of the message  
"Emissions fault".  
The alert is triggered when driving when the  
fault is detected for the first time, then when  
switching on the ignition for subsequent  
journeys, while the fault persists.  
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed (after  
30 miles (50 km) covered with the permanent  
display of the message signalling a fault), the  
SERVICE and engine diagnostic warning lamps  
come on and the UREA warning lamp flashes,  
accompanied by an audible signal and the  
display of a message (e.g.: "Emissions fault:  
Starting prevented in 150 miles") indicating the  
remaining range express in miles or kilometres.  
While driving, the message is displayed every  
30 seconds while the fault with the SCR system  
persists.  
The alert is repeated when switching on the  
ignition.  
You should go to a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop as soon as possible.  
Otherwise, you will not be able to restart your  
engine.  
You have exceeded the authorised  
driving limit: the starting prevention  
system inhibits engine starting.  
To be able to start the engine, you must call on  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
If it is a temporary fault, the alert  
disappears during the next journey,  
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.  
Topping-up the AdBlue® additive  
Filling the AdBlue® tank is an operation  
included in every routine service on your  
vehicle by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Nevertheless, given the capacity of the tank,  
it may be necessary to top-up the additive  
between services, more particularly if an alert  
(warning lamps and a message) signals the  
requirement.  
You can got to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
If you envisage topping-up yourself, please  
read the following warnings carefully.  
Precautions in use  
The AdBlue® additive is an urea-based  
solution. This liquid is non-flammable,  
colourless and odourless (kept in a cool area).  
In the event of contact with the skin, wash  
the affected area with soap and water. In the  
event of contact with the eyes, wash (irrigate)  
the eyes with large amounts of water or with  
an eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes.  
If a burning sensation or irritation persists, get  
medical attention.  
Use only AdBlue® additive that meets the  
ISO 22241 standard.  
Never dilute the additive with water.  
Never pour the additive into the Diesel  
fuel tank.  
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth  
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.  
In certain conditions (high ambient  
temperature, for example), the risk of release  
of ammonia cannot be excluded: do not inhale  
the product. Ammonia vapour has en irritant  
effect on mucous membranes (eyes, nose and  
throat).  
The supply in a non-drip bottle simplifies  
toping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre (half a US  
gallon) bottles from a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Freezing of the AdBlue® additive  
The AdBlue® additive freezes at  
temperatures below around -11°C.  
The SCR system includes a heater  
for the AdBlue® tank, allowing you to  
continue driving in very cold conditions.  
Keep AdBlue® out of the reach of  
children, in its original bottle.  
Never transfer AdBlue® to another  
container: it would lose its purity.  
Never top-up from an AdBlue®  
dispenser reserved for heavy goods  
vehicles.  
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Recommendations on storage  
Procedure  
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and  
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended  
that bottles be stored in a cool area and  
protected from direct sunlight.  
Under these conditions, the additive can be  
kept for at least a year.  
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is  
parked on a flat and level surface.  
In wintry conditions, ensure that the  
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.  
Otherwise, by freezing, the AdBlue® cannot  
be poured into its tank. Park your vehicle in a  
warmer area for a few hours to allow the top-up  
to be carried out.  
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it  
has completely thawed out.  
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Switch off the ignition and remove the key.  
Never store bottles of AdBlue® in  
your vehicle.  
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For access to the AdBlue® tank, raise the  
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,  
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage  
box.  
Without pressing, turn the black cap a  
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.  
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Turn the blue cap a 6th of a turn anti-  
clockwise.  
Lift off the cap.  
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After emptying the bottle, wipe away any  
spillage around the tank filler using a damp  
cloth.  
Important: in the event of a top-up after  
a breakdown because of a lack of  
additive, signalled by the message "Top  
up emissions additive: Starting prevented",  
you must wait around 5 minutes before  
switching on the ignition, without opening  
the driver's door, locking the vehicle  
or introducing the key into the ignition  
switch.  
If any additive is split or splashed, wash  
immediately with cold water or wipe  
with a damp cloth.  
If the additive has crystallised, clean it  
off using a sponge and hot water.  
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Obtain a bottle of AdBlue®. After first  
checking the use-by date, read carefully  
the instructions on use on the label before  
pouring the contents of the bottle into your  
vehicle's AdBlue® tank.  
Switch on the ignition, then, after  
10 seconds, start the engine.  
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Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it  
a 6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.  
Refit the black cap and turn it a quarter of  
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure  
that the indicator on the cap lines up with  
the indicator on the support.  
Depending on equipment, return the spare  
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom  
of the boot.  
Never dispose of AdBlue® additive  
bottles in the household waste. Place  
them in a special container provided  
this purpose or take them to your  
dealer.  
Important: if your vehicle's  
AdBlue® tank is completely empty -  
which is confirmed by the alert  
messages and the impossibility of  
starting the engine, you must add at  
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles).  
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Refit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.  
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Temporary puncture repair kit  
Complete system consisting of a compressor  
Access to the kit  
Composition of the kit  
and a sealant cartridge which permits  
temporary repair of a tyre so that you can  
drive to the nearest garage.  
It is designed to repair most punctures which  
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread  
or shoulder.  
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the  
boot floor.  
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure  
gauge.  
2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.  
3. Speed limit sticker.  
The vehicle's electric system allows the  
connection of a compressor for long  
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture  
repair or for inflating a small inflatable  
accessory.  
The speed limit sticker must be secured  
to the interior of the vehicle in the  
driver's field of vision, to remind you  
that a wheel is in temporary use.  
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph  
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre  
repaired using this type of kit.  
Repair procedure  
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Switch off the ignition.  
Secure the speed limit sticker inside the  
vehicle.  
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Uncoil the pipe stowed under the  
compressor.  
Connect the pipe from the compressor to  
the sealant cartridge.  
Turn the the sealant cartridge and secure it  
in the cut-out provided on the compressor.  
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Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be  
repaired, and place it in a clean area.  
Connect the hose from the sealant  
cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be  
repaired and tighten firmly.  
Avoid removing any foreign bodies  
which have penetrated into the tyre.  
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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the  
pressure is not attained, this indicates  
that the tyre is not repairable; contact  
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop for assistance.  
Take care, the sealant product  
is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol,  
colophony...) if swallowed and causes  
irritation to the eyes.  
Keep this product out of the reach of  
children.  
The use-by date is marked on the  
cartridge.  
After use, do not discard the  
cartridge by the roadside, take it to  
a CITROËN dealer or an authorised  
waste disposal site.  
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Check that the compressor switch is at  
the "O" position).  
Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under  
the compressor.  
Connect compressor's plug to the vehicle's  
12 V socket.  
Switch on the ignition.  
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Start the compressor by placing the switch  
at the "I" position and leave it running until  
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bar.  
The sealant product is injected into the tyre  
under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe  
from the valve during this operation (risk of  
splashing and stains).  
Don't forget to obtain a new sealant  
cartridge, available from a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Checking / adjusting tyre pressures  
You can also use the compressor, without  
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary  
adjust the tyre pressures  
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Place the switch in the "O" position.  
Remove the kit.  
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Check that the compressor switch is at  
the "O" position.  
Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under  
the compressor.  
Connect the compressor's plug to the  
vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Drive immediately for approximately  
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced  
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and  
60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.  
Stop to check the repair and the tyre  
pressure using the kit.  
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Remove the valve cap from the tyre and  
place it in a clean area.  
Uncoil the pipe stowed under the  
compressor.  
Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten  
firmly.  
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Tyre under-inflation  
detection  
After repair of the tyre, the warning  
lamp will remain on until the system is  
reinitialised.  
For more information, refer to the  
"Under-inflation detection" section.  
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Start the compressor by placing the switch  
at the "I" position and adjust the pressure  
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre  
pressure label.  
To deflate: press the black button on the  
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.  
Once the correct pressure is reached, put  
the switch to the "O" position.  
Should the pressure of one or more  
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to  
reinitialise the under-inflation detection  
system.  
Refer to the "Under-inflation detection"  
section.  
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Remove the kit then stow it.  
Changing a wheel  
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.  
Access to the tools  
Wheel with trim  
When removing the wheel, first  
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1  
pulling at the valve passage hole.  
When refitting the wheel, refit the  
trim starting by placing its cut-out at the  
valve and press around its edge with  
the palm of your hand.  
The tools are installed in the boot under the  
floor.  
To gain access to them:  
List of tools  
1. Wheelbrace.  
For removing the wheel trim and removing  
the wheel fixing bolts.  
2. Jack with integral handle.  
For raising the vehicle.  
3. "Bolt cover" tool.  
All of these tools are specific to your  
vehicle. Do not use them for other  
purposes.  
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open the boot,  
lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap  
upwards,  
Never use a jack other than the  
one listed for the vehicle by the  
manufacturer. If the vehicle does not  
have one, contact a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop to obtain a jack  
specified by the manufacturer.  
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remove the polystyrene storage box,  
unclip and remove the box containing the  
tools.  
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 special  
security wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted  
with them)  
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Access to the spare wheel  
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.  
Taking out the wheel  
Fitting the "space-saver"  
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Unscrew the yellow central bolt.  
Raise the spare wheel towards you from  
the rear.  
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 surface of each bolt.  
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Take the wheel out of the boot.  
For access to it, refer to the "Access to the  
tools" section.  
Putting the wheel back in place  
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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.  
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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).  
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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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.  
List of operations  
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!  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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Remove the bolts and store them in a clean  
place.  
Remove the wheel.  
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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  
F
F
F
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.  
F
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
RACING tyres  
driving in winter conditions  
The 215/40 R18 89W 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.  
F
F
Lower the vehicle fully.  
Fold the jack 2 and detach it.  
F
Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle is  
fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1  
fitted with the socket 4.  
F
F
F
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.  
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Snow chains  
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.  
Advice on installation  
The snow chains must be fitted only  
F
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.  
to the front wheels. They must never  
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare  
wheels.  
F
F
F
F
Take account of the legislation in force  
in your country on the use of snow  
chains and the maximum running  
speed authorised.  
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:  
Vehicle  
Original tyre size  
Maximum link size.  
9 mm  
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.  
185/65 R15  
195/55 R16  
205/45 R17  
215/40 R18  
DS 3  
cannot be fitted with chains  
cannot be fitted with chains  
DS 3 RACING  
It is strongly recommended that before  
you leave, you practise fitting the snow  
chains on a level and dry surface.  
For more information on snow chains, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Changing a bulb  
Halogen headlamps  
The headlamps are fitted with  
polycarbonate glass with a protective  
coating:  
Changing a bulb should only be done  
after the headlamp has been switched  
off for several minutes (risk of serious  
burns).  
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,  
F
Do not touch the bulb directly with  
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.  
F
F
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.  
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.  
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 direction indicator  
bulbs  
Changing dipped beam headlamp  
bulbs  
F
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.  
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator  
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the  
failure of a bulb on that side.  
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the  
direction indicators, must be replaced  
with bulbs of identical specifications  
and colour.  
F
F
F
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
F
F
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and  
extract it.  
Pull out the bulb and change it.  
When refitting, close the protective  
cover carefully to preserve the sealing  
of the headlamp.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
LEd* / Xenon front lamps  
1. Direction indicators (LEDs).  
2. Sidelamps (LEDs).  
Changing main beam headlamp bulbs  
Changing sidelamp bulbs  
3. Dipped beam headlamps (Xenon).  
4. Main beam headlamps (LEDs / Xenon).  
5. Daytime running lamps (LEDs).  
6. Front foglamps (PSX24W).  
F
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.  
F
F
F
Remove the protective cover by pulling the  
tab.  
Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on  
both sides.  
F
F
F
Pull the bulb and change it.  
For replacements on of these types of lamps  
(LED / Xenon), contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
* LED: light-emitting diode.  
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Changing integrated direction  
indicator side repeaters  
Changing the LEd lamps  
Changing front foglamp bulbs  
F
Access to the front foglamp is through the  
aperture below the bumper.  
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
F
Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of  
the repeater between the repeater and the  
base of the door mirror.  
F
Disconnect the black bulb holder  
connector, by pressing on the tab at the  
top.  
F
Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater  
and remove it.  
F
F
Remove the bulb-holder by pressing on the  
2 clips (at the top and the bottom).  
Replace the module.  
F
F
Disconnect the repeater connector.  
Replace the module.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop to obtain a  
replacement side repeater module.  
To obtain a replacement module, contact your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
If you experience any difficulty in replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Rear lamps  
1. Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).  
2. Sidelamps (P5W).  
3. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).  
4. Foglamp, offside (PR21W red)  
Reversing lamp, nearside (P21W).  
Changing bulbs  
F
F
Spread the four tabs and remove the bulb  
holder.  
Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and  
change it.  
F
F
Open the boot.  
Remove the access flap from the  
corresponding side trim panel.  
Unscrew the butterfly nut securing the  
lamp unit.  
F
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.  
F
F
Unclip the lamp unit connector.  
Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its  
middle towards the outside.  
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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3d rear lamps  
1. 3D LED sidelamps (LEDs).  
Access to the bulbs  
Changing direction indicator (4)  
and foglamp or reversing  
lamp (5) bulbs  
2. LED brake lamps / sidelamps (LEDs).  
3. LED lateral sidelamps (LEDs).  
4. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).  
5. Foglamp, offside (H21W red)  
Reversing lamp, nearside (H21W).  
F
F
Open the boot.  
Remove the access flap from the  
corresponding side trim panel.  
Unscrew the butterfly nut securing the  
lamp unit.  
F
Turn the bulb a quarter turn and change it.  
F
F
F
Unclip the lamp unit connector.  
Extract the lamp unit carefully pulling it in  
line towards the outside.  
Changing LEd sidelamps and  
brake 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.  
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.  
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,  
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Changing the number plate lamp  
Third brake lamp (4 W5W bulbs)  
Third brake lamp (LEds)  
bulbs (W5W)  
F
F
F
Open the boot.  
For the replacement of this type of light emitting  
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
F
Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the  
outer holes of the lens.  
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  
quarter of a turn.  
F
F
F
Push it outwards to unclip.  
Remove the lens.  
Pull the bulb out and change it.  
F
F
F
Pull out the bulb and change it.  
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse  
order.  
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Interior lighting  
Boot lamp (W5W)  
glove box lamp (W5W)  
Detach the unit by pushing it rearwards.  
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.  
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.  
Footwell and central storage  
lamps (W5W)  
Detach the unit for access to the bulb.  
Changing a fuse  
Access to the tools  
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.  
good  
Failed  
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.  
The extraction tweezer and the spare fuse  
locations are on the back of the dashboard  
fusebox cover.  
F
F
F
Use the special tweezer to extract the fuse  
from its housing.  
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.  
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.  
For access to them:  
F
F
F
unclip the cover by pulling on the side,  
remove the cover completely,  
remove the tweezer.  
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Fuse tables  
dashboard fusebox  
Fuse n°  
FH36  
FH37  
FH38  
FH39  
FH40  
Rating  
5 A  
Functions  
Trailer relay unit.  
Not used.  
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20 A  
20 A  
40 A  
Hi-Fi amplifier.  
Heated seats.  
Trailer relay unit.  
The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard  
(left-hand side).  
Fuse n°  
F1  
Rating  
15 A  
-
Functions  
Rear wiper.  
Not used.  
F2  
F3  
5 A  
Airbags and pretensioners control unit.  
Air conditioning, clutch switch, electrochromatic mirror,  
particle filter pump (Diesel), diagnostic socket, airflow  
sensor (Diesel).  
F4  
F5  
10 A  
30 A  
Electric windows panel, passenger's electric window  
control, front electric window motor.  
F6  
F7  
30 A  
5 A  
Driver's electric window motor.  
Access to the fuses  
F
Refer to the paragraph "Access to the  
tools".  
Courtesy lamp, glove box lighting.  
Fuse n°  
Rating  
Functions  
Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio, alarm  
control unit, alarm siren.  
F8  
20 A  
F9  
30 A  
15 A  
12 V socket, portable navigation support supply.  
Steering mounted controls.  
F10  
F11  
15 A  
Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox control unit.  
F12  
F13  
15 A  
5 A  
Rain / sunshine sensor, trailer relay unit.  
Main stop switch, engine relay unit.  
Parking sensors control unit, airbag control unit, instrument  
panel, digital air conditioning, USB Box, Hi-Fi amplifier.  
F14  
15 A  
F15  
F16  
F17  
SH  
30 A  
Locking.  
-
40 A  
-
Not used.  
Rear screen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting.  
PARC shunt.  
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Engine compartment  
fusebox  
The fusebox is located in the engine  
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).  
Access to the fuses  
F
F
Unclip the cover.  
Change the fuse (see corresponding  
paragraph).  
F
When you have finished, close the cover  
carefully to ensure the sealing of the fuse  
box.  
All work on the fuses in the box  
located on the battery, must be done  
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Fuse table  
Fuse n°  
Rating  
Functions  
Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control relay, multifunction engine control main relay, injection pump  
(Diesel).  
F1  
20 A  
F2  
F3  
F4  
15 A  
10 A  
20 A  
Horn.  
Front / rear screenwash.  
LED lamps.  
Diesel heater (Diesel), particle filter additive pump (Diesel), air flow sensor (Diesel), blow-by heater and  
electrovalves (VTi).  
F5  
15 A  
F6  
F7  
F8  
F9  
10 A  
10 A  
25 A  
10 A  
ABS/DSC control unit, secondary stop switch.  
Electric power steering, automatic gearbox.  
Starter control.  
Switching and protection unit (Diesel).  
F10  
F11  
30 A  
40 A  
Fuel heater (Diesel), blow-by heater (Diesel), fuel pump (VTi), injectors and ignition coils (petrol).  
Heater blower.  
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Fuse n°  
Rating  
Functions  
F12  
30 A  
Windscreen wipers slow / fast speed.  
F13  
40 A  
Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).  
F14  
F15  
F16  
F17  
F18  
30 A  
10 A  
10 A  
15 A  
15 A  
Valvetronic supply (VTi).  
Right-hand main beam headlamps.  
Left-hand main beam headlamps.  
Left-hand dipped beam headlamps.  
Right-hand dipped beam headlamps.  
Oxygen sensors and electrovalves (VTi), electrovalves  
(Diesel), EGR electrovalve (Diesel).  
F19  
F20  
F21  
15 A  
10 A  
5 A  
Pumps, electronic thermostat (VTi), timimg electrovalve  
(THP), water in fuel sensor (Diesel).  
Fan assembly control supply, ABS/DSC, turbo pump (THP).  
Table of maxi-fuses  
Fuse n°  
Rating  
Functions  
MF1*  
60 A  
30 A  
30 A  
60 A  
60 A  
30 A  
80 A  
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Fan assembly.  
MF2*  
MF3*  
MF4*  
MF5*  
MF6*  
MF7*  
MF8*  
ABS / DSC pump.  
ABS / DSC electrovalves.  
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.  
Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) supply.  
Additional cooling fan unit (THP).  
Dashboard fusebox.  
Not used.  
* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
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Battery  
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.  
Access to the battery  
The presence of this label, in particular  
with the Stop & Start system, indicates  
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with  
special technology and specification;  
the involvement of a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop is essential  
when replacing or disconnecting the  
battery.  
After refitting the battery by a  
CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop, the Stop & Start system  
will only be active after a continuous  
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,  
a period which depends on the climatic  
conditions and the state of charge of  
the battery (up to about 8 hours).  
Failure to observe this recommendation  
may cause premature wear of the  
battery.  
The battery is located under the bonnet.  
To gain access to it:  
F
open the bonnet using the interior release  
lever, then the exterior safety catch,  
secure the bonnet stay,  
F
F
lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.  
Starting using another  
battery  
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,  
the engine can be started using a slave battery  
(external or on another vehicle) and jump leads.  
Some functions are not available if the  
battery is not sufficiently charged.  
First check that the slave battery has a nominal  
voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to  
that of the discharged battery.  
Do not try to start the engine by connecting a  
battery charger.  
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the  
engine is running.  
F
F
Connect the red cable to the positive  
terminal (+) of the flat battery A, then to the  
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.  
Connect one end of the green or black  
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the  
slave battery B (or earth point on the other  
vehicle).  
F
F
Start the engine of the other vehicle and  
allow it to run for a few minutes.  
Operate the starter of the broken-down  
vehicle and let the engine run.  
If the engine does not start immediately,  
switch off the ignition and wait a few  
moments before trying again.  
F
Connect the other end of the green or black  
cable to the negative terminal C  
(or the engine mounting) of the broken-  
down vehicle.  
F
Wait until the engine returns to idle, then  
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.  
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Charging the battery using  
a battery charger  
Protect your eyes and face before  
handling the battery.  
All operations on the battery must be  
carried out in a well ventilated area  
away from naked flames and sources  
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of  
explosion and fire.  
F
Follow the instructions for use provided by  
the manufacturer of the charger.  
Do not disconnect the battery to charge it.  
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;  
the battery must first be thawed out to  
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery  
has been frozen, before charging have  
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop who will check  
that the internal components have not  
been damaged and the casing is not  
cracked, which could cause a leak of  
toxic and corrosive acid.  
Batteries contain harmful substances such  
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be  
disposed of in accordance with regulations  
and must not, in any circumstances, be  
discarded with household waste.  
Take used remote control batteries and  
vehicle batteries to a special collection  
point.  
Do not reverse the polarity and use  
only a 12 V charger.  
Do not disconnect the terminals while  
the engine is running.  
Do not charge the batteries without  
disconnecting the terminals first.  
Wash your hands afterwards.  
Do not push the vehicle to start the  
engine if you have an electronic or  
automatic gearbox.  
Energy economy mode  
Load reduction mode  
System which manages the use of certain  
functions according to the level of charge  
remaining in the battery.  
When the vehicle is being driven, the load  
reduction function temporarily deactivates  
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,  
the heated rear screen...  
System which manages the period of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of  
charge in the battery.  
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen  
wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined period of  
thirty minutes.  
Exiting economy mode  
These functions are reactivated automatically  
This period may be greatly reduced if  
the battery is not fully charged.  
The deactivated functions are reactivated  
automatically as soon as conditions permit.  
the next time the vehicle is driven.  
F
In order to resume the use of these  
functions immediately, start the engine and  
let it run for a few minutes.  
Switching to economy mode  
Once this period has elapsed, a message  
appears in the screen indicating that the  
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the  
active functions are put on standby.  
The time available to you will then be double  
the period for which the engine is left running.  
However, this period will always be between  
five and thirty minutes.  
If the telephone is being used at the  
same time, it will be interrupted after  
10 minutes.  
A flat battery prevents the engine from  
starting.  
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Changing a front or rear wiper blade  
Procedure for replacing a worn wiper blade with a new one without the use of tools.  
Before removing a front  
wiper blade  
Fitting  
F
At the front, check the size of the wiper  
blade as the shorter blade is fitted to the  
passenger side of the vehicle.  
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in  
place and clip it.  
F
Within one minute after switching off the  
ignition, operate the wiper stalk to position  
the wiper blades in the vertical position.  
F
F
This position must be used in order to avoid  
damaging the wiper blade and the bonnet.  
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.  
Removal  
After fitting a front wiper  
blade  
F
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.  
F
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.  
F
Switch on the ignition.  
F
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the  
wiper blades.  
Towing the vehicle  
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.  
Access to the tools  
general recommendations  
Observe 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 towing  
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.  
The towing vehicle must move off gently.  
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:  
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vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,  
four-wheel drive vehicle,  
when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release  
the parking brake,  
The towing eye is installed in the boot under  
the floor.  
To gain access to it:  
F
F
F
F
open the boot,  
raise the floor,  
remove the polystyrene storage box,  
remove the towing eye from the holder.  
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towing with only two wheels on the ground,  
where there is no approved towing arm available...  
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Towing your vehicle  
Towing another vehicle  
Failure to observe this special  
condition could result in damage  
to certain components (braking,  
transmission..) and the absence of  
braking assistance the next time  
the engine is started.  
F
On the front bumper, unclip the cover by  
pressing at the bottom.  
Screw the towing eye in fully.  
Install the towing arm.  
Place the gear lever in neutral (position n  
for an electronic or automatic gearbox).  
F
Unlock the steering by turning the key one  
notch in the ignition switch and release the  
parking brake.  
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on  
both vehicles.  
F
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by  
pressing at the bottom.  
Screw the towing eye in fully.  
Install the towing arm.  
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on  
both vehicles.  
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
Move off gently and drive for a short  
distance only.  
F
Move off gently and drive for a short  
distance only.  
Towing a trailer  
driving advice  
distribution of loads  
We recommend the use of genuine  
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses  
that have been tested and approved  
from the design stage of your vehicle,  
and that the fitting of the towbar is  
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
F
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the  
heaviest items are as close as possible to  
the axle and the nose weight approaches  
the maximum permitted without  
exceeding it.  
If the towbar is not fitted by a  
Air density decreases with altitude, thus  
reducing engine performance. Above  
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must  
be reduced by 10 % for every 1 000 metres of  
altitude.  
CITROËN dealer, it must still be  
fitted in accordance with the vehicle  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Your vehicle is primarily designed for  
transporting people and luggage, but it may  
also be used for towing a trailer.  
Driving with a trailer places greater  
demands on the towing vehicle and the  
driver must take particular care.  
Refer to the "Technical data" section for  
details of the weights and towed loads  
which apply to your vehicle.  
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Towing with the RACIng version  
Side wind  
Braking  
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Take into account the increased sensitivity  
to side wind.  
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.  
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long  
mountain type of descent, the use of engine  
braking is recommended.  
Cooling  
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the  
temperature of the coolant.  
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling  
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.  
Tyres  
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Check the tyre pressures of the towing  
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the  
recommended pressures.  
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To lower the engine speed, reduce your  
speed.  
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a  
towbar. The space occupied by the  
sport diffuser prevents this.  
The maximum towed load on a long incline  
depends on the gradient and the ambient  
temperature.  
Lighting  
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant  
temperature.  
F
Check the electrical lighting and signalling  
on the trailer.  
F
If the warning lamp and the  
STOP warning lamp come on,  
stop the vehicle and switch off  
the engine as soon as possible.  
The rear parking sensors will be  
deactivated automatically if a genuine  
CITROËN towbar is used.  
Advice on care and maintenance  
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in the maintenance and warranty guide.  
We recommend the use of a high pressure  
jet wash, or at least a water hose with a high  
output.  
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using  
de-ionised water.  
Use only a microfibre cloth to dry the vehicle.  
It must be clean and used without heavy  
pressure.  
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the  
bodywork using a soft cloth, then leave to dry.  
From the range of cleaning and maintenance  
products in the "TECHNATURE" range  
recommended and approved by CITROËN,  
use only the insect remover and car shampoo,  
which are the only products to be used on the  
bodywork.  
The insect remover can also be used to remove  
minor marks (for example: finger marks...).  
Always have paint repairs done by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Matt paint  
Never clean the vehicle without water.  
Never wash your vehicle in an  
automatic roller brush car wash.  
Never polish the vehicle body, nor the  
alloy wheels. Doing this will make the  
paintwork shiny.  
If you vehicle is finished with a clear matt  
lacquer, please observe the following  
recommendations to avoid damaging the  
paintwork by the use of an inappropriate  
cleaning procedures.  
These recommendations are also valid for alloy  
road wheels finished with clear matt lacquer.  
Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive  
products or paint polishing or  
preserving products (such as wax,  
for example) on the paintwork. These  
products are only suitable for bright  
finishes. Application of these products  
on vehicles with a matt finish will  
seriously damage the paint surface of  
the vehicle, giving rise to irreversible  
shiny or stained areas.  
Never use a high pressure jet wash  
with a lance fitted with a brush, this  
may scratch the paintwork.  
Never select a wash programme that  
finishes with a hot wax cycle.  
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Leather  
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate  
regular care and cleaning is essential for its  
durability.  
Care of the expressive  
stickers  
These styling stickers are treated to give good  
resistance to ageing and tearing.  
They have been designed to allow you to  
customise your vehicle's bodywork.  
Available also as accessories, we recommend  
that you have them fitted by a CITROËN dealer  
or a qualified workshop.  
Refer to your vehicle's maintenance  
and warranty guide for information on  
the special precautions to observe.  
When using a high pressure jet wash,  
keep the end of the lance at least  
30 centimetres from the stickers  
Accessories  
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.  
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.  
"Comfort":  
"Styling":  
"Protection":  
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...  
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, LED rear lamps kit...  
mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, vehicle covers,  
bumper protectors...  
"Transport solutions":  
"Security and safety":  
boot liner, boot spacers, boot carpet, boot net,  
transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,  
roof boxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses...  
anti-intrusion alarm, wheel security devices,  
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid  
kit, warning triangle, high visibility safety vest,  
child seats, snow chains, non-skid covers, fire  
extinguisher, pet seat belt, ...  
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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To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:  
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ensure that the mat is positioned and  
secured correctly,  
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never fit one mat on top of another.  
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By visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also  
obtain cleaning and maintenance products  
(interior and exterior) - including ecological  
products from the "TECHNATURE" range,  
products for topping up (screenwash fluid...),  
touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact  
colour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the  
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...  
"Multimedia":  
hands-free system, audio systems, semi-  
integral satellite navigation system, portable  
navigation systems, mapping updates, driving  
assistant system, DVD player, reversing  
camera, USB Box, speakers, Hi-Fi module,  
230V socket, telephone/smartphone carrier,  
rear multimedia carrier...  
Depending on the legislation in force in  
the country, certain safety equipment  
may be compulsory: high visibility  
safety vests, warning triangles,  
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare  
fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,  
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle.  
The fitting of electrical equipment  
Installation of radio  
or accessories which are not  
recommended by CITROËN may result  
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic  
system and excessive electrical  
consumption.  
Contact a CITROËN dealer  
for information on the range of  
recommended equipment and  
accessories.  
communication transmitters  
Before installing any after-market radio  
communication transmitter, you can  
contact a CITROËN dealer for the  
specification of transmitters which can  
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,  
aerial position, specific installation  
requirements), in line with the Vehicle  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
Directive (2004/104/EC).