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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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

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).

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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.

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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

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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

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse

order.

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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).

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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

Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on

both sides.

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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

Remove the bulb-holder by pressing on the

2 clips (at the top and the bottom).

Replace the module.

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

Spread the four tabs and remove the bulb

holder.

Turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and

change it.

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

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

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

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.

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