2008.5 Citroen C5 DAG Owner's Manual

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PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT Using the kit
The puncture repair kit is located in
the boot under the fl oor.
 Switch off the ignition.

 Affi x the speed limitation sticker
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.

 Check that the switch A is tilted
to position "0" .

 Connect the pipe of the bottle 1
to the valve of the tyre to be re-
paired.

 Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a bottle of fi lling
product which permits
temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
This repair kit is available from
CITROËN dealers.
It is designed to repair holes of a
maximum diameter of 6 mm, locat-
ed exclusively on the tyre tread or
shoulder. Avoid removing any for-
eign bodies which have penetrated
the tyre.

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 Remove the compressor and
unclip and store the bottle in a
sealed bag to avoid staining your
vehicle with traces of fl uid.

 Drive immediately for approxi-
mately two miles (three kilo-
metres), at reduced speed
(between 15 and 35 mph [20 and
60 km/h]), to fi ll the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.

 Connect the compressor pipe di-
rectly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.

 Switch on the compressor by tilt-
ing the switch A to position "1"
until the tyre pressure reaches
2.0 bars. If this pressure has not
been reached after approxi-
mately fi ve to ten minutes,
the tyre cannot be repaired; contact
a CITROËN dealer to have your ve-
hicle repaired.

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 Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket again.

 Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch A
in position "1" ; to defl ate: switch

A in position "0" and press but-
ton B ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (lo-
cated on the door aperture on the
driver's side), then remember to
check that the leak is fi lled cor-
rectly (no further loss of pressure
after several miles [kilometres]).

 Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the dis-
tance travelled to approximately
120 miles (200 km).

 Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired
or replaced by a technician. Take care, the bottle of
puncture repair fl uid con-
tains ethylene-glycol. This
product is harmful if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes. Keep
it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bot-
tle into the environment, take it to a
CITROËN dealer or to an organisa-
tion responsible for its collection.
Do not forget to obtain a new bot-
tle of fi lling product, available from
CITROËN dealers.
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre
under -infl ation detection, the tyre
under-infl ation warning light will
remain on after the wheel has been
repaired until the system is reini-
tialised by a CITROËN dealer.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are to be found in a protec-
tive holder inside the spare wheel.

 Pull back the retaining strap to
have access. List of tools

1. Handle

2. Jack

3. Tool for the removal/refi tting of
bolt protectors
4. Centring guide

5. Towing eye

6. Moveable chock (depending on
equipment)

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Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel

 Lift up the boot fl oor using the
strap (Saloon) or the retractable
handle (Tourer).

 Fold back the boot carpet
(Saloon).

 Attach the hook to the upper sec-
tion of the boot (in the middle of
the boot pillar).

 Detach the strap then push the
wheel forwards so as to be able
to lift it. To reposition the spare wheel

 Position the spare wheel fl at in
the boot, then pull it towards
you.

 Next place the toolbox inside the
wheel, then secure the assembly
with the belt.

 Release the strap to return the
boot fl oor to its initial position. The tyre pressure is indi-
cated on the label located
on the left-hand door centre
pillar. On this label, the pressures
are specifi ed, according to the
vehicle load.

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Removing a wheel

 Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm
ground that is not slippery. apply
the parking brake.

 If your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
with the engine running at idle,
adjust the ground clearance to
its maximum height.

 Switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear or reverse gear
depending on any slope (for a
vehicle with automatic gearbox,
select position P ).

 If your vehicle is fi tted with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
position the chock, whichever di-
rection the gradient may be in, in
front of the front wheel diametri-
cally opposite to the one to be
replaced.
 Position the jack at one of the
four jacking-points provided
on the subframe close to the
wheels, then use the handle to
unwind the jack until it reaches
the ground.

 Remove the protector from each
bolt using tool 3 .

 Slacken the wheel bolts.
Before positioning the
jack:

 Always adjust the vehicle’s
ground clearance to the "maxi-
mum height" position and re-
tain this adjustment for as long
as the jack is under the vehicle
(do not use the hydraulic ad-
justments),

 Immobilise your vehicle on hor-
izontal, stable and non-slippery
ground,

 Ensure that any passengers
have left the vehicle and are in
a safe place .
Never get underneath the vehicle if
it is supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are
specifi c to your vehicle. Do not use
them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.

 Continue to extend the jack until
the wheel is a few centimetres
off the ground.

 Undo the bolts, remove the
wheel.

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Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a
spare wheel which is different to
those on the vehicle. When fi tting
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good con-
dition. Fitting a wheel

 Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.

 Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.

 Lower the jack and remove it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.

 Refi t the protectors on the bolts.

 Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.

 Ensure the tyre pressure is cor-
rect and have the balancing
checked.
Deflation detection
Such wheels have tyre pressure sen-
sors. It is essential to have repairs
carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-theft bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector using tool 3 .

 Use the anti-theft socket with the
handle. If your vehicle is fi tted with
a spare wheel of a different
size to those on the vehi-
cle, you must not exceed 50 mph
( 80 km/h ) whilst using the spare
wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the anti-theft bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain replacement
anti-theft bolt sockets from a deal-
ership.

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Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a
spare wheel which is different to
those on the vehicle. When fi tting
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good con-
dition. Fitting a wheel

 Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.

 Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.

 Lower the jack and remove it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.

 Refi t the protectors on the bolts.

 Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.

 Ensure the tyre pressure is cor-
rect and have the balancing
checked.
Deflation detection
Such wheels have tyre pressure sen-
sors. It is essential to have repairs
carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
Anti-theft bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector using tool 3 .

 Use the anti-theft socket with the
handle. If your vehicle is fi tted with
a spare wheel of a different
size to those on the vehi-
cle, you must not exceed 50 mph
( 80 km/h ) whilst using the spare
wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the anti-theft bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain replacement
anti-theft bolt sockets from a deal-
ership.