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P U N C T U R E K I T
Puncture kit
The puncture repair kit is located in the boot.
The puncture repair kit is a com-plete system including a compres-sor and a setting product.
Using the puncture repair kit1. Remove the sticker found in the kit, then stick it on the steering wheel to remind you that you are driving with a w h e e l t h a t i s o n l y fi t f o r t e m p o -rary use and that your speed is therefore limited.2. C o n n e c t t h e fl a s k 1 to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.3. Connect the electric cable to one of the vehicle's 12V sock-ets.
4. With the engine running, start the compressor by pressing on button A until the tyre pressure reaches 2,0 bars. If you cannot reach a pressure of 2 bars, the tyre is not repairable.5. Remove and store the com-pressor.6. Drive off immediately, for a few miles at reduced speed, to allow the puncture repair to set.7. Adjust the tyre pressure using the compressor according to the recommendations for the vehicle, and check that there is no air escaping (no loss of pressure). If you cannot reach a pressure of 2 bars, the tyre is not repairable.8. Do not exceed 110 km/h (68 mph). The tyre must be examined and repaired by a professional as soon as possible.
W a r n i n g , t h e fl a s k o f p u n c t u r e r e p a i r g e l c o n t a i n s e t h y l e n e - g l y c o l , a p r o d u c t t h a t i s t o x i c i f i n g e s t e d and irritating for the eyes.
Keep out of the reach of children.
A f t e r u s e , d o n o t d i s p o s e o f t h e fl a s k i n t h e n a t u r a l e n v i r o n m e n t , b u t r e t u r n i t t o a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r or to a recognised recovery facility.
This repair kit is available from a CITROËN dealer.
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Before positioning the jack, always adjust the vehicle's ground clearance to the “maximum height” position and retain this adjustment for as long as the jack is under the veh icle (do not use the hydraulic adjustments).
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack.
T h e j a c k a n d a l l t h e t o o l s a r e d e s i g n e d s p e c i fi c a l l y f o r u s e on your particular vehicle.Do not use them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
REMOVAL1. P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m g r o u n d t h a t i s n o t s l i p p e r y . A p p l y t h e parking brake.2. If your vehicle is equipped with “Hydractive III+” suspension, wit h the engine running at idle, adjust the ground clearance to its maximum height. See chapter “Hydractive III+ Suspension”.3. S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r d e p e n d i n g on any slope (for a vehicle with automatic gearbox, select posit ion P).4. Position the chock in front of the front wheel diametrically opposite to the one to be replaced.5. Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided o n the sub-frame close to the wheels, then use the handle to unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.6. Remove the protector from each bolt using tool 3. See illustration.7. Slacken the wheel bolts.8. Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.9. Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.
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